Prima PCP100 Instruction Leaflet

Brand: Prima

Model: PCP100

Category: Sandwich makers

Type: Instruction Leaflet

Café Press

Instruction Leaflet

MODEL PCP100

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CAFÉ PRESS MODEL: PCP100

USER INFORMATION

(PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS)

Please read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with your new café

press before using for the first time.

1. POWER

230V-240V~50Hz 1200 WATTS

IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE THE CAFÉ PRESS MAY SMOKE THE FIRST

TIME THAT IT IS USED. IT IS NOT DEFECTIVE. NORMAL MANUFACTURING

PROCESS INCLUDES THE USE OF OIL – THE SMOKE WILL BURN OFF

SAFELY WITHIN A FEW MINUTES.

2. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed, including the following.

• Read all the instructions carefully even if you are familiar with the appliance.

• NEVER IMMERSE THE CAFÉ PRESS OR SUPPLY CORD IN WATER.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near

children. Never leave your café press unattended when it is plugged in.

• Do not touch hot surface. USE THE HANDLES FOR MOVING THE

APPLIANCE.

• Ensure the café press is used on a firm, flat surface.

• Do not place the café press on a highly polished wooden surface as

damage may occur to the surface.

• Always ensure that the appliance is ‘OFF’ and unplugged from the wall

electrical socket when not in use. Allow it to cool before putting on, and

taking off parts, and before cleaning.

• Ensure that the power supply cord does not come into contact with the hot

surface of the café press. If the cord is scratched or damaged, have it

replaced by an electrician with a special manufacturer’s spare.

• Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners or oven cleaners, when

cleaning the appliance.

• Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or electric burner, or permit to

touch a heated oven.

• This appliance is for household use only. It should not be used outdoors, in

the bathroom or allowed to stand in a damp area.

• When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all

sides, for air circulation. On surfaces where heat may cause damage, an

insulated hand pad is recommended.

• Do not use this appliance for anything other than the intended use.

Personal Safety

• Hot air and steam will be ejected from the food during cooking. When the appliance

is hot take extreme care when opening and closing.

• Your café press will get hot during use, particularly the plates. Touch only the

handles during and immediately after cooking and not the plates.

Features

Power on neon (Red)

Ready to cook neon (Green)

Non slip feet

Locking clip

Plates

Height adjustment knob

Using your Café Press

To open the café press undo the locking clip on the left side of the café press and

raise the upper half of the press with the handle.

Check that the cooking plates are clean and dust free. Wipe with a damp cloth if

needed.

For pre-heating your café press should be in the closed position.

Use the sandwich that you have prepared earlier and follow the instructions below.

1. Plug the café press into the mains socket and switch on. The red light will glow

this indicates that the café press is switched on.

2. Keep the café press closed while preheating. The café press is ready for use

when the orange light comes on. Please note that this light will cycle on and off

during use.

3. Open the press and place your sandwiches on the hot plates. REMEMBER

THAT THE PLATES ARE VERY HOT.

4. Pull down the handle until it rests on the sandwich.

Note: The locking clip must not be used to clamp the café press together when

the sandwiches are in the press. The weight of the top plate is sufficient.

5. The sandwiches will take approximately 5-7 minutes to cook. However this time

should only be used as a guide, as cooking times will vary depending on the

type of bread, ingredients and personal preference.

6. Once the sandwich is finished, push open the lid using the handle. Never use a

metal implement when removing sandwiches from the press. Always use a

heat proof wooden or plastic spatula.

REMEMBER TO TAKE CARE AS THE PLATES AND BODY OF THE

APPLIANCE ARE VERY HOT.

7. Reheat the café press before cooking more sandwiches.

Making open sandwiches and melts

Your café press has an adjustable height facility that enables you to make open

sandwiches or to melt toppings of your choice.

1. Preheat your café press with the lid closed until the orange ready to cook neon

light comes on.

2. Place your sandwich on the plates.

3. To fix the height of the café press turn the adjustable height knob in a clockwise

direction to fix the top sandwich plate in position.

4. Melting will take approximately 3 to 4 minutes. The melting times will vary

depending on the height of the top plate and desired taste.

