Kogan KACPTGRILLA User manual
Safety & Warnings
For your safety, always read the manual carefully before using.
Important safeguards
• 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 a person
responsible for their safety.
• Only use with corresponding voltage, 50Hz and 60Hz.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: –
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; – farmhouses; – by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; – bed and breakfast type
environments.
• Caution: hot surface.
• Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the handle or knobs.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or unit in water
or any 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 appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged has malfunctioned or has been damaged
in any manner. In order to avoid the risk of an electric shock, never try to repair the unit
yourself. Contact Kogan.com Support or an authorised technician. Incorrect reassembly
could present a risk of electric shock when the unit is used.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in
fire, electrical shock or risk of injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
• Do not let power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas stove, electric burner or heated oven.
• Unplug the unit when not in use.
• Do not use the appliance for means other than the intended use as stated in this manual.
• Do not operate by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Extreme caution must be exercised when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
WARNING: This unit contains no user serviceable parts. To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, only authorised personnel should do repairs.
Grounded plug
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a grounded plug. If the plug does not fit fully
into the electrical outlet, please contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way or
use an adaptor.
Overview
1. Left lift lever
2. Upper housing
3. Right lift lever
4. Lift lever button
5. 180°Angle button
6. Bottom housing
7. Grill non-stick plate
8. Ready light
9. Power light
10. Thermostat knob
11. Handle
12. Oil tray
Operation
Before first use
• Read all instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
• Remove all packaging
• Clean the cooking plates by wiping with a sponge or cloth dampened in warm water.
Do not immerse the unit in water and do not run water directly on the cooking surface.
• Dry with a cloth or paper towel.
• For best results, lightly coat the cooking plates with a little cooking oil or cooking spray.
Notice: When your unit is heated for the first time, it may emit a slight smoke or odour. This is
normal with heating appliances. This does not affect the safety of your appliance.
How to Use
Before using the appliance for the first time, peel off any promotional materials and packaging
materials and check that the cooking plates are clean and dust free. If necessary, wipe over with a
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damp cloth. For best results, pour a teaspoon of vegetable oil on to the non-stick plates. Spread over
with an absorbent kitchen towel and wipe off any excess oil.
Preparing Your Sandwich Press
• Close the unit and plug it into the wall outlet. You will find the red power lights indicating
that the grill toaster has begun to function. At this time, you can use the thermostat knob
to set the temperature to your desired settings: “Minimum” for light coloured food and
“Maximum” for darker food. At first, try with medium settings. You will find the green ready
lights indicating that the grill toaster has begun preheating. You may later adjust it to
lower or higher settings according to your preference and foods, as different food will
cook at different times.
• It will preheat for approximately 3-5 minutes to reach cooking temperature. The green
ready light goes out to indicate that the unit is ready for use.
Cooking
To use as a contact grill:
• Set the grill toaster temperature to your desired settings. At first, try with a setting which is
“Medium”. You may later adjust it to lower or higher settings according to your preference.
• Prepare the burgers, boneless pieces of meat, thin cuts of meat or other foods as directed
and place it onto the bottom cooking plate.
• Close the top cooking plate which has a floating hinge that is designed to evenly press
down the food. The top plate must be fully lowered to achieve grill marks on the selected
foods.
• When the food is cooked, use the handle to open the lid. Remove the food with the help
of a plastic spatula. Never use metal tongs or a knife as these can damage the non-stick
coating of the cooking plates.
• The ribs on the grill plates combined with the grease spout at the corner of the plate
allows the grease to drip from the meat and drain off the plates.
• When cooking more than one food item in the contact grill, it is important that the
thickness of food items is consistent so the cover will close evenly on the food.
Using the extendable feet:
• In cooking, if you want the extra fats and oils to drain out better, you can open the
extendable feet at the bottom. This will angle the plate so gravity can assist with draining.
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To use as press grill:
• Set the grill toaster temperature to your desired settings. At first, try with a setting
“Maximum”. You may later adjust it to lower or higher settings according to your
preference.
• Prepare sandwiches as directed and place it onto the bottom cooking plate. Always place
the sandwich on the rear of the bottom cooking plate.
• Close the top cooking plate which has a floating hinge that is designed to evenly press
down the sandwich. The top plate must be fully lowered to cook sandwiches.
• Cook for about 3 to 6 minutes or until it become golden brown. Adjust the time to suit your
own individual taste.
• When the sandwich is cooked, use the handle to open the lid. Remove the sandwich with
the help of a plastic spatula. Never use metal tongs or a knife as these can cause
damage to the non-stick coating of the cooking plates.
To use as open grill:
• Place the unit on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook.
• Upper plate/cover should be level with lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates line
up to create one large cooking surface. Set the grill toaster to this position and locate the
hinge release lever on the right arm.
• Hinge button: With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to slide the lever
toward you. Push the handle back until the cover rests flat on the counter. The unit will
stay in this position until you lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position.
• Use the unit as an open grill to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not recommend
cooking bone-in chicken, since it does not cook evenly on an open grill), fish and
vegetables.
• Cooking on the open grill is the most versatile method of using the unit. In the open
position, you have doubled the surface area for grill.
• You have the option of cooking different types of foods separately without combining their
flavours or cooking large amount of the same type of food. The open position can also
accommodate different cuts of meat with varying thicknesses, allowing you to cook each
piece to your liking.
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Cleaning & Care
• Always unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning. The unit is easier to clean
when slightly warm. There is no need to disassemble the unit for cleaning. Never
immerse the unit in water or place in a dishwasher.
• The cooking plates can be cleaned in water or a dishwasher.
• Wipe cooking plates with a soft cloth to remove food residue. For baked on food residue
squeeze some warm water mixed with detergent over the food residue then clean with a
nonabrasive plastic scouring pad or place wet kitchen paper over the grill to moisten the
food residue.
• Do not use anything abrasive that can scratch or damage the non-stick coating.
• Do not use metal utensils to remove your food as they can damage the non-stick surface.
• Wipe the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth only. Do not clean the outside with any
abrasive scouring pad or steel wool, as this could damage the finish. Do not immerse in
water or any other liquid.
• Do not place in the dishwasher.
• Remove and empty the drip 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.
Storage
• Always unplug the unit before storage.
• Always make sure the unit is cool and dry before storing.
• The power cord can be wrapped around the bottom of the base for storing.
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