Russell Hobbs 14653 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. Pass them on if you pass the grill on.
Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the grill works.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The grill must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use
and store it out of reach of children.
2 Don’t put the grill in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or
outdoors.
3 Don’t use the grill unless grill plates are fitted to both elements.
4 Some parts aren’t as hot as others, but they’re all hot. Don’t touch – use
oven gloves or a folded towel.
5 Bread, oil, and other foods may burn. Don’t use the appliance near or below curtains
or other combustible materials, and watch it while in use.
6 Don’t use the grill unless there’s at least half a centimetre of water in the drip tray.

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7 Sit the grill on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, near a power socket.
8 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
9 Don’t use the grill with an external timer or remote control system.
10 Don’t wrap food in plastic film, polythene bags, or metal foil. You’ll damage the grill
and you may cause a fire hazard.
11 Cook meat, poultry, and derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear.
Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
12 Keep the grill and cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.
13 Unplug the grill after use, before moving and before cleaning.
14 Don’t use the grill for any purpose other than cooking food.
15 Although it can be used to barbecue food, it isn’t a barbecue. Don’t try to use it with
charcoal or any other combustible materials, otherwise you’ll start a fire.
16 Don’t use the grill if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
17 If the cable is damaged, return the grill, to avoid hazard.
household use only
before using for the first time
Turn to “care and maintenance” on page 5, and clean the grill, to remove any dust left
by the manufacturing processes.
put water in the drip tray
1 The main advantage of an internal drip tray over an external one is that it isn’t
vulnerable to being knocked accidentally to the floor.
2 The main disadvantage is that it’s closer to the elements, so the contents are likely
to smoke.
3 Half a centimetre of water in the bottom of the drip tray will absorb excess energy,
cool the drips, and reduce the likelihood of smoking.
4 Pull the drip tray out from the rear of the grill, and pour between half and one
centimetre of water into (enough to just cover the raised rectangle by the handle).
5 Push the drip tray gently into the rear of the grill.
which plate?
6 Three grill plates are supplied – don’t use the grill unless the top plate and one of
the bottom plates are fitted. The unused plate may be stored in the rear of the grill,
under the drip tray.
top plate This is marked “UPPER”, and it must only be fitted to the top
element. Fit it every time you use the grill.
barbecue plate This is marked “LOWER”, and it must only be fitted to the bottom
element. The holes between the ribs allow fat to drip directly into
the drip tray. Use it for fatty cuts of meat, bacon, burgers, or
where you want the classic “charred stripes” look on both sides of
the grilled food.
flat plate This, too, is marked “LOWER”, and must only be fitted to the
bottom element. Use this for leaner cuts, as fat can only reach the
drip tray via the rear edge of the plate, and use it for anything
that’s a bit soggy or runny, that might drop straight through the
holes in the barbecue plate.

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which cooking mode?
7 The grill has three grill cooking modes – contact grill x, griddle y, or raclette grill z.
8 The default mode is contact grilling, with the mode control at x.
contact grilling x
9 Open the grill, fill it, then bring the handle forward, to close the grill on the food.
10 The top is articulated to cope with thick or oddly shaped foods.
11 The grill plates should be roughly parallel, to avoid uneven cooking.
12 Contact grilling tends to be faster, as both grill plates are in contact with the food.
griddle cooking y
13 With the mode control at x, and the grill closed:
griddle yturn the mode control to yand open the grill till the handle
reaches the work surface at the rear of the grill
to return turn the mode control to xand close the grill fully
14 The top and bottom plates both face upward, and are both roughly horizontal,
though they still need a bit of an angle, to direct excess fat into the drip tray. Use
them as an indoor griddle and/or barbecue.
raclette grilling z
15 With the mode control at x, and the grill closed:
raclette grill zturn the mode control to zand open the grill till the handle stops,
just past vertical, then bring it forward till it stops again, with the
top about 54mm above the bottom
to return open the grill till the handle stops, just past vertical, then turn the
mode control to x, and close the grill fully
16 Open the grill, fill it, then bring the handle forward, till the top stops (about 55mm
above the bottom plate.
17 Raclette grilling tends to be a bit slower, as the upper grill plate is clear of the food,
but it has the advantage that you can grill things you don’t want to squash, like
cheese on toast, or tomatoes.
preheat (all modes)
18 Open the grill, and wipe the grill plates with a little cooking oil or butter. Don’t use
low fat spread – it may burn on to the grill.
19 Close the grill, if you’re contact or raclette grilling.
20 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
21 The power light will glow, and will remain on as long as the grill is connected to the
electricity supply.
22 Turn the temperature control to the temperature you want.
23 The ready light will come on, then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to
maintain the temperature. When the ready light goes off, the grill is ready for use.
fill the grill
24 When the ready light goes off, use an oven glove to open the grill.
25 Lay the food on the grill with a spatula or tongs, not fingers.
26 Don’t use anything metal or sharp, you’ll damage the non-stick surfaces.
27 Wait till the food is ready, turning it as appropriate.

