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Copyright © 2017, F ast ČR, a.s.
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Multi-purpose Con tac t Grill
User'smanual
■ Prior to using this appliance, please read the user’ s manual thoroughly, even if y ou already have
experience in using similar appliances. Only use the appliance in the manner described in this
user’s manual. Keep this user’smanual in asaf e place where it can be easily retrieved for future use .
■ We rec ommend saving the original cardboard box, packaging material, purchase r eceipt and
responsibility statement of the vendor or warranty card f or at least the duration of the legal liability
for unsatisfactory performance or quality. In the event of transportation, we recommend that you
pack the appliance in the original box from the manufacturer .
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONT A CT GRILL
A1 T op griddle plate release button
A2 Removable top griddle plate
A3 Removable bottom grill plate
A4 Bottom grill plate release button
A5 Removable drip tray
A6 30-minute timer
A7 Handle for carrying and tilting open the top plate
A8 T op griddle plate cover
A9 Sliding lock for locking and unlocking the grill plates and setting the height of the top griddle plate
A10 T op plate hinge lock release button
A11 Timer setting indicator
A12 Heating grill plates indicator
A13 T emperature control knob with arange of 80–240 °C
A14 Base unit
A15 Power c ord storage space
A16 Scraper
REMOVING AND A TT ACHING THE GRILL PL A TES
■ Prior to removing or attaching the grill plat es, check that the grill is turned off, disconnected from
the power socket and has cooled down.
■ T o attach or inser t agrill plate, it is necessary to slide the lock A9 to the “OPEN” position and to use
the handle A7 to tilt open the top plate A2 into the vertical position.
■ T o remove the top plate A2 , use one hand to push and hold down button A1 , and the other to
remove the plate A2 . After r emoving it, release button A1 . T o remove the bottom grill plate A3 , use
one hand to push and hold down button A4 , and the other to remov e the plate A3 . After removing
it, release button A4 .
■ T o attach, inser t the top plate A2 into the top cover A8 so that the cut outs at the rear of the plate
A2 slide on to the tabs at the rear of the cover A8. Then push the pla te A2 against the cover A8 , so
that the tab under the grill plate A2 slides int o the hole in the cover A8 . Attach the bottom plate A3
to the base unit A14 in the same way .
L OCKING AND UNLOCKING THE GRILL PLA TES AND SETTING
THE HEIGHT OF THE T OP GRIDDLE PLA TE
■ When the top griddle plate A2 is tilted down on to the bott om grill plate A3 and the lock A9 is set
in the “LOCK” position, the grill plates are locked together. This setting is intended for carrying the
grill in the vertical position and for storing the grill in the vertical position.
■ T o release the top griddle plate A2 , slide the lock A9 to the “OPEN” position. Now the top griddle
plate A2 can be tilted open all the way to the v er tical position.
■ Setting the sliding lock A9 to position 1 to 5 adjusts the height of the top griddle plate A2 , i.e. the
distance of the top griddle plate A2 from the bottom grill plat e A3 . Height adjustment is suitable for
grilling fish, hamburgers, vegetables, t oasted sandwiches and cooking other delicate foods where
it is undesirable for the top griddle plate A2 to c ompress the food with its full weight. When setting
the height, it is necessary to lift and hold the top griddle plate A2 above the bottom grill plate A3 .
T o lif t and hold the griddle plate A2 , use the handle A7 .
■ T o tilt open the top griddle plate A2 so that it is level with the bottom grill plate A3 , hold down
button A10 while at the same time tilting open the top griddle plate A2 so that the handle A7 is
resting on the tabletop or kitchen countertop. This will double the grilling area. After tilting open
the top griddle plate A2 , release button A10 .
NON-STICK CO A TING ON THE GRILL PLA TES
■ The grill plates on your contact grill have aspecial non-stick surface coating. T his coating enables
you to prepare health y meals while using aminimum amount of fat or oil.
■ For placing food on the g rill or removing it, use only heat-resistant wooden, plastic or silicone
kitchen utensils.
■ Do not use sharp or metal kitchen utensils and do not cut the food directly on the grill plate.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage to the coating caused by the use of sharp
objects or metal utensils.
■ Any discolouration of the surface of the grill plates affects only appearance, not functionality .
BEFORE FIRST USE
■ Before first use, remo ve the contact grill from the packaging material and remove all promotional
materials including labels located on the grill/griddle plates. Wipe the griddle plate A2 and grill
plate A3 with a clean dampened cloth and then wipe dry. T ake the removable drip tray A5 and
wash it in warm water using aneutral kitchen detergent. Then rinse it under clean running wat er,
wipe it dry and put it back in its place.
■ Wash the scraper A16 in warm wat er using a neutral kitchen detergent. Then rinse it under clean
running water and wipe it dry.
