Grundig CG 5040 User manual

CONTACT GRILL
CG5040
Product code 1805301
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Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before
using this appliance! Follow all the safety instructions to
avoid damage caused by improper use.
Keep the instruction manual for future reference.
Should this appliance be given to a third party, then
this instruction manual must also be handed over.
 The appliance is designed to prepare food only.
 Do not use the appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
 Do not use the appliance outdoors or in the
bathroom.
 Check if the mains voltage on the rating label
corresponds to your local mains supply. The only
way to disconnect the appliance from the mains is to
pull out the plug.
 For additional protection, this appliance should be
connected to a household faulty current protection
switch with no more than 30 mA. Consult your
electrician for advice.
 Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or power
plug in water or in other liquids; do not hold it under
running water and do not clean parts in dishwasher.
 Disconnect the power plug after using the appliance,
before cleaning the appliance, before leaving the
room or if a fault occurs. Do not disconnect the plug
by pulling on the cord.

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 Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
 Prevent damage to the power cord by not squeezing,
bending or rubbing it on sharp edges. Keep the cord
away from hot surfaces and open flames.
 Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
 Never use the appliance if the power cord or the
appliance is damaged.
 Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet
applicable safety standards, thus if the appliance
or power cord is damaged, it must be repaired
or replaced by the dealer, a service centre or a
similarly qualified and authorized service person to
avoid any dangers. Faulty or unqualified repair work
may cause danger and risks to the user.
 Do not dismantle the appliance under any
circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for
damage caused by improper handling.
 Do not leave the appliance unattended as long
as it is in use. Extreme caution is advised when the
appliance is being used near children and people
with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
 Before using of the appliance for first time, clean all
parts. Please see details in the “Cleaning and Care”
section.
 Always ensure the appliance is cooled down
completely prior to cleaning.
 Dry the appliance and all accessories before attaching
the parts and before connecting it to mains supply.

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 Never operate or place any part of this appliance
on or near to hot surfaces such as gas burner,
electric burner or heated oven.
 Never use the appliance in or near to combustible,
inflammable places, materials and furniture. Do
not let the appliance come into contact with or
become covered by inflammable materials e.g.
curtains, textiles, walls, etc. Please make sure that the
appliance is always kept a safe distance away from
flammable materials and furniture.
 Do not use paper, cardboard, plastic in or under the
appliance.
 Operate the appliance with delivered parts only.
 Do not use the appliance with damp or wet hands.
 Always use the appliance on a stable, flat, clean,
dry and non-slip surface.
 Make sure that there is no danger that the power
cord could be accidentally pulled or that someone
could trip over it when the appliance is in use.
 Position the appliance in such a way that the plug is
always accessible.
 During operation accessible parts of the appliance
could become very hot, avoid contact with hot surfaces.
 Do not stick any foreign objects on the appliance.
 In case of fire, disconnect the plug from the wall
socket first before using appropriate fire-fighting
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 To avoid the risk of fire, frequently clean the grill
plate. Always ensure that there is sufficient ventilation
during use.
 If the appliance begins to emit smoke during
operation, immediately stop the process and unplug
the appliance before you pull out the food. Be
careful, the food can be very hot.
 Do not pour water on the appliance, especially
when it is still plugged in.
 The appliance can only be switched on when the
plug is connected to a wall socket.
 Do not use any tools or objects in the appliance.
Metal objects could cause short circuits or electric
shock. Do not damage the heating elements and
mechanics.
 Do not use the appliance as a source of heat.
 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
 Before using, always check that the electrical rating of
the power socket corresponds to that or the appliance.
 To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, do not immerse cord, plug, or the grill in
water or other liquid.
 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children.
 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
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or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has
been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
 The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
 Do not use outdoors.
 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surface.
 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner,
or in a heated oven.
 Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
 To disconnect, turn off any control, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
 Don‘t wrap food with plastic film, polythene bags
or metal foil. You‘ll damage the grill and may cause
a fire hazard. Don‘t leave food to cool on the grill.
Remove food while hot.
 Don‘t use metal or sharp utensils on the grill. They‘ll
damage the non-stick cooking surface. Use wooden
or plastic spatulas or tongs.
 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
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a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
 Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
 WARNING: charcoal or similar combustible fuels
must not be used with this appliance.
 CAUTION-‘hot surface‘. The appliance generates
heat and escaping steam during use. Take proper
measures to prevent injury, burn or fire.
 Products sold in the UK have a British Standard
plug. In the event of an electrical overload the fuse
may blow. Please have the fuse replaced by the
manufacturer or qualified service personnel. Position
the appliance so the power plug is always accessible.
 This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
–farm houses:
–by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
–bed and breakfast type environments
 The appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
 Save these instructions.

