BBQ 2004 S - Grill Rommelsbacher - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Stand Grill with Hinged Cover
Brand	Rommelsbacher
Model	BBQ 2004 S
Power Consumption	2200 W
Voltage	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Temperature Control	10 levels, infinite variable, 4 color-coded zones (0-1 defrost, 2-4 keep warm, 5-8 slow cook, 9-10 sear)
Grill Plate Coating	3-layer non-stick coating
Grilling Methods	Direct (open cover) and Indirect (closed cover)
Fat Management	Integrated fat drain in middle of grill plate, removable drip pan
Temperature Display	In cover, colored zones matching regulator
Safety Features	Safety switch on temperature regulator; recommended GFCI ≤30 mA; minimum distances 0.5m sides, 1m above
Construction	Stand grill, requires full assembly
Dimensions (approx.)	70 × 40 × 30 cm (H × W × D)
Weight (approx.)	15 kg
Accessories Included	Cleaning scraper, drip pan, temperature regulator
Cleaning	Detachable grill plate (hand wash); temperature regulator wipe only; do not immerse
Intended Use	Domestic grilling only; not for commercial use
Warranty	Standard manufacturer warranty (details in manual)

Frequently Asked Questions - BBQ 2004 S Rommelsbacher

What is the power consumption of the Rommelsbacher BBQ 2004 S?

The appliance has a nominal power of 2200 W at 230 V ~ 50 Hz.

Can I use the grill with the cover open?

Yes, direct grilling with open cover is recommended for foods with cooking time under 25 minutes, e.g., steaks, sausages, skewers. The heat comes from below.

How do I clean the grill plate?

Allow the grill to cool completely. Remove the temperature regulator and grill plate. Use the included cleaning scraper for coarse soiling, then wash with a soft brush and mild dish soap. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or oven sprays.

What is the purpose of the temperature display in the cover?

The temperature display shows the interior temperature when the cover is closed. It is divided into 4 colored zones matching the temperature regulator, helping you monitor the cooking process easily.

Is the grill suitable for indoor use?

The appliance is designed for domestic use, but due to heat and fat splatters, it should be placed on a stable, even surface with minimum distances of 0.5 m to sides and 1 m above. It is not recommended for use near flammable materials.

How do I assemble the grill?

Assembly is straightforward. Refer to the included mounting instruction for step-by-step guidance. Ensure all parts are properly fitted before use. The grill must be completely assembled to operate safely.

Can I use metal utensils on the grill plate?

No, metal utensils can damage the non-stick coating. Use grill cutlery made of heat-resistant plastic or wood. The included cleaning scraper is plastic and safe for removing residues.

What does the pilot lamp indicate?

The pilot lamp shows thermostatic regulation: it alternates between on and off during operation. It also marks the selected temperature setting. An extinguished lamp does not mean the appliance is off.

How should I preheat the grill?

Preheat at the highest setting (level 10) for about 5 minutes with the cover closed to save energy. Then adjust to the desired temperature for grilling.

Is the grill suitable for roasting a whole chicken?

Yes, using the indirect grilling method with closed cover. The even heat distribution inside the cover makes it ideal for whole chickens, rolled roasts, and similar items. Monitor the temperature using the display.

USER MANUAL BBQ 2004 S Rommelsbacher

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ROMMELSBACHER

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BBQ 2004/S

Stand grill with hinged cover

Produktbeschreibung / Product description

Grill-/Garmethoden / Grilling/cooking methods 7 15

Fettarmes Grillen / Low-fat grilling....7....16

Temperaturanzeige am Deckel / Temperature display in the cover....7....16

Temperaturregler / Temperature regulator....8....16

Grillen starten / Starting to grill....9....17

Grillen bei geschlossenem Deckel / Grilling with closed cover....9....18

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Circular black plastic fan or cover with horizontal slats and a central slot, no text or symbols visible.

