SEVERIN SA-2962 Instructions For Use Manual page 11

encountered when fi rst switching on
any sandwich toaster. Ensure suffi cient
ventilation.
∙ Clean the appliance and the plates
afterwards as described in Cleaning and
Care.
Changing the cooking plates
∙ Always allow suffi cient time for the unit to
cool down before any plates are changed.
∙ To change the plates, open the appliance.
∙ While pressing the release button, lift up
the plate towards the handle. The release
button can now be released and the plate
can be taken out.
∙ The new plate is inserted by following the
same steps in reverse order.
∙ Before the appliance is switched on,
ensure that the new plates have been
correctly inserted and are safely locked.
Operation
∙ Fit the cooking plates required to the
appliance and close it.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet.
The main indicator light switches on.
∙ Once the operating temperature has been
reached, the temperature indicator light
switches on and the appliance is ready for
use.
∙ Open the appliance.
∙ Place the prepared food or sandwiches
onto the lower housing element and close
the upper housing element.
∙ The locking latch is used only when
making sandwiches. Use the handle to
press down on the upper housing element
and engage the locking latch.
∙ We recommend the following cooking
times:
∙ approx. 3-5 minutes for sandwiches,
∙ approx. 5-8 minutes for wafers.
Note: Depending on the recipe, and the
texture and temperature of the dough,
the cooking times for waffl es may vary.
∙ For grilling, the cooking times largely
depend on the food type.
∙ Open the appliance and take out the food.
In order to prevent the non-stick cooking
plates from being damaged, do not use
sharp or pointed objects while placing or
removing food.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket after use and allow the appliance
to cool down before cleaning.
Cleaning and care
∙ Before cleaning, remove the plug from the
wall socket and wait until the appliance
has cooled down with the cooking plates
open.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙ The exterior of the appliance may be
cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth.
∙ For easy cleaning, the non-stick coated
plates can be removed and cleaned using
hot water and a mild detergent. Ensure
they are thoroughly dried afterwards.
Recipes
Sandwich
Practical hints for best results when toasting
sandwiches:
∙ The sandwich should consist of two
slices of sandwich bread with a fi lling in
between.
∙ All common types of sandwich bread can
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