Hints and tips

Breads

You can use a wide variety of breads including focaccia, ciabbatta baguettes,

wholemeal, plain white, sliced bread, raisin loaf, brioche and rye bread.

Fillings

CAUTION - fillings such as jam, fruit and tomatoes may be hot and can burn if eaten

immediately.

Cleaning and storage

BEFORE CLEANING, SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG THE MAINS LEAD.

Allow the plates to cool down and wipe them with a damp cloth. Never use abrasives

or cleaners.

NEVER IMMERSE THE CAFÉ PRESS IN WATER.

After cleaning the café press, close the lid and click the locking clip into position to

secure the handle.

SANDWICH RECIPES

To make the following sandwiches butter the bread, add your desired

quantity of ingredients and place on the café press plates, lower the

top plate to the required height and cook to desired browning or taste.

You can use most breads such as a French stick, bagel, focaccia or

ciabbatta, plus you can use plain sliced bread and close the café press

completely to create a closed sandwich.

Salmon and Tuna

Bread: Plain Bagel

Ingredients: Smoked salmon, tuna, onions and cream cheese.

Spread the cream cheese onto the bagel, slice and add the onions, next add the

salmon, tuna and cook in the café press.

Tuna and Cream Cheese

Bread: French

Ingredients: Tuna, onion, peppers, tomato and cream cheese.

Spread the cream cheese onto the French bread and add the tuna. Slice the

tomato, peppers and onion, add to the sandwich, then cook in the café press.

Ham and Cream Cheese

Bread: French

Ingredients: Ham, onion, peppers, tomato and cream cheese.

Spread the cream cheese onto the French bread and add the ham. Slice the

tomato, peppers and onion, add to the sandwich, then cook in the café press.

Blue Cheese

Bread: Plain Bagel

Ingredients: Onions and blue cheese.

Spread the blue cheese onto the bagel and then add the onion and cook in the

café press.

Beef Pastrami

Bread: Plain Bagel

Ingredients: Beef pastrami, Mustard and 1 sliced gherkin.

Place the beef pastrami onto the bagel, add the mustard and slice the gherkin and

add to the sandwich, then cook in the café press.

Mediterranean

Bread: Sun-dried tomato bagel

Ingredients: Feta cheese, ham, chopped spring onion and pepper.

Add the ham and thinly sliced/crumbled feta cheese to the bagel. Chop the spring

onion and pepper, add to the sandwich and cook in the café press.

Turkey and Brie

Bread: French

Ingredients: Roast turkey, Brie, mustard and mayonnaise.

Slice the roast turkey and Brie add to the French bread. Next add the mustard and

mayonnaise, cook in the café press.

Turkey Club

Bread: Plain or onion bagel

Ingredients: Turkey, cooked bacon, tomato and mayonnaise.

Cook the bacon, slice the turkey, next add the cooked bacon and turkey to the

bagel. Chop the tomato and place over the meat, spread with mayonnaise and

cook in the café press.

Cheese and Mango

Bread: Ciabbatta

Ingredients: Medium cheese, mango chuckney, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise.

Slice the cheese and add to the ciabbatta with the mango chuckney. Slice the

tomato. Cook and when ready add the lettuce and mayonnaise.

Cheese and Cranberry

Bread: French

Ingredients: Cheese and Cranberry sauce.

Place the cheese onto the French bread. You can either add the cranberry sauce

before or after cooking.

Roast Beef

Bread: Ciabbatta

Ingredients: Sliced roast beef, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and

horseradish.

Slice the roast beef, cut the onion and tomato and add to the ciabbatta. Add the

mayonnaise and horseradish and cook in the café press. After cooking add the

lettuce.

Turkey and Cheese

Bread: Thick sliced white

Ingredients: Turkey, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese,

tomato, onions and garlic.

Tip. Stir-fry the onion with garlic until golden brown. Slice the turkey and add the

cheese to the bread. Next add the onions, cheeses and cook in the café press.

Goats Cheese

Bread: Plain Bagel

Ingredients: Goats cheese, onions, avocado, peppers, olives and mushrooms.

Add mayonnaise, mustard or horseradish if desired.