Close-up of a mechanical knob dial with numbered segments (no text or symbols visible)

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We are pleased you decided in favour of this comfortable electrical stand grill and would like to thank you for your confidence. Its easy and safe operation will certainly fill you with enthusiasm as well. To make sure you can enjoy using this appliance for a long time, please read through the following notes carefully and observe them. Keep this instruction manual safely. Hand out all documents to third persons when passing on the appliance. Thank you very much.

Intended use

The electrical stand grill is designed for grilling food with short or long cooking time (domestic use only). Other uses or modifications of the appliance are not intended and harbour considerable risks. For damage arising from not intended use, the manufacturer does not assume liability. The appliance is not designed for commercial use.

Technical data

Nominal voltage: 230 V\~50 Hz

Nominal power: 2200 W

Scope of supply

Check the scope of supply for completeness as well as the soundness of the product and all components (see product description page 2) immediately after unpacking.

Verpackungsmaterial

Do not simply throw the packing material away but recycle it.

Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard packing to collecting facilities. Also plastic packing material and foils should be put into the intended collecting basins.

In the examples for the plastic marking PE stands for polyethylene, the code figure 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD, PP for polypropylene, PS for polystyrene.

For your safety

Warning: Read all safety advices and instructions. Non-observance of the safety advices and instructions may cause electric shock, fi re and/or bad injuries.

General safety advices:

• Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
• Persons (including children), not having the knowledge or experience in operating the appliance or having handicaps of physical, sensorial or mental nature must not operate the appliance without supervision or instruction by a person, responsible for their safety. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation. Always keep children away from the product.

• Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not at all operate this unit with an external timer or a separate telecontrol system.
- Prior to each use, check the appliance and the accessories for soundness, it must not be operated if it has been dropped or shows visible damage. In these cases, the power supply must be disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.
• Pull the mains plug after each use.
- When laying the power cord, make sure that nobody can get entangled or stumble over it so that accidentally knocking the grill over can be avoided.
- Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical forces. Check the power cord regularly for damage and deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
- For disconnecting the appliance from the mains, only use the plug, never the cord!
- This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may be effected by authorised specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
- Improper use and non-observance of the instruction manual will void warranty.

Safety advices for using the appliance:

• The appliance is designed as stand grill, therefore, only operate it completely assembled.
• Connect and operate the grill plate and the temperature regulator only when assembled.
• Place the appliance on a stable and even surface in order to avoid tilting.
• Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of sources of heat (ovens, gas flames etc.) or in explosive environments where inflammable liquids or gases are located.
• Keep a distance of at least 0.5 m to all sides and 1 m above the appliance in order to avoid damage through heat or fat splatters and to grant an unobstructed work area.
• Never leave the appliance outdoors after use. Do not store the grill outside or in damp chambers.
• Never immerse the temperature regulator and the power cord in water for cleaning.
• Only operate appliance and accessories in dry condition – especially the grill plate, the temperature regulator and the electric connections must be absolutely dry.
• The appliance must be fused via a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) whose tripping current should not be higher than 30 mA.
• In case you connect and operate the appliance with an extension cord, make sure that ... the cord is designed for continuous loading of at least 16 A.

... the cord is connected via a properly installed safety plug with safety connection.

... the cord is completely unwound.

Warning – hazard of injury and burns!

Grill plate, cover, accessories and the food are getting hot during use!

NOTE: For protection, we recommend you using grill gloves and cutlery!

• When using the grill, the surfaces are getting hot, be aware hot fat splatters and steam.
• During operation with closed cover, steam may escape from below; when opening the hinged cover, hot steam may escape to the front and to the top.

• Do not place inflammable objects like tissues, grill cutlery etc. on the got grill surface.

• The appliance must be completely cooled before removing grill plate, drip pan, cover and temperature regulator or before cleaning or moving the appliance.

• Never pour cold water on the grill plate during or shortly after operation. Neither pour inflammable liquids on the grill plate – the appliance is not suitable for flambéing!
  • This appliance is not designed for use with charcoal or other fuels!

Prior to initial use

For a start, please clean the appliance as well as all accessories. For more detailed information please refer to “Cleaning and maintenance”.

