User manual RUSSELL HOBBS PLATINUM GRILL

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] 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). 42 If you're in griddle mode, turn the mode control to x and close the grill fully. 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. e) Lift the plate off the grill. 5 cleaning 4 After removal, wash the grill plates in warm soapy water ­ not in a dishwasher. 6 Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water, or in the top rack of the dishwasher. 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. 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. 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. Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, burgers, etc. ) till the juices run clear. When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label. beef fillet loin steak burger, 50g, fresh burger, 100g, fresh burger, 200g, fresh kebabs, 25mm cube round steak sausages (thin) sausages (thick) sirloin T-Bone min pork 5-7 7-8 5-6 7-8 8-9 7-8 5-7 5-6 7-8 7-9 8-9 burger, 50g, fresh burger, 100g, fresh chop, 12mm gammon steak kebabs, 25mm cube sausages (thin) sausages (thick) tenderloin, 12mm min 5-6 7-8 5-6 5-6 7-8 5-6 7-8 4-6 5-7 4 5 7-8 5-7 3-4 chicken/turkey chicken breast pieces burger, 50g, fresh burger, 100g, fresh kebabs, 25mm cube thighs (chicken) turkey breast, thin sliced 6 lamb kebabs, 25mm cube minced loin chops 7-8 6-7 4-6 seafood ­ steaks (25mm) halibut, salmon, swordfish, tuna seafood ­ fillets (12mm) red snapper, salmon, sea bass min snacks 6-9 3-5 4-6 1-2 4-6 3-4 5-7 8-9 5-6 6-8 7-9 6-8 calzone hot dogs quesadillas tacos, meat filling min 8-9 2-3 2-3 6-8 6-8 3-4 3-5 3-7 2-3 5-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 seafood kebabs, 25mm cube langoustines, prawns scallops fruit apple, halve/slice bananas, slice lengthwise nectarines/peaches, halve/slice pineapple, slice vegetables asparagus carrots, sliced aubergine, slice/cube onions, thin slice peppers, thin slice potatoes, slice/cube squash, slice/cube toasted sandwiches cheese ham (cooked) roast beef (cooked) sausage (cooked) turkey (cooked) 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. 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. [. . . ] Make sandwiches of the bagels and tuna mixture, then grill for 2-3 minutes. 11 connection The product must be earthed. To replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to E or E, the blue wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Don't use a non-rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it. wheelie bin symbol 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. [. . . ]