TEFAL OptiGrill Elite User manual

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Instructions for use - Инструкция по эксплуатации -
Instrukcja użytkowania - Інструкція з використання -
Pokyny k použití - Használati útmutató - Návod na
použitie - Upute za uporabu - Instrucţiuni de utilizare -
Инструкции за употреба - Uputstvo za upotrebu -
Navodila za uporabo
- Uputstvo za upotrebu -
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Use, maintenance and product installation
guidelines: for your own safety, please read through

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all paragraphs of the instruction manual including
the associated pictograms.
This appliance is intended for indoor, domestic
household use only. It is not intended to be used in
the following applications, and the guarantee will not
apply for:
-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.
Before first use remove all packaging materials,
stickers and accessories from the inside and the
outside of the appliance.
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 an
adult responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance, and do not use as a toy.

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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 or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. 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. Never leave the appliance
unattended when in use.
Accessible surface temperatures can be high when
the appliance is operating. Never touch the hot
surfaces of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
Fully unwind the power cord before plugging in the
appliance.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its after sales
service in order to avoid any danger.

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Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability
for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in
good condition, has a plug with an earth connection
and is suited to the power rating of the appliance.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent anyone
tripping over an extension cord.
Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
Make sure that the electric power supply is
compatible with the power rating and voltage
indicated on the bottom of the appliance.
Use a sponge, hot water and washing up liquid to
clean the cooking plates.
Never immerse the appliance, its power cord or plug
in water or any other liquid. WARNING: Do not heat
or pre-heat without the 2 cooking plates inside the
grill.
Do
•Read the instructions carefully, common to different models depending on the
accessories your appliance with supplied with. Keep the instructions within reach.
•If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a doctor if necessary.
•Before first use, wash the plates (see paragraph 5), pour a little cooking oil onto the plates and
wipe with a soft cloth or paper kitchen towel.
•Position the power cord carefully, whether an extension is used or not, so that guests can move
freely around the table without tripping over it.

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•Cooking fumes may be dangerous for animals which have a particularly sensitive respiratory
system, such as birds.
We advise bird owners to keep them away from the cooking area.
•Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
•Check that both faces of the plate are clean before use.
•To prevent damage to the plates, only use them on the appliance for which they were designed
(e.g., do not place in an oven, on the gas ring or electric hot-plate, etc.).
•Ensure that the plates are stable, well positioned and correctly clipped to the appliance. Only use
the plates provided with the appliance or bought from an Approved Service Centre.
•Always use a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the cooking plates.
•Only use parts or accessories provided with the appliance or bought from an Approved Service
Centre. Do not use them for other appliances or intention.
Do not
•Do not use the appliance outside.
•Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in or in use.
•To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or below a
wall cupboard.
•Never place the appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass table, tablecloth,
varnished furniture, etc.) or on a soft surface such as a tea-towel.
•Never place the appliance under a cupboard attached to a wall or a shelf or next to
inflammable materials such as blinds, curtains or wall hangings.
•Never place the appliance on or near hot or slippery surfaces; the power cord must
never be close to or in contact with hot parts of the appliance, close to a source of
heat or resting on sharp edges.
•Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.
•Never cut food directly on the plates,
•Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive wire wool or harsh scouring powder as this
may damage the nonstick coating.
•Do not move the appliance when in use.
•Do not carry the appliance by the handle or metallic wires.
•Never run the appliance empty.

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•Do not use aluminium foil or other objects between the plate and the food being
cooked.
•Do not remove the grease collection tray while cooking. If the grease collection tray
becomes full when cooking: let the appliance cool down before emptying.
•Do not place the hot plate on a fragile surface or under water.
•To preserve the non-stick properties of the coating, avoid excessive pre-heating with
the appliance empty.
•The plates should never be handled when hot.
•Do not cook food in aluminium foil.
•To avoid spoiling your appliance, do not use flambé recipes in connection with it at
any time.
•Do not place a sheet of aluminum or any other object between the plates and the
heating element.
•Never heat or cook whilst the grill is open.
•Never heat up the appliance without the cooking plates.
Tips/information
•Thank you for buying this appliance, which is intended for domestic use only.
•For your safety, this appliance complies with the applicable standards and
regulations - Low voltage directive - Electromagnetic compatibility - The
environment - Materials in contact with food.
•On first use, there may be a slight odour and a little smoke during the first few
minutes.
•Our company has an ongoing policy of research and development and may modify
these products without prior notice.
•Do not consume foodstuff that comes into contact with the parts marked with logo
.
•If the food is too thick, the safety system will stop the appliance from working.
•The instrument panel is fragile: clean, wipe and dry with a dry, soft cloth only. Do not
clean it with a wet sponge as this may damage its functions.