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check the drip tray
28 Keep an eye on the drip tray – don’t let it get more than about half full.
29 In contact and raclette mode, you can see it sticking out of the rear of the grill.
30 In griddle mode, you can see it through the gap between the plates.
31 It’s best to empty it between dishes, as you need to unplug the grill in all modes,
and in griddle mode, you need to close the grill to get at it (see “more?” below).
the timer
32 Using the timer is optional. It doesn’t switch the elements off or interfere with the
cooking process, it simply dings to let you know that the time you set has expired.
33 Timings vary with local conditions, and the type and thickness of food being cooked.
Where times are given as a pair (e.g. 5-7), we suggest you set the timer for the lower
of the two times, then test the for readiness.
check that the food is cooked
34 Whichever cooking method you use, whether you use the timer or not, you must
check that the food is cooked through before serving.
35 If you’re in doubt, cook it a bit more.
36 Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear.
Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
remove the food
37 Put on your oven gloves.
38 Use wooden or plastic tools to remove the food.
finished?
39 Turn the temperature control fully anti-clockwise, then unplug the grill (switch the
socket off first, if it’s switchable).
more?
40 Unplug the grill (switch the socket off first, if it’s switchable).
41 Put on your oven gloves.
42 If you’re in griddle mode, turn the mode control to xand close the grill fully.
43 Carefully ease the drip tray out of the rear of the grill.
44 Empty the drip tray into a heatproof bowl, then give it a wipe with a paper towel,
top it up with about half a centimetre of water, then slide it into the rear of the grill.
care and maintenance
1 Unplug the grill and let it cool before cleaning or storing away.
removing plates
2 Open the grill fully to griddle mode.
3 Remove one grill plate at a time:
a) Press the appropriate release button and hold it in.
b) Lift the edge of the plate furthest from the centre about a centimetre.
c) Pull the plate away from the centre.
d) Let the release button go.
e) Lift the plate off the grill.

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cleaning
4 After removal, wash the grill plates in warm soapy water – not in a dishwasher.
5 Dry the grill plates before replacing them on the grill.
6 Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water, or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
7 Wipe all other surfaces of the grill with a clean damp cloth.
8 Use a piece of paper towel and a little cooking oil to remove stubborn stains.
replacing plates
9 Open the grill fully to griddle mode.
10 Replace one grill plate at a time:
a) Lower the plate on to the grill.
b) Slide the plate towards the centre, to engage the tabs in their hooks (top plates)
or slots (bottom plates).
c) Press gently down on the edge of the plate furthest from the centre, till you hear
the release button click into place.
d) Give the plate a gentle tug, to check it’s locked into place.
11 Don’t put the grill itself in water or any other liquid.
12 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaners, solvents, scourers, wire wool, or soap pads.
,Where the top and bottom plates make contact, the non-stick surfaces may show
signs of wear. This is purely cosmetic, and won’t affect the operation of the grill.
cooking times & food safety
Use these times purely as a guide. They’re for contact grilling fresh or fully defrosted
food. When cooking frozen foods, add 2-3 minutes for seafood, and 3-6 minutes for
meat and poultry, depending on the thickness and density of the food.
Check food is cooked through before serving. If in doubt, cook it a bit more.
Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear.
Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label.
beef min
fillet 5-7
loin steak 7-8
burger, 50g, fresh 5-6
burger, 100g, fresh 7-8
burger, 200g, fresh 8-9
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
round steak 5-7
sausages (thin) 5-6
sausages (thick) 7-8
sirloin 7-9
T-Bone 8-9
lamb
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
minced 6-7
loin chops 4-6
pork min
burger, 50g, fresh 5-6
burger, 100g, fresh 7-8
chop, 12mm 5-6
gammon steak 5-6
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
sausages (thin) 5-6
sausages (thick) 7-8
tenderloin, 12mm 4-6
chicken/turkey
chicken breast pieces 5-7
burger, 50g, fresh 4
burger, 100g, fresh 5
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
thighs (chicken) 5-7
turkey breast, thin sliced 3-4

