TEFAL OPTIGRILL Instructions For Use Manual page 43

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• Ensure that both sides of the plate are cleaned thoroughly before use.
• To prevent damage to the cooking plates, only use them on the appliance for which they were
designed (e.g., do not place in an oven, on the gas ring or electric hot-plate, etc.).
• To avoid damaging the cooking plates, always use plastic or wooden utensils.
• Before first use, wash the cooking plate(s) (follow paragraph after use), pour a little cooking oil
onto the cooking plate(s) and wipe with a soft cloth or paper kitchen towel.
• Always use on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water splashes and other
sources of heat.
Do not
• Never touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in or in use.
• Never place the appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass table, tablecloth, varnished furni-
ture, etc.) or on a soft surface such as a tea-towel.
• To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or against a wall.
• Never place the appliance under a cupboard attached to a wall or a shelf or next to inflammable
materials such as blinds, curtains or wall hangings.
• Do not move the appliance when in use: switch off, unplug and allow to cool completely (about
1 hour) before doing so.
• To avoid spoiling your product, do not use flambé recipes in connection with it at any time.
• Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.
• Do not use aluminium foil or other objects between the plate or the grill and the food being
cooked.
• Do not place the hot plates under water or on a fragile surface.
• Do not carry the appliance by the handle.
• Do not cook food in foil parcels or line the cooking plates with foil.
• Do not remove the grease collection tray during cooking.
• If the grease collection tray becomes full when cooking: let the appliance cool down before
emptying.
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• Never cut food directly on the cooking plates.
• Do not use metal scourers or abrasive plastic scourers on the non-stick coated cooking plates to
avoid them being damaged.
• Do not place a sheet of aluminum or any other object between the plates and the heating element.
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• Never heat or cook whilst the grill is open.
• Never heat up the appliance without the cooking plates.
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Tips/information
Thank you for buying the Grill.
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• On first use, there may be a slight odour and a little smoke during the first few minutes. This is
normal and will quickly disappear.
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