PC-KG 1264 - Grill plate PROFICOOK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PC-KG 1264 PROFICOOK

Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance. Symbols in this Instruction Manual Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for commercial use.

• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• Always switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket (pull the mains plug, not the cable) when you are not using the appliance, attaching acces- sories, for cleaning or in the event of a fault.

• Do not operate the appliance without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the appliance off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The appliance and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If any damage is detected, the appliance must no longer be used.

• Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an authorized technician.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Do not allow small children to play with the plastic foil. There is a danger of suffocation!PC-KG1264_IM 03.07.23

Special Safety Precautions for this Appliance You will nd the following symbol with warning character on the appliance:

WARNING: Hot Surface!

Risk of Burns! During operation and afterwards, the temperature of the touchable surfaces can be very high. Therefore only touch the appliance on the handle and on the switches.

WARNING: Risk of Scalding!

Hot steam will escape during the grilling process and when open- ing the upper grill plate. CAUTION: Fire Hazard! Oil and fat preparations can burn if overheated. Keep a sufcient safety distance (30 cm) from easily ammable objects such as furniture, curtains, etc.

• Place the appliance on a at, moisture- and heat-resistant surface. The surface should be easy to clean, as splashes are unavoidable. For sensitive surfaces, place a heat-resistant plate underneath.

• Do not operate the appliance under wall cabinets because of the rising heat and fumes.

• Do not move the appliance when it is in operation.

• During use, make sure that the power cord does not come into contact with hot parts of the appliance.

• Do not operate the appliance on an external timer or a separate remote control system.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu- facturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and / or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli- ance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be carried out by chil- dren unless they are 8 years and older and are supervised.

• Children younger than 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable. CAUTION: This appliance is not intended to be immersed in water during cleaning. Please observe the instructions that we have included for you in the chapter “Cleaning”. Intended Use This appliance is intended for indoor barbecues. It is intended for use in the home and similar applications. It should only be used in the manner described in this instruction manual. You should not use the appliance for commercial purposes. Any other use is considered improper and may cause dam- age to property or even personal injury. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by improper use. Unpacking the Appliance

1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.

2. Remove all packaging material, such as foils, lling

material, cable ties and cardboard packaging.

3. Check the scope of delivery for completeness.

4. Check the appliance for possible transport damage to

5. If the contents of the packaging are incomplete or if

damage can be detected, do not operate the appliance. Return it to the dealer immediately.PC-KG1264_IM 03.07.23

Scope of Delivery 1 × Contact grill 1 × Grease drip tray 1 × Wooden spatula Overview of the Components 1 Handle 2 Upper grill plate (hinged) 3 RELEASE Release button to remove the upper grill plate 4 PUSH HERE Release button to open the upper grill plate 5 Grease drip tray 6 Lower grill plate 7 RELEASE Release button to remove the lower grill plate 8 ON / OFF On / Off switch 9 MIN / MAX Temperature control knob 10 READY Temperature control light 11 POWER Power indicator light 12 Grease drain channels Notes for Use CAUTION: Avoid Damaging the Anti-Stick Coated Grilling Surfaces!

• Only use spatulas or turners made of wood or Teon.

• Do not work with sharp objects (e. g. knife, fork) on the grill surface.

• Do not use any utensils made of plastic. They can melt.

• The upper grill plate is equipped with a compensating joint. This enables optimum contact between the upper grill plate and the food to be grilled.

• The upper grill plate can also be opened by 180 °. This gives you double the grilling surface and you can use the appliance as a table grill.

• The non-stick coated grill surfaces allow grease-free preparation of the food.

• If you want to use oil, a highly heatable oil such as sunower oil is suitable. Do not use olive oil or butter, as these types of fat produce smoke even at low tem- peratures. Switching On / Off

• Always set the temperature control knob to the MIN position before switching the appliance on or off.

• Switch the appliance on and off with the ON / OFF switch. The power indicator light POWER indicates that the appliance is in operation. Electrical Connection Connected Load The appliance has a total power rating of 2000 W. With this connected load, we recommend a separate supply line with a 16 A household circuit breaker. CAUTION: Overload! Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets as this appliance is too high-powered. Connection

• Before inserting the mains plug into the socket, check that the mains voltage you intend to use matches that of the appliance. You will nd the information on the type plate.

• Only connect the appliance to a properly installed protec- tive contact socket. Before Using the Appliance for the First Time

1. Clean the grill plates as described under “Cleaning”.

Reinsert the grill plates.

2. Close the contact grill. Insert the grease drip tray at the

3. Operate the appliance with the grill plates closed for ap-

prox. 10 minutes without grilling food (see “Operation”). To do this, turn the temperature control knob to the MAX position. NOTE: Slight smoke development is normal. Make sure there is sufcient ventilation.

4. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug

5. Let the appliance cool down completely.

6. Wipe the grill surfaces with a damp cloth.

Now your appliance is ready for operation. Operation Before grilling, make your choice whether to operate with the contact grill closed or with the table grill open. Use as a Contact Grill

1. Switch on the appliance with the ON / OFF switch. Both

control lamps light up.

