Philips HD4469 User Manual page 7

Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Put the appliance on a flat, stable surface with sufficient free space around it.
- Always preheat the grilling plates before you put any food between them.
- The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating (Fig. 2).
- Be careful of spattering fat when you grill fatty meat or sausages.
- Always unplug the appliance after use.
- Always clean the appliance after use.
- Let the appliance cool down completely before you remove the grilling plates, clean the
appliance or put it away.
- Never touch the grilling plates with sharp or abrasive items, as this damages the non-stick
surface.
- Make sure you reassemble the grilling plates properly after you have removed them.
- This appliance is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in
environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments. Nor is it
intended to be used by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and other residential
environments.
- Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or remote control system in order to
avoid a hazardous situation.
- If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is
not used according to the instructions in the user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and
Philips refuses any liability for damage caused.
Electromagnetic field (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Before first use
1 Remove the insert between the grilling plates and remove any stickers.
2 Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
3 Clean the grilling plates thoroughly (see chapter 'Cleaning').
Note: The appliance may produce some smoke when you use it for the first time. This is normal.
using the appliance
three grilling positions
- Contact grill position (Fig. 3)
This position is especially suitable for quick high-temperature grilling on both sides (rump steaks,
hamburgers etc.) and for making toasted sandwiches or paninis.
Note: Both grilling plates are in contact with the food.
- Oven grill position (Fig. 4)
This is the ideal position to grill and cook au gratin at the same time. The oven grill position is also
suitable for the preparation of all kinds of 'open' toasts, e.g. with egg, tomato, peppers and/or onion
rings, covered with cheese.
Note: The upper grilling plate must not touch the food.
- Barbecue grill position (Fig. 5)
In this position, the grill offers a large grilling surface for the preparation of all kinds of snacks, such as
shashlik, satay, vegetables, fruits etc.
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