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seafood – steaks (25mm) min
halibut, salmon, swordfish, tuna 6-9
seafood – fillets (12mm)
red snapper, salmon, sea bass 3-5
seafood
kebabs, 25mm cube 4-6
langoustines, prawns 1-2
scallops 4-6
vegetables
asparagus 3-4
carrots, sliced 5-7
aubergine, slice/cube 8-9
onions, thin slice 5-6
peppers, thin slice 6-8
potatoes, slice/cube 7-9
squash, slice/cube 6-8
snacks min
calzone 8-9
hot dogs 2-3
quesadillas 2-3
tacos, meat filling 6-8
fruit
apple, halve/slice 6-8
bananas, slice lengthwise 3-4
nectarines/peaches, halve/slice 3-5
pineapple, slice 3-7
toasted sandwiches
cheese 2-3
ham (cooked) 5-6
roast beef (cooked) 6-7
sausage (cooked) 6-7
turkey (cooked) 6-7
contact grilling
sausage and herb stuffed pork serves a family of 4
250g/½lb low-fat sausage, uncooked
½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh parsley
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp marjoram
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 whole pork tenderloins (fillets)
8 cocktail sticks, soaked in water then patted dry
Remove the sausage skins. Mix the sausagemeat, marjoram,
thyme, parsley, and pepper in a bowl. Cut each tenderloin in
two, then cut a slit sideways into each piece to make a
pocket. Stuff the pockets with the mixture, and fasten the
edges with cocktail sticks. Grill till the pork and stuffing are cooked through (6-8 minutes).
chicken tandoori with yogurt-based marinade serves a family of 4
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
200-250g carton plain low-fat yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp cinnamon
Use a lidded casserole dish big enough to hold the chicken and
the marinade. Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic,
ginger, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon in the dish. Cut each chicken breast into two, add them to
the dish, and turn till they’re well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1-8 hours, turning at least
every hour. Grill the chicken till it’s cooked through (5-7 minutes). Discard the marinade.

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Mediterranean beef and vegetable grill serves a family of 4
500g/1lb hindquarter flank steak
1 small courgette, cut into 8 pieces
1 small tomato, cut into 8 pieces
1 small onion, cut into 8 pieces
1 green pepper, cut into 8 pieces
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic granules
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water then patted dry
Mix the vinegar, pepper and garlic granules in a bowl.
Freeze the steak for 30 minutes, then cut it into thin
strips, across the grain. Discard any fat. Thread the
steak on 4 skewers, and the tomato and vegetables on
the other 4. Grill the steak skewers for 4 minutes, then
add the vegetable skewers to the grill. Sprinkle the
skewers with the vinegar, pepper and garlic mixture, and grill for 3-4 minutes more.
herbed chicken and mushroom kebabs serves 4
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
500g/1lb fresh whole mushrooms
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp dried parsley
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tbsp white vinegar
½ cup nonfat chicken broth
1 tsp black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water then patted dry
Use a lidded casserole dish big enough to hold the chicken,
mushrooms and marinade. Mix the rosemary, parsley, thyme,
juice, vinegar, broth, salt and pepper in the dish. Cut the chicken
into 25mm/1” cubes, add to the dish, and turn till they’re well coated. Add the mushrooms, and
turn gently. Cover and refrigerate for 4-12 hours, turning occasionally. Thread the chicken and
mushrooms on the skewers, and grill till cooked through (5-7 minutes). Discard the marinade.
healthy pizza pitta pockets serves 2
2 slices lean ham or turkey (cooked)
50g/1½oz reduced fat mozzarella
2 wholemeal pitta breads
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 mushrooms, thinly sliced
¼ small onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sweetcorn
¼ green pepper, diced
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
Slit open each pitta bread to form pockets, and spread the tomato purée inside each pocket.
Cut the ham/turkey into strips, turn them in a bowl with the other ingredients, rest for half an
hour to rehydrate the herbs, then fill the pitta pockets and grill for 3-5 minutes.

