RACLETTE 4020 - Grill plate GUTFELS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Raclette appliance and reversible grill plate
Brand	GUTFELS
Model	RACLETTE 4020
Rated voltage	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Rated power	1200 W
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approx. 45 x 25 x 15 cm
Weight	Approx. 2.5 kg
Plate material	Aluminum with non-stick coating
Number of mini pans	8 mini pans with non-stick coating
Temperature control	Adjustable thermostat (min to max)
Maximum temperature	Approx. 250 °C
Reversible plate	Yes, grill side and griddle side
Intended use	Cooking food, melting cheese, grilling for domestic use
Cleaning	Plate and mini pans washable with soapy water; wipe base with a damp cloth
Safety	Do not immerse, do not cover, new cable section 1.5 mm² for extension cord
Warranty	2 years (24 months) from date of purchase
Included accessories	Reversible grill plate, 8 mini pans, storage for mini pans
Usage	Domestic only (non-commercial)

Frequently Asked Questions - RACLETTE 4020 GUTFELS

How to clean the grill plate and mini pans?

Let the appliance cool down. Remove the plate and mini pans, wash them with soapy water using a non-abrasive sponge. Never immerse the base in water. Wipe the base with a damp cloth.

What is the recommended first use?

Before first use, clean all parts. Pour a little oil on the plate and wipe with an absorbent cloth. Plug in the appliance, set the thermostat to max and let it heat for about 10 minutes without mini pans.

What types of food can I cook on the grill plate?

You can grill meat (steak, ground meat), poultry, skewers, vegetables, fish, and prepare pancakes or fried eggs using the griddle side of the reversible plate.

Does the raclette cheese need to be a specific type?

Use raclette cheese or any cheese with a fat content above 45% (e.g., Emmental, Gouda). Avoid cheeses that melt too slowly.

Can I use olive oil on the plate?

It is not recommended to use cold-pressed oils like olive oil for high-temperature cooking (up to 250 °C). Prefer oils suitable for high temperatures.

How to adjust the temperature for different types of cooking?

The thermostat offers several levels: low for rare to medium cooking, medium for well done, and high for raclette mode. The heating time is about 10 minutes.

What to do if the appliance does not heat up?

Check that the plug is properly inserted and that the outlet works (test with another device). Check the household fuse. If the problem persists, contact customer service via www.ggv-service.de.

Can I use metal utensils on the plate?

No, use wooden or plastic spatulas to turn food. Sharp metal objects (forks, knives) can damage the non-stick coating.

Is the appliance suitable for children?

Children aged 8 and above may use the appliance under supervision. Children under 8 years must be kept away from the power cord. Risk of burns: surfaces become very hot.

How to dispose of the appliance at end of life?

Do not dispose of the appliance with household waste. Take it to a collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU.

USER MANUAL RACLETTE 4020 GUTFELS

MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES

Technische Daten ; Technical information ; Caractéristiques techniques Technische gegevens; Especificaciones Técnicas Especificações técnicas

Modell RACLETE 4020
Elektrischer Anschluss Volt / Hz	220-240 V~50-60 Hz
Electrical connection Voltage – frequency
Raccordement électrique (tension – fréquence)
Elektrische aansluiting (Spanning – frequentie)
Ligação eléctrica Volt / Hz
Leistung; Power	2000 W
Puissance; Vermogen
EAN	4016572025118

Tabelle 2

CE-Kennzeichnung

At the time of its introduction on the market the product fulfills the requirements, which were specified in the directive for the standardization of the laws of the Member States concerning the electromagnetic compatibility (2014/30/EU) of electrical equipment within certain voltage limits (2014/35/EU). This product is identified by the CE marking and delivered with a declaration of conformity for inspection by the market monitoring authority.

Marquage CE

8.1 Intended use 15
8.2 Safety for specific groups of people 15
8.3 Improper use....15
8.4 Residual risks 16

9 Putting into operation 16

9.1 Using for the first time....16
9.2 Operating the appliance ....17

10 Cleaning....18

11 Troubleshooting .... 19
12 Disposal of old equipment 19
13 Warranty terms....20
14 Recipes....21
15 Pour votre sécurité ....23

We thank you for purchasing one of our appliances.

