RC 2.1 - Grill plate STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RC 2.1 STEBA

Stacked black grating with a white foam block on top, no visible text or symbols

Raclettegrill RC2, RC3 und RC3 plus

Instructions for use 10

Mode d'emploi 16

E D A C B F G H

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Diagram of a refrigerator interior showing electrical connections and a labeled component 'H'

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Line drawing of a hand cleaning a grating on an induction cooktop (no text or symbols)

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Illustration of hands using a tool to clean food items on a grater (no text or symbols visible)

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Technical line drawing of a rectangular panel with slats, intersected by a vertical line (no text or symbols)

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Illustration of a hand pressing down on a grating with a curved arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

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Allgemein

This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual.

Safety information

• It is essential for you to read these instructions for use attentively before using the appliance for the first time.
• The appliance must only be connected to a mains supply with the same voltage as that shown on the rating label (see F1g. 2 H).
• The appliance absolutely must be switched off and the plug pulled out before any cleaning work is done on it.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by tugging on the lead.
• Caution - never take of the grill plate while it is hot! Do not clean it until it has cooled down sufficiently (see instructions for cleaning).
• Never clean the basic appliance under running water, and certainly never immerse it in water.

The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.

• Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.
• The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!

• Attention! Housing and glass get hot. Danger of

burns! Do not place the appliance on a sensitive surface (e.g. painted furniture) and keep a distance of at least 70cm to burnable materials.

- The backside of the appliance must be positioned direct at the kitchen wall.

- When using a powercord extension it is important that children are not pulling at it or a trip hazard occurs.

- Caution - never allow the lead to come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance! Before using, always unwind the lead completely from the cable storage.

- Only ever connect the appliance to a properly designed and installed socket. If you use an extension cable, this must be suitable for at least 10 amps. Consult your electrician if in doubt.

- Check the cable from time to time for signs of damage. If you see any, ask your electrician to replace the cable at once.

- When no longer in use, the appliance is to be switched off and the plug pulled out of the socket.

- Caution - watch out for splashes of fat when grilling juicy meat and/or using a large quantity of fat. Sausages should be pricked before grilling, or there may be a danger of someone suffering burns.

- Never cut meat or any other food on the grill surface as it could otherwise be damaged (see Fig. 4).

- If any repair is necessary, including the replacement of the lead, the appliance must be handed in to the electrical dealer from which it was purchased.

• Repairs to electrical appliances must only ever be carried out by a qualified electrician. Improper attempts at repair can result in serious danger for the user.
• No legal liability can be accepted for damage resulting from the appliance being used wrongly or for the wrong purpose.

Description of appliance

Please first familiarise yourself with your new appliance (Figs. 1 to 2).

A = On/Off switch
B = Temperature selector
C = Pilot light
D = Gourmet pans (8 in total)
E = Grill plate (RC 2: reversible cast enamelled plate; RC 3: gourmet stone plate)
F = Lower grill surface
G = Cable storage
H = Rating plate.

Before using this appliance for the first time

Before you start enjoying yourself with this grill ...

1. Please clean all parts of the appliance before using it. The gourmet stone plate (RC 3) and the basic appliance can be cleaned with a damp cloth, and enamelled pans and grill plate with washing-up liquid. Dry all parts well.
2. If your model is fitted with the gourmetstone plate as the grilling surface (RC 3), coat it first lightly with cooking oil to prevent anything from sticking to it in use.

Pre-heating the appliance

Switch the appliance on with the on/off switch (Fig. 1 A). The grill must reach full heat before anything can be placed on it:

• the enamelled grill plate (RC 2) needs about 10 minutes
• the gourmet stone plate (RC 3) needs about 30 minutes.

Set the temperature selector (Fig. 1 B) to the required heat output:

· a high setting to grill steaks and similar if they are to be still red or pink inside

- a low setting if the food is to be grilled well through

- a medium setting is ideal for overbaking and for cheese raclettes.

Dry meat by dabbing it with a towel before grilling.

Practical tips

You have an ideal combined appliance with this raclette grill. You can make cheese raclettes in the pans and you can grill on the grill. In these instructions we would like to give you a few general tips for a nice, friendly raclette and grill evening. You will find many more ideas in modern cookery books and magazines.