Add the goat’s cheese to the bagel. Slice the olives, onions, peppers and

mushrooms.

Place onto the sandwich with the avocado (mashed) and cook in the café press.

If desired you can mix the avocado, pepper, onion, olives and mushrooms

together.

Roast Pork

Bread: Focaccia

Ingredients: Roast pork, onions, peppers and mustard.

Slice the roast pork and add to the focaccia with the onions, pepper and mustard.

Cook in the café press.

Burger Special

Bread: Breadcake

Ingredients: Cooked beef burger and onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and

sour cream.

Cook a beef burger under the grill or in the oven. Chop and fry the onions and

mushrooms. Add the burger, onions and mushrooms along with the cheddar

cheese and sour cream. Cook in the café press.

Cajun Sandwich

Bread: French

Ingredients: Cooked chicken, spicy cheese, onions, chilli peppers, black pepper,

and Tabasco.

Spread the Tabasco over the chicken and grill. Cut or grind the chilli peppers until

small. Slice the onion and add everything to the French bread, top with cheese and

add lots of black pepper. Cook in the café press.

Salami Sandwich

Bread: White

Ingredients: Salami, tomato, onions, lettuce, chilli peppers, mushrooms, cheese,

mayonnaise and pepper.

Fry the onions and mushrooms. Layer the bread with the mayonnaise and add the

salami and cheese with the fried vegetables. Add the tomatoes and chilli peppers.

Cook in the café press. Last of all add the lettuce after the sandwich is cooked.

Apple and Cheese

Bread: Baguette

Ingredients: Cream cheese and blue cheese, sweet apple and lettuce.

Mix the cream cheese with the blue cheese. Slice the apple and lettuce.

Spread the cheese and place the apple onto the baguette and heat in the café

press.

When finished heating the sandwich add the lettuce.

Chocolate and Marshmallow

Bread: Any

Ingredients: Marshmallows, peanut butter an chocolate syrup

Spread the peanut butter onto the bread. Add the marshmallows, next cook in the

café press. When finished add the chocolate syrup.

Peanut Butter and Banana

Bread: Rye

Ingredients: Peanut butter and banana

Spread the peanut butter onto the bread and add sliced banana. Cook in the café

press.

U.K. PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BROWN - LIVE (L)

BLUE - NEUTRAL (N)

GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH (E)

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond

with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal which is

marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK

• The BROWN wire is the LIVE and must be connected to the terminal that is marked

with the letter L or coloured RED.

• The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal

which is marked E or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.

Always ensure that the cord grip is positioned and securely fastened.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

If a 13A (BS1363) fused plug is used it must be fitted with a 13A fuse. If in doubt

consult a qualified electrician.

WIRING FOR A 13AMP PLUG

13 AMP

LIVE

(BROWN)

EARTH

(GREEN & YELLOW)

NEUTRAL

(BLUE)

~~~~~ Warranty ~~~~~

This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase when the

appliance is used solely for domestic purposes. For commercial use the product is

guaranteed for 90 days from the date of purchase.

The guarantee is valid against mechanical or electrical defects if the product is used

in accordance with the instructions and provided that it is not connected to an

unsuitable electricity supply or dismantled, interfered with or damaged in any way.

IMPORTANT, PLEASE RETAIN THIS WARRANTY

Please ask your retailer to either stamp this warranty or simply attach your

store receipt. Keep this warranty somewhere safe. DO NOT SEND TO PRIMA.

This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.

IF THE PRODUCT MALFUNCTIONS DURING ITS WARRANTY PERIOD IT MUST

BE RETURNED TO THE RETAILER FROM WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED FOR

REPLACEMENT. IF YOU BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT VIA MAIL ORDER, PLEASE

KEEP ALL THE DOCUMENTATION THAT CAME WHEN THE UNIT WAS

DELIVERED.

NAME____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

PURCHASED FROM_________________________________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE ___________________MODEL_____________________

Prima International Plc, Prima House, Premier Park, Oulton,

LEEDS LS26 8ZA, United Kingdom Tel: 0113 251 1500

Prima PCP100 Instruction Leaflet

Brand: Prima

Model: PCP100

Category: Sandwich makers

Type: Instruction Leaflet

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