You have made a good choice. Your Gutfels appliance was built for use in private households and is a quality product that combines the highest technical sophistication with practical ease of use, just like other Gutfels appliances that are in operation throughout Europe to the complete satisfaction of their owners.

Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the device for the first time. It contains important safety instructions and information on the installation, operation and maintenance of the appliance. Proper handling contributes to efficient use and minimises energy consumption during operation.

Improper use could result in hazardous situations, particularly for children. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Pass it on to the new owner if the product is sold or given away. In case of doubt regarding questions or topics not described in detail in this instruction manual, please contact your dealer, an authorised technician or go to our homepage: www.ggv-service.de

The manufacturer is working constantly on the further development of all types and models. With all types and models, modifications in design, properties and configuration are possible without prior notice.

8 For your safety

8.1 Intended use

The appliance is only for preparing food, in particular melting raclette cheese, and frying on the aluminium grill plate. The appliance is intended exclusively for use in private households and is not suitable for commercial use.

• Do not use the appliance for other purposes other than preparing food, in particular melting raclette cheese, and frying on the aluminium grill plate. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage.
• For safety reasons, modifications or alterations to the appliance are not permitted. Any use outside these areas of application is not in accordance with the intended use and is therefore considered improper use. The use of multiple plugs or power strips is prohibited due to the associated fire hazard.

8.2 Safety for specific groups of people

The appliance may be operated by children over 8 years of age and persons whose physical, sensory or mental aptitude are impaired or who lack experience and/or knowledge. However, they must be supervised or instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the possible risks. Children may only clean and service the appliance under adult supervision. Supervise children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

DANGER

DANGER OF SUFFOCATION DUE TO PACKAGING MATERIALS

Keep children away from the packaging materials.

DANGER

DANGER OF STRANGULATION DUE TO MAINS POWER CABLE

Keep children under 8 years of age away from the mains power cable of the appliance.

8.3 Improper use

The following activities are considered improper use and are therefore prohibited:

• The appliance is not suitable for commercial use.
• Do not place the appliance in a hot, wet or very humid environment or near combustible material.
• Do not kink the mains power cable.
• Set up the appliance so that the mains plug is accessible at all times.
• Do not pull the mains plug out of the plug socket at the mains power cable. Do not place the appliance at the side or on the edge of a work surface.
• Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces (e.g. cooker hotplates, etc.). Do not use the appliance any more if the plastic components of the appliance are cracked, split or deformed.
• Never place aluminium foil or any other objects under the plate or between the heater and the reflector.
• Never place the appliance directly on a fragile or sloping surface (glass table, tablecloth, varnished furniture).

8.4 Residual risks

Dangers can arise from the device if it is used improperly or not as intended.

Residual hazards are potential hazards that are not obvious, such as:

• Injuries due to disregard of the safety instructions, standards, guidelines or regulations.
• Danger due to work on the cables and connections.

DANGER

ELECTRIC SHOCK!

• Never touch the mains plug on the mains power cable with wet or damp hands when plugging it in or unplugging it.
• Do not carry out any work on the appliance other than the cleaning and service work described in this instruction manual.
• Remove the mains plug from the plug socket before starting cleaning or service work.
• In an emergency, pull the mains plug out of the plug socket immediately.
• Install and connect the appliance only in accordance with the description in the instruction manual.
• If the mains power cable or mains plug is damaged, do not use the appliance any more.

DANGER

HOT SURFACES

There is a risk of burns if you

touch the surfaces while the appliance is switched on.

9 Putting into operation

Before opening, check the packaging for damage.

IMPORTANT

Risk of damage!

Carefully open the packaging. Do not use sharp knives or other pointed objects to open the packaging.

Unpack the appliance as follows:

√ Check if the delivery is complete.
√ Check the appliance and the individual parts for damage. If this is the case, do not use the appliance. Contact After Sales Service. www.ggv-service.de

9.1 Using for the first time

Cleaning the appliance

1. Remove the packaging material and all protective films.
2. Before using the appliance for the first time, clean all parts of the appliance as described in the "Cleaning" section.

Setting up the appliance

Mount the appliance according to the figure "Getting to know the appliance".

