RE8000 - Grill plate KRUPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RE8000 KRUPS

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raclette plaque gril*

raclette plaque lisse*

raclette plaque lisse*

8 hamburgers

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plaque lisse* raclette

8 pers.

32 coupelles

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plaque lisse* raclette

8 pers.

32 coupelles

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Thank you for purchasing this KRUPS appliance designed for domestic use only.

Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply. Whatever your model, please read the instructions carefully and keep them on hand.

The KRUPS company has an ongoing policy of research and development and may modify these products without prior notice.

DESCRIPTION

A Non-stick reversible plate

2/3 Grill + 1/3 Griddle

B Handle

C Body of the appliance

D Thermostat control knob

E Indicator light

F Raclette tray

G Spatula

PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME

■ For a child, even a slight burn may sometimes be serious.
■ As they grow up, teach your children to be careful with hot appliances in the kitchen.
■ If your appliance is used in the company of children or disabled persons, always use it under adult supervision.
■ Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.
■ Never leave the appliance plugged in when not in use.
■ If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a doctor if necessary.
■ Cooking fumes may be dangerous for animals which have a particularly sensitive respiratory system, such as birds. We advise bird owners to keep them away from the cooking area.
■ For your safety, this appliance conforms to the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage, Tension, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with foodstuffs, Environmental, etc., directives), current in force.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. Read all instructions
2. Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles or knobs
3. Protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or the appliance in water or any other liquid.
4. Unplug from socket before cleaning and when not in use.
5. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
7. Be careful how you place the cord so that it does not get in way of guests moving around the table.

Let's help to protect the environment!

Your appliance contains many materials that can be reused or recycled.

Take it to a local civic collection point so it can be processed.

ASSEMBLING YOUR RACLETTE

■ Remove any packaging, stickers or accessories inside and outside the appliance.
■ Remove the trays.
■ Place the grill plate on the heating element.
Both sides of the plate may be used :
- lthe smooth side for vegetables, eggs, pancakes, etc
- with the 2/3 grill and 1/3 griddle plate, you can cook meat and eggs at the same time.
■ Never place aluminium foil or anything else under the plate and between the appliance and the reflector.
■ Place the appliance on the middle of the table, out of the reach of children.
■ Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat resistant surface: do not use the appliance on a soft or unsteady base.
- On first use, pour a little cooking oil on the non-stick grill plate and trays, then wipe off any excess with an absorbant kitchen towel.
■ Never place the appliance directly onto a delicate surface (glass table,cloth, varnished furniture...).

CONNECTION AND PRE-HEATING

■ Unwind the cord completely.
■ Plug the cord into the mains - fig.1
■ Be cautious how you place the cord, so that it does not get in the way of guests moving around the table.
- Check that your electric supply is compatible with the power and the voltage indicated under the appliance.
- Earthed product: connect the appliance to a plug with an earth connection.
■ If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
■ Never leave the appliance plugged in when not in use.
■ Do not leave the appliance switched on while unattended.
■ Set the thermostat to the max position, the indicator will light up - fig.2
- Allow appliance to pre-heat for 15 minutes without the trays.
■ On first heating there may be a slight odour or smoke - this is normal and will quickly disappear.

COOKING

After pre-heating, the appliance is ready to be used :

■ For the raclette function, have each guest place a slice of cheese in their individual tray before placing it under the grill plate to melt.
■ Do not leave the trays in the appliance while empty.
■ The grill plate will cook small strips of meat on your accompaniments (bacon, mushrooms, onions, prawns, small sausages...). On the griddle plate, you can also make pancakes ad eggs.
■ You can adjust the thermostat during cooking according to the desired degree of cooking using the button.
■ Do not turn over the plate during use.
■ To avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the grill plate, always use a plastic Krups or wooden utensils. - fig.3
■ During first use, the appliance may give off a slight odour and smoke.
■ If you wish to move the appliance when it is hot, use the plastic side handles, taking care not to touch the metal - fig.4
■ Do not touch the metal parts of the appliance while in use; they are very hot.

