SEVERIN GT 2802 Instructions For Use Manual page 11

- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
General information
The appliance has the following functions:
∙ Toaster unit with automatic centre
alignment for bread slices, electronic
browning control and an infi nitely
adjustable browning control knob.
∙ Grill compartment with upper and lower
heating elements, separate control
switches for upper and lower heat with
integral indicator lamps. Suitable for
cooking 'au gratin', re-heating and grilling.
∙ The grill compartment and toaster unit
can be used at the same time.
Wind-up power cord storage
Unwind the power cord completely before
operation and ensure that it is led away from
the side of the appliance. Do not allow the
power cord to touch any hot parts of the
appliance. Allow for a suffi cient cooling-
down period and clean the appliance before
winding up the power cord after use.
Before using for the fi rst time
∙ Clean the appliance (see Cleaning and
care) and, if necessary, remove any
packing materials completely.
∙ Switch on the toaster without any bread
inserted and go through at least fi ve
toasting cycles at the highest temperature
setting. Allow the toaster to cool down
between the toasting cycles.
Please note: the operating lever locks
down only when the plug is inserted.
∙ Let the grill compartment heat up for
10 minutes with both heating elements
switched on.
When switching on the appliance for the fi rst
time, a slight smell may be emitted which
will disappear after a short while. Ensure
adequate ventilation by opening windows or
balcony doors.
General information about toasting
∙ Do not use slices which are too thick or
too big. They can get stuck in the toaster.
The thickness of the slices for toasting
should not exceed 20 mm.
∙ In case of problems or malfunctions
and before cleaning, always remove
the plug from the wall socket.
∙ To remove a slice caught in the slot, use a
blunt wooden stick (e.g. a brush handle).
Never touch the metal heating elements.
Toaster operation
∙ Insert the plug into a wall socket.
∙ Use the infi nitely adjustable browning
control knob to select the desired degree
of browning from light '1' to dark '5'.
∙ Insert the bread into the toast slot and
press the operating lever down.
∙ Once the desired degree of browning
is reached, the toaster will switch off
automatically and the slices are ejected
and can be removed.
∙ To interrupt the toasting process, push the
operating lever up.
∙ Allow the toaster to cool down for 60 - 90
seconds after each cycle.
∙ Do not cover the toast slot during
operation.
Gourmet grill operation
∙ Pre-heat the grill compartment by
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