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Environment
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered
or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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Description
A Control panel
A1 On/Off button
A2 Frozen food function
A3 Searing function
12 automatic cooking programs
Two additional cooking options
in automatic mode
Frozen food function
Searing function
Note: The Frozen food function and Searing function can be used independently or both at
the same time.
A4 Adjustment and
navigation buttons
A5 Preheating indicator and
cooking level
A6 Display screen
A7 OK button
B
C
D
E
F
Appliance
body
Handle
Cooking
plates
Drip tray
Power cord

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Manual mode
110
°C
180
°C
220
°C
250
°C
Manual
mode
Manual
mode
Manual
mode
Manual
mode

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3On/Off button
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Switch on fig.10.
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To switch off the grill
press once on
the On/Off button and once on the
OK button to switch off the appliance.
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Using for the first time
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Select your language using the arrows then press ok.
Language
choice
English
ENG
Sprachauswahl
Deutsch
DEU
Choix de la
langue
Français
FRA
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21 Select the appropriate
cooking mode according to the
type of food to be cooked.
Note about meat: the
cooking results of the pre-defined
programs may vary depending on
the origin, the cut and the quality
of the food to be cooked; the
programs having been developed and tested with food of good quality.
20 21 Similarly, the thickness of the meat must be taken into account during
cooking; you must not cook foods
over 4 cm thick.
If you are unsure of which cooking mode to use, please refer to the Cooking Guide, page 20.
22 Press the OK button : the appliance starts to preheat.
Note: if you select the wrong program, switch off the grill and go back to step 8.
23 Wait 4 to 7 minutes.
24 A beep sounds to signal that preheating is finished.
Caution: if the appliance remains
closed for too long after preheating
is finished, the safety system will
turn off the appliance.
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Cooking in automatic mode
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25-26
Once preheating has finished, you
can insert your ingredients. Fully lift
the grill lid and place the food on the
grill.
Caution: if the appliance remains
open for too long, the safety system
will turn off the appliance.
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The appliance automatically
calculates the cooking cycle (time
and temperature) according to the
quantity and thickness of the food.
Close the appliance so that the
cooking cycle can start.
Note for very thin foods, such as
bacon: The "OK" button is on. Then
press "OK" again to make sure that
the appliance recognises the food
and that the cooking cycle starts.
The arrow moves along the cooking
level indicator and when it reaches a
cooking level, the level is displayed
and a beep sounds.
Note: the cooking levels are
preprogrammed for each automatic
mode.
During cooking, a beep will alert
the user each time a cooking level is
reached (e.g. rare/yellow).
Depending on the degree of
cooking, the indicator changes
colour and the cooking progress
arrow moves on the screen.
Note, especially for meat, that it is
normal for the cooking results to
vary according to the type, quality

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and origin of the food.
31-32 At any time, you can find out the time remaining to reach the different
levels of cooking. Press the right arrow if you want to see in how
long before the next cooking level is reached. Note that this does
not select the cooking
levels. The grill
continues to cook to the last 31 32
cooking level and a beep sounds at
each
level.
33-34 When the cooking level of
your choice is reached and the beep
sounds, open the appliance and
remove your food.
35-36 Close the lid. The screen asks
for your confirmation to stop
cooking. Confirm with OK if all foods
have been removed, otherwise
allow it to continue cooking.
If you wish to cook more food, refer to section 7, page 13.
Note: the safety system will turn off the power automatically if no program is selected after
a certain time.

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7How to cook a second
batch
37-38 At the end of the first cook,
an "any
refill" screen appears. If you want to
grill the same type of food, press OK.
39 The appliance starts preheating.
40 Wait until preheating has
finished.
41 Put the food on the grill.
42 Then follow steps 26 to 36.
Second cooking with a different type of food
Once cooking your first ingredient has finished:

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1. Ensure that the appliance is closed and that there is no food inside.
2. Select the appropriate cooking program or mode.
3. Press the OK button to start preheating. During preheating, the preheating indicator is
displayed on the screen.
4. Once preheating has finished, a beep sounds and the preheating information is shown on
the screen.
5. The appliance is ready to use once preheating has finished. Lift the grill lid and place the
food inside the grill. Then follow steps 26-36.
Important:
–Preheating is essential to cooking.
Reminder: before starting preheating, ensure that the appliance is closed and that there is
no food inside.
–Wait until preheating is finished before opening the grill and putting food inside.
Note: if the new preheating cycle is started immediately after the end of the previous cycle,
the preheating time will be shorter.