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AT A GLANCE ____________________________
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
GRUNDIG Contact Grill CG 5040.
Please read the following user notes carefully to
ensure you can enjoy your quality GRUNDIG
product for many years to come.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on contractually agreed
social working conditions with fair
wages for both internal employees
and suppliers, as well as on the
efficient use of raw materials with
continual waste reduction of several tones of
plastic each year.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
Special features
The GRUNDIG Contact Grill is equipped with:
Double grill areas.
Removable grill plates.
Up to 2000 Watt power.
Grill and toast function.
Controls and parts
See the figure on page 3.
A Unlocking hinge for table grill position
B Power cord
C Temperature control indicator
D Temperature control
E On/Off switch (I/O) (illuminated in On mode)
F Upper/lower switch for grill plate (● ●●)
G Plate release
H Cord winding device
I Grease drainage opening
J Upper/lower grill plates
K Transport lock
L Adjustable stand
M Height adjustment mechanism for the upper
grill plate
N Arrestor for the upper grill plate
O Plate latch
P Handle
Accessories
Q Grease drip tray

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Before first use
1 Remove all packaging and sticker materials
and dispose them according to the
applicable legal regulation.
2 Before using of the appliance for first time,
clean the appliance (See the “Cleaning
and care” section).
3 Make sure that the appliance is sitting in an
upright position and on a stable, flat, clean,
dry and non-slip surface.
Caution
When using for the first time, smoke can
develop due to production residues.
However, this does not mean the appliance
is defective. The first time you turn it on, use
the appliance without food. Ensure for proper
room ventilation.
Grilling positions
Closed position
The closed position is suited for grilling at high
temperatures. The upper and lower grill plates
come into contact with food. If the food does
not come into contact with the upper grill plate,
then the height of the upper grill plate can be
adjusted as needed. This position is suitable
for preparing sandwiches, toast, pizza, panini,
hamburger, steaks and other foods which require
high upper and lower temperatures.
The height of the upper grill plate can be
adjusted as follows:
1 Release the transport lock K on both sides
and open the grill halfway.
2 Push the handle of the height adjustment
mechanism M to the left or right in order to
determine the height.
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0 indicates the lowest
position. The plates touch
each other.
4 indicates the highest
position.
Table grill position
In this position, the grill can be folded out and
thus offers two large grilling areas. This position
is suitable for preparing sausages, steaks, fish,
vegetables and fruit.
1 Release the transport lock K on both sides.
2 Pull the handle P about ¾ of the way up
and hold it in this position. Make sure that
the arrestor for the upper grill plate N is in
the locked position.
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3 Push the unlocking hinge A in the direction
of the arrow and guide the upper half of
the grill downwards.
4 Turn the adjustable stand L to the table grill
position in order to simplify drainage of grease
and juice. For the closed position, turn the
adjustable stand back in the initial position.
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Preparation
1 Completely unwind the power cord B from
the cord winding device H on the bottom
of the contact grill and lay it out.
2 Unlock the transport lock K on both sides
by pulling them upwards and then folding
them down.
3 Open the contact grill with the handle P.
4 Select a grilling position (See the “Grilling
positions” section).
5 Depending on the grilling position, position
one or both grease drip trays Q, under the
grease drainage opening I.
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6 Connect the power plug B into the wall
socket.
Notes
When connecting to the power supply the
on/off switch I/0 E must be set in position 0.
To prevent foods from sticking to the grill
plates J put a few drops of cooking oil on
the plates and spread it with a brush or cloth.
Be careful, the plates can be very hot.
Grilling
Notes
Before you place food on the grill, let the grill
preheat for a few minutes.
For optimal grilling results, place the food in
the middle of the grill plates.
The grilling time depends on the type of food,
the thickness and your individual taste.
1 Lay the food in the middle of the lower grill
plate. Use the handle P to open and close
the grill (for closed position) or distribute
the food on both grill plates (table grill
position).
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2 Press upper/lower switch for grill
plate F. The switch settings can be
adjusted as follows:
Upper and lower heat ••,
both plates heat up.
Lower heat •, only the lower
plate heats up.
3 Press On/Off switch I/0 E to I position.
– The On/Off switch I/0 E illuminates and
the process starts.
4 Adjust the grilling temperature by using the
temperature control D.
Notes
Turn the temperature control D all the way to
the left for lowest temperature, all the way to
the right for highest temperature.
The temperature control indicator C
illuminates when the adjusted temperature
has been reached. In other cases, the
temperature control indicator goes off.
5 Switch the On/Off switch I/0 E to the 0
position when you want to stop the process
and disconnect the power plug B out of
wall socket.
6 Take out the food from the grill.