2. Set the temperature control knob to the MAX position.

The temperature control light READY goes out. The appliance heats up. NOTE:

• The heating time is approx. 10 minutes.PC-KG1264_IM 03.07.23

• If the READY indicator light is on, the set temper- ature has been reached. During operation it goes off and on again. This is normal and indicates that the temperature is thermostatically controlled and maintained.

3. Open the appliance with the handle. Place the upper grill

4. Place the food on the lower grill plate.

5. Close the upper grill plate slowly. The food does not

WARNING: Danger of Scalding!

Hot steam escapes! When the food has reached the desired cooking state, open the appliance by the handle.

7. Remove the nished food with a spatula or turner made

of wood or Teon. Use as a Table Grill

1. Press the PUSH HERE button while opening the upper

grill plate on the handle.

2. Operate the appliance as previously described (exclud-

ing points 3, 5 and 6).

3. Prepare your food as you would on any other grill. Turn

the food over if necessary. Grill Time The grilling time depends on the quality and thickness of the food. Two examples are given here for guidance: Meat Temperature Control Grill Time Use as a Contact Grill Chicken breast llet MAX approx. 3 minutes Pork chop MAX approx. 6 minutes Use as a Table Grill Pork chop MAX 2 × approx. 4 minutes, turn over in the process NOTE: You can tell when the food is cooked by the core temper- ature. We recommend using a roast thermometer. This allows you to check the core temperature of the meat. This way you do not have to cut the food open. Guide Values for the Core Temperature of the Food to be Grilled Food Consistency Core Temperature Beef Fillet of beef, roast beef rare 45 – 50 °C medium 50 – 55 °C well-done 60 – 65 °C Veal Saddle of veal light pink 60 – 65 °C Leg of veal, topside, roast 78 °C Pork Pork llet 65 °C Pork neck 70 – 75 °C Pork chop 75 – 80 °C Smoked pork juicy 60 – 68 °C Lamb Saddle of lamb 65 °C Leg of lamb 80 °C Game Fillet of wild boar light pink 60 – 62 °C Poultry Chicken breast 70 °C Turkey breast / duck breast well-done 80 °C Duck breast pink 62 – 65 °C Ostrich, llet steak 58 °C Fish Salmon 60 °C Red snapper 55 °C Zander 62 °C End Operation

1. Set the temperature control knob to the MIN position.

2. Switch off the appliance with the ON / OFF switch. The

POWER power indicator light goes out.

3. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

4. Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it.PC-KG1264_IM 03.07.23

• Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket before clean- ing. Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water! It could cause an elec- tric shock or re.

• Make sure that no liquid gets inside the appliance! CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive objects.

• Do not use any sharp or abrasive cleaning agents. Removing the Grill Plates

WARNING: Risk of Burns!

Wait until the grill plates have cooled down completely!

1. Press the RELEASE button for the respective grill plate.

2. Pull the grill plates forwards or upwards a little. Remove

them from the appliance.

3. Clean the grill plates in a warm rinse bath with a mild

dishwashing detergent. If necessary, use a nylon brush to help. Then rinse with clean water.

4. Dry the grill plates thoroughly.

5. If necessary, wipe the surface under the grill plates with

6. Allow the surface to dry completely before reinserting the

grill plates. Reinserting the Grill Plates The allocation is indicated on the underside of the grill plates: UPPER PLATE LOWER PLATE

1. Slide the recesses on the grill plates into the fastening

brackets on the appliance.

2. Press the RELEASE button with one hand and at the

same time push the corresponding grill plate into the housing with the other hand.

3. Check that the grill plates are rmly seated.

1. Pull out the grease drip tray. Dispose of the contents.

2. Clean the grease drip tray in a warm rinsing bath.

3. Reattach the grease drip tray to the contact grill when

it is dry. Housing Clean the housing after use with a slightly damp cloth. Storage

• Only put the appliance away when it has cooled down and is clean. Allow the accessories to dry completely.

• We recommend storing the appliance in its original packaging if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time.

• Always store the appliance out of the reach of children in a well-ventilated and dry place. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy The appli- ance has no function. The appliance has no power supply. Check the power socket with another appliance. Insert the mains plug correctly. Check the house fuse. The appliance is defective. Contact our service or a specialist. Technical Data Model:.................................................................PC-KG 1264 Power supply:.....................................220 – 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz Power consumption: ...................................................2000 W Protection class: ..................................................................... Net weight: ....................................................... approx. 4.1 kg The right to make technical and design modications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. This appliance has been tested according to all applicable, current CE directives and built according to the latest safety regulations.PC-KG1264_IM 03.07.23

Disposal Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment: do not dispose of elec- trical equipment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilisation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. Your dealer and contractual partner is also obliged to take back the old appliance free of charge.PC-KG1264_IM 03.07.23

Reiniging WAARSCHUWING:

= UPPER PLATE = LOWER PLATE