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goujons of fish with carrot sticks and sweet potato wedges serves 2
1 large tuna, cod or salmon steak
1 medium carrot
1 small sweet potato
25g/1oz wholemeal flour
1 egg white
breadcrumbs from 1 slice of wholemeal bread
1 tsp white pepper
½ tsp medium curry powder (optional)
1 tsp clear honey
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
Put the olive oil in a bowl. Cut the sweet potato into thin wedges. Toss the wedges in the bowl
to coat them with oil, then put them on a plate.
Stir the paprika and honey into the bowl. Cut the carrot into sticks about the same width as the
thick ends of the potato wedges, and toss them in the bowl to coat them. Put the wedges and
sticks on the grill, and cook for 4 minutes.
Mix the flour, curry powder and pepper on a plate. Put the egg white on another plate, and mix
with a fork. Put the breadcrumbs on a third plate.
Cut the fish into goujons (fingers), and dip the fish goujons into the seasoned flour, then into the
egg white, then the breadcrumbs.
When the wedges and sticks have cooked for 4 minutes, add the goujons to the grill, and cook
for another 3-4 minutes, or till the breadcrumbs turn golden.
warm Asian-style noodle and tofu salad serves 2
60g/2oz buckwheat or soba noodles
250g/8oz pre-cooked tofu, drained and cubed
1 carrot, peeled and grated into long strips
1 head pak choi, shredded
½ courgette, cut into long strips
½ red onion, cut into strips
small handful fresh coriander leaves, torn
marinade
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sweet chilli dipping sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
juice of ½ lime
Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the tofu, and refrigerate overnight.
Boil two litres of water in a large pan, add the noodles, bring back to the boil, and boil for 10
minutes, drain, transfer to a serving dish, and keep warm.
Grill the marinated tofu till golden brown (2-3 minutes), then remove and set aside.
Grill the carrot, courgette, pak choi and onion for 30-60 seconds to wilt them.
Lay the wilted vegetables on the noodles, top with the grilled tofu, and garnish with the
coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.

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creamy cheesy chicken parcels with hidden green stuff serves 2
1 lean skinless chicken breast
2 flour tortilla wraps
75-100g/2½-3oz reduced fat cream cheese
100g/3oz fresh baby spinach leaves
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp grated nutmeg
1 tsp pepper
Grill the chicken till it’s cooked through (6-8 minutes).
Remove it from the grill, let it cool, and cut it into strips.
Wash and dry the spinach, wilt the leaves on the grill for
20-30 seconds, remove, and dry with kitchen paper.
Mix the cream cheese and spinach in a bowl, then fold in
the chicken strips.
Spoon the mixture into the centre of the tortilla wraps, fold one end of each wrap over, roll the
wraps up, and warm the filled wraps on the grill for 2-3 minutes.
wholegrain panini with feta, red onions and red pepper serves 1
2 thick slices wholegrain or wholewheat bread
50g reduced fat feta cheese
½ red onion, cut into thin strips
½ red pepper, cut into strips
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Mix the onion, red pepper, balsamic vinegar and black
pepper in a bowl. Spon the mixture on to the grill, cook
till softened (1-2 minutes), and lay it on a slice of bread.
Tear the feta, sprinkle over the mixture, and top with
the other slice of bread. Clean the grill, then grill the
panini for 2-3 minutes. Serve with a watercress and tomato salad.
quick and easy grilled bananas serves 2
2 bananas, peeled
2 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Mix the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Split the
bananas lengthwise, then across their width. Lay the
bananas on the grill, flat sides uppermost, and spoon the
mixture on top of them. Grill till the bananas are warm and
the cinnamon and walnuts are slightly glazed (3-4 minutes).
grilled strawberry maple shortcake serves 4
1 low-fat shortcake, cut into 8 slices
¼ cup maple syrup
2 cups fresh strawberries, cleaned and sliced
1 cup non-fat whipped cream topping
Lay the shortcake pieces on the grill, brush with maple syrup,
and grill for 3-5 minutes. Remove, top with strawberry slices
and whipped cream topping.

