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ensure it has cooled down completely.
 Do not use the handle to carry the
appliance.
 Th e appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system
 No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
 Th is appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural areas,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
 In order to comply with safety regulations
and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical
appliances must be carried out by qualifi ed
personnel, including the replacement
of the power cord. If repairs are needed,
please send the appliance to one of our
customer service
addresses can be found in the appendix to
this manual.
On/Off switch with indicator lamps
Use the On/Off switch to turn the appliance
on. Th e main red indicator lamp remains lit
as long as the appliance is switched on. Th e
green temperature indicator lamp comes on
once the pre-set temperature is reached.
Temperature control
Th e required grill temperature can be
adjusted continuously from MIN (keeping
warm) to MAX (grilling).
Operating positions
Th e diff erent operating positions can be
selected by means of the adjusting lever on
the right-hand side:
BBQ MODE: With the lever held in this position,
the upper grill element can be opened
completely for BBQ-style grilling, and also
for thorough cleaning (see Locking the upper
departments. Th e
grill element).
OPEN: Th e appliance can be fully opened.
LOCK: Th e upper grill plate is locked in place
and the appliance can be moved aft er a
suffi cient cooling-down period.
LOW – HIGH: Th e height of the upper grill
element can be adjusted to fi ve diff erent
heights for contact grilling or cooking 'au
gratin' , depending on the thickness of the
food to be cooked.
Locking the upper grill element
When opening the upper grill element into
the barbecue-/cleaning position, it must
be locked: put the lever fi rst into the OPEN
position and push the handle lightly down;
in that way, the upper grill element will be
locked by the pin. Now put the lever to the
BBQ MODE position, when the appliance can
be opened.
Before using for the fi rst time
 Clean the grill plates with a damp, lint-
free cloth and wipe dry aft erwards.
 Close the unit.
 Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet,
and use the On/Off switch to turn the
appliance on. Set the temperature control
to its MAX position.
 Let the grill heat up for about 15 minutes
without any food. Th is will remove the
smell typically encountered when fi rst
switching on a grill. (A little smoke may be
emitted; this is quite normal, but ensure
there is suffi cient ventilation.)
 Let the appliance cool down.
 Clean the grill plates again with a damp,
lint-free cloth and wipe dry aft erwards.
Operation
 Set the appliance up in the desired
operating position.
Contact grilling (LOW – HIGH)
E.g. cutlet or escalope, fried sausage,
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