Kalorik USK DGR 31031 User manual

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I/B Version
070305
Rotisserie
USK DGR 31031
120V~ 60Hz 1420 W
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IMPORT NT S FEGU RDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. RE D LL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Check that yo r mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the
appliance.
3. Do not to ch hot s rfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, pl gs, or
the appliance in water or other liq id.
5. Close s pervision is necessary when any appliance is sed by or
near children.
6. Unpl g from o tlet when not in se and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before p tting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or pl g or
after the appliance malf nctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Ret rn the appliance to the nearest a thorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adj stment.
8. The se of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance man fact rer may ca se fire, electric shock, or
inj ries.
9. Do not se o tdoors, for ho sehold se only.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or co nter, or
to ch hot s rfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric b rner, or in a
heated oven.
12. Extreme ca tion m st be sed when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liq ids. Use only on a dry, level
s rface.
13. Always attach the pl g to the appliance first, then the pl g cord
into the wall o tlet. To disconnect, t rn any control to “off” (or 0),
then remove the pl g from wall o tlet.
14. Do not se the appliance for other than intended se.

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15. Oversize foods or metal tensils other than the one s pplied m st
not be inserted in a rotisserie as they may create a fire or risk of
electric shock.
16. A fire may occ r if the rotisserie is covered or to ching flammable
material, incl ding c rtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in
operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in
operation.
17. Do not clean with metal sco ring pads. Pieces can break off the
pad and to ch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
18. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper,
cardboard, plastic, and the like.
19. To disconnect the appliance, p t all knobs in off (or 0) position
and remove the pl g from the wall o tlet.
20. Never attempt to se the rotisserie witho t the lid or diff ser pot in
place.
21. The lid of this appliance gets very hot. Always wear oven gloves /
mitts when handling the lid or accessories.
22. Warning: this appliance generates heat and can let steam
escape d ring se; proper preca tions m st be taken to prevent
the risks of b rns, inj ry to persons or damage to property.
23. If the appliance accidentally falls or becomes immersed in water,
npl g it immediately and do not reach into the water.
24. Extreme ca tion m st be sed when removing the drip tray or
disposing of hot grease.
25. Do not operate in presence of explosive and/or flammable
f mes.
26. To red ce risk of inj ry, npl g the appliance before inserting
food, and keep npl gged when not in se.
27. Be s re to provide adeq ate space for air circ lation above and
on the sides d ring se.
S VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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POL RIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is eq ipped with a polarized pl g (one blade is wider
than the other). To red ce the risk of electric shock, this pl g will fit
into the polarized o tlet only one way. If the pl g does not properly
fit into the o tlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a
competent q alified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
For appliances eq ipped with a standard pl g, simply insert the pl g
into the o tlet witho t paying attention to the way yo pl g it.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power s pply cord is provided to red ce the hazards res lting
from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be sed if care is exercised in their se.
• The electrical rating of the extension cord sho ld be at least
that of the appliance. If the electrical rating of the extension
cord is too low, it co ld overheat and b rn.
• The res lting extended cord sho ld be arranged so that it will
not drape over the co nter top or tabletop where it can be
p lled on by children or tripped over.
CONTROL P NEL
Time adj stment Digital display
Heat selection
(Low or High)
O ter Heating
elements f nction
indicator
Center Heating
element f nction
indicator
Power On/Off
Center Heating
element selection
(On / Off)
Cooking cycle
(Start / Pa se)
Power On indicator
Meat/Po ltry
a to-
programmation
selection

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P RT DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR PPLI NCE
• Temperat re control range is 390°F (Low setting) – 515°F (High
setting)
• Timer range is 0 to 99 min tes.
• Yo r oven’s cavity has been coated with a non stick material to
enable an easier cleaning of the cavity walls.
• Yo r oven is also eq ipped with center heating element that
enables the food to be cooked from the inside o t, while the
o ter heating elements cook from the o tside in. This special
feat re enables the food to cook m ch q icker. It is not
recommended to switch on the center heating element if yo
want the food to be cooked “rare” of “medi m-rare”, especially
for roast beef.
Glass Lid
Ho sing in
stainless steel
Control panel
Skewers
Hook handle
Center heating
element cover
Tower
Drip pan