AFTER USE

■ Put the thermostat control knob to min. - fig.5
■ Unplug the cord from the wall socket. - fig.6 Leave the appliance to cool for at least 30 min without touching it.
■ While it is cooling down, keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
- Clean the grill plate, the trays and the base of the appliance with a sponge, hot water and washing up liquid. - fig.7
■ The grill plate and the trays can be put in the dishwasher. Do not use scouring pads or hard abrasive powder to clean any part of the appliance. - fig.8
■ Never immerse the appliance and the cord in water or in the dishwasher.

STORAGE

■ Ensure the appliance is cool and unplugged before storing.
■ Wind the cord around the 2 hooks positioned at the back of the product - fig.9
■ Replace the grill plate.
- Keep the stored appliance out of the reach of children.
■ If you have any problems or queries consult our website - www.krups.co.uk

How to Use a Raclette

First, prepare a selection of food and sliced cheese. Simply pick your favourite meats, vegetables and seafood for grilling and cook directly on top of the non-stick grill plate. Gather around the table with your guests and start cooking. Show your guests how to melt cheese in their personal raclette trays and when the cheese is melted pour it over the grilled food. Traditionally, raclette is served with boiled new potatoes or baked potatoes together with a green salad. A good raclette is cooked with special raclette cheese * Allow about 200g (7 oz) of cheese per person. Cut the cheese in slices of 5mm. Set the Thermostat (depending on model) to the max position. Place a slice of cheese in each tray and leave to melt for about 5 minutes. Once the raclette cheese is melted, slide the cheese onto the plate. You can cook other foods with the cheese such as ham, sweetcorn, sliced potatoes, chopped mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, prawns, chopped onions, chopped peppers etc.

* For UK consumers only: Raclette cheese is available from some large supermarkets and specialist delicatessens or try www.frencheese.co.uk for advice in their 'Where to Buy' section. Alternatively, try using Port Salut, Jarlsburg, Emmental, Gruyere or Gouda (but not cheddar) instead of raclette cheese.

Cooking

For the raclette functions, have each guest place a slice of cheese in their individual tray before placing it under the grill plate to melt.

Do not leave the raclette trays in the appliance while empty.

The grill plate will cook strips of meat or your accompaniments (bacon, mushrooms, onions, prawns, sausages...)

Traditional raclette

ingredients

raclette grill plate*

serves 8 32 raclette trays

1.5 kg to 2 kg of raclette cheese ■0.5 kg of potatoes 10 slices of ham a few sweet peppers ■ a few mushrooms ■ jar of gherkins 1 ■ of pickled onions 4 tinted cobs of corn

preparation

Cook the potatoes in their skins. Cut the cheese into slices and arrange them on a plate with the slices of ham.
Slice the sweet peppers and the mushrooms. Place the gherkins, pickled onions, mushrooms, corn and sweet peppers in hors d'oeuvres trays.
- Grill the onions, mushrooms, corn and sweet peppers on the grill. Place a slice of cheese in each raclette tray and leave it to melt in the raclette. Taste the raclette with ham, potatoes and different toppings.

3-cheese raclette

ingredients

raclette

serves 8

32 raclette trays

600 g of raclette cheese (pasteurised or untreated milk) 200 g of blue cheese 600 g of goat's cheese log 1.5 kg of potatoes 10 slices of ham a little thyme a tin or jar of black olives

preparation

Cook the potatoes in their skins. Cut the various cheeses into cubes of approximately 1 cm and place them on a serving plate.
Place 10 cubes of cheese onto each raclette tray. Leave to melt in the raclette stirring from time to time with a plastic spatula to mix the various flavours.
Pour the melted cheese onto the potatoes cut into fine slices, sprinkle a little thyme over them and eat with the olives.

for a change

You can season the cheeses with a little ground pepper before melting them or add a few cubes of fresh tomatoes when serving.