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Caution
Be very careful when taking the food out
of the appliance as the metal parts of the
appliance also the food can become very
hot.
Use tools made of wood or suitable plastic
to turn the food over or to take it off the grill.
Metal objects could cause short circuits or
electric shock. Do not damage the heating
elements and mechanics.
7 Let the grill cool down completely.
8 Clean the grill after each use to prevent
bacterial growth and to keep the grill in
good condition (See “Cleaning and care”
section).
Hints and tips
Sausages could burst during grilling and can
lead to injuries and cause a mess. Therefore
poke sausages or cut them a little before
putting them on the grill.
Fresh meat produces better results than frozen
or thawed out meat.
It is important that the grilling meat is not too
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Taking off and putting on the
grill plates
Caution
Prior to handling the grill plates J, make sure
that the grill has completely cooled down.
Never touch the grill plates when they are
hot.
1 Turn the grill off, disconnect the power plug
and let the grill cool down completely.
2 First remove the grease, oil and juice with
paper towel.
3 Push the plate release G down and hold
the plate up. Follow the same steps for both
the upper and lower plates. Do not touch
the heating coils underneath the plates after
removing the plates.
4 To put on the grill plates, set them from the
rear into the plate latches O. Make sure
that the plates click into place.
Cleaning and care
Caution
Never use petrol, solvents or abrasive
cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to
clean the appliance.
The grill plates are coated. Do not damage
the plates by using hard tools. Use tools
made of wood or suitable plastic and soft
clothes only.
Never put the appliance or power cord in
water or any other liquid.
1 Turn the appliance off and disconnect it
from wall socket.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely.
3 Use a damp soft cloth and a small mild
cleanser to clean the exterior of the
appliance. Dry the exterior of the appliance
thoroughly.
4 The grill plates J and the grease drip tray
Q can be cleaned with water and a small
mild cleanser.
Notes
Only use a sponge or a soft cloth to clean
the grill plates so the non-stick coating does
not get damaged.
To remove food stuck to the grill, let the grill
plates soak in dish soap and water for about
5 minutes.
Do not clean grill plates and the grease drip
tray in the dishwasher.
Before using the appliance after cleaning
or storing, dry all parts carefully using a soft
towel.
Storage
If you do not plan to use the appliance for a
long period of time, please store it carefully.
Make sure the appliance is unplugged and
completely dry.
Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
Make sure the appliance is kept out of the reach
of children.
1 There is a cord winding device H on the
bottom of the grill. Wind the power cord
around the mounted hooks.
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2 Close the grill and the transport lock K by
pulling them up and hanging them on the
handle. To store it in an upright position,
close the transport lock. Now the grill can
be set on its feet in an upright position.
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Technical data
Power supply: 220 V – 240 V~, 50 Hz
Power: 1680 – 2000 W
This products conforms to the
European directives 2004/108/
EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/
EC and 2011/65/EU
Technical and design modifications reserved.
Environmental note
This product has been made from high-quality
parts and materials which can be re-used and
recycled.
Therefore, do not throw the product away
with normal household waste at the end of
its service life. Take it to a collection point for
recycling electrical and electronic devices. This
is indicated by this symbol on the product, in the
operating manual and on the packaging.
Please find out about collection points operated
by your local authority.
Help protect the environment by recycling used
products.

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