√ Place the appliance in the middle of a table out of reach of children.
√ Place the appliance on a solid table, do not use a soft base.

Electrical connection

To ensure safe and fault-free operation of the appliance, the following instructions must be observed when making the electrical connection:

√ Before connecting the appliance, compare the connection data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your electrical network. This data must match to prevent damage to the appliance. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician.
√ The socket must be protected by a 16A circuit breaker.
√ If using an extension cable, it must have a cross-section of 1.5mm^2 .
√ If you have a GS-approved 16 A multiple socket strip, you must not load it with more than 3680 watts due to the risk of fire.

9.2 Operating the appliance

Preheat the appliance before use (without pans). See the following steps: When using for the first time, pour a little oil on the plates and wipe with an absorbent kitchen towel.

1. Place the reversible grill plate/crêpe plate on the appliance as required. (See Table 4
2. Connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
3. Set the temperature control to "Max". (The heating time is approx. 10 minutes).
4. For raclette cooking, set the temperature control to the desired temperature.

IMPORTANT

• Do not place empty pans on the hot grill plate or at the raclette level to avoid damaging the coating.
• Place hot pans that are used but no longer needed on the pan rack. This prevents the remains of food from baking on and makes the pans easier to clean
• Make sure that the pans are not filled too high, otherwise they will not fit properly into the appliance.
• Do not cut on the grill plate.
• Do not use sharp, metal objects such as forks or knives to turn the food, as this may damage the coating.

Temperature	Level of cooking
Low setting	Rare to medium
Medium setting	Well done
High setting	Raclette

Table 6

The reversible grill plate has the following sides:

Type of plate	Grilled food
Grill plate	Meat, chicken, skewers, vegetables
Crêpe plate	Crêpes, fried eggs, etc.

Table 7

Grilling on the grill plate

You can prepare meat (e.g. rump steak, minced meat, etc.), fish and many other delicious dishes on the grill plate. How much you need to cook the food depends on the type of meat or fish, the cooking time, the initial temperature of the food to be grilled and its thickness. Do not cut the meat or fish too thick as otherwise it will not cook thoroughly. The cooking time for meat or fish depends on personal taste. During cooking, turn the food from time to time. (See Table 3

EN

Raclette with pans

Fill the pans with chopped ingredients according to taste. Top with cheese and heat under the grill until the cheese melts.

The most suitable types of cheese are raclette cheese or other cheeses with a fat content of over 45%.

IMPORTANT

• Do not use cold-pressed oils such as olive oil as frying fat, as these have poor frying properties at high temperatures.
• High temperatures (up to 250°C) cause residues of oil, meat juices, spices, etc. to form on the hot grill surface and reduce the non-stick effect.
• This residue is difficult or impossible to remove from the grill surface. Therefore, only use highly heatable oils!

Gratinating

With the raclette, you can cover the food that you prepare on the grill and then put in the pans with gratinated cheese. Sprinkle grated cheese over the food in the pan or place it in slices on top. Place the pans under the grill. The lower plate heats the pans from above by radiant heat. Finish gratinating as soon as the cheese is crispy and golden.

10 Cleaning

WARNING

Always unplug the appliance from the mains plug and allow it to cool down before cleaning.

CAUTION

Do not immerse the appliance in water. It could cause electric shock or fire.

If possible, clean the appliance immediately after use.

• However, allow the grill plate to cool down first.
• Do not use acidic or abrasive cleaning agents or steel sponges.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents. Only use a moderately damp cloth to clean the outside of the appliance.

Basic appliance

Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Make sure that no water runs into the appliance.

Pan

If necessary, soak the non-stick pans in water with washing-up liquid.

Grill plate

Also soak the non-stick grill plate in water with washing-up liquid and clean it.

11 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy
The appliance is not working.	The appliance has no power supply.	Check the plug socket using another appliance.
		Insert the mains plug correctly.
		Check the main fuse.
	The appliance is defective.	Contact our service department or a specialist.
The appliance is defective.		Contact our service department or a specialist.
The grilled food is too dark.	The selected temperature was too high.	Select a lower temperature.

