FG 120 - Grill plate STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric grill plate, contact grill
Brand	Steba
Model	FG 120
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz (check the rating plate)
Power	Approx. 2000 W (not confirmed)
Main functions	Contact grilling, contactless pizza, gratin (up to 5 cm), raclette, barbecue
Temperature control	Adjustable thermostat, LED display, independent heating of lower and upper plates
Timer	From 1 to 99 minutes, automatic shut-off with audible beep
Height adjustment	6 different heights, adjustment from LOW to HIGH, BBQ mode with foldable top plate
Plate coating	Non-stick
Grease collection tray	Yes, removable
Interchangeable plates	Yes, lower and upper plates removable with hooks and locking tabs
Transport lock	Yes, LOCK slider
Safety	Automatic shut-off with timer, overheat protection (not specified), do not immerse in water, keep out of reach of children
Care and cleaning	Clean after each use with a damp cloth and a little dish soap; do not use abrasive products; oil stubborn residues; clean grease tray when cold
Included accessories	Grease collection tray, cooking plates
Repairability	Repairs by authorized after-sales service only
First use	Lightly grease the plates, heat for 10 minutes at maximum temperature, then wipe

Frequently Asked Questions - FG 120 STEBA

How to clean the Steba FG 120 grill plate after use?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool for a few minutes. Clean with a damp cloth and a little dish soap. For stubborn residues, apply a little oil, wait 5 minutes and wipe. Never use abrasive products which could damage the non-stick coating. Clean the grease tray after complete cooling.

How to adjust the plate height on the Steba FG 120?

Lift the top side by the handle and move the adjustment knob from LOW to HIGH. For BBQ mode, push the setting to BBQ Mode and place the top part on the table. There are 6 different heights to adapt to the thickness of food.

Can I use metal utensils on the plate?

No, to avoid damaging the non-stick coating, use only wooden, silicone or heat-resistant plastic utensils.

How to use the timer on the Steba FG 120?

Press the timer button, then set the time from 1 to 99 minutes with the buttons. Once the time is up, an audible beep sounds and the appliance goes into standby. You can extend the time by pressing the button again.

What to do if the plate does not heat up?

Check that the appliance is plugged into a properly installed outlet. Make sure the ON/OFF button is pressed and the display lights up. If the LEDs remain off, contact after-sales service. Never repair the appliance yourself.

How to avoid burns during use?

Never touch the surface during operation, it becomes very hot. Use oven mitts. Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Only move the appliance after complete cooling.

Can the Steba FG 120 be used without contact with the top plate?

Yes, for example to prepare a pizza: adjust the height so that the top plate does not touch the food. Use the appropriate height setting and make sure the adjustment clip is in the OPEN position.

How to clean the grease collection tray?

Make sure the grease is cold. Remove the tray and clean it with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. Dry it thoroughly before putting it back.

What is the recommended heating time before first use?

Before first use, lightly grease the plates, then heat the closed appliance for 10 minutes at maximum temperature. Then wipe the plates with a damp cloth to remove the new smell.

What to do if the power cord is damaged?

Do not use the appliance anymore. The cord must be replaced only by an authorized after-sales service. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

USER MANUAL FG 120 STEBA

230V\~,50/60 Hz,1800 Watt

Kontaktgrill

FG 120

Instructions for use 13

Mode d'emploi 19

Cysteyllen, die Kennziffer 02 fur PE-HD, 04 fur PE-LD, PP.

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

• The appliance must be used and plugged in only according the requirements shown on the rating label.

• Use the appliance only if the cord shows no damages. Check this before every use!

• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

• Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.

• To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.

Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.

• Do not pull at the cord. Don't pull it over edges and don't bend it too much.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts.

There is danger of burning when touching the surface during operation.

• Do not plug into a socket where several other appliances are plugged in.

• Do not modify the parts, or repair the unit by yourself.

• Do not use the unit near a flame or wet places.

• Do not use where children can easily touch the unit, nor let children use the unit by themselves.

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 su

pervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).
• The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!
• Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Never immerse the unit in water.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.
• Leave a space of about 10 cm around the device.
  Use the unit with sufficient space around it. Keep the front side and either right or left side of the unit clear.
• Never use the unit on carpet or tablecloth (viny1) or any other low-heat-resistant article.
• To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service

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.