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• Removable parts are dishwasher safe (except main ho sing),
making cleaning p easy
• Contrary to traditional rotisserie systems, this appliance has no
moving parts (pit or fan) which make it very silent. Hot air will
circ late aro nd the roast to enable even cooking res lts.
IMPORT NT GUIDELINES FOR COOKING ME T
ND POULTRY – TIPS FOR OPTIM L RESULTS
NOTE: Please read this entire Use / Care Guide thoroughly before
using.
• All meat and po ltry sho ld be thoro ghly defrosted before
cooking. Have foods at room temperat re before placing them in
the rotisserie.
• We recommend the se of a meat thermometer to ens re the
food is cooked thoro ghly.
• Cooking times will vary according to shape, thickness and
composition of food. It is recommended that food be checked
after the minim m time stated to avoid over cooking.
• The maxim m recommended size for po ltry is 10 lb.
• Cooking times for beef will vary depending if yo want it “rare” or
“well done.” Recommended internal temperat res for beef are:
rare 140
o
F; medi m rare 145
o
F; medi m 160
o
F; well done 170
o
F.
• For adding flavor, do marinate or apply r bs, seasonings and spices
to foods, b t this prior loading into the rotisserie.
• For easier clean p, spray the rotisserie parts and accessories with a
spray-on cooking oil before cooking. DO NOT spray the part with
an aerosol d ring the cooking or while the rotisserie is in f nction.
• Remember small po ltries (6 or 8 lb.) cook m ch q icker than
larger ones (10lb.) Use a meat thermometer to control the cooking
at reg lar intervals.
• Select roasts that have and even shape as they will cook in a more
niform way.
• It is important to position the center heating element cover as
centered as possible into the roast, especially at the large end if
Ca tion: Always make s re that meat and po ltry are
thoro ghly cooked before eating. The j ices from
po ltry sho ld r n clear when cooking process is
complete.

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the roast is not evenly shaped. Position the larger end of the roast
at the top, not at the bottom.
• If the roast is short, please leave it positioned near the top instead
of near the bottom end of the center heating element.
• Do not serve immediately after cooking is finished. Let the food rest
for 10 min tes after removing from the rotisserie, before serving, to
allow a more j icy po ltry or roast.
• For meat c t in pieces, like pork chops or sa sages or chicken
breast, it is advised to se the skewers.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
• Unpack the appliance and accessories, then wash and wipe
these accessories. Wipe the inside and o tside of the rotisserie
with a sponge or damp cloth and dry thoro ghly.
• NEVER IMMERSE IN WATER
• It is normal if some smoke or smell emanates from the appliance
when sing it for the first time. This is not harmf l. In order to
eliminate any packing oil that may remain after prod ction, we
recommend to operate the appliance for 15 min tes, sing the
rotisserie on its maxim m temperat re setting (HIGH).
OPER TING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE IN USE!
WARNING: THE LID OF THE ROTISSERIE GETS VERY HOT DURING USE;
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND HANDLE WITH CARE
• To make the rotisserie easier to clean, hold the drip tray and the
inside of the lid and spray with a non-stick cooking spray. Do the
same for the Center heating element cover and the tower
accessory when they will be sed
• Position the drip tray aro nd the heating element and slide it in
position
• Follow step A, B or C below before powering on the rotisserie

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A - PREPARE MEAT
• Place meat (roast) on a plate or c tting board. With a knife, c t
and X-shaped slit thro gh the center of the roast, large eno gh
for the center heating element cover to fit in.
• NOTE : if sing smaller roasts or meat c t in pieces, yo can se
the tower of the skewers instead
• Position the cover with the mo nted roast over the center
heating element.
B- PREPARE POULTRY
• The giblets sho ld be removed from the po ltry
• Feed the center heating element cover thro gh the bottom of
the tower
• P ll the chicken open and mo nt it over the top of the tower, so
that the dr msticks hang downwards on the side of the tower.
• Make s re the center heating element cover’s end comes
thro gh the neck of the chicken, or extends thro gh the front of
the body cavity as m ch as possible, if the po ltry is large.
• Lift the po ltry, sing the metal loop at the end of the center
cover, with the hook handle, and position the center cover over
the heating element, with the po ltry mo nted. The bottom of
the tower shall rest on the drip pan.
C- USING SKEWERS
• To make kebabs or roasts smaller pieces of meat, the skewers will
come handy.
• C t the meat in small pieces, marinate if desired, and then add
the c bed meat / small pieces / sa sages onto the skewers.
• When skewers are loaded with food, insert the short end of the
skewer’s shaft into the holes of the tower so that they fit into
vertical position
• Slide the tower into position aro nd the central heating element,
so that it stands on the drip tray.

