SEVERIN RG 2685 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 9

hot part of the appliance.
∙ Caution: danger of burns. The housing
surfaces, grill areas and mini-pans
become hot during use.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ During operation, the appliance must
be placed on a heat-resistant surface,
impervious to splashes and stains.
When cooking food with a high fat or
moisture content, splashes are not always
avoidable.
∙ Do not position the grill next to a wall or
corner, and ensure that no infl ammable
materials are stored near it.
∙ Before use, the reversible grill plate must
be positioned on top of the appliance,
above the heating element.
∙ Caution: do not operate the appliance
outdoors.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction, and
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ This appliance should only be used
with the attachments provided by the
manufacturer.
∙ Always allow suffi cient time for the
appliance to cool down before removing
the grill plate, and before cleaning or
storing the unit.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- 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 departments.
The address can be found in the appendix
to this manual.
Before fi rst use
∙ Remove any packing materials completely.
∙ Before switching on the appliance for the
fi rst time, clean the grill plate and mini-pans
with a damp cloth.
∙ Heat the appliance and the pans for about
10 minutes, without any food in, to eliminate
the smell typically encountered when fi rst
switching on a grill (a small amount of
smoke may also be noticeable). Adequate
ventilation should be ensured by opening
windows or balcony doors.
∙ Let the grill cool down again.
∙ Clean it as described in the section
'Cleaning and care'.
Reversible grill plate
The ribbed side is particularly suitable for
grilling meat, such as steak, grill sausages
etc.
The smooth side is used for grilling
vegetables and seafood.
Before the appliance is switched on, position
the grill plate on top of the appliance over the
heating element, ensuring that the plate sits
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