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USER MANUAL Cucina HD2423 PHILIPS

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á«Hô©dG6 ENGLISH Important ◗ Always follow basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances. ◗ Read these directions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. ◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance. ◗ Plug the appliance into an earthed wall socket. ◗ Position the appliance so that: - the mains cord does not hang over the edge of a table or worktop; - children cannot touch the appliance when it is in use; - it stands on a flat, stable surface and is surrounded by sufficient free space. ◗ Make sure the mains cord does not come into contact with or too close to the hot surfaces of the appliance. ◗ Put the appliance in a safe place, away from fire hazards such as curtains. ◗ Always preheat the plates before putting any items between them. ◗ Unplug the appliance after use. ◗ Do not let the appliance operate unattended. ◗ Avoid touching the metal parts as they become very hot. ◗ Let the appliance cool down completely before changing the plates,cleaning the appliance or putting it away. ◗ Make sure you mount the plates securely when you change them. ◗ Never touch the plates with sharp or abrasive items,as this will damage the non-stick surface. ◗ Always clean the appliance after use. Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool down completely before removing the plates and cleaning the appliance. ◗ Never immerse the appliance in water and prevent water from entering the appliance. ◗ If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged,it must only be replaced by Philips or a service centre authorised by Philips, as special tools and/or parts are required. General Description A Vario Lock`The hinge system automatically adapts to the removable plates that are put in the appliance. B Removable plates (dishwasher-proof) Sandwich plates (B1: cut & seal and rectangular-shaped), Waffle plates (B2: Belgian and Nordic), Grilling plates (B3): - HD 2420 (Belgian waffle maker, cut & seal sandwich maker, contact grill). - HD 2421 (Belgian waffle maker, rectangular-shape sandwich maker, contact grill). - HD 2422 (Nordic waffle maker (heart shape), cut & seal sandwich maker, contact grill). - HD 2423 (Nordic waffle maker (heart shape), rectangular-shape sandwich maker, contact grill). C Auto Lock An automatic clamping mechanism that closes the 3-in-1 appliance.The auto-lock function should be deactivated when the Belgian waffle plate is inserted to allow optimal performance as a waffle maker. D Cool-touch handgrips E Power-on light This red light is on as long as the sandwich maker is connected to the mains. F Ready-to-cook light This green light is on when the 3-in-1 plates are being heated up.When the green light goes out, the appliance is ready for use. G Cord storage H Plates release button I Thermostat knob J Handles of plate7ENGLISH Before use The plates can be removed by pressing the plate release button on the appliance, after which they can be lifted out of the appliance by means of the handles. 1 Remove the plates from the appliance (fig. 1). 2 Clean each plate with a soft cloth or sponge in hot soapy water or put them in the dishwasher (fig. 2). 3 Dry the plates and place them back in the appliance. The appliance may produce some smoke when you use it for the first time.This is normal. Making toasted sandwiches Two different types of sandwich plates can be used for making sandwiches: the cut & seal plates and the rectangular-shaped plates.The cut & seal plates cut and seal the bread, producing triangular toasted sandwiches.The rectangular-shaped plates only seal the bread and produce rectangular- shaped toasted sandwiches. 1 Place the sandwich plates in the appliance (fig.3). When you place the plates into the appliance properly, you will hear a click. 2 Slightly grease the plates with a little butter or oil. 3 Select the sandwich setting by turning the thermostat knob to setting ∫ (fig. 4). 4 Insert the plug into the wall socket. You can adjust the length of the cord by winding part of it round the brackets on the base of the appliance. 