Catler GR 8050 User manual

THE SMART
GRILL ™
GR 8050
Instructions for use
CONTACT GRILL

CONTACT
GRILL

CONTENT 3
CONTENT
5 Catler recommends safety rst
8 Know your contact grill GR 8050
11 Assembling your contact grill GR 8050
13 Operating your contact grill GR 8050
20 Grilling tips
23 Care and cleaning
26 Troubleshooting
28 Recipes

CONGRATULATIONS
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Congratulations
on the purchase of your new contact grill GR 8050.

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CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
We at Catler are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture
consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer,
foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of
care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following
precaution:
WARNING:
AFTER PUTTING INTO OPERATION, THE TOP PLATE GETS
VERY HOT. DO NOT TOUCH THE HOT SURFACE. TO LIFT
UP THE TOP PLATE, USE ONLY THE LEVELLING HANDLE!
WHEN TURNED OFF THE DEVICE, THE TOP PLATE WILL
STAY WARM FOR SOME TIME. BEFORE ANY FUTHER
OPERATION, LET THE DEVICE COOL DOWN. IF YOUR
SKIN GETS IN TOUCH WITH A HOT SURFACE,
YOU RISK A BURN!
• Carefully read all instructions
before operating and save for
future reference.
• Remove any promotional
stickers or labels before using
the Contact Grill for the rst
time.
• Do not place the Contact Grill
near the edge of a bench or
table during operation. Ensure
the surface is level, clean and
free of water, etc.
• Do not place the Contact Grill
on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or where it could touch
a heated oven. Use the Contact
Grill well away from walls.
• Provide adequate space
above and on all sides for air
circulation around the Contact
Grill.
• Do not place the Contact
Grill on any surface that may
be aected by heat. The
use of a heat resistant mat
is recommended on these
surfaces.
• Contact Grill is not intended
to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate
remote control system.
• Always ensure the Contact Grill
is properly assembled before
use.

6CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
the handle to lift and open
the top plate. Take care when
using the Adjustable Grilling
Height Control.
• Do not leave the Contact Grill
unattended when in use.
• Do not place anything on top
of the Contact Grill when the
lid is closed, when in use and
when stored.
• Always switch the Contact
Grill o, then switch o at the
power outlet, then unplug
and allow to cool, if appliance
is not in use, before cleaning,
before attempting to move
the appliance, disassembling,
assembling and when storing
the appliance.
• Keep the exterior housing and
the non-stick cooking plates
clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this
book.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind the cord before
use.
• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse cord,
plug or appliance in water or
any other liquid.
• Do not let the cord hang over
the edge of a table or counter,
touch hot surfaces, or become
knotted.
• It is recommended to inspect
the appliance regularly. Do
not use the appliance if power
supply cord, plug or appliance
becomes damaged in any way.
Return the entire appliance to
the nearest authorised Catler
service center for examination
and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other than
cleaning should be performed
at an authorised service center.
• This appliance is for household
use only. Do not use this
appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not
use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors.
• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection
when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable

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CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
that a safety switch with a rated
residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.
WARNING:
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
DO NOT IMMERSE TO ANY LIQUID.
FULLY UNWIND THE POWER CORD BEFORE THE USE.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE
THE TEMPERATURE OF ACCESSIBLE SURFACES MAY
BE HIGHER IF THE APPLIANCE IS IN OPERATION.
• This appliance may be used by children 8 years
of age and older and by persons with physical or
mental impairments or by inexperienced persons,
if they are properly supervised or have been
informed about how to use of the product in a safe
manner and understand the potential dangers.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance performed by the user
must not be performed by children unless they are
older than 8 years of age and under supervision.
• Children younger than 8 years of age must be kept
away from the appliance and its power cord.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
SAFE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

