Using The Appliance; Cooking Tips - De'Longhi CG 196 Mode D'emploi

FUNCTION POSITIONS
The appliance can be operated in three different positions:
C
O N T A C T G R I L L I N G
ideal for all kinds of
meat, vegetables, polen-
ta, toasted sandwiches
(pos. pg.3).

USING THE APPLIANCE

- Connect the appliance to the mains
supply and turn the temperature con-
trol knob (E) to the desired setting;
the pilot light (G) will come on. Allow
the appliance to heat up with the grill
plates closed.
- The pilot light switches off when the
set temperature has been reached.
- Place the food on the grill plate.
- Set the appliance in the desired posi-
tion, 1, 2 or 3.
- Place a heatproof container under
the drainage vent to catch surplus
fat.
- To switch off the appliance, turn the
temperature control knob counter-
clockwise
- After grilling, unplug the appliance
and allow to cool.
Do not use sharp tools on the grill
plates as these may damage the
non-stick coating.
CLEANING
- Always unplug the appliance and
allow it to cool before cleaning.
- Clean the appliance after each use to
prevent unpleasant smells or fumes
from being emitted when it is next
used.
- Remove the 2 grill plates, pulling the
release catches (F) and wash either by
hand in hot water or in a dishwasher.
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B
R O W N I N G
ideal for fish and pizza
(pos. 2, pg.3). To set
this position, lift up
the top of the appliance
and turn it towards
you.
until it stops.
B
G
This position can be
used to grill all types of
food except pizzas
(pos. 3, pg.3). Open
the grill out flat.

COOKING TIPS

- Thawed and marinaded meat should
be dried thoroughly before being pla-
ced on the grill.
- Meat should be seasoned before gril-
ling but salt should be added at time
of serving.
- Food which is to be contact-grilled
should be uniformly thick to ensure
even browning.
- Always oil the lower plate (I) before
grilling fish.
- A number of recipes suitable for the
grill have been provided.
Please note that the cooking times
given are only approximate.
They may vary, depending on the
characteristics of the food being
cooked (temperature prior to
cooking, water content) and indivi-
dual preference.
- Leave the plates to soak in warm
water to remove any residue left
during cooking.
- Do not use abrasive tools or cleaning
agents as these may scratch or
damage the non-stick coating.
- Refit the clean plates on the applian-
ce making sure that they are perfectly
dry.
- P
A R B E C U E A R T Y
R I L L I N G