Assembling the appliance

The grill can be easily assembled within a few minutes. Read the attached mounting instruction thoroughly prior to assembly and follow the individual steps.

Non-stick coating

The grill plate features a superior 3-layer non-stick coating. This coating is very easy to clean and characterised by excellent non-stick qualities.

In order to ensure that the coating retains its good qualities, please observe the following notes:

• Prior to initial use, pour once some oil on a kitchen tissue and treat the upper side of the grill plate.
• Never cut with a knife or a similar object on the grill plate.
• Do not put aluminium trays or foil, pans, pots etc. on the grill plate.
• Do not use the grill plate for flambéing food.
• Do not use metal grill cutlery or pointed and edgy objects for placing the food on the grill, turning or removing it.

NOTE: We recommend grill cutlery made of heat-resistant plastic or wood.

- Do not use abrasives, oven sprays or hard cleaning aids.

NOTE: We recommend using the enclosed cleaning scraper for removing coarse soiling, for final cleaning use a soft sponge/brush and warm water with some dishwashing detergent.

Grilling/cooking methods

With this grill you can use different grilling/cooking methods for preparing your food. The method depends on the food:

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- Direct grilling with open cover, with heat from below, recommended for food with a cooking time below 25 minutes, as e. g. steaks for all kinds, lamb chops, sausages, skewers of meat, vegetables or fish, shellfish etc.

- Indirect grilling with closed cover is recommended for food with a longer cooking time, as e. g. whole chickens and fish, rolled roast etc. The heat is evenly distributed in the inside and so the food becomes evenly done and remains tender and juicy.

Low-fat grilling

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The appliance has an integrated fat drain in the middle of the grill plate. Excessive fat can drip via this drain and thus, food can be prepared low in fat and healthy. Below the drip hole, there is a drip pan collecting excessive fat.

NOTE: Never operate the appliance without drip pan.

Temperature display in the cover

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The appliance features a temperature display. When the cover is closed, the temperature in the inside is permanently measured and displayed. For better orientation, the display is divided in 4 coloured temperature areas. The colour partitioning is identical to the marking on the temperature regulator so that the interior temperature can be well supervised.

NOTE: The temperature display is intended for operation with closed cover.

Temperature regulator

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The temperature is infinitely variable in 10 levels. For better orientation, the levels are divided in 4 coloured temperature areas.

0 - 1 (white) gentle defrosting

2 - 4 (yellow) weak heat for keeping-warm

5 - 8 (orange) medium heat for slow cooking

9 – 10 (red) intense heat for searing, cooking and browning

NOTE: At the underside of the temperature regulator there is a safety switch. The appliance only works if the regulator is correctly placed in the regulator support.

Pilot lamp

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The appliance has a pilot lamp.

• The alternating illumination and expiration during operation shows the thermostatic regulation.
  • The lamp serves as marker point for the selected setting.

NOTE: An expired lamp does not mean that the appliance is switched off.

Operating the appliance

Warning – hazard of injury and burns!

Grill plate, cover, accessories and the food are getting hot during use!

NOTE: For protection, we recommend you using grill gloves and cutlery!

NOTE: Grill periods and temperature settings depend very much on the thickness of the food and especially on the own taste; therefore, recommended settings are only for orientation!

Prior to grilling

• Make sure that ...
... the grill is correctly and completely assembled! (You will find more detailed information in the attached mounting instruction.)
... the drip pan is placed below the grill plate!
... the grill is placed on a stable and even surface!
... the safety distances to the sides and to the top are observed!
... the power cord does not hang down to the floor before, during or after use so that the appliance cannot be knocked over accidentally!
- Connect the appliance to the mains.
- Pre-heat the grill plate. Firstly, heat the appliance at the highest level for ca. 5 minutes before starting grilling at the desired temperature.
- For this, turn the temperature regulator to the right to the max. level "10".

NOTE: We recommend pre-heating with closed cover, this saves energy and time.

Starting to grill

• After pre-heating, set the temperature regulator back to the desired level.
- For this, turn the temperature regulator back to the left to the desired position.
• Carefully put the food on the grill.