8ASSEMBLING YOUR FOOD PROCESSOR FP 8010
Know your contact
grill GR 8050

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KNOW YOUR CONTACT GRILL GR 8050
KNOW YOUR CONTACT GRILL GR 8050
A
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D E F G
Open at BBQ grill
Extra large space for
grilling on both plates
simultaneously.
N M
A. Stainless Steel Housing with Die-Cast
Arms
B. Cast Aluminium, Non-Stick Plates
Coated with PFOA-free titanium infused
Quantanium™ for scratch resistance and
oil free cooking.
C. Removable, Interchangeable and
Dishwasher Safe Plates
Flat plate for eggs and pancakes, ribbed
plate to sear meats.
D. Food type selection dial with Sound
Alert
Pressing the centre button of the dial
toggles through the Set Temp (Doneness)
list.
E. Temperature Conversion Button
Converts the default Celsius reading to
Fahrenheit.
F. Smart Settings with Rest Indicator
5 meat settings have programmed
temperatures for your chosen doneness.

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G. Temperature Dial (160°C–230°C)
With Low, Panini (sandwich) and Sear
modes.
H. Integrated Probe with a practical Loop
& Probe Storage
For precision cooking and easy storage.
I. Adjustable Plate Tilt
Adjusts the angle of the bottom cooking
plate to drain fats, or can be made at for
eggs and pancakes.
J. Height Control & Locking Storage Clip
Locks the plates into dierent height
positions during cooking & closed for
upright storage.
K. BBQ Lock Release
L. Adjustable Height Settings
Reduces the weight of the top plate on
delicate foods or can be set high enough
for open melts.
M. Levelling Support
Integrated into the top plate release, use
to adjust the position of the oating top
plate.
N. Top Plate Release
Removes the top cooking plate.
Independently remove the top and
bottom cooking plates for easy cleaning
or to interchange plate positions.
O. Bottom Plate Release
Removes the bottom cooking plate.
P. Integrated, Removable Drip Tray
Catches excess fat for healthier cooking.
In BBQ mode, the unique design drains
fat from both plates into the same drip
tray.
Q. Cord Storage
Located on the underside of the grill.
NOTE:
1-Hour auto shut-o automatically
stops heating the cooking plates after
1 hour of inactivity.
ELEMENT IQ™
Sensors detect when the cooking plates drop
in temperature and compensate by injecting
heat for rapid recovery back to the selected
cooking temperature. 2400 watt embedded
heating elements ensure consistently
high heat for faster cooking and reduced
preheating time.

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Assembling your
contact grill GR 8050

12 ASSEMBLING YOUR CONTACT GRILL GR 8050
ASSEMBLING YOUR CONTACT GRILL GR 8050
PREPARING THE GRILL FOR USE
1. Remove and safely discard any packing
material and promotional labels from the
grill.
2. Wipe the cooking plates and drip tray
with a soft damp sponge. Dry thoroughly.
3. Ensure the drip tray is correctly inserted
into the grill.
4. Ensure the cooking plates are correctly
inserted and securely locked into position.
5. Place the grill on a at, dry surface.
Ensure there is a minimum distance
of 10cm of space on both sides of the
appliance.
6. Remove probe from packaging and insert
jack into the socket on the front face of the
Probe Storage area located on the right
hand side of the grill. When not in use,
wrap probe cord around Probe Storage.
7. Unwind the power cord completely and
insert the power plug into a grounded
wall outlet.
8. The grill alert will sound and the LCD
screen will illuminate and it will display
OFF.
9. The grill is now ready for the preheating
cycle.
NOTE:
The grill will not heat up unless the
temperature is set up.
WARNING:
Always connect the probe only when
the grill is switched off and the power
cord is unplugged.
USING THE PLATE RELEASE
The grill features 2 x PLATE RELEASE. These
allow you to independently remove the top
and bottom cooking plates for easy cleaning,
or to interchange plate positions.
• To use the PLATE RELEASE:
Always ensure the grill is completely cool.
Use the handle to open the top plate to
a 90 degree position.
Use the‘Plate Release’ on the front, right
side of the top plate to remove the top
cooking plate, and the‘Plate Release’
on the left side of the control panel to
remove the bottom cooking plate. Once
released, gently slide the plates o the
grill.
• If the cooking plates are incorrectly
inserted, the LCD screen will display Er1.
Use the 2 x PLATE RELEASE to remove
the plates then re-insert so they securely
lock into position. Always ensure the grill
is completely cool before releasing and
removing the cooking plates.
• When the grill is turned on and heating
for the rst time, it may emit a ne
smoke haze. This is due to the protective
substances on the heating elements.
It is safe and not detrimental to the
performance of the grill.