Prawn raclette

ingredients

raclette

smooth plate*

serves 8

32 raclette trays

64 large prawns ■ tablespoons of lemon juice 3 ■ aspoons of mixed herbs salt □ pepper ■ 2 cloves of garlic ■ chopped onions 320 g of mushrooms 650 □ of tomatoes 1 kg of raclette cheese ■ teamed potatoes ■

preparation

Peel the prawns and pour the lemon juice over them. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the tomatoes and mushrooms.
Cook the prawns on the smooth plate for one minute on each side.
Place sliced tomatoes and mushrooms in each raclette tray and place the cooked prawns on top of them. Cover with a slice of cheese.
Leave to cook in the raclette for 6 to 7 minutes and serve with the steamed potatoes.

for a change

You can use toasted bread instead of potatoes

Ratatouille raclette

raclette

serves 8

32 raclette trays

ingredients

3 onions ■ aubergines 3 ■d peppers 3 green peppers 3 courgettes 6 tomatoes 6 cloves of garlic ■ cup of olive oil 3 teaspoons of oregano 3 teaspoons of fresh basil salt and pepper ■ 1½ glasses of red wine ■ kg of raclette cheese bread ■

preparation

- Peel the onions and cut them into cubes. Wash the aubergines and then salt them. Leave them to drain for 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Place them under running water and wipe them thoroughly. Wash the peppers, cut them in half, remove the seeds and then cut them into cubes. Wash the courgettes and

the tomatoes and then cut them into cubes. Peel the cloves of garlic, chop them and salt them. Heat the olive oil in a pan then add the garlic and the vegetables. Add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper and red wine. Leave to cook gently for 20 to 25 minutes.

When the ratatouille is ready, you can start the raclette. Place a spoonful of ratatouille in each raclette tray, add the cheese and cook in the raclette.

Pineapple raclette

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raclette

serves 8

32 raclette trays

2 fresh pineapples ■ thick slices of ham 1 kg of raclette cheese

preparation

• Cut the cheese into slices and arrange it on a plate.
• Cut the ham into cubes. Peel the pineapple and cut it into slices. Remove the hard core and then cut the slices into small triangles. Place the ham and pineapple in hors d'oeuvres trays.
• Add a few cubes of ham and triangles of pineapple to each raclette tray and cover with cheese.
  Leave to cook in the raclette for 8 to 9 minutes.

TexMex chicken

smooth plate*

8 tortillas

ingredients

350 g of chicken breast 4x400 g tins of tinned tomatoes 2 ■blespoons of olive oil 2 finely sliced onions ▪alt and pepper 8 ■rtillas

preparation

• Drain the tomatoes and cut them into cubes. Cut the chicken into fine strips. Add the oil to the raclette trays and place them on the smooth plate. Add a tablespoon of onion to the raclette tray and leave to cook for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of tomato cubes and add salt and pepper, then leave to simmer for one and a half minutes.
  ■ Remove the raclette trays place them in the raclette. Place the slices of chicken on the smooth plate and cook for two minutes on each side.

- Add the chicken to the raclette trays. Place the tortillas on the smooth plate to warm them up (for around 15 seconds on each side). Fill each tortilla with the preparation and fold them into rolls.

Chicken curry

smooth plate*

8 raclette trays

ingredients

4 chicken breasts, cut into pieces ■ large chopped onion 2 ▪ chopped shallots 80 g ▪ butter ■ curry powder ■ alt and pepper 8 ▪olespoons of crème fraîche mango chutney (spicy oriental sauce) ■

preparation

Place the raclette trays on the smooth plate. In each tray, melt 10 g of butter and leave the onion and shallot until golden. Add the chicken. Leave to cook for 12 minutes and sprinkle the curry powder, salt and pepper on it. Stir and leave to cook for a minute.

- Add the crème fraîche, stir in and add a little mango chutney before serving.

on the side

Serve with a salad of tomatoes, white onions and fresh coriander.

Reuchtis

smooth plate*

8 reuchtis

ingredients

500 g of potatoes ■ onion 250 g of bacon pieces 125 g of grated Gruyère cheese 1 egg ■ 2 tablespoons of thick crème fraîche ■

preparation

Cook the potatoes in their skins, leave them to cool and peel them. Grate them with a large grater.
Lightly cook the onions and bacon in a frying pan.
Mix the grated potatoes with the egg, thick crème fraîche, cheese, bacon and onion. Add salt and pepper.
Cook on the smooth plate, turning halfway through.

on the side

Serve with a green salad seasoned with walnut oil.