NOTE: For putting the food on the grill and for turning it, use suitable grill cutlery made of heat-resistant plastic or wood.

- By turning the temperature regulator, the temperature can be adjusted upwards or downwards any time.

NOTE: During grilling, make sure that the fat drain does not get blocked, clean it occasionally if necessary. Coarse soiling on the grill plate can be removed during use by means of the enclosed cleaning scraper.

Grilling with closed cover

• Depending on your requirements and recipes, you can grill with closed cover. Due to the even heat distribution in the inside of the cover, whole chickens, fish, rolled roasts or similar come out perfectly.
• The temperature display on the upper side of the cover shows the temperature in the inside.
• Please observe, that ...

... the cover becomes hot during use!

... the integrated handle must always be used for opening and closing the cover!

... hot steam may escape to the front and to the sides when opening the cover!

After grilling

• Switch the appliance off.
• For this, turn the temperature regulator to the left to position “O”.
  • Afterwards, pull the mains plug.
  • Carefully remove the food.

NOTE: For removing, use suitable grill cutlery made of heat-resistant plastic or wood.

- Clean the appliance after each use. For more detailed information please refer to “Cleaning and maintenance”.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning – hazard of injury and burns!

Before cleaning the grill plate, drip pan or other parts, let the complete appliance cool down!

• Always pull the mains plug before cleaning!
• Cleaning of the grill plate:

• Detach the temperature regulator.
  – Detach the grill plate from the grill.
  – Remove coarse soiling by means of the attached cleaning scraper.

• Afterwards, use a soft brush and some dishwashing detergent for cleaning and rinse with clear water.

• Soak stubborn residues on the grill plate with warm water with dishwashing detergent.

– Wipe dry thoroughly after cleaning.

• Cleaning the temperature regulator:

– Detach the temperature regulator.

- Clean the temperature regulator and the power cord with a damp cloth and wipe them dry thoroughly.

Warning: Do not immerse the temperature regulator and power cord in water!

• Cleaning the remaining parts:
- Clean cover, drip pan, post, storage tray etc. with a damp cloth and some dishwashing detergent.
– Afterwards wipe the parts thoroughly dry.

• Do not use a scouring agent or dissolvent!

• Do not use oven sprays for cleaning!

- Never use a steam jet appliance for cleaning the grill and the grill plate!

NOTE: Prior to assembly and the next use, the grill plate and the electrical connection must be completely dry.

Grilling tips

• Season the meat before grilling, salt it afterwards, otherwise, too much juice will be lost.
• Sausages are slit before grilling so that they will not burst.
- For being prepared on the open grill, meat should be cut in even slices with a thickness of 2 - 3 cm.
- Meat tastes especially good if it is marinated for some time before being grilled.
- If possible, the food should be taken out of the refrigerator 1/2 hour in advance. Then, it will be grilled more quickly and evenly.
- Frozen food should be completely defrosted before grilling.
- Choose the side dishes according to your personal taste and let your imagination run free. Delicate sauces, herbed butter, fried vegetables, fresh salads, potatoes en papillote and garlic bread taste especially good with barbecued food.

Everything you usually prepare on a ‘normal’ grill like sausages, steaks, skewers or grilled vegetables come out perfectly on your stand grill with open cover. But now, you additionally have the possibility of indirect grilling with closed cover. When using this possibility, you can supervise the temperature very easily via the temperature display in the cover. Thus, you can also use your grill for chicken, rolled roast, knuckle of pork, spareribs and other pieces of meat à la “American Barbecue”, but it can also be used as mini and pizza oven. Even recipes of the field ‘low temperature cooking’ can be realised with this grill with closed cover.

Your grill is also perfectly suitable for making side dishes like potatoes en papillote and baguettes with herbed butter when the cover is closed. Even for desserts, the appliance can be perfectly used: grilled fruit skewers and baked apples as well as muffins or small yeast cakes, hearty or sweet with fruit come out perfectly. Let your imagination run free!