Cloer 6430, 6435 Manual

Before the first use

• Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.
• Remove all packaging elements and stickers, but not the rating plate.
• Place the plate of the grill on the housing.
• Place the raclette grill on a non-slip, level and dry surface.
• Clean the surface of the grill and the paddles with a damp cloth, if necessary with a little detergent and warm water. Do not use abrasive sponges.

Smoke and smells may be emitted from the appliance during its first use. The appliance should therefore be heated for approximately 10 minutes before any food is placed on it. Allow the room to air during this time.

Operation

• Your Raclette Grill (Art-6435) is equipped with a nonstick coating that prevents the build-up of food and facilitates cleaning.
• The non-stick coating means that you need very little or no oil / fat to prepare the food.
• The Raclette Grill with the natural stone surface (Art6430/6435) does not feature a non-stick coating. There is no need to add oil to the stone.
  Tip
  To prevent the meat from sticking to the natural stone surface, simply sprinkle a little salt on the stone.
• The appliance's stepless temperature control allows you to set the grill temperature to suit the food to be grilled or to keep food warm.
• Tip: Stone is a natural product that can crack or break if the temperature changes abruptly. This can be largely avoided by treating the stone as follows prior to its first use:

1. Clean the stone as indicated.
2. Wipe the stone dry thoroughly.
3. Coat the top of the stone with a heat-resistant (edible) oil.
4. Then place the stone in a cold oven and heat to 220°C.
5. Leave the stone in the oven for 45 minutes.
6. Now switch the oven off and let the stone cool down slowly until it reaches room temperature. DO NOT cool the stone with cold water.

• Even when these measures are implemented, small cracks or colour changes may appear in the stone over time. This does not constitute any grounds for complaint, as its function is not impaired!

Initial operation

• Place the grill in the middle of the table, on a dry, non-slip, flat surface.
• Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces. This allows them cook faster.
• Connect the mains plug into the socket.
• The indicator light comes on.
• Select a heat setting, to suit the temperature of the food to be grilled.

Now the appliance will get hot!

• The first time the appliance heats up, it may emit light smoke. Smoking then stops after a few minutes.
• Preheat the raclette grill for a few minutes.
• The natural stone surface of the raclette grill takes approx. 20-30 minutes to heat up.
• Now place the food on the grill.
• Top your paddles as you wish.
• Tip: Take care not to top the paddles up too high with food.
• To bake over, slide the paddles into the provided space under the surface of the grill.
• Tip: When the surface of the grill is covered with food, it is possible that hot fat or water splashes from the grill surface.

Do not turn the food with metal tongs or forks. This may damage the non-stick coating. Only use grill utensils made of wood or heat-resistant plastic!

Cleaning

• Before cleaning, disconnect the mains plug and allow the unit to cool down.
• In principle, the paddles and the aluminium plate are dishwasher-safe.
• However, we recommend that you clean all parts by 7 hand to extend the life of the raclette unit and its accessories. Cleaning in the dishwasher may adversely affect the characteristics of the paddles and the aluminium plate.
• Clean the surface of the grill and the paddles with a damp cloth, if necessary with a little detergent and warm water. Do not use abrasive sponges.
• The natural stone is not dishwasher proof.
• Clean the appliance's body, cable and plug with a damp cloth, never immerse in water.
• Use soft cloths or sponges, never clean with harsh saucepan sponges or steel wool.
• Do not use scouring agents, solvents, sharp objects or cleaning sprays.
• Allow the unit to dry thoroughly after cleaning!

Basic Safety Instructions

• The appliance is intended to be used in household only and similar environments like:
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments, in farm houses,
  • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments- on bed and breakfast type environments.
• Repairs of Cloer electronics appliances should be carried out only by the Cloer customer service. Improper repairs can involve substantial dangers for the user. Moreover, this will void your warranty claims.
• Operate the appliance only at household-usual power sockets. Check if the mains voltage stated on the type plate is up to that of your power supply network.
• The appliance should be connected to a protective grounding conductor.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Cloer to avoid damage.
• Pull power plug of the power socket
  • in case of a defect
  • if the appliance is not used for a longer time- before any cleaning.
• Only pull at the plug, never at the feed cable.
• Do not stretch the feed cable over sharp edges and do not tighten it too tight, do not use the feed cable for carrying and protect it from heat (hotplate, for example).
• Do not place the appliance near hot surfaces such as a gas- or electric cooker or oven.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years to avoid they play with it.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Protect your appliance from humidity (splash water / rain).
• This appliance is not intended to be used with a timer or external accessories.
• Let the appliance cool off before cleaning or stowing away. More information about proper cleaning on the following pages. Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than that intended.
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  Please be aware that the plate of the grill and heat elements get hot during operation. Please ensure to only touch the handles and controls. Natural stone retains heat and remains hot for a long time after grilling. Do not touch it until it has completely cooled down.
• Note that the appliance has enough space in order to prevent risk of fire. Around the grill the distance should be at least 50 cm. Do not place the grill surface near inflammable liquids, materials, objects, furniture or other heat sources (like stove, gas flame, fire, etc.). Never cover the grill surface with aluminium foil and do not place pots or plans on the grill. The heat accumulation if this happens could damage the non-stick coating. Do not put baking paper or flammable materials on the grill surface. This intense heat could lead to fire.
• Never leave the grill unattended while in use.