Philips HD4427 User Manual page 8

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 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
 Pull the thermostat unit out of the appliance. (Fig. 6)
 Lift the grilling plate off the base by its handgrips. If the thermostat unit is still inserted in the
appliance, you cannot remove the grilling plate. (Fig. 7)
Always remove excess oil from the grilling plate with a piece of kitchen paper before you remove it
for cleaning.
5 Lift the drip tray out of the base. (Fig. 8)
6 Clean the grilling plate, drip tray and base with a soft cloth or sponge in hot water with some
washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.
To remove food residues or grease, soak the grilling plate in hot water with some washing-up liquid
for five minutes. Another option is to drizzle some lemon juice onto the grilling plate. This loosens
any caked food or grease.
7 Dry the grilling plate, drip tray and base, and reassemble them.
The inside of the thermostat unit socket must be completely dry before you reinsert the
thermostat unit into it. To dry the socket, wipe the inside with a dry cloth. If necessary, shake out
excess water first.
8 Clean the outside of the thermostat unit with a damp cloth.
tips
The grilling plate is ideal for preparing meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. Fat and juice drip
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through the grill into the drip tray, which ensures almost smoke-free grilling and healthy, low-
fat food. (Fig. 9)
The frying section (HD4427 only) is ideal for preparing fish, eggs, ham, mushrooms, tomatoes,
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onions, etc. It is also very handy for keeping food hot. (Fig. 10)
You can also use the table grill as a thermostatically controlled hotplate that automatically
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keeps your dishes at the required temperature. Cover the grilling plate with aluminium foil
with the shiny side facing upwards and then set the temperature control to position  or .
Tender pieces of meat are best suited for grilling.
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Pieces of meat such as steaks or spare rib chops become more tender if marinated overnight.
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Do not turn the grilled food too frequently. When the items are brown on both sides, grill
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them at a lower temperature to ensure they do not dry out and are cooked more evenly.
If you want to defrost frozen food, wrap the frozen food in aluminium foil and set the
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temperature control to position  or . Turn the food from time to time. The defrosting time
depends on the weight of the food.
When you prepare satay, chicken, pork or veal, first sear the meat at a high temperature
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(position 5). Then set the temperature control one position lower and grill the food until it is
done.
When you make satay or kebab, soak bamboo or wooden skewers in water to prevent them
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from getting scorched during grilling. Do not use metal skewers.
Sausages tend to burst when you grill them. To prevent this, punch a few holes in them with a
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fork.
Fresh meat gives better grilling results than frozen or defrosted meat. Do not put salt on the
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meat until after you have grilled it. This helps to keep the meat juicy. For the best result, make
sure the pieces of meat you prepare are not too thick (approx. 1.5cm).
This table grill is not suitable for grilling breadcrumbed food.