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1. unroll the power cord completely and make sure
that the on/off switch is set to off ("o") and the
temperature control knobs to "0".
2. Place the hotplate on the main body of the
appliance. The 4 legs of the hotplate must be
inserted into the 4 holes on the side edges of
the main body.
3. Before switching on, remember to readjust the
adjustable feet located under the body of the
appliance by screwing or unscrewing them if
necessary. This adjustment allows the body, and
therefore the hotplate, to be tilted slightly to allow
grease to drain away into the slot located at the
front of the hotplate when cooking.
To select the cooking temperature, please refer to the table below.
Cooking
temperature
50°C
Recommended temperature for keeping food warm (low heat)
100°C
Recommended temperature for reheating food (medium heat)
150°C
Recommended temperature for reheating food (high heat)
Recommended temperature for cooking:
- most types of vegetables and fruit
- most small or delicate types of seafood (such as small squid or octopus)
150 to 200°C
- finely-sliced meat: 1 to 2 mm thick
- eggs
- cheese
Recommended temperature for cooking:
- tightly-packed vegetables (such as red endives (chicory), broccoli, cabbage, etc.)
- thin-skinned vegetables (such as peppers, aubergines (eggplants), tomatoes, etc.)
200 to 250°C
- finely-sliced vegetables (such as sliced potatoes)
- cuts of meat, 3 to 5 mm thick
- particular types of dough (flatbread, pizza, pita bread, buckwheat pancakes, etc.)
Recommended temperature for cooking:
- most fish, shellfish, seafood
250°C
- beef
- fettina, up to 10 mm thick
- seafood (such as shrimps, gambas prawns, etc.)
Recommended temperature for searing food. The temperature should then be lowered
300°C
to continue cooking for a longer period of time.
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4. insert the grease collector in its compartment,
making sure that it is inserted the right way round.
5. Plug in the power cord.
6. Turn on the power by setting the "on/off" switch
(located underneath the appliance) to on ("i").
The switch light will glow.
7. Allow the griddle to preheat for about 15 minutes
before starting any cooking. select the cooking
temperature by turning the temperature control
knobs to the right to the desired position. The
temperature control lights will glow during
the heating process and will go out when the
temperature is reached. you can then place your
food on the hotplate and start cooking it, following
the instructions in the "Tips & Tricks" section on
page 25 and those detailed in the recipes.
Note
- When in cooking mode, the temperature of
the hotplate will self-regulate. The temperature
control lights will go on and off to ensure that
the food is evenly cooked.
- Food can be cut directly on the hotplate.
however, you must be careful not to impact
the plate (with the tip of a knife for example).
if the enamel is chipped off and the cast iron
is exposed, the plate can no longer be used.
- For healthier cooking, remember to push any
grease towards the grease collector, which
should be emptied after each use.
tiPs & tRicKs
• Food should be at room temperature. We suggest
taking it out of the refrigerator one hour in advance.
• you can brush the hotplate with oil or another
type of fat, if required.
• use the centre of the hotplate whenever you can,
depending on the amount of food to be cooked.
• Before grilling sausages, we recommend that you
prick them to allow any excess fat to drain out.
• Do not salt the meat until it is cooked. This
would make the meat tough and drain its juices.
Vegetables, on the other hand, will taste better if
they are salted beforehand.
• When cooking "tougher" meats (such as chuck
steak or cutlets, etc.), we recommend that you
tenderize them by marinating them for a few hours
in wine or vinegar.
• Remember to marinate your foods in mixtures
containing spices or condiments. This will make
your grilled food more fragrant and your meat
more tender.
• if you are making a recipe that calls for a marinade,
or pre-marinated meats, remove any excess marinade
and dab the meat with absorbent kitchen paper
before placing it on the hotplate.
• oil-based marinades can produce a lot of smoke.
you may need to place the appliance under an
extractor hood if you are cooking indoors.
Important remarks
the residue that has drained into the grease
collector should never be eaten under any cir-
cumstances. Always dispose of it after using
the appliance.
8. When no longer in use, turn the heat off by turning
the temperature control knobs to the left to "0".
The temperature control lights will go out.
9. immediately turn off the appliance by turning the
"on/off" switch to "off" ("o"). The light will go
out.
10. unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
• Please be aware that sweet marinades can burn
and stick to the hotplate when cooking.
• Do not prick the meat with a fork or cut it while it
is cooking. This would allow its juices to escape
and make the meat tough.
• We recommend setting the temperature to high
for meats such as prime rib. This is because the
meat needs to be seared on the outside to stop
the inside from being overcooked.
however, if you opt for a marinade, season your
meat at the end of the cooking process rather than
before, otherwise your pepper, herbs and spices
will just burn instead of flavouring the meat.
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