260 DUO PLOE260D - Home Appliances LEMARQUIER - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Contact grill / Electric plancha
Brand	LEMARQUIER
Model	260 DUO PLOE260D
Origin	Made in France Guarantee
Use	Indoor and outdoor
Cooking surface	Enameled cast iron plate
Temperature range	0 °C to 300 °C
Recommended preheating time	Approximately 10 minutes at 300 °C
Electrical connection	Grounded outlet and residual current device (RCD) 30 mA
Thermal protection	Automatic heating stop at 270 °C
Minimum distance from walls	10 cm from any vertical surface
Cleaning the plate	Warm plate, scrape residues, rub with water and stainless steel scrubber, wipe dry
Drip tray	Yes, empty regularly
Children safety instructions	Use by children >8 years with supervision; cleaning by children >8 years with supervision
Modifications prohibited	Any modification of the appliance may be dangerous
After-sales service	Email: [e-mail]
Storage	In a dry place

Frequently Asked Questions - 260 DUO PLOE260D LEMARQUIER

How to preheat the LEMARQUIER 260 DUO plancha?

Before cooking, set the thermostat to 300 °C and let it heat for about 10 minutes. The white indicator light turns on during heating and goes off when the temperature is reached.

What is the maximum temperature of the plancha?

The maximum temperature is 300 °C. In case of malfunction, the appliance automatically stops at 270 °C for safety reasons.

How to clean the cooking plate?

Turn off the plancha but leave the plate warm. Scrape off residues with a stainless steel spatula, pour a little water and rub with a stainless steel scrubber. Repeat until the plate is spotless, then wipe with paper towels.

Can I use ice cubes to clean the plate?

No, the ice cube method is not recommended as it poses a risk of thermal shock that could damage the plate (e.g., chipping of the enamel). Use the recommended method (warm water and stainless steel scrubber).

What distance should I keep around the plancha?

The appliance must be installed at a minimum distance of 10 cm from any vertical surface (wall, furniture). It must rest on a stable, horizontal, non-flammable surface.

What to do in case of electrical malfunction?

If the appliance stops heating at 270 °C due to a malfunction, immediately unplug the power cord and consult the after-sales service ([e-mail]) or a qualified electrician.

Can children use the plancha?

The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above under supervision. Cleaning should only be performed by children if they are over 8 and supervised. The appliance and its cord must be kept out of reach of children under 8.

How to collect cooking juices?

A drip tray on the side of the plancha collects cooking juices. Remember to empty it regularly, using protective gloves if it is still hot.

Where to store the plancha after use?

After cooling, store the plancha in a dry place. You can also cover it to protect from dust and moisture.

How to contact LEMARQUIER after-sales service?

For any breakdown or damaged part, send an email to [e-mail]. Also visit lemarquier.com for the after-sales service policy and warranties.

USER MANUAL 260 DUO PLOE260D LEMARQUIER

Thank you for purchasing an electric contact-griddle by LE MARQUIER.

The contact-griddle is ideal as it provides for healthy and natural cooking of all your barbecued foods: fish, seafood, meat, poultry, game, etc. in a fun-filled atmosphere.

REGULATORY CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION AND SERVICE

This device is not connected to a discharge device for combustion products. It must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation rules currently in force in the country where it has been installed.

CAUTION:

The appliance must be placed on a stable, perfectly horizontal and non-inflammable surface which can withstand high temperatures.
The appliance must be installed in a well-ventilated environment.
The appliance must be installed at least 10cm from any vertical surface.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years or older, by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by people lacking experience and knowledge providing said people are under supervision or have received instructions on how to use the appliance in total safety, and providing they understand the dangers incurred. Children should not play with the appliance. User cleaning and servicing must not be carried out by children, except if they are aged 8 years or more and are under surveillance.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children aged 8 years or less.
Children must be under surveillance in order to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable or set available from the manufacturer or its Aftersales Department.
Accessible parts may be very hot.
Do not move the appliance when it is being used.
Any modification made to the appliance could be dangerous.
Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
The parts protected by the manufacturer should not be handled by the user.
Use protective gloves when handling particularly hot elements.

PLACE OF USE AND INSTALLATION

The appliance can be used both outdoors and indoors.

There must be no flammable material around or under the appliance.

OPERATION OF THE "PLANCHA" CONTACT-GRIDDLE

The appliance must be powered through a circuit equipped with a residual current device (RCD), with an assigned operating residual current that does not exceed 30mA .

The appliance must be connected to an earthed current socket.

The appliance should not be operated with an external timer or with a separate remote control system.

1. Ensure the thermostat's button is set to 0 before connecting the plancha's male connector to the power source.
2. Set the temperature by turning the thermostat's button. The heat comes on and the orange light turns on.
3. When the cooking surface reaches the set temperature, the plancha stops heating and the orange light automatically turns off. The orange light turns on again when the cast-iron plate's temperature goes below the thermostat's set temperature.

The appliance will operate by turning on and off in order to maintain the user's set and desired temperature.

1. You can set the desired temperature from 0 to 300^ when cooking.
2. Before cooking, pre-heat the plancha for approximately 10 minutes at 300^ .
3. After cooking, position the thermostat's button on 0 and disconnect the power supply.
4. When you are no longer using your plancha, store it in a dry place.

NOTE: You can recover your food's cooking juices by placing a collecting tray under the channel provided for that purpose.

CONDITIONS OF USE

When in use, the accessible parts may be very hot.
Any modification made to the appliance could be dangerous.

CLEANING AND SERVICING

To clean your plate, leave it on the frame of the plancha. It only takes one minute to clean your plate. Cleaning must be carried out when the plancha is turned off but while the plate is still warm. If this is not the case, continue to operate the plancha for another few minutes. Scrape the largest residues using a stainless steel scraper. Pour water on the plate and scrub using stainless steel wool. Renew the operation until the plate is spotless. Carefully wipe with a paper towel.

Be careful with the capacity of the collecting tray: do not forget to empty it on a regular basis. Use protective gloves if the tray is still warm.

Check out our tutorial on our YouTube channel.

CAUTION: The ice cube method is to be avoided. It presents a risk of thermal shock which could damage the plate (flaking of the enamel, for example).

When you are no longer using your PLANCHA, store it in a dry place or cover it in order to prevent the deposit of dust and moisture.

SAFETY

In the event of an electrical failure, the appliance will stop heating at 270^ and will automatically stop the heat's power supply. Immediately disconnect the power cable and contact the Aftersales Department or a licensed electrician.

The power cable must be checked on a regular basis in order to detect any signs of deterioration and if the cable is damaged, the appliance must not be used.

Every appliance is inspected at every manufacturing stage. In the event that anomalies were to be detected, it is important to ensure all the requirements of the manual have been strictly adhered to. Failure to follow the rules laid down for use of the appliance can lead to its deterioration.

WARRANTY

The appliance enjoys the following commercial warranties: lemarquier.com

Our aftersales convention can be viewed online on our Website: lemarquier.com

Every appliance is inspected at every manufacturing stage.

In the event that anomalies were to be detected, it is important to ensure all the requirements of the manual have been strictly adhered to.

Failure to follow the rules laid down for use of the appliance can lead to its deterioration.

Do not modify the appliance.

Any modification made to the appliance could be dangerous.

In the event of a breakdown or a damaged part, please contact our Aftersales Department.

Dimensions of the Plancha appliance PLFO260D (in cm)