Operating your
contact grill GR 8050

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OPERATING YOUR CONTACT GRILL GR 8050
PREHEATING THE GRILL
1. Ensure the grill is slightly open, with the
Height Control Clip in the OPEN position.
This will ensure faster, more ecient
preheating
2. Turn the PLATE TEMP dial to adjust
the temperature in 5°C increments.
Rotate the dial to SEAR (210°C–230 °C)
for fast preheating, PANINI (sandwich)
(180°C–205°C), LOW (160°C –175°C) or
select an alternative temperature.
3. The grill will start to heat and the LCD
screen will illuminate orange. Selected
temperature that corresponds to PLATE
TEMP will ash.
4. Once the grill has preheated to the
selected temperature, one alert will
sound and the selected PLATE TEMP will
stop ashing.
NOTE:
Always allow the grill to completely
preheat to the selected temperature
before cooking.
The temperature corresponding to
PLATE TEMP on the LCD may ash
during the cooking process. This is
normal, indicating that the correct
temperature is being maintained.
CAUTION:
When preheating, leave the grill
slightly open. Never heat it up
fully closed as this presents a risk
of overheating the plates and
subsequent damage.
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CONTROL
This feature reduces the weight of the
top plate on delicate foods like sh and
accommodates varying thicknesses of food
like artisan breads.
Located on the right side of the top plate, the
clip xes the top plate to a range of positions
above the bottom plate. To set the adjustable
height control, use the handle to lift the
top plate and simultaneously move the
adjustable height control clip to the desired
height. Then slowly lower the top plate until
it rests on the adjustable height control clip.
ADJUSTABLE TILT CONTROL
The angle of the cooking plates can be
adjusted by turning the PLATE TILT dial. The
PLATE TILT dial is located on the lower back,
right side of the grill. The unique indent
between the two cooking plates channels
juices from both plates into the same drip
tray while cooking.
We recommend using:
• The angle position to drain fats for
healthier cooking
• The at position for cooking eggs,
pancakes, Turkish bread, focaccias and
leaner meats.
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION BUTTON
The grill features a temperature conversion
button on the left side of the LCD screen. The
temperature reading on the grill is preset to
Celsius. Pressing the temperature conversion
button converts the Celsius temperature
reading into Fahrenheit. The corresponding
°C or °F symbol will be displayed on the LCD
screen.

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OPERATING YOUR CONTACT GRILL GR 8050
If you have changed the default Celsius
temperature reading to Fahrenheit, the
setting will remain in the memory of the
grill until the Temperature Conversion
Button is pressed a second time or the grill
is unplugged from the wall outlet. When
the grill is plugged back into the wall outlet,
the temperature reading will automatically
return to the preset Celsius setting.
INTEGRATED PROBE WITH SMART
SETTING
WARNING:
Always and only connect the probe
when the grill is turned off and
unplugged from the power outlet.
The integrated probe with smart settings
is designed to help achieve consistent
doneness results when cooking dierent
meats. 5 meat settings have pre-
programmed temperatures to suit your
desired doneness. The set temperatures for
each meat are displayed in the chart below.
Doneness set temperatures
Rare Medium Rare Medium Well done
Beef 55°C 60°C 65°C 75°C
Lamb 55°C 60°C 65°C 75°C
Pork 65°C 75°C
Poultry 65°C 75°C
Fish 45°C 50°C 55°C 65°C
REST INDICATOR
Resting meat for 3–5 minutes once it is taken
o the grill is important as it allows the
muscle bres to relax and the juices to spread
evenly throughout the meat, preventing
juices and avour being lost as it is cut open.
When cooking to a desired doneness, it is
important to remove the meat from the
grill before it reaches the desired internal
temperature as residual heat will continue to
cook the meat during the rest phase.
Catler contact grill GR 8050 has a REST MEAT
indicator, which alerts you to remove your
meat before the SET TEMP is reached to
prevent over cooking.
NOTE:
The probe and smart settings have
been optimised for cooking in contact
mode with the PLATE TEMP dial turned
to SEAR (230°C).