• When using a powercord extension it is important that children are not pulling at it or a trip hazard occurs.
• The appliance must always be unplugged in case of no supervision, prior to assembly, the dismantling or cleaning.
• While using the appliance, some steam may leave. Keep hands and face away!

Cleaning and maintenance:

The device should be cleaned after each use
- Unplug the device
- The device should cool down a little. It can be cleaned easier when it is not that hot.
- Never immerse the device in water!
- Use a humid cloth with a little bit of detergent to clean it. Resisting dirt should be covered with some oil, wait for ca 5 min and try to remove it again with a humid cloth. Do not use abherasive cleaners. When cleaning the oil tray, be careful, that the liquid in it is cooled down completely.
- Do not use aggressive cleaners to avoid damages to the non-stick surface.

Inserting the plates

The plates are easiest to change in the position.

1. Bottom plate:

Slide the flat bottom grill plate into retention catches at a slight angle, then lower plate and engage by pushing the button on the left-hand side.

2.Top plate:

• Slide top plate into retention hooks at a slight angle and engage by pressing the button on the front side.

Always ensure that the fat collection tray is inserted into the bottom part.

1. Raise the slider to < LOCK for transport or vertical storage.

Before initial use:

Grease the grilling surface lightly before using for the first time. Then heat up the grill for ten minutes at the maximum setting with the grill closed and empty. Then wipe the plates with a damp cloth.

Important note

Cold-pressed oils, such as olive oil should not be used as dripping as these oils have a poor quality at high temperatures.

Due to the high grill temperatures (up to 250^ ), residues of oil, juices, herbs, etc. build up on the hot grill surface and the non-stick effect decreases. It is hard or impossible to remove these residues from the grilling plate.

Therefore, only use heat-resistant oils!

With different temperatures, the contact grill can prepare:

• Contact grilling with 6 different heights
  Pizza backing without contact to the upper plate
  Cook au gratin up to 5 cm height
• Raclette (Pan as accessories)
  BBQ

Getting started

Make sure that the plates are correctly attached.
- Ensure the drip tray is correctly inserted into the grill.
- Put the power cord in a grounded wall outlet, the display will light up in blue.
After some seconds press the ON/OFF button, in the display shows 00

• Now you can heat up the plates with temperatures form 60^ to 230^ .
  With the buttons you can choose the corresponding plate:
  Lower plate, right knob
  Upper plate, left knob
  Only heat up the device when closed.
• Push the control knob, the display shows 230^ C .
• By pushing you reduce the temperature from 230^ in steps of 10^ to 60^ .
• During the heating time the chosen temperature flashes in the display. A red symbol lights if the chosen temperature is reached, the temperature will light constantly and a green symbol lights up.
  If both green LED's light up, the device is ready to use.
  If the red LED's light up, the corresponding plate is being heat up.

Timer

The chosen time is dependent of:

Own Taste (medium, rare, well-done)
Quality of the meat
Temperature of the meat (e. g. out of the fridge)
Cutting thickness
Degree of fat into the meat

Important! Poultry and minced meat must be grilled as long as no juice leaves the meat anymore.

During the heating time, the timer can be adjusted form 1 minute up to 99 minutes.
- Push the timer button and choose with the time by minute or rapidly up to 99 minutes.
After the countdown finished a beep can be heard and the device is put in standby.
To extend the time, push the knob and set the time.

Contact grill

• Ensure the adjustable height control clip, located on the right side, is in the "OPEN" position.
• Ensure the chosen temperature is reached and the green LED shines.
  To grill, open the device and put the food on the lower plate, close afterwards.
  The pendular upper plate adjusts to the thickness of the food.

Height adjustment

• The height adjustment is used for cook au gratin or to reduce the weight of the upper plate for pressure-sensitive food.
  To prepare thicker food you can chose the height between the grill plates.
• To adjust the height, take the upper side of the device at the handle and shift the knob from "LOW" to "HIGH".
  In order not to damage the non-stick coating, no metallic objects may be used.

BBQ

• Heat up the device to maximal temperature until the LED in the display shines green.
• Lift the top of the device at the handle and push the height adjustment to "BBQ-Mode". Lay down the upper part carefully at the table.

Note: while making BBQ the food splash. It is useful to put a splash guard under the grill.

Unplug the device after grilling.

Disposal:

Packaging disposal:

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

PS

PP

PE

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.

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.

Service and Repair:

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