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Thank you for buying this appliance, which is intended for domestic use only. Read the instructions in this leaflet carefully and keep them within reach. They apply to every version depending on the accessories that come with your appliance. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply. For your safety, this product conforms to all applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Compliant Materials, Environment, ).
Our company has an ongoing policy of research and development and may modify these products without prior notice.
Your Plancha is an appliance with a wide range of uses: as well as healthy, tasty mixed grills that you can cook without fat, your Plancha is also perfect for specialities such as the Japanese dish teppanyaki or American-style breakfasts with fried eggs and bacon, as well as the famous pancakes or tortillas.
Prevention of accidents at home
For a child, even a slight burn may sometimes be serious. As they grow up, teach your children to be careful around hot appliances in the kitchen. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by an adult responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a doctor if necessary.
Assembly Before first use
Clean the body of the appliance (1) and the drip tray (2) (follow the instructions in the paragraph After use). Place the base of the appliance (1) on a clean flat surface. Insert the drip tray (2) into the appliance - A.
Connection and preheating
Place on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. Never place your appliance directly on a fragile support (glass table, tablecloth, varnished furniture). Avoid using it on a flexible type of support, such as a rubberised protective cloth. To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or against a wall. Do not consume foodstuff that comes into contact with the parts marked with logo. Unwind the cord completely. Check that your electric installation is compatible with the power and the voltage indicated under the appliance. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid any risk of danger. Connect the appliance to a plug with an earth connection. If an extension cord is used: - it must be with incorporated earth socket; - 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. Set the thermostat of the plug-in connector to mini. Connect the plug-in connector to the pins of the appliances element (3) and then connect the cord to the mains - B. Only the appropriate connector must be used. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Never plug the appliance in when not in use. Never use the appliance when it is empty.

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Pre-heat the appliance for about 10 minutes on position 5. On first use, there may be a slight odour and a little smoke during the first few minutes. Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. 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.

Cooking

Accessible surface temperatures can be high when the appliance is operating. Never touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. After preheating, the appliance is ready to be used. The thermospot indicates visually that the appliance is at the correct cooking temperature - C1. - the red indicator light lights up when the cooking temperature is reached - C2. - the red indicator light will light up intermittently during use. Set the thermostat to the desired position. Leave to cook depending on your taste. Never cut directly on the appliance. Always use a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the cooking plate - D. Do not use aluminium foil or other objects between the plate or the grill and the food being cooked. If the appliance is used in the centre of the table, keep it out of the reach of children. Do not put cooking utensils on top of the appliance. Do not remove the grease collection tray while cooking. If there is a lot of meat to be cooked, empty the grease collection tray after cooking one series of meat, before cooking another series of meat. At the end of cooking, the appliance is hot: handle it with precaution.

GB After use

Set the thermostat to the mini position (according to the model). Unplug the cord from the mains and then remove the plug-in connector from the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool. Clean the base of the appliance (1) and the drip tray (2) with a sponge, hot water and washing-up liquid - E. Do not place the cooking plate under water when the appliance is hot. Do not use a metallic sponge or scouring powder. The base of the appliance is dishwasher proof - F. Do not immerse the appliance in water whilst the plug-in connector (3) is still attached. The connector must be removed before the appliance is cleaned and the connector socket must be dried before the appliance is used again.

Storage

The appliance may be stored vertically - G.
If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice: HELPLINE: 1454 - UK (01) - Ireland or consult our website: www.tefal.co.uk

Environment protection first ! Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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