OPTIGRILL Instructions for use EN
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse or partially immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 4. Not intended for use by children. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5.
• Do not place the hot plate under water or on a fragile surface. • If you have any problems, contact the authorized after-sales service center or the internet address www.t-falusa.com Short Cord instructions A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a doctor if necessary. • When using for the first time, wash the plate(s), pour a little cooking oil on the plate then wipe it with an absorbent kitchen towel. • To avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the cooking plate, always use plastic or wooden utensils. • Dot not use aluminum foil or other objects between the plates and the food being cooked. • Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.
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Description A Control panel A1 On/off button A2 Frozen food mode A3 Cooking programs A4 Manuel mode A5 OK button A6 Cooking level indicator B Body C D E F Handle Cooking plates Drip tray Power cord Guide of LED colors preheating PURPLE FLASHING Preheating. starting of cooking SOLID PURPLE End of preheating Waiting for food. BLUE Starting of cooking. GREEN During the start of the cooking cycle, a beep will sound to alert the user that the "Rare" cooking program is getting ready to begin.
1 Setting 1 Remove all packaging materials, stickers and accessories from the inside and the outside of the appliance. 2 Before using for the first time, thoroughly clean the plates with warm water and a little dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry thoroughly. 1 2 3-4 Position the removable drip tray at the front of the appliance. OK 3 4 2 Pre-heating 5 For the best results you may wipe the cooking plates using a paper towel dipped in a little cooking oil, to improve the non-stick release.
9 If the food that you wish to cook is frozen, press the “frozen food" button. 10 Select the appropriate cooking mode according to what type of food you wish to cook. 9 10 6 cooking programs and a manual mode Select this cooking program if you want to cook burgers. Select this cooking program if you want to cook poultry. Select this cooking program if you want to cook a sandwich. Select this cooking program if you want to cook red meat. Select this cooking program if you want to cook fish.
3 Cooking 14-15 After pre-heating, the appliance is ready for use. Open the grill and place the food on the cooking plate. 14 16 rare 15 17 medium well-done 18 19 16-17 Close the appliance to start the cooking cycle. The cooking level indicator turns blue and then becomes green to indicate the cooking period function (for the best results do not open or move your food during the cooking process).
4 Comments 22-23-24 Cooking food to different personal tastes If you wish to cook the food placed on the grill to different personal tastes, open the grill to remove the pieces that have reached the desired cooking level and close the grill to continue cooking the others.
6 Cleaning 29 Before cleaning, unlock and remove the plates to avoid damaging the cooking surface. 30 The drip tray and the cooking plates are dishwasher safe. 29 31 30 32 31-32 If you do not want to clean them in a dishwasher, you can use warm water and a little dishwashing liquid to clean the cooking plates, then rinse thoroughly to remove any residue. Dry thoroughly using a paper towel.
Troubleshooting guide Problem Solid white indicator light. The appliance stops during the cycle of pre-heating or cooking. Indicator flashing after placing the food. Cause Solution • Starting a cooking cycle without preheating. • 2 possible options: - allow to cook, but you must monitor the cooking (white LED = manual mode) - stop the appliance, remove the food, close the appliance properly, re-program the appliance and wait until end of preheating.
Program's table Cooking level color indicator Dedicated program Red meat Rare Medium Well-done Burger Rare Medium Well-done Sandwich Lightly cooked Browned Crispy Fish Lightly cooked Medium Well-done Poultry Fully cooked Pork/sausage/lamb Fully cooked Tips: if you like your meat blue rare, you can use Cooking table for out of program food Cooking program Food Meat & Poultry Cooking level Pork (boneless) Lamb (boneless) Frozen chicken nuggets Gammon steak Marinated turkey breast, chic
MANUFACTURER's WARRANTY : www.t-falusa.com With a strong commitment to the environment, most of T-fal products are repairable during and after the warranty period. Before returning any defective products to the point of purchase, please call T-fal consumer service directly at the phone number below for repair options.
