Grill Roasting / Plates in Contact • Remove the grilled food items from the hot plates
using a wooden spatula or any other suitable, non-
metallic utensil.
HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS GRILLING MEAT
• For best grilling results use meat cuts which are
thick enough to touch the top and base plate when
This position is suitable for simultaneous and fast the Grill toaster is closed.
roasting of foodstuffs on both sides. It is ideal for • To tenderize meat cuts marinate them for a few
grilling meat that needs to be seared fast at high hours or overnight in a marinade with wine or vinegar
temperature, to help break down the connective tissue.
• Do not salt meat before cooking. Salt will draw
• Open the lid of the Contact Grill up to the stopper out the juices toughening the meat.
without lifting it up. • If using marinade recipe or pre-marinated meats
• Place the food items to be grilled on the bottom from your meat retailer, drain excess marinade off
grilling hot plate. and dab with kitchen paper before placing on the
• Close the lid gently exerting slight pressure tillthe Grill toaster. Some marinades contain high sugar
distance between both the hot plates are adjusted levels which can scorch on the Grill plate when
automatically depending on the thickness of the cooked.
food items. • Do not over cook meat.
• Do not pierce meat with a fork or cut meat while
Barbecue / Hot Pate position 180° Open cooking. This will let the juice escape, resulting a
toug her dry steak.
• When removing fish pieces, use a flat heat resistant
plastic spatula to support the food.
CLEANING & MAINTANCE
Warning: Before cleaning, unplug the appliance
This position is suitable for grilling thick foodstuffs and wait till it has completely cooled down.
that need to be roasted slowly and uniformly. It is Never attempt to clean the appliance under
ideal for preparing vegetables with high water running water and never dip it in water.
content, as the water can evaporate in the beginning For normal cleaning, you can remove the grilling hot
at low or medium temperatures. plates from the applıance.
• For this purpose,press the hot plate fixing springs
You can also use this hot plate position to prepare slightly backwards to release the hot plates.
large quantities of food items or to cook vegetables • Rinse the hot plates swith hot water and a neutral
along with meat. detergent. In order to protect the non-stick coating,
do not use any corrosive detergents or pointed
• Open the lid of the Contact Grill in vertical position, objects for cleaning.
lift it up to the stopper and open it further till it is • In case the grill surface has become heavily
in horizontal position. incrusted, keep a wet cleaning cloth on the hard
• Place the two oil drip pans under the ridges for residual matter for a while to soak the layer.
oil drainage of the grill plates.
• Spread the grilling foodstuffs on both the grill Note: The grill plates can even be washed in
plates. the dishwasher.
Oven Function / Plate position Paralel Distance Cleaning the Dip Tray: Remove and empty the Dip
Approx. 7 cm Tray after each use and wash the tray in warm,
soapy water. Avoid the use of scouring pads or harsh
detergents as they may damage the surface. Rinse
and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth and
replace.
Note: To clean the external surface of the
This position is suitable for preparing delicate appliance, use a damp cloth.
foodstuffs that need not be pressed or turned over
when roasting. Note: Before using the Health Grill again, make
sure that all components are completely dry.
• Open the lid part of the Health Grill up to the
stopper without lifting it up. STORAGE
• Place the foodstuff to be grilled on the bottom • Switch off the appliance and unplug from the
hot plate. power outlet.
• Lift the lid till the stopper and turn it forward till • Allow the Grill to fully cool.
it rests in a parallel position with the bottom hot • Click the removable drip tray into place.
plate. • Wrap the cord in the cord storage area below the
unit.
AFTER OPERATION • Store on a flat, dry level surface.
• Set the temperature control knob to "o" position.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket.