HD4431 - Fondue, raclette and wok appliance PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Philips
Model	HD4431
Product type	Fondue, raclette and wok appliance (contact grill)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approximately 40 x 30 x 20 cm (closed position)
Weight	Approximately 3.5 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	Approximately 2000 W
Plate material	Non-stick coating
Number of plates	2 (top and bottom)
Removable plates	Yes, for easy cleaning
Thermostat	5 positions (1-5)
Temperature indicator light	Yes
Main functions	Grilling, keep warm, rapid grilling, gratinating, defrosting
Use positions	Party grill (open), rapid grilling (closed with space), gratinating (horizontal plates), keep warm
Care and cleaning	Plates washable with warm soapy water; do not immerse the appliance
Safety	Do not use metal utensils; unplug before cleaning; keep out of reach of children
Power cord	Replacement by an authorized repairer mandatory
Included accessories	No specific accessories mentioned

Frequently Asked Questions - HD4431 PHILIPS

How to clean the cooking plates?

Remove the removable plates and wash them with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before putting them back. Never immerse the appliance body in water.

What are the different use positions of the Philips HD4431?

The appliance offers several positions: Party grill (open) for grilling large quantities, Rapid grilling (closed with space) for cooking food on both sides, Gratinating (horizontal plates) for gratinating, and Keep warm (with low thermostat).

What to do if the power cord is damaged?

It must be replaced by an independent Philips approved repairer, as specific equipment and components are required. Do not use the appliance with a damaged cord.

Can I use metal utensils on the plates?

No, never use metal utensils, or aggressive or abrasive products, as this would damage the non-stick coating. Prefer wooden or heat-resistant plastic spatulas.

How to grill food without it sticking?

Lightly coat the plates with vegetable oil before cooking. Do not salt the meat before cooking; salt afterwards. For fatty meats, place a container under the drainage spout to collect the juice.

What is the recommended position for croque-monsieur?

Use the Rapid grilling position. Set the thermostat to 4 or 5, preheat for 15 minutes in the closed position, then open halfway, place the croque-monsieur on the lower plate and close the appliance by pulling the upper plate upwards so that it rests on the food.

How to defrost frozen food with this appliance?

Wrap the food in aluminum foil and set the thermostat to position 2 or 3. Place the appliance in Party grill (open) position or horizontal position depending on size. The defrosting time varies according to the food.

Is the appliance suitable for use with children?

Keep the appliance out of reach of children, especially when hot. The plates become very hot during use. Never leave children unattended nearby.

How to avoid grease splashes?

Prick the sausages before grilling. For fatty meats, place a container under the drainage spout(s). Do not let food extend beyond the grill during cooking.

What types of dishes can I prepare?

The appliance can grill meats (beef, chicken, lamb), fish, skewers, sausages, vegetables, as well as toasts, croque-monsieur, and even pineapples. It can also be used to keep warm or defrost.

USER MANUAL HD4431 PHILIPS

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- Keep pages 3, 44 and 45 open when reading these operating instructions.

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1 G A B C D E F I H Philips Vina

English

Important

• Read the instructions for use well and study all the illustrations before using the appliance.
• Before connecting the appliance, check if the voltage indicated at the bottom side corresponds to the voltage in your home.
• Do not use metal kitchen utensils with this appliance.
  Do not use aggressive and abrasive cleaning agents.
  These can damage the non-stick coating on the grilling plates.
  • Always unplug and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
• Never immerse the appliance in water. You can clean it with a damp cloth.
• For more thorough cleaning you can remove the grilling plates and wash them.
• Do not allow the mains lead to touch the hot grilling plates.
• Connect the appliance to an earthed mains outlet.
• Be careful when the plates are hot! Keep a watchful eye on children.
• Be careful: spatting of fat may occur when grilling fat meat or saucices. Prick some holes in the saucices before grilling.
• Food should not stick out of the grill while being grilled.
• If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by Philips or their service representative, as special tools and/or parts are required.

General description (fig. 1 on page 3)

A Upper grilling plate
B Lower grilling plate
cHandle
D Plate fixing clip
E Temperature pilot lamp
F Temperature control
G Hinges (2 pivots: high and low)
H Drain
Support (flap-out)

Prior to first use

• Put the Contact Grill in the "Party Grill" position (see figs. 8, 11, 12).
• Remove the grilling plates (fig. 2, 3) and wash them separately in hot soapy water (fig. 4).
• Rinse and dry the grilling plates.
• Reassemble the grilling plates (fig. 5).
• Position the Contact Grill on a safe place. Bear in mind that fat meat and sausages may spat while being grilled.
• Brush the grilling plates lightly with some vegetable oil.