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USING THE ROTISSERIE
• Place the lid, pl g the nit on and press “ON/OFF” once. The nit
will beep twice and the digital display will start flashing “00”. The
“HIG” and “POULTRY” indicator t rn on, and the 4 light indicators
for the heating elements will flash on.
• These 4 lights indicate which heating elements will t rn on when
the rotisserie starts cooking. The 3 o ter lights indicate the o ter
heating elements, the center light indicates the center heating
element.
• The “center heater” b tton will switch the center heating
element on and off, also d ring the cooking cycle.
• Press “SELECT” b tton to choose “POULTRY” or “MEAT” type,
indicated by the “MEAT” and “POULTRY” lights.
• Press the “+” or “-” keypad to increase or decrease the cooking
time desired. The maxim m cooking time is 99 min tes.
• Press the “HEAT” b tton to select “HIGH” or “LOW” (see
recommendations in the table hereafter). The indicator light
indicates the program selected; most of the time yo will se the
“HIGH” setting, b t the “LOW” setting is interesting to experiment
with.
• Press “START/PAUSE” b tton, the “On” light will ill minate and the
digital display will start to co nt down. When the heating
elements t rn on, two of the lights will flash in a circ lar array,
alternating in a circ lar pattern. It is normal for the 3 o ter heating
elements not to work at the same time.
CAUTION: the lid will become very hot d ring cooking. Handle with
care and with oven mitts or pads. The roasting process generates
steam that can ca se b rns. Tilt the glass lid when opening so that
the steam is directed away from the face and hands.
• Check the internal temperat re of the food periodically with a
food thermometer ntil the food is done.
• When the cooking cycle is finished, the rotisserie will beep twice,
the digital display will show “00” and the heating elements will
t rn off a tomatically. Using a hot pad or oven mitt, caref lly
remove the glass lid

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• Insert the hook handle into the loop at the end of the heating
element cover or at the top of the drip tray to lift the food, sing 2
hands for large birds or roasts. Place on a large tray or shallow
pan.
• Allow food to rest for 10 to 15 min tes for best res lts.
• For skewers, caref lly remove them from the tower, and slide the
food onto a plate.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Please find below recommended settings and indicative cooking
times:
Meat Type Select Heat Setting Recommended
Internal
Temperat re
2
Est. Time
Small Po ltry (whole, 3 to 5 lb.) POULTRY HIGH / LOW
1
180
o
F 15 min/lb
Medi m Po ltry (whole, 6 to 8 lb.) POULTRY HIGH / LOW
1
180
o
F 12 min/lb
Chicken legs (3 Pcs) POULTRY HIGH 180
o
F 15 min/lb
Beef Roast (2 to 3 lb.), rare MEAT HIGH 140
o
F 18 min/lb
Beef Roast (2 to 3 lb.), med. rare MEAT HIGH 145
o
F 19 min/lb
Beef Roast (2 to 3 lb.), med. MEAT HIGH 160
o
F 20 min/lb
Beef Roast (2 to 3 lb.), well MEAT HIGH 170
o
F 22 min/lb
Pork Chops (4; boneless) MEAT HIGH 160
o
F 20 min/lb
Pork Chops (bone in) MEAT HIGH / LOW
1
160
o
F 30 min/lb
Pork Loin Roast MEAT HIGH / LOW
1
160
o
F 20 min/lb
Lamb leg (3 – 5 lb.) MEAT HIGH / LOW
1
160
o
F 18 min/lb
Beef skewers MEAT HIGH 160
o
F 35 min
Seafood skewers MEAT HIGH 160
o
F 20 min
Chicken skewers POULTRY HIGH 180
o
F 25 min
Sa sage skewers MEAT HIGH 160
o
F 25 min
Entire Sa sage, ncooked (6) MEAT HIGH - 35 min/lb
Entire Sa sage, cooked (6) MEAT HIGH - 25 min/lb
Hot Dogs (6) MEAT HIGH - 12 min
1
Cook first on high for the first half of the cooking time, then set to low ntil po ltry is done.
2
Internal temperat re of the food at the end of the cooking, according to USDFA Food safety
and Inspection services g idelines
CLE NING ND M INTEN NCE
• Switch off the appliance by pressing “ON/OFF” on the control
panel in OFF position.