5 The red power-on light and the green ready-to-cook light go on. 6 Prepare the ingredients for your toasted sandwich. For each sandwich you need two slices of bread and a suitable filling. Read the chapter 'Recipes for toasted sandwiches' for suggestions. Slightly butter the sides of the bread that come into contact with the plates to obtain an even, golden brown result. 7 The sandwich maker is ready for use as soon as the ready-to-cook light goes out (fig. 5). Put two slides of bread with the buttered sides on the lower plate, spread the filling onto the bread and put two other slices of bread on top, with the buttered sides pointing up.You can also toast only one sandwich, if you wish.To ensure optimal sealing, fillings should not be spread too close to the edges of the slices of bread. 8 Close the appliance (fig.6). Lower the upper plate carefully onto the bread until the auto-lock mechanism clamps it onto the lower plate. Never leave the sandwich maker unattended when it is switched on. While cooking, the green ready-to-cook light goes on and goes out from time to time as an indication that the heating elements are switched on and off to maintain the correct temperature. 9 Open the sandwich maker after 4-6 minutes Check whether the toasted sandwich is golden brown.The cooking time required to obtain crispy brown sandwiches depends on the type of bread, the filling and your personal taste. 10 Removing the sandwiches (fig.7). Use a wooden or plastic utensil (e.g. a spatula) to remove the toasted sandwiches from the sandwich maker. Do not use metal, sharp or abrasive kitchen utensils.8 ENGLISH To continue making sandwiches, place two new slices of bread on the lower plate when the green ready-to-cook light goes out. 11 Unplug the appliance after use. Recipes for toasted sandwiches ◗ Ham, cheese and pineapple sandwiches 4 slices of white bread 2 slices of cheese 2 slices of pineapple 2 thin slices of ham curry powder ™ Preheat the sandwich maker ™ Put the cheese, the pineapple and then the ham on two slices of bread. Sprinkle the ham with some curry powder and put the other two slices of bread on top. ™ Follow the instructions in the chapter 'Making toasted sandwiches'. ◗ Tomato,cheese and anchovy sandwiches 4 slices of white bread 1 or 2 tomatoes (cut into slices) 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese 6 anchovies paprika, marjoram ™ Preheat the sandwich maker ™ Put the slices of tomato, the anchovies and the grated cheese on two slices of bread. Sprinkle with some paprika and marjoram and put the other two slices of bread on top. ™ Follow the instructions in the chapter 'Making toasted sandwiches'. Grilling (contact grill) 1 Place the grilling plates in the appliance (fig.8). When you place the plates into the appliance properly, you will hear a click. 2 Slightly grease the plates with a little butter or oil. 3 Select the desired setting by turning the thermostat knob to the grilling setting (1-5) (fig. 9). 4 Insert the plug into the wall socket. You can adjust the length of the cord by winding part of it round the brackets on the base of the appliance. 5 The red power-on light and the green ready-to-cook light go on. 6 You can place the ingredients on the lower grilling plate when the green ready-to-cook light has gone out (fig.10). For an optimal result, the ingredients should be placed in the centre of the lower grilling plate. While cooking, the green ready-to-cook light goes on and goes out from time to time as an indication that the heating elements are switched on and off to maintain the correct temperature. 7 Close the appliance (fig.11). Lower the upper grilling plate carefully onto the ingredients until the auto-lock mechanism clamps the upper plate onto the lower plate.The upper grilling plate now rests on the food, causing it to be grilled evenly on both sides. Do not lock the contact grill when grilling thick ingredients. Never leave the operating contact grill unattended when grilling thick ingredients.9ENGLISH 8 Open the contact grill after 3-5 minutes. The grilling time depends on the type of ingredients, the thickness of the items and your personal taste. See the table for the recommended grilling times. 9 Removing the grilled food (fig.12). Use a wooden or plastic utensil (e.g. a spatula) to remove the grilled food from the contact grill. Do not use metal, sharp or abrasive kitchen utensils. To continue grilling, place the second batch of food on the lower plate when the green ready-to- cook light goes out. For optimal results, remove excess oil from the plate with a piece of kitchen paper before placing the next batch of food on the grilling plates. 