With recipes requiring the use of the gourmet pans please be careful not to fill them too full, as it may then be difficult to insert them into the appliance.

1. Grilling on the grillingplate

When planning the evening, reckon on about 200 to 250 grams of material per person. The grill plate has a large surface on which meat (e.g. rump steak or mince), fish, and a wide variety of tasty dishes can be prepared. A large number of side-dishes, sauces, and dips are suitable to accompany them. If fat or juice runs out of the meat, it collects in the groove and cannot drip onto the table.

• How well „done“ the dishes have to be depends on the type of meat or fish, the length of time it takes, its initial temperature, and its thickness. If you prefer your steaks not too „rare“, do not cut them too thick.
• The time you give meat or fish is a matter of your personal taste. Turn the meat or fish over from time to time.
• Finally, you can salt the meat or fish, or add a sauce to it. Do not salt before grilling as this draws the juice out.

Enamelled grilling plate (RC 2):

This is designed as a reversible plate. You can grill dishes perfectly using the ribbed surface (Fig. Sa). By simply turning the grill plate over you have a facility for preparing crepes etc. on the smooth side.

Stone plate (RC 3):

• No oil or grease is needed on the stone, so the natural flavour of meat, fish, and other ingredients is preserved (with the exception of the oil you apply before first using the stone).
  · Always use the gourmet grill pans with the smooth surface upwards.
• It is possible that the meat or fish could „catch“ (burn in slightly) the first time the appliance is used. Do not turn the meat or fish over until it is very easy to loosen from the surface.
• The grill stone is particularly suitable for the natural grilling of all kinds of juicy meat, fruit, and vegetables.

2. Raclette dishes with the gourmet pans

You can fill the pans with all kinds of ingredients cut up small, whatever takes your fancy, cover it with cheese, and heat it under the grill until the cheese melts. Anything is suitable that you can think of for overbaking with cheese, e.g. meat cut into tiny pieces, poultry, fish, fruits de mer, sausage, fruit, and vegetables. There are specially selected raclette cheeses on the market, but you can try other kinds provided their fat content is over 45%.

3. Overbaking „au gratin“ with cheese

You can use this raclette grill to cover the dishes you have made on the grill with a delicious gratine cheese crust. Simply scatter grated cheese, possibly mixed with caraway seeds, over the dish, or lay it on top in slices, and place the gourmet pan under the grill. The gourmet pan will be heated from on top by radiant heat, just like under a grill. First the cheese will melt, then it goes dark in colour. Take the pan out as soon as the cheese is a crisp golden brown.

4. Old-original raclette cheese method

In this instance, the cheese is at the local point of the raclette party. Plan about 200 to 250 grams of cheese and potatoes per person, and side-dishes as well. Place a slice of cheese about 5 mm (3/8th of an inch) thick in the pan, cut to lit, and push it in under the grill. Once the cheese has melted into a creamy mass, take the pan out and extract the cheese with the aid of a small wooden spatula and pour it onto boiled or foil potatoes, French bread, or toast.

RC 3 only

The grill stone expands when heated. This can cause small, visible cracks to appear on the surface, but these do not affect its function. For this reason the stone is excluded from guarantee cover.

Cleaning

· Always pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning the appliance.
- Clean the appliance as soon as possible after use, but allow the grill surface to cool down sufficiently first. Cleaning is easiest while the appliance is still fairly warm. To remove the grill surface, lift it up from underneath with one hand. Then you can take it out without any difficulty (Fig. 6).
- Basic appliance: Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Never immerse the appliance in water. Make sure that no water finds its way inside the appliance. Observe the safety instructions as well.
- Gourmet pans: Soak the gourmet pans in water with a little washing-up liquid for a while to soften if necessary.

• Enamelled grill plate (RC 2): The enamelled grill plate can likewise be washed up in water and washing-up liquid, but is also perfectly suitable for a dish-washing machine.
• Gourmet stone plate (RC 3): Soak the grill stone in hot water (with no additives!) for some time, and then clean it with clear, warm water and if necessary a cleaning sponge. Do not use any washing-up liquid or abrasive as these could affect the properties of the stone.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.

Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Service and Repair:

If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:

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