Z 05497 - Grill plate Gourmetmaxx - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Z 05497 Gourmetmaxx

Instruction manual starting on page 16

• The device is designed for frying, grilling and toasting food. The fondue set is also suitable for preparing fondue with cheese or oil.

• The device is not designed to be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control system.

• This device is for personal use only and is not intended for com- mercial applications.

• The device must only be used as described in the operating instructions. Any other use is deemed to be improper. Incorrect operation and improper handling can lead to device malfunc- tions and user injuries. Contents Intended Use __________________________ 16 Safety Instructions ______________________ 17 Items Supplied _________________________ 20 Device Overview _______________________ 21 Accessories ___________________________ 21 Before Initial Use _______________________ 22 Using the Raclette ______________________ 22 Fondue ______________________________ 24 Hot Stone _____________________________ 25 Cleaning _____________________________ 26 Troubleshooting ________________________ 26 Technical Data _________________________ 27 Disposal ______________________________ 27 Explanation of Symbols Safety instructions: Please read these care- fully and comply with them in order to prevent personal injury and dam- age to property. Supplementary informa- tion Suitable for use with food. 05497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 1605497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 16 20.05.2015 15:35:2320.05.2015 15:35:2317 EN

• This device should not be used by people (including children) with impaired sensory or mental faculties or who do not have adequate experience and/or knowledge of such devices, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety, or have received instructions from such a person on how to use the device. Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.

• The following are excluded from the warranty: all defects caused by improper handling, damage or unauthorised attempts to re- pair. The same applies for normal wear. Safety Instructions For Your Health

• There may still be some production residues on the device. To prevent any health hazards, clean the raclette grill plate, the little raclette pans, the wooden spatulas, the fondue pot and the fondue forks thoroughly before you fi rst use them (see the "Cleaning" chapter) and heat up the device for 15 minutes with- out any food (see the "Before Initial Use" chapter).

• Clean the device before and after each use and keep it clean.

• Only prepare food that is suitable for cooking and eating. The Correct Set-up of the Device

• Please keep children and pets out of the reach of the packaging and the device. There is a danger of injury and suffocation!

• The device should only be used in closed rooms.

• Always place the device on a dry, fl at, fi rm, heat-resistant sur- face with suffi cient clearance on all sides.

• Maintain suffi cient clearance from other sources of heat such as hotplates or stoves in order to avoid damage to the device.

• In order to prevent electric shocks, place the device in a loca- tion in which the raclette device, the mains cable and the plug cannot come into contact with water or other liquids. Should the device fall into water, switch off the power supply immediately. 05497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 1705497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 17 20.05.2015 15:35:2320.05.2015 15:35:23EN 18

• The device should never be set up or used in the vicinity of eas- ily fl ammable materials (curtains, textiles etc.).

• Never operate the raclette on a stovetop or close to a gas source.

• The device should only be connected to a properly installed socket with earthing contacts. The socket must also be readily accessi- ble after connection. The mains voltage must be the same as that stated in the technical data of the device. Only use suitable exten- sion cables whose technical data is the same as that of the device.

• Ensure that it is not possible for others to trip over the con- nected mains cable. The mains cable must not hang down from the place of use to prevent the device from being pulled down. Never pull the mains cable to move the device.

• Position the cable in such a way that it does not become squashed or bent and does not come into contact with hot surfaces.

• Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, strong tem- perature fl uctuations, direct sunlight or moisture.

• Do not drop the device or allow it to be knocked violently.

• Make sure that the fondue pot and the hot stone are placed securely in the recess which is provided for this purpose in the raclette plate.

• Keep the device in a dry place at temperatures of between 0 and 40 °C. The Proper Use of the Device

• Danger of fi re! Do not use the device if highly fl ammable gases are present in the air.

• Danger of fi re! Make sure that foodstuffs containing oil and fats are not overheated so that they do not catch fi re.

• Always check the device for damage before putting it into oper- ation. If the device, cable or plug shows visible signs of damage, the device must not be used. Do not use the device if it has mal- functioned or been dropped. Have it checked by an authorised customer service provider.