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USE AS A CONTACT GRILL WITH SMART
SETTING AND PROBE
1. Repeat Preparation and Preheating Steps
in the previous part of manual. For best
results, set PLATE TEMP dial to SEAR
(230°C).
2. While the grill is preheating, adjust the
angle of the cooking plates to the desired
position by turning the PLATE TILT dial.
The PLATE TILT dial is located on the
lower back, right side of the grill.
3. Ensure probe is installed correctly as per
point 6 in the section “Preheating the
grill for use”. Unwrap probe from Probe
Storage.
4. Insert probe gently into the side of the
meat, ensuring that it is positioned in the
thickest part and directly in the centre of
the meat.
5. To select meat type, rotate the FOOD dial
to scroll through food menu. An arrow
indicator will show alongside selected
meat.
SET TEMP PLATE TEMP
SET TEMP PLATE TEMP
6. Once meat type is selected, press the SET
TEMP button to scroll through doneness
settings. An arrow indicator will show
alongside selected doneness.
SET TEMP PLATE TEMP
SET TEMP PLATE TEMP
7. To open the grill:
a) Ensure the grill has completely preheated
and the LCD screen no longer ashes the
selected temperature that corresponds to
PLATE TEMP.
b) Ensure the top cooking plate is closed.
The Height Control Clip, located on the
right side of the top plate, should be in
the OPEN position.
c) Use the handle to open the top plate to
a 90 degree position.
d) Place meat with probe inserted on the
bottom cooking plate. For best results,
ensure PLATE TEMP dial is set on SEAR
(230°C).

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OPERATING YOUR CONTACT GRILL GR 8050
8. Use the handle to close the top cooking
plate. When cooking with the probe it is
recommended that the top plate of the
grill is in the closed position, with the
Height Control Clip in the OPEN position.
9. During cooking 3 alerts will sound and
REST MEAT and selected doneness will
ash to indicate it is time to remove the
meat from the grill to rest.
10. When food is cooked, remove meat from
grill using heatproof plastic or wooden
utensils. Pull out probe and place meat
onto a plate or tray. Cover loosely with
foil. Allow to rest for a minimum
of 5 minutes before serving.
11. To turn o grill, turn PLATE TEMP dial to
the OFF position.
NOTE:
The grill does not automatically stop
cooking once REST MEAT ashes.
If meat is not removed you risk over
cooking.
FOR BEST RESULTS
• For even results, select meat with even
thickness.
• When cooking cuts of meat with irregular
thicknesses such as chicken breast, edges
can remain slightly pink. After cooking is
complete, sear any undercooked edges
on the hot cooking plates.
• Do not use spray-on, non-stick coatings
as these will aect the performance of
the non-stick cooking plates.
• Never use metal or sharp utensils as
these can cause damage to the non-stick
coating of the cooking plates.
USE OPEN FLAT BBQ MODE
The grill opens at into an extra large grilling
surface. The ribbed cooking plate is perfect
for searing meats while the at cooking plate
is ideal for eggs, pancakes and vegetables.
1. Repeat Preparation and Preheating Steps
in the previous part of the manual.
2. While the grill is preheating, adjust the
angle of the cooking plates to the desired
position by turning the PLATE TILT dial.
The PLATE TILT dial is located on the
lower back, right side of the grill.
3. To open the grill into BBQ mode:
a) Ensure the grill has completely preheated
and the LCD screen no longer ashes the
selected temperature that corresponds to
PLATE TEMP.
b) Ensure the top cooking plate is in the
closed position, with the Height Control
Clip in the OPEN position.
c) With your left hand, grip the handle.
With your right hand, pull the Height
Control Clip on the right side of the grill
towards you, into the BBQ mode position.
Continue to pull the clip forward and
simultaneously lift the handle to open,
then gently lower the top plate into the
horizontal BBQ mode position.