Caucasian blinis

smooth plate*

40 blinis

ingredients

600 g of flour ■0 g traditional dried active yeast 1 ■ of milk 2 tablespoons of melted butter 1 teaspoon of salt ■

preparation

• Mix the yeast into 6 tablespoons of warm milk (about 30^ ) and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
  Pour the flour into a bowl, and make a well in the middle. Pour the milk slowly in while mixing it into the flour at the same time, add the yeast, the egg yolks, the melted butter and the salt. Leave to rest for 1 hour.
  Just before cooking the blinis, whisk the egg whites and mix into the dough. Pour one spoonful of dough onto the smooth plate and leave to cook for 4 minutes.
• Serve the blinis with lump eggs, slices of smoked trout or cured ham.

for a change

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dough before cooking and serve with jam or crystallised fruits.

Pancakes

smooth plate*

40 pancakes

ingredients

600 g of flour 10 g traditional dried active yeast 6 eggs 60 g of milk 60 g of caster sugar 4 tablespoons of cooled melted butter pinches of salt

preparation

Mix the yeast into 6 tablespoons of warm milk (about 30^ ) and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, the salt and the melted butter. Make a well in the middle and add the eggs and yeast mixed with the milk. Mix the dough with a metal whisk and gradually add the milk. Leave the dough to rest in a warm room for at least 1 hour, covered with a cloth.
Pour one spoonful of the dough onto the smooth plate and leave to cook for 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup or jam.

Hamburger

raclette smooth plate*

8 hamburgers

ingredients

800 g of minced beef ■ eggs salt and pepper 2 tomatoes 8 hamburger buns a few leaves of lettuce ■ thin slices of cheddar 8 slices of bacon mixed herbs

preparation

• Mix the minced meat with the egg, salt, pepper and herbs and make eight burgers that are more or less flat.
• Place the trays on the smooth plate and cook the burgers for 3 minutes on either side. Place the slices of cheese on the burgers. Remove the trays and place them in the raclette. Grill the bacon on the smooth plate.
  Slice the buns in half and toast them for a few seconds on the smooth plate. Place the burgers on the half buns, add a slice of bacon, a slice of tomato, a slice of onion and a leaf of lettuce. Season and cover with the other half of the bun.

King prawn kebabs

grill plate*

4 brochettes

ingredients

Approximately 20 cooked king prawns (5 or 6 per kebab) ▪ glass of breadcrumbs ground garlic parsley ▪ tablespoons of olive oil

preparation

Peel the prawns and place them in a bowl. Pour a little olive oil over them, sprinkle some ground garlic and parsley and mix well. Pour some breadcrumbs onto the prawns to coat them. Use more breadcrumbs if required.
Thread the prawns one by one onto wooden skewers approximately 30 cm long. Cook on the grill plate for 5 to 10 minutes.

on the side

Serve with a mixed salad or rice with pepperoni fondue.

Marinated courgettes

grill plate*

serves 8

ingredients

3 courgett ■ 4 cloves ■ f garlic ■ 6 shallots ■ mixed herb ■ chilli ■ powder olive oil pepper ■

preparation

• Peel the courgette, keeping a little of the skin, and cut thin slices lengthways. Place them in a container suitable for the refrigerator. Add the chopped shallots and garlic and the spices. Cover with olive oil, and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
  Drain the slices of courgette thoroughly. Place the slices of marinated courgette next to one another on the grill plate. Turn them over halfway through cooking. They are cooked when the slices are soft and slightly grilled.

