TEFAL GC3003 Manual Del Usuario página 49

Connection and pre-heating
• Fully unwind the power cord.
• Make sure that the electric power supply is compatible with the power rating and voltage indicated on the bottom
of the appliance.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
• If an extension cord is used:
- it must have an earth connection;
- take all necessary precautions to prevent anyone tripping over an extension cord.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Set the thermostat to the position indicated in the cooking table
The position of the thermostat during pre-heating is the same as that used for cooking.
• Plug the cord into a mains socket: the red indicator light comes on and the appliance starts to heat up
Never leave the appliance plugged in when not in use.
Never plug the appliance in without putting the 2 cooking plates in place.
Never run the appliance empty.
• Pre-heat the appliance for about 5 minutes.
Pre-heating has finished when the green indicator light comes on
To preserve the non-stick properties of the coating, avoid excessive pre-heating with the appliance empty.
On first use, there may be a slight odour and a little smoke during the first few minutes.
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Cooking
• After pre-heating, the appliance is ready for use.
To preserve the non-stick properties of the coating:
- as a preference, use a wooden spatula to turn the food over,
- never cut food directly on the plates,
- do not cook food in aluminium foil.
Do not put any cooking utensils on the appliance to heat up.
Do not touch the metal parts of the appliance when it is heating or operating, as they are very hot:
use the handle and wear oven gloves if necessary.
Do not move the appliance when in use.
• During cooking, make sure that the contents of the juice collection pans do not exceed the maximum level indicated.
Empty them if necessary. Be careful not to burn yourself as the fat is very hot.
For the grill function
• Place the food on the lower grill plate.
• Close the appliance.
• Let the food cook according to the instructions in the cooking table.
• The space between the two grill plates is adjusted automatically (0 cm to 3,5 cm) depending on the thickness
of the food to be cooked
• Spread the food evenly on the two grill plates.
• When only one cooking surface is used, as a preference use the upper grill plate.
• Let the food cook according to the instructions in the cooking table.
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- fig. 4
- fig. 5b
For the barbecue function
- fig. 5a
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