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raclette grilling
triple cheese and garlic mushroom melt
1 mini-baguette, crusty roll or ciabatta
3-4 button mushrooms (thinly sliced)
25g grated mature cheddar
25g grated mozzarella
25g grated gruyere or emmental
1 clove garlic (crushed)
olive oil (or flavoured oil e.g. basil, chilli)
small handful flat leaf parsley (chopped)
Split the bread, drizzle the cut sides with the oil, then smear with the crushed garlic.
On one piece, put the three cheeses, then the parsley, then the mushrooms.
Put the other piece on top, then grill for 3-4 minutes, till the cheese has melted.
granary bread panini with smoky bacon, Stilton and toasted walnuts
2 thick slices of granary, wholemeal, or walnut bread)
2 rashers smoky bacon
50g crumbled Stilton
1 tsp olive oil or butter
2-4 walnuts
small handful rocket leaves to serve
Roast the walnuts on a hot grill for 1-2 minutes, cool slightly, then chop roughly.
Cook the bacon on the grill for 2-4 minutes till crisp, then dry on kitchen towel.
Drizzle each bread slice with olive oil or spread with butter, top one slice with Stilton, bacon and
walnuts, put the other slice on top, and grill for 3 minutes.
Serve with rocket leaves.
grilled steak sandwich with horseradish, baby tomatoes and watercress
1 sirloin steak
2 thick slices crusty bread
2-3 sliced baby plum tomatoes
2 tsp horseradish sauce
small handful watercress
black pepper
Cook the sirloin steak on the hot grill for 2-3 minutes till cooked through, remove and rest on
kitchen paper for 5 minutes.
Spread horseradish sauce on both slices of bread, top one slice with the steak, tomatoes and
watercress, season with black pepper, put the other slice on top, and grill for 2 minutes, till the
bread is warmed through and crispy.
toasted bagel with garlic mayonnaise tuna, peppers and sweetcorn
2 bagels
1 tin tuna (drained)
2 tbsp garlic mayonnaise
2 tbsp chopped red pepper
2 tbsp chopped green pepper
1 tbsp sweetcorn
white pepper
Split the bagels and lay them split side down on the hot grill for 1-2 minutes.
Mix the tuna, mayonnaise, peppers and sweetcorn, and season with white pepper.
Make sandwiches of the bagels and tuna mixture, then grill for 2-3 minutes.

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connection
The product must be earthed. It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363
plug. To replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to Eor E, the blue wire
to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip. If in doubt, call an
electrician. Don’t use a non-rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is in
place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it.
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To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn’t be
disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.
service
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able
to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the
plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer. If
that doesn’t solve the problem:
Pack carefully, with a note of your name, address, day phone number, and what’s
wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of
purchase (till receipt). Send it to Customer Returns (address below right).
Customer Service Customer Returns
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Failsworth Wombourne
Manchester Wolverhampton
M35 0HS WV5 8AQ
Customer Service (serv[email protected])
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guarantee
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within one year of purchase will be
corrected by replacement or repair provided the product is used and maintained in
accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected.
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