10 Unplug the appliance after use. Grilling times In the table you will find a number of dishes you can prepare with the contact grill.The grilling times indicated in the table do not include the time necessary to preheat the appliance. During the grilling process, the green light goes on and out from time to time to indicate that the heating elements are switched on or off to maintain the correct temperature.When the light goes on or out, you can simply continue grilling. You can adapt the grilling time and temperature to your own taste.The setting also depends on the kind of food that is being prepared (e.g. meat), its thickness and its temperature. Tips ◗ The contact grill must not be used to grill meat with bones attached to it.The bones could damage the non-stick coating of the plates. ◗ Always cook small batches to get the best results. ◗ Sausages tend to burst when they are being cooked.This can be prevented by punching a few holes in the skin with a fork. ◗ Fresh meat gives better grilling results than frozen or defrosted meat. ◗ Do not put salt on the meat until after you have grilled it.This will help to preserve the meat juices. ◗ Do not grill pieces of meat that are too thick. ◗ Turn ingredients that are thinner than about 1 cm at least once during grilling. Setting 4-5 4-5

Grilling time 7-9 minutes 5-7 minutes 5-7 minutes 7-10 minutes 5-7 minutes 5-7 minutes 5-6 minutes 8-10 minutes 3-5 minutes 6-9 minutes Ingredient Salmon or tuna steak Fish (small pieces) Sausage Hamburger (frozen, pre-cooked) Hamburger (fresh) Piece of meat Vegetables Mixed grill Pineapple slices Turkey/chicken filet (200 g) Grilling times10 ENGLISH Making waffles Two different types of plates can be used for making waffles: the Nordic waffle plates (heart shape) and the Belgian waffle plates. 1 Make batter according to the instructions given in the chapter 'Recipes for waffles' in these directions for use. To get optimal results, let the batter stand for half an hour before baking. 2 Place the waffle plates in the appliance (fig.13). When you place the plates in the appliance properly, you will hear a click. 3 Slightly grease the plates with a little butter or oil. 4 Select the waffle setting by turning the thermostat knob to the waffle setting (fig.14). 5 Insert the plug into the wall socket. You can adjust the length of the cord by winding part of it round the brackets on the base of the appliance. 6 The red power-on light and the green ready-to-cook light go on. 7 Pour the batter onto the lower waffle plate when the green ready-to-cook light has gone out (fig. 15). Pour about 100 ml of batter onto the lower Nordic waffle plate and about 180 ml of batter onto the lower Belgian waffle plate. 8 Close the appliance (fig.16). Lower the upper plate carefully onto the batter WITHOUT clamping the plates.This will allow the waffles to expand and gives a better end result. Never leave the waffle maker unattended when it is switched on. While cooking, the green light goes on and goes out from time to time as an indication that the heating elements are switched on and off to maintain the correct temperature. 9 Open the waffle maker after 5-7 minutes Check whether the waffles are golden brown.The cooking time required to obtain crispy, golden brown waffles depends on the type of batter and your personal taste. 10 Removing the waffles (fig.17). Use a wooden or plastic utensil (e.g. a spatula) to remove the waffles from the waffle maker. Do not use metal, sharp or abrasive kitchen utensils. Let the waffles cool down on a wire rack so that they become crispy. Longer cooking times will result in darker waffles, whereas shorter cooking times will give lighter results. To continue cooking, place the next batch of batter onto the waffle plate when the green ready-to- cook light goes out. 11 Unplug the appliance after use. Recipes for waffles ™ 1 dl = 100 ml ™ 1 tablespoon = 15 ml ™ 1 teaspoon = 5 ml ™ 1 spice measure = 1 ml11ENGLISH ◗ Crisp waffles (6-10 pieces) 200 ml cold water 300 ml (200 g) wheat flour 300 ml cream (40% fat) ™ Mix flour and water. Stir well to obtain a smooth batter.Whip the cream until stiff and mix it through the batter. Cook the waffles. ◗ Traditional Waffles (6-10 pieces)

3 eggs 7 tablespoons vegetable oil