• Never try to repair an electrical device yourself; contact your nearest customer service centre/specialist dealer to ensure your own safety. In the event of damage, please contact the customer service. 05497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 1805497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 18 20.05.2015 15:35:2320.05.2015 15:35:2319 EN

• Only the accessory parts supplied by the manufacturer should be used. If accessory parts which are not authorised by the manu- facturer are used, all warranty and guarantee claims are void.

• Never leave the device unsupervised during operation!

• Make sure that children cannot play with the device. In case of use in the vicinity of children, make sure that children touch neither the device nor the mains cable.

• CAUTION: Danger of burns! The raclette device, the hot stone, the little raclette pans, the fondue forks and the fondue pot will become very hot during use. Please make sure that while and after using the raclette device you do not come into contact with heated parts. Only touch the handles and the temperature con- troller while the raclette device is in use or immediately after it has been switched off. Wear oven gloves when moving the fon- due pot. Only transport, clean or put away the raclette device, the hot stone, the little raclette pans, the fondue forks and the fondue pot when they have completely cooled down.

• CAUTION: Danger of burns! Be careful when handling hot oil or hot cheese in the fondue pot! Never pour water into hot oil or water into other fatty substances!

• Never place aluminium foil or other objects between the fondue pot and the heating element.

• Make sure that the heating element does not come into contact with any other objects.

• Never use the raclette as a device for heating a room!

• Do not place any combustible materials (e. g. cardboard, plastic, paper or candles) on or under the grill plate.

• The little raclette pans will become very hot during use! Only place the little raclette pans down on heat-resistant surfaces.

• Never spray cold water onto the hot parts of the device during or directly after use. This could damage the raclette device, the non-stick coating and in particular the hot stone!

• In order to prepare your fondue, only heat up the fondue pot on an electric or glass ceramic cooker. Do not use other sources of heat like ovens to heat up the fondue pot. The pot is not suitable for induction cookers! Make sure you wear oven gloves when transferring hot substances! 05497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 1905497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 19 20.05.2015 15:35:2320.05.2015 15:35:23EN 20

• Always insert the receptacle for the fondue pot into the raclette grill plate before you place the fondue pot onto the raclette grill plate (see the "Using the Raclette" and "Fondue" chapters). Without the receptacle, it is not possible to guarantee that the pot can be held in place securely.

• For the fondue, only use fats and oils which are suitable for frying.

• Remove the mains plug from the mains socket – if you are not using the device, – if a fault occurs during operation, – before a thunderstorm, – before you clean it.

• When you want to remove the mains plug from the socket, al- ways pull the plug and not the cable.

• Never touch the device, cable or plug with wet hands.

• Food that is too large, metal foil packaging, or utensils may not be placed on the raclette device or into the little raclette pans because they may cause fi re or an electric shock.

• Do not cover the device to prevent the risk of fi re.

• The raclette device may not be moved during operation.

• Use heat-resistant utensils to place and remove the food.

• Do not place food that is still wrapped in cling fi lm or plastic bags on the raclette grill plate or the hot stone. Items Supplied

• Fondue pot with glass lid and ring for depositing fondue forks

• Keep the packaging away from children and pets. There is a danger of suffocation!

1. Unpack all parts and check the items supplied for transport damage. If you fi nd any

damage to the components, do not use them (!), but contact the customer service.

2. Manufacturing residues may still be adhering to the surface of the device. To prevent

any health hazards, clean the raclette grill plate, the hot stone, the little raclette pans, the wooden spatulas, the fondue pot and the fondue forks thoroughly before you fi rst use them (see the "Cleaning" chapter).

3. You should perform the initial start-up without any food since odours or smoke may

develop due to coating residues that may still be present. Allow the device to heat up for approximately 15 minutes without any food and without little raclette pans. During this time, make sure the room is well ventilated, e. g. with wide-open windows! Please also note the instructions in the "Using the Raclette" chapter. Using the Raclette CAUTION!

• Ensure that there is suffi cient ventilation while the device is in operation.