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4. Place food on either or both of the
cooking plates.
5. If using the probe, repeat steps 3–6 in
the previous part of the manual to insert
the probe and select desired doneness
setting before placing meat on the grill.
NOTE:
The probe and smart settings have
been optimised for cooking in contact
mode. As a result, additional cooking
time may be required when using the
probe in BBQ mode. For best results, it
is recommended to ip meat regularly.
6. During cooking 3 alerts will sound and
REST MEAT and selected doneness will
ash to indicate it is time to remove the
meat from the grill to rest.
7. When food is cooked, remove meat from
grill using heatproof plastic or wooden
utensils. Pull out probe and place meat
onto a plate or tray. Cover loosely with
foil. Allow to rest for a minimum of
5 minutes before serving.
8. To turn o grill, turn PLATE TEMP dial to
the OFF position.
USE AS A SANDWICH OR PANINI PRESS
1. Repeat Preparation and Preheating Steps
in the previous part of the manual.
CAUTION:
When preheating, leave the grill
slightly open. Never heat it up
fully closed as this presents a risk
of overheating the plates and
subsequent damage.
2. While the grill is preheating, adjust the
angle of the cooking plates to the desired
position by turning the PLATE TILT dial.
The PLATE TILT dial is located on the
lower back, right side of the grill.
NOTE:
If the probe is connected, food and
doneness menus will be displayed. If
the probe is disconnected, the LCD will
only display temperature that responds
to PLATE TEMP.
3. To open the grill:
a) Ensure the grill has completely preheated
and the LCD screen no longer ashes the
selected temperature that corresponds to
PLATE TEMP.
b) Ensure the top cooking plate is closed.
The Adjustable Height Control Clip,
located on the right side of the top plate,
should be in the OPEN position.
c) Use the handle to open the top plate to
a 90 degree position.
4. Place food on the bottom cooking plate.

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5. Use the handle to close the top cooking
plate. When cooking open melts it is
recommended that the top plate of the
grill is in the closed position, with the
Height Control Clip in the HIGH position.
6. When the food is cooked, remove from
the cooking plates using heat proof
plastic or wooden utensils.
7. To turn o grill, turn PLATE TEMP dial to
the OFF position.
FOR THE BEST RESULTS
When toasting sandwiches on the PANINI
setting:
• Always place sandwiches in the centre
bottom plate.
• Toasting should take approximately
5–8 minutes. Exact toasting time will be
a matter of preference and the type of
bread and llings used.
• Never use metal or sharp utensils as
these can cause damage to the non-stick
coating of the cooking plates.
WARNING:
• The surfaces of the grill are hot
during and after operation. Always
use the integrated levelling
support/PLATE RELEASE on the
front, right side of the top cooking
plate when adjusting the position
of the top plate. Alternatively, use
protective hot pads or insulated
oven mitts.
• Never grip the levelling support
or use it to open the top cooking
plate. Always use the grill handle
to open and close the top cooking
plate.
• The levelling support may get hot
during and after operation. Always
use the levelling support
as pictured.
• Fully unwind the power cord from
the cord storage before use.

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Grilling tips