WARNING: Do not heat or pre-heat without the 2
cooking plates inside the grill.
Do
• Read the instructions carefully, common to different versions depending on the
accessories supplied with your appliance, and keep them within reach.
• If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a doctor if
necessary.
• Before first use, wash the plates (see paragraph 5), pour a little cooking oil onto the
plates and wipe with a soft cloth or paper kitchen towel.
• Position the power cord carefully, whether an extension is used or not, so that guests
can move freely around the table without tripping over it.
• Cooking fumes may be dangerous for animals which have a particularly sensitive
respiratory system, such as birds. We advise bird owners to keep them away from the
cooking area.
• Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
• Check that both faces of the plate are clean before use.
• To prevent damage to the plates, only use them on the appliance for which they were
designed (e.g., do not place in an oven, on the gas ring or electric hot-plate, etc.).
• Ensure that the plates are stable, well positioned and correctly clipped to the
appliance. Only use the plates provided with the appliance or bought from an
Approved Service Centre.
• Always use a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the cooking plates.
• Only use parts or accessories provided with the appliance or bought from an Approved
Service Centre. Do not use them for other appliances or intention.
Do not
• Do not use the appliance outside.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in or in use.
• To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or below a wall
cupboard.
• Never place the appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass table, tablecloth,
varnished furniture, etc.) or on a soft surface such as a tea-towel.
• Never place the appliance under a cupboard attached to a wall or a shelf or next to
inflammable materials such as blinds, curtains or wall hangings.
• Never place the appliance on or near hot or slippery surfaces; the power cord must
never be close to or in contact with hot parts of the appliance, close to a source of
heat or resting on sharp edges.
• Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.
• Never cut food directly on the plates,
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