Table 8

12 Disposal of old equipment

This product is marked in accordance with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. This directive lays down the regulations for proper disposal of the product. Environmentally friendly disposal prevents possible negative impacts on health that could be caused by improper disposal. The symbol on the product or packaging indicates that this

product must not be disposed of with the normal domestic waste. The user must return the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic waste. The prevailing local regulations must be observed for disposal. For further information, please contact your local authority.

13 Warranty terms

The following terms describing the preconditions for and scope of our warranty, do not infringe the warranty rights of the ultimate buyer.

Our warranty for this appliance is granted under the following terms:

As a buyer of a Gutfels appliance you have a manufacturer's warranty

(2 years from date of purchase).

During this warranty period, you can make your warranty claims directly on the manufacturer's Service platform at www.ggv-service.de

If an additional warranty is concluded between you and your dealer, all claims against the manufacturer will become void after the end of the 24-month manufacturer's warranty. In this case, please contact your dealer directly.

Warranty period

The warranty period is 24 months from the date of purchase (proof of purchase must be presented). During the first 6 months, After Sales Service will fix defects in the appliance free of charge, on condition that the appliance is accessible for repairs without any great effort. During the following 18 months, the buyer is obliged to prove that the defect already existed at the time of delivery.

In the case of commercial use (e.g. in hotels, canteens) or joint use by several households, the warranty period is 12 months from the date of purchase (proof of purchase must be presented). During the first 6 months, After Sales Service will fix defects in the appliance free of charge, on condition that the appliance is accessible for repairs without any great effort. During the following 6 months, the buyer is obliged to prove that the defect already existed at the time of delivery.

The claim under warranty does not prolong the warranty period for either the appliance or for newly installed parts.

Scope of the defect remedy

Within the periods indicated, we will remedy all defects in the appliance that are demonstrably attributable to poor workmanship or material flaws. Replaced parts become our property.

The warranty does not cover:

Normal wear and tear, intentional or negligent damage, damage caused by non-compliance with the operating instructions, improper set-up or installation or by connection to incorrect mains voltage, damage due to chemical or electrothermal effects or due to other abnormal environmental conditions, glass, paint or enamel damage and possible colour differences as well as defective bulbs. Defects in the appliance resulting from transport damage are also not covered. We also do not provide any services if - without our special written approval - work has been carried out on the appliance by unauthorised persons or parts of third-party origin have been used. This limitation shall not apply to faultless work carried out by a qualified person using our original parts to adapt the appliance to the technical safety regulations of another EU member state.

Scope

Our warranty applies to appliances purchased and in operation in the Federal Republic of Germany or Austria.

In the case of complaints about defective appliances, the sender's and recipient's addresses must be in the Federal Republic of Germany or Austria.

For appliances purchased and operated in other European countries, the warranty conditions of the seller apply.

For repairs outside the warranty period:

- If an appliance is repaired, the repair invoices are payable immediately without deduction.

14 Recipes

Raclette

Suitable cheese: Raclette cheese, Emmental, Gouda or Edam.

1. Put some ingredients in a pan and cover them with a slice of cheese.
2. Place the pans on the cooking zone. The heat slowly melts the cheese.
3. When the cheese bubbles, it is ready to eat.
4. Traditionally, jacket potatoes are used as a side dish. However, you can also have bread or other side dishes.

Note:

Do not use cheeses that melt slowly.

Original raclette

Around 200-250 g of cheese and potatoes per person, plus side dishes. Place a 1/2 cm thick slice of cheese, cut to size, in the pan and slide it under the grill. When the cheese has melted and is creamy, remove the cheese with the help of a wooden spatula and serve with jacket potatoes, potatoes baked in aluminium foil, baguette or toast, for example.

Frying meat

1. Cut the meat or sausages into small pieces or slices.
2. Spread some cooking oil on the grill plate.
3. Place the meat on the grill plate.
4. Turn the meat regularly with a wooden spatula.
5. Remove the meat from the grill plate when it is cooked as desired.
6. Sprinkle a little salt on the meat according to taste.

Note:

Only fry small or thin pieces of meat. Do not fry ingredients that can burn easily. Never leave the appliance unattended during use.

EN

Cher Client,

Raclette com as minifrigideiras

GGV HANDELSGES. MBH & CO. KG

AUGUST-THYSSEN-STR.8

D-41564 KAARST

GERMANY

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