■ The griddle/grill plates A2 and A3 , the removable drip tra y A5 and the scraper A16 can also be
washed in adishwasher (in the upper rack).
■ Do not rinse or submerge the grill or its power cord in wat er or any other liquids.
■ Before first use, run the grill empty for 10 minutes with the t emperature control knob A13 set to
the maximum grilling temperature. Then turn the grill off, disconnect it from the power socket and
allow it to cool down.
Note:
When first turned on, a small amount of smoke may be emitted. This is a completely
normal event.
USING THE CONT ACT GRILL
■ Before every use, we recommend t o apply a thin layer of high-temperature cooking oil on to the
griddle/grill plates A2 andA3 .
■ Check that the removable drip tray A5 is properly inserted all the way into the base unit A14
and that the griddle/grill plates A2 andA3 are installed in their place. Check that the timer and
temperature control knob are set in the off position, and connect the grill to apow er socket.
■ If the griddle/grill plates are locked together , release them by setting the lock A9 to the “OPEN”
position. Allow the grill to heat up by setting timer A6 to 5 minutes and the t emperature control
knob A13 to position 4 – “SUPER HIGH” (maximum temperature). T o heat up faster, lea ve the griddle
plate A2 tilted down. When the timer A6 is set, indicator A11 will be lit. Heating of the grill plates
to the set temperature is signalled by indica tor A12 . At the end of the set time asound is made and
the grill turns off automatically . Indicator A11 will dim and indicator A12 will turn off completely.
■ After preheating the grill plates, set the desir ed time using the timer A6 , and set the temperature
control knob A13 based on the type of food that you are grilling . The timer A6 can be set in
5-minute intervals in the range from 0 to 30 minutes. The temperature control knob A13 can be
used to set four different t emperature levels.
TEMPERA TURE CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS TEMPERA TURE
0 off
1 – “LOW” (low temperature) 80–120 °C
2 – “MED” (medium temperature) 120–160 °C
3 – “HIGH” (high temperature) 160–200 °C
4 – “SUPER HIGH” (maximum temperature) 200–240 °C
■ The timer A6 counts down the set time and the temperatur e control knob A13 displays the selected
temperature level. The temperature can be adjusted as required while grilling.
Grilling with the top plate tilted down
■ Tilt open the top plate A2 so that it is in avertical position. Use the handle A7 to tilt out the plate.
Place meat, vegetables, asandwich or other food tha t you wish to grill or bake in on to the bottom
plate A3 . Use the handle A7 t o tilt down the top plate A2 . Regularly check on the condition of
the meal while grilling. If you do not wish the top plate A2 to lie on the f ood, adjust its height
as described in chapter Locking and unlocking the grill plates and setting the height of the top
griddle plate.
Grilling on an open grill
■ The unique design of the contact grill enables both grilling surfaces to be used at the same time. Tilt
open the top griddle plate A2 so that it is level with the bottom grill plat e A3 as described in chapter
Locking and unlocking the grill plates and setting the height of the top griddle plate.
■ Place meat, vegetables or other food suitable f or grilling on to the grill plates. Turn the food o ver
as required while grilling.
Note:
The grill plate heating indicator A12 turns on and off intermittently during opera tion. This
signalises that the set temperature is being maintained .
■ At the end of the set time asound is made and the grill turns off automatically. Indicator A11 will
dim and indicator A12 will turn off completely . Set the temperature control knob A13 to position
0 (off ).
■ Remove the cooked meal from the grill plate . For this purpose, use heat-resistant w ooden, silicone
or plastic kitchen utensils. Do not use metal tongs, metal spatulas, knives or other sharp metal
kitchen utensils. This could cause damage to the non-stick coating of the grill plates.
■ After you have finished using the appliance , ensure that the timer and temperature control knob
are set to position 0 (off ), and that the power cord is disconnected from the power socket. Allow the
grill to cool down before handling it again in an y way.
TIPS FOR GRILLING MEA T
■ T o achieve optimal results, cut meat into slices to athick ness where the top griddle plate rests on
them when tilted down.
■ We do not rec ommend using the contact grill for grilling meat with thick bones, such as bone-in
pork chops.
■ Do not salt the meat before grilling. This would result in the meat being tough and dry.
■ Before grilling marinated meat, pat it down with paper t owels to remove ex cess marinade. Some
marinades have ahigh sugar content, which may burn on t o the grill plates.
■ T o avoid juices from escaping, do not puncture the meat with ak nife or fork. Otherwise the meat
will be tough and dry.
■ Do not dry out the meat by grilling it for too long.
■ Always make sure that chicken meat is thor oughly cooked.
■ When the meat has finished grilling, season it with salt or other seasoning.
■ Y ou do not have to prick pre- cooked hot dogs before grilling them.