ideal for summer meals! Delicious served with grilled meats

Fruit kebabs

grill plate*

serves 8

16 brochettes

ingredients

Fruits : 2 peaches * 2 bananas * 32 strawberries * 16 chunks of pineapple ■ Marinade : 3 tablespoons of honey ■ 2 tablespoons of brown sugar ■ 60 g of melted butter ■ 2 tablespoons of rum ■/2 teaspoon of powdered cardamom 16 wooden skewers approximately 15 cm long ■

preparation

• marinade by mixing the honey and the melted butter, then the sugar, rum and cardamom.
  Prepare the skewers by alternating a strawberry, a quarter of a peach, a (quite thick) slice of banana, a chunk of pineapple, a strawberry. Place the skewers in a tray and drizzle over the marinade, at least one hour before cooking.
  Cook the kebabs

Goat cheese baguettes

smooth plate* raclette

800 g of goat's cheese already cut ■2 olives 1 ■nion olive oil 2 red ■peppers 2 cloves ■ of garlic ■2 slices of baguette ■

preparation

• Cut the sweet peppers in two, de-seed them and then cut them into small pieces. Remove the stones from the olives and cut them into slices. Peel and slice the onion and the cloves of garlic. Mix the sweet pepper, olives, onion and garlic.
• Grill the slices of baguette on the smooth plate for two minutes then place them in the trays.
  Place a slice of goat's cheese onto the bread, add the mixture and drizzle over olive oil. Leave to cook in the raclette for 8 minutes.

for a change

You can use tomatoes instead of the peppers and add some fresh basil leaves just before serving.

Bruschetta with mozzarella

smooth plate* raclette

32 slices of baguette ■ tomatoes 2 ■ ozzarellas oregno or basil (preferably fresh) olive oil

preparation

• Cut the tomatoes and the mozzarella into very fine slices.
• Grill the slices of baguette on the smooth plate for two minutes then place them in the trays.
  Place one fine slice of tomato and mozzarella on each slice of bread. Sprinkle each one with the herb(s) and drizzle over a little olive oil on. Leave to cook in the raclette for 3 minutes.

Cheese and ham omelette

smooth plate*

ingredients (for one raclette tray)

1/4 slice of ham cut into cubes ■ 0 g of cheese 2 ■ 3 tablespoons of omelette mixture salt ■ and pepper ■ knob of butter ■

preparation

In a bowl, break the required number of eggs to suit the number of guests. Add the salt and pepper and beat.
Place the raclette trays on the smooth plate and melt the butter. Add the ham and the cheese, then grill for a few seconds. Pour two or three tablespoons of omelette mixture and stir carefully with the spatula.
Leave to cook for a few minutes.

for a change You can add some fine herbs and serve with a fresh tomato salad.

Egg and bacon

grill plate*

ingredients (for one raclette tray)

1 egg ■ slice of bacon a few slices of tomato a few slices of onion chopped garlic celery salt ■ teaspoon of grated cheese 1 ■ blespoon of cream 1 knob of butter salt and pepper

preparation

Oil the grill plate, cook the tomato, onion and chopped garlic for 3 minutes until golden. Add the bacon and sprinkle on some celery salt.
Break the egg onto the smooth part and season. Leave to cook for a few minutes.

Pancake batter

ingredientsingredients (for 40 to 60 mini pancakes)

500 g of flour ■ eggs 1 ■ of semi-skimmed milk a pinch of salt

■ 2 tablespoons of oil ■

preparation

- Beat the eggs as for an omelette, add the milk the gradually the flour and the salt. Leave to rest for one hour.

for a change

You can add 10 cl of beer for a lighter batter.

For sweet batter, add two tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of orange flower.

Ham and cream pancakes

smooth plate*

ingredients

3 slices of boiled ham ■ bowl of grated Gruyère cheese 1 ■ pt of crème fraîche

preparation

Place half a slice of ham on the pancake when the second side is cooked. Sprinkle on the grated cheese. When the ham is hot, pour on the crème fraîche and fold the pancake in half.

Honey and walnut pancakes

smooth plate*

ingredients

3 tablespoons of honey ■100 g of chopped walnuts

preparation

Mix the honey and the chopped walnuts. When the second side is cooked, pour this preparation onto the pancake and fold it into four. Keep it on the smooth plate for a few seconds.

for a change

Use walnuts instead of hazelnuts and decorate the pancakes with chantilly cream.