• Ensure that the food you wish to prepare does not touch the heating elements inside the device. 05497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 2205497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 22 20.05.2015 15:35:2420.05.2015 15:35:2423 EN

• Danger of burns! The raclette device will become very hot during use and afterwards! When setting up the raclette device, ensure that you select a location with enough clearance all round the device.

• Always place the hot stone into the recess in the middle of the raclette plate if you do not wish to use the fondue set. This will prevent any fats and liquids from being able to drip onto the heating elements.

• Always insert the receptacle for the fondue pot into the raclette grill plate before you place the fondue pot onto the raclette grill plate. Without the receptacle, it is not pos- sible to guarantee that the pot can be held in place securely.

• Be careful when taking out the little raclette pans or fondue forks in order to prevent burns.

• Keep sharp or pointy objects away from the surface of the little raclette pans and the raclette grill plate. Such objects could damage the coating! You should therefore use the wooden spatulas which are supplied or other kitchen utensils made from wood or heat-resistant plastic.

• We recommend that you only season the ingredients after you have prepared them on the raclette device as the herbs and spices can burn if they get too hot and this may cause smoke to be produced.

• Do not leave any empty little pans sitting on the raclette plate of the heated device.

1. Place the raclette device on a stable, heat-resistant surface which is easy to clean.

2. Connect the device to a mains socket that has been properly installed. Ensure that it

is not possible for others to trip over the connected cable.

3. If you have not already done so, position the raclette grill plate correctly on the

into the recess in the middle of the raclette grill plate. Make sure that the smooth side of the stone with the groove is facing upwards. To this end, follow the instructions in the "Hot Stone" chapter. If you wish to use the fondue set, leave the recess in the middle of the grill plate clear during the heating-up phase.

5. Allow the raclette device to heat up for approximately

10 minutes without any little raclette pans or the fondue pot before you use it. To do this, move the On/Off switch to the 1 position to switch on the device.

6. Set the temperature controller to the highest setting for

10 minutes. The On/Off switch and the control lamp on the temperature controller will light up when the device is switched on.

7. In the meantime, prepare the ingredients for your raclette.

When fi lling up the little raclette pans, take care to ensure that the food does not touch the heating elements of the raclette device. 05497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 2305497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 23 20.05.2015 15:35:2420.05.2015 15:35:24EN 24

8. Insert the receptacle for the fondue pot into the recess in

the middle of the raclette grill plate and place the fondue pot into the receptacle if you wish to use the fondue set. When you do this, follow the instructions in the "Fondue" chapter.

9. As soon as the device has heated up, you can set the tem-

perature to refl ect your preferences. You can now place the fi lled little raclette pans for baking into the tray for the little raclette pans underneath the heating elements and grill vegetables or meat on the raclette grill plate.

10. You can use the wooden spatulas which are supplied to move the food in the little raclette

pans or on the raclette grill plate or scoop the cheese out of the little raclette pans.

11. After you have removed the little raclette pans from the raclette device, only place

them on a heat-resistant surface. Allow the little raclette pans to cool down before you put any new ingredients in them.

12. If you no longer wish to use the device, switch it off by turning the On/Off switch to the

0 position. The On/Off switch and the control lamp on the temperature controller will go out when the device is switched off. Then remove the plug from the mains socket.

13. Allow the device to cool down and then clean it (see the "Cleaning" chapter). Do not

allow any food residues to dry on. Fondue CAUTION!

• Danger of injury! Oil/fat or cheese will become very hot during the fondue! Handle the pot with care when it contains hot food. Make sure that the pot is not knocked over. Wear oven gloves when you handle the fondue pot.

• Always insert the receptacle for the fondue pot into the raclette grill plate before you place the fondue pot onto the raclette grill plate. Without the receptacle, it is not pos- sible to guarantee that the pot can be held in place securely.

• Fats and oils may catch fi re if they are overheated. Please take care when handling fats and oils. Never pour water into hot fat or hot oil!

• For the fondue, only use fats and oils which are suitable for frying.

