Preheat; Fill The Grill; Remove The Food; Griddle/Barbecue - Russell Hobbs 17888 Instructions Manual

preheat

6 Plug the grill into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable).
7 The power light (red) will glow as long as the grill is connected to the electricity supply.
8 The ready light (green) will glow while the elements are heating, then go out when the grill
reaches operating temperature. It'll then go on and off as the thermostat operates.
9 Wait till the ready light goes off before cooking.

fill the grill

10 When the light goes off, use the oven glove to open the grill.
11 Lay the food on the bottom cooking plate with a spatula or tongs, not fingers.
12 Don't use anything metal or sharp, you'll damage the non-stick surfaces.
13 Close the grill.
14 The cooking plates are articulated, to cope with thick or oddly shaped foods or panini – try to
keep the plates roughly parallel, to avoid uneven cooking.
15 Wait till the food is cooked.

remove the food

16 Check it's cooked through – if you're in doubt, let it cook a bit longer, then check again.
17 Use the oven glove to open the grill.
finished?
18 Unplug the grill.
more?
19 Put on the oven glove.
20 Slide the drip tray out from under the bottom plate.
21 Empty it into a heatproof bowl.
22 Give it a wipe with kitchen paper.
23 Replace it in the rails under the front of the grill.
24 Push it in – the rear should sit beneath both spillways.

griddle/barbecue

25 You may open the grill up for use as a griddle or barbecue.
26 To go to the griddle position:
a) move the handle forward till the plates are less than 90 degrees apart
b) press the release button, and hold it in
c) pull the handle back, till the grill is fully open
d) check that the front of the top plate doesn't catch on the end of the stabilisers
e) if it does, close it slightly, push the top of the plate with an oven glove, and open it again
f) let the release button go
27 To close the griddle, simply lift the handle, till the plates are less than 90 degrees apart, you
can then close it fully, or open it again in grilling mode.

care and maintenance

1 Unplug the grill and let it cool before cleaning and storing away.
2 Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth. Use kitchen paper moistened with a little cooking
oil to remove stubborn stains.
3 Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water, or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
4 Take extra care with the non-stick cooking surfaces.
5 Don't put the grill in water or any other liquid.
6 Don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
7 Don't use scourers, wire wool, or soap pads.
8 Wind the cable round the clips at the back of the grill.
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