Grilling

• When you intend to grill juicy or fat meat and/or use much oil and/or butter, do not forget to place drip-cup(s) under the drain(s) to catch fat or juice (fig. 6).
• Grill dry and unsalted meat and fish. (You may add salt after grilling.)

You can use the Contact Grill in three positions:

"Party grill" (fig. 7 on page 44)

In this position the Contact Grill offers a large grilling area for preparing all kinds

of snacks, such as shashlick with onions, fruits, sateh, etc.

• Flap-out the support (fig. 8).
• Set the temperature control to position 5 (fig. 9).
• Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes in closed position (fig. 10).
• Pull the hinges up to the high position (fig. 11) and put the Contact Grill in the open position (fig. 12).
• Divide the food over the grilling area.
• From time to time turn the food using wooden spatulas.

"Hotplate" (fig. 13)

Set the Compact Grill in this position, cover the grilling plates with aluminium foil and set the temperature knob in a low position (2 or 3). Then the grill is converted into a thermostatically controlled hotplate which will automatically keep your dishes at the required temperature.

"Contact grill" (fig. 14)

This position is the best choice for intense grilling (rumpsteak, hamburger etc.), for toasting bread and for preparing tosti.

• Set the temperature control to position 4 or 5 (fig. 15).
• Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes in closed position (fig. 16).
• Open the grill half way (fig. 17).
• Put the food (meat, tosti's etc.) in the middle of the lower grilling plate (fig. 18).
• Lift the upper part a little and then close the grill (fig. 19).

The upper part of the grill is now resting on the food, which is heated from both sides equally strong.

"Gratinating grill" (fig. 20)

This is the ideal position for simultaneous grilling and gratinating.

The position is also suited for all kinds of “open toast” with egg, tomato, paprica and/or onion rings covered with cheese.

• Set the temperature control to position 5 (fig. 21).
• Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes in closed position (fig. 22).
• Open the grill half way (fig. 23).
• Put the food in the middle of the lower grill plate (fig. 24).
• Pull the hinges up to the high position (fig. 25).
• Put the upper part horizontally (fig. 26).
  Note: the upper grilling plate should not be in contact with the food!

Frozen food (fig. 27)

This position can be also be used to defreeze frozen food.

Wrap the frozen food in aluminium foil.

Set the temperature control to a low position (2 or 3).

What temperature? How long? Which position?

In the table you can find a number of dishes to be prepared with the Contact Grill.

Kind of food	Grill position			Grilling time(minutes)	Position of temperature knob
Fish (small pieces)German sausageHalf chickenHamburger (deep frozen, pre-baked)Lambs chopMeat with short grilling times (e.g. fillet steak, loin meat or entrecôte)Mix grill (small pieces)Open toastPine apple (slices)ShashlickToasted sandwich(tosti)TroutTurkey / chicken fillet(250 g)	●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●○●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●	●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Indicated are the temperature to be set, how long the food should be grilled and the appropriate position of the grill.

The time for preheating is not included in the indicated grilling time.

During the process of grilling the temperature pilot lamp will illuminate from time to time. This means that the Contact Grill stabilizes the set grilling temperature. You can continue grilling.

The grilling times and temperatures can of course be adapted to your taste.

Furthermore, the settings depend on the kind of food (meat e.g.), its thickness and its original temperature.

See also the indications on your Contact Grill.

Tip:

When preparing sateh, chicken, porc and veal, first sear shortly at high temperature (5).

Then you may set the temperature control one position lower and do the food well.

For U.K. only:

Fitting a different plug

This appliance is fitted with a BS 1363 13 Amp. plug.

Should you need to replace the plug, connect the wires as follows:

Green/yellow wire to the Earth terminal ( ± ) of the new plug.

Brown wire to the Live (L) terminal of the new plug.

Blue wire to the Neutral (N) terminal of the new plug.

Always fit the same value of fuse as that originally supplied with your appliance.

Only use BS 1362 approved fuses.

As a guide only: Appliances under 700 W can have a 3 Amp. fuse (red) and all others should have a 13 Amp. fuse (brown).

When disposing of an old plug (particularly the moulded type which has been cut from the mains cord) always remove the fuse as the plug could be dangerous if ever inserted in a live socket.

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