BQ2818 - Barbecue TRISTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BQ2818 TRISTAR

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this high quality product.

Please read the instruction manual carefully so that you will be able to make

the best possible use of the appliance. This manual includes all the necessary

instructions and advice for using, cleaning and maintaining the appliance. If

you follow these instructions you will be guaranteed of an excellent result, it

saves you time and will avoid problems. We hope you will have a great deal of

pleasure from using this appliance.

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the device.

Please keep these instructions, the guarantee certicate, the sales

receipt and, if possible, the carton with the inner packaging.

• This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack

of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person that is

responsible for their safety.

• By ignoring the safety instructions the manufacturer can not be hold

responsible for the damage.

• To protect children against the dangers of an electrical appliance,

please make sure that you never leave the appliance unattended.

Therefore you have to select a storage place for the appliance where

children are not able to grab it. Make sure that the cable is not hanging

in a downward position.

• This appliance is only to be used for household purposes and only for

the purpose it is made for.

• The appliance must be placed on a stable, level surface.

• Do not use when the appliance is fallen, if there are any signs of

damage or when it leaks.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• Never use the device unsupervised.

• All repairs should be made by a competent qualied electrician(*).

• Make sure that the appliance is stored in a dry environment.

• Only cook consumable food.

• It is absolutely necessary to keep this appliance clean at all times,

because it comes into direct contact with food.

• Check if the voltage of the appliance corresponds to the main voltage

of your home. Rated voltage: AC220-240V 50Hz. The socket must be at

least 16A or 10 A slow-protected.

• This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic

elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions

in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic

evidence available today.

• The use of accessory that are not recommended by the manufacturer

can cause injuries and will invalidate any warranty that you may have.

• Never move the appliance by pulling the cord and make sure the cord

can not become entangled.

• Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.

• Allow the appliance to cool down before you clean or store it.

• To protect yourself against an electric shock, do not immerse the cord,

plug or appliance in the water or any other liquid.

• Unplug the appliance from the socket when changing the spare parts

• Do not use this appliance with a damaged cord or plug or when the

appliance has malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. To

avoid a hazard make sure that a damaged cord or plug will be replaced

by an authorized technician(*). Do not repair this appliance yourself.

• Do not use this appliance near direct heat sources.

• Unplug the appliance from the socket when you are not using it.

• Note: To avoid danger by accidental resetting the thermal protection,

this appliance may not be powered through an external switching

device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that regularly will be

• Using an extension cord or something similar is not allowed.

• Allow the device to cool down before you are going to remove or

replace spare parts.

• Make sure that the cord is not hanging over the edge of the table or

counter, does not touch any hot surfaces or is coming directly into

contact with the hot parts of the appliance. Do not place the appliance

underneath or close to curtains, window coverings etc.

• Make sure the cord does not touch the hot parts of the appliance.

• We advise to place a heat resistant coating between your table and the

appliance (this way you don't get burns on your table or table cloth).

• Be careful with oil and fat preparations, because they might catch re

by overheating. Provide proper ventilation when using the appliance.

• Caution: do not, under any circumstances, cover the grill rack with

aluminum foil, barbecue dishes or other items, as the resulting build-

up of heat could destroy the grill.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use charcoal or any other solid or

liquid fuel to operate the grill.

(*) Competent qualied electrician: after sales department of the producer

or importer or any person who is qualied, approved and competent to

perform this kind of repairs in order to avoid all danger. In any case you

should return the appliance to this electrician.

1. Power indication light

2. Stepless temperature regulator

5. Removable die cast aluminum grill plate with non-stick coating

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Remove all the packaging materials and wash the grill plate and the drip

tray thoroughly. The grill plate and the drip tray are both dishwasher safe.

• Important: Dry all the dierent parts thoroughly. Never immerse the

• Check if the voltage of the appliance corresponds to the main voltage

• Heat the grill to its maximum setting for about 10-15 minutes without

putting any food on it. Residues left from the manufacturing process

may cause some smell and smoke when the appliance is used for the

rst time. This is normal and will disappear after a short time.

• Fill the grease tray with some water to make it easier to clean.

• N.B.: When you add water during cooking, do not pour it over the

• Switch the appliance on.

• In case an extension cable is necessary, make sure it is earthed, and its

cross section must be at least 1 mm2. When using an extension cable,

secure it safely so that people do not trip over it.

• Allow the appliance to pre heat for 10-15 minutes.

• The power indication light indicates that the appliance operating.

• Unplug and allow the appliance to cool down completely.

• The body of the appliance can be cleaned with a sponge and washing-

up liquid (no scouring powder).

• If food is sticked to the grill plate, let it soak for a few hours, and

subsequently clean it as described above.

• Tristar is not liable for damages occurred through:

o In case the appliance has fallen.

o In case the appliance has been technically changed by the owner or

another third party.

o In case of improper use of the appliance.

o In case of normal wear of the appliance.

• By executing repairs the original warranty period of 2 years will not

be extended, nor the right to a complied new warranty. This warranty

is only legal on European soil. This warranty does not overrule the

European directive 1944/44CE.

• Always keep your receipt, without this receipt you can not claim any

form of warranty whatsoever.

• Damage caused by not following the instruction manual will lead to a

void of warranty, if this results in consequential damages Tristar will not

• Tristar will not be liable for material damage or personal injury caused

by improper use or if the safety instructions are not properly executed.

• Cleaning, as mentioned in this manual, is the only necessary

maintenance for this appliance.

• When the appliance should be repaired, make sure that this will be

performed by an authorized company.

• This appliance may not be amended or changed.

• If problems arise during the 2 years from the date of purchase, which

are covered by the factory warranty, you can go back to the point of

purchase to replace it for a new one.

• For questions or compliances please contact your retailer “point of

• This appliance is covered with a 24 month guarantee starting on the

date of purchase (receipt).

• Only material or manufacturing defects are included in this warranty.

• If you wish to make a claim please return the entire machine in the

original packaging to your dealer together with the receipt.

• Damage to accessories does not mean automatic free replacement of

the whole appliance. In such cases please contact our hotline. Broken

glass or breakage of plastic parts are always subject to a charge.

• Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing, as well as cleaning,

maintenance or the replacement of these parts are not covered by the

guarantee and hence are to be paid!

• The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering.

• After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the

competent dealer or repair service against the payment of the ensuing

GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT This appliance should not be put into the domestic garbage

at the end of its durability, but must be oered at a central

point for the recycling of electric and electronic domestic appliances. This

symbol on the appliance, instruction manual and packaging puts your

attention to this important issue. The materials used in this appliance

can be recycled. By recycling used domestic appliances you contribute

an important push to the protection of our environment. Ask your local

authorities for information regarding the point of recollection.

The packaging is 100% recyclable, return the packaging separated.

This device is equipped with a mark according to the European Directive

2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By

ensuring that this product will be correctly processed into waste, it will

help prevent possible negative consequences for the environment and

EC declaration of conformity

This appliance is designed to come into contact with food and is designed

in accordance with EC Directive89/109/EEC. This device is designed,

manufactured and marketed in accordance with the safety objectives of

the Low Voltage Directive "No 2006/95/EC", the protection requirements of

the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic Compatibility" and the

requirement of Directive 93/68/EEC.

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