• Make sure that the food which you want to cook in the fondue pot is not too moist to prevent the fat/oil from bubbling over.

• Used cooking oils and cooking fats are not to be poured down the drain. Dispose of the cooking fat and cooking oil in the domestic waste.

• Do not overfi ll the fondue pot. The pot should never be more than up to 2/3 full in order to prevent the risk of spitting or bubbling over.

• In order to prepare your fondue, only heat up the fondue pot on an electric or glass ceramic cooker. Do not use other sources of heat like ovens to heat up the fondue pot. The pot is not suitable for induction cookers! Make sure you wear oven gloves when transferring hot substances! Prepare the raclette device in the manner described in the "Raclette" chapter. 05497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 2405497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 24 20.05.2015 15:35:2420.05.2015 15:35:2425 EN Fondue With Oil

1. Heat up frying oil or frying fat in a the fondue pot on the stove (electric or glass ce-

2. Check whether your oil/fat has reached the right temperature by dipping a wooden

chopstick into the oil/fat. If no little bubbles form on the wooden chopstick, the oil/fat is at the right temperature.

3. Place the ring for depositing the fondue forks onto the fondue pot.

4. Insert the receptacle for the fondue pot into the recess in

the middle of the raclette grill plate and place the fondue pot into the receptacle if you wish to use the fondue set. When you do this, follow the instructions in the "Fondue" chapter.

5. Now skewer vegetables or meat onto your fondue forks

and place them into the hot oil/fat until they are cooked. You should also try some food in breadcrumbs or pastry! Fondue With Cheese

1. Prepare your cheese fondue to a recipe in the fondue pot.

2. Insert the receptacle for the fondue pot into the recess in

the middle of the raclette grill plate and place the fondue pot into the receptacle if you wish to use the fondue set. When you do this, follow the instructions in the "Fondue" chapter.

3. Skewer bread or pieces of vegetables onto the fondue

forks and dip them into the cheese fondue. Hot Stone CAUTION!

• Danger of injury! The stone will become very hot during use!

• Before you fi rst use the hot stone, rub some heat-resistant cooking oil into it.

• We recommend that you only season the ingredients after you have prepared them on the raclette device as the herbs and spices can burn if they get too hot and this may cause smoke to be produced.

1. Prepare the raclette device in the manner described in the "Raclette" chapter.

2. Place the hot stone into the recess in the middle of the raclette grill plate and allow it

to heat up. Make sure that the stone is placed in the recess with the smooth side with the groove in it facing upwards.

3. Place meat or vegetables onto the hot stone and turn the food from time to time until

4. If necessary, use a brush to dab some oil onto the hot stone so that the food does not

become stuck to it. 05497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 2505497_DE-GB-FR-NL_V3.indb 25 20.05.2015 15:35:2420.05.2015 15:35:24EN 26 Cleaning CAUTION!

• Danger of scalding from hot device parts! Allow the device to cool down before cleaning it.

• Danger to life due to electrocution! Remove the plug from the mains socket before cleaning the device. Never immerse the raclette device, the mains cable or the plug in water. Never clean the raclette device in the dishwasher.

• Do not spray cleaning agents directly onto the device.

• Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the device. These could damage the surface. Do not use metal objects.

• After each use, remove all food residues and rinse the raclette grill plate, the hot stone, the little raclette pans, the wooden spatulas, the fondue pot and the fondue forks with a mild cleaning agent and hot water. You can also clean the little raclette pans, the fondue forks and the wooden spatulas in the dishwasher.

• If you want to clean the tray for the little raclette pans and the heating elements, wipe them with a clean damp cloth.

• Allow all parts to dry completely before you store the device in a clean and dry place that is out of the reach of children. Troubleshooting If the device should stop working properly, fi rst check whether you are able to correct the problem yourself. Otherwise, contact the customer service. Do not try to repair a faulty device yourself! Problem Possible cause / solution The device does not work.

• Is the On/Off switch at position 0?

• Is the plug inserted in the mains socket correctly?

• Is the mains socket defective? Try another mains sock- et.