25
• Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an author-
ized technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied per-
sons in order to avoid a hazard.
Starting-up the Appliance
Notes for Use
Before you prepare the rst hamburger patties for con-
sumption:
• Remove any packaging that is still present. Unwind the
mains lead from the bottom part.
• Clean the casing and the grilling surfaces with a damp
cloth.
Non-stick Coating
1. Slightly grease the grilling surfaces before the rst use.
2. Operate the appliance with the grilling surfaces closed
for about 10 minutes. (See “Using the Appliance“)
3. Remove the mains plug from the socket and allow the
device to cool down.
NOTE:
Any smoke or smells produced during this procedure
are normal. Please ensure sufcient ventilation.
4. After the appliance has cooled down, wipe the grilling
surfaces off with a paper towel.
Fat Collecting Pan
Excess fat collects in the drip tray.
• Slide the drip tray into the bracket under the griddle.
• When grilling you should check the contents regularly
and empty the pan when necessary.
Electrical Connection
1. Check whether the mains voltage that you want to use
matches the one of the device. You will nd the informa-
tion about this on the type plate.
2. Insert the plug in a duly installed protective contact
socket. The red and green control lamps light up.
Using the Appliance
NOTE:
• Keep the grilling surfaces closed while heating.
• When the heating-up phase has nished, the green
control lamp goes off.
• The red control lamp remains on to show that the
device is working.
• Make sure the hamburger patties are high enough to
be in contact with the upper grilling surface.
1. Open the lid.
2. Place a hamburger patty in each deepening.
3. Gently close the lid.
NOTE:
• During roasting the green control lamp will switch on
and off in order to maintain the temperature.
• The grilling time depends on your individual taste. The
longer the hamburger patties remain in the appliance,
the more intenser the browning.
• The grilling surfaces should always be closed in the
intervals between grilling.
4.
WARNING:
Pay attention to escaping steam. Risk of burning!
Carefully open the lid.
5. Remove the hamburger patties with a wooden fork or
similar item.
CAUTION:
Do not use pointed or sharp objects to avoid damaging
the coating of the grilling surfaces.
Switching Off
If you would like to interrupt operation or switch the device
off, remove the plug from the socket. The red control lamp
goes off.
Mains Lead Take-Up Appliance
The mains lead can be wound up on the base.