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Copyright © 2020, F ast ČR, a.s.
EN Intelligent C ontac t Grill
User'smanual
■ Prior to using this appliance, please read the user’smanual thoroughly, even in cases, when one has
already familiarised themselves with previous use of similar types of appliances. Only use the appliance
in the manner described in this user’smanual. Keep this user’ s manual in asafe place where it can be
easily retrieved for future use .
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We rec ommend saving the original cardboard box, packaging material, purchase r eceipt and responsibility
statement of the vendor or warranty card f or at least the duration of the legal liability for unsatisfactory
performance or quality. In the event of transportation, we recommend that you pack the applianc e in
the original box from the manufacturer .
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONT ACT GRILL
A1 T op grill plate cover
A2 Handle
serves to open the grill.
A3 T op grill plate release button
A4 Removable flat top grill plate
with aflush-mounted heating element
A5 Bottom grill plate release button
A6 Removable ribbed bottom grill plate
with aflush-mounted heating element
A7 Control panel with LED indicators
A8 Removable drip tray (not shown)
slides out of the rear part of the base.
A9 T op grill plate hinge lock release button
A10 Base unit
A11 Anti-slip feet
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL P ANEL
B1 On/Off button of the grill
B2 Manual grill mode button
B3 Food category selection button
– FROZEN FOOD,
– BACON,
– CHICKEN,
– SAUSA GE,
– STEAK,
– FISH,
– BURGER .
B4 Grill plate preheating phase indicator
B5 Grill-ready status indicator
signals that it is necessary to place food
on the grill plate.
B6 Food doneness indicators
– RARE,
– MEDIUM,
– WELL DONE.
B7 Confirm selection button
TOP GRILL PLA TE OPERA TING POSITIONS
■ This contact grill can be used with the top grill plate A4 positioned in three different positions.
■ I n the automatic mode, the grill can only be used with the top g rill plate A4 tilted down. In the manual
mode, the grill can be used with the top grill plate A4 tilted down, tilt ed open vertically or flush with
the bottom grill plate A6 . When using the grill with the top grill plate A4 set to the vertical position, it
is necessary to tilt it up fully.
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T o tilt open the top grill plate A4 to be flush with the bottom grill plate A6 , pr oceed as follows. When the
top grill plate A4 is tilted down or slightly elevat ed above the bottom grill plate A6 , use the index finger
on one hand to hold down button A9 and with the other hand tilt open the top grill plate A4 using the
handle A2 so that the handle A2 rests on the tabletop or kitchen countertop. This doubles the grilling
area. After tilting open the top grill plate A4 , release button A9 . The top grill plate A4 may only be set flush
with the bottom grill plate A6 when the grill is disconnected from the power socket and c ooled down.
REMOVING AND A TT ACHING THE GRILL PL A TES
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Prior to removing or attaching the g rill plates, the grill must be turned off, disconnected from the
power socket and have cooled do wn. Using the handle A2 , fully tilt open the top grill plate cover A1
to the vertical position.
■ To remov e the top grill plate A4 , use the index finger on one hand to hold down button A3 and remov e
the grill plate A4 using the other hand. After removing the t op grill plate A4 , release button A3 . In the
same way , remove the bottom grill plate A6 . T o release the bottom grill plate A6 , use button A5 .
■ To attach it, insert the top grill plate A4 into the top c over A1 so that the tabs on the rear part of the
cover A1 slide into the rear edge of the top grill plate A4 . Then push the top grill plate A4 against the
cover A1 so that the clip and the contacts of the heating element on the underside of the top grill plate
A4 slide into place in the cover A1. In the same way , attach the bottom grill plate A6 to the base A10 .
Attention:
Before attaching the grill plates A4 and A6 to the grill , make sure that they
are completely dry.
Note:
Grill plates A4 andA6 are fully interchangeable .
NON-STICK CO A TING ON THE GRILL PLA TES
■ The grill plates on the contact grill have a special non-stick surface coating. T his coating enables you
to prepare healthier meals while using aminimum amount of fat or oil.
■ To place food on t o agrill plate or to remove it, use wooden or heat r esistant plastic kitchen utensils
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Do not use sharp or metal kitchen utensils and do not cut the food directly on the grill plate.
The manufac turer takes no responsibility for damage to the surface of the grill plates caused by
inappropriate use.
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Achange in the colour of the surface of the grill plates has no eff ect on the functionalit y of the appliance.
BEFORE FIRST USE
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Remove the contact grill from the packaging material and remove all pr omotional materials from it
including labels which may be located on the grill plates. Wipe the grill plates A4 and A6 using aclean,
lightly dampened cloth with the addition of asmall amount of neutral kitchen deter gent. After applying
the detergent, thoroughly wipe the grill plates A4 and A6 using aclean, lightly dampened cloth and
wipe them dry. Remove the remov able drip tray A8 from the rear part of the base A10 . W ash it in warm
water using aneutral kitchen detergent and then rinse it under acurrent of clean warm water . Wipe it
dry and put it back in its place.
■ The grill plates A4 and A6 and the removable drip tray A8 can also be washed in adishwasher (in the
upper rack).
Attention:
Before attaching the grill plates A4 and A6 to the grill , make sure that they
are completely dry.
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Do not rinse the grill or its power cord under running water or submer ge it in water or any in other liquid.
■ Prior to first use, it is important to turn on the grill and run it at maximum temperature for 5-10 minutes
without any food. During this time a small amount of smoke may be emitt ed. This is a normal event
during which the protective layer on the heating elements is burnt off .
Note:
During the first couple of uses, the plates may temporarily change their colour t one.
USING THE CONT ACT GRILL
■ Check that the removable drip tray A8 is correctly seated in the base A10 and that both the grill plates
A4 and A6 are properly installed in place. We recommend smearing the grill plates A4 and A6 with
asmall amount of cooking oil.
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Unwind the full length of the power cord and c onnect it to apower socket. The connection of the appliance
to apower socket is indicated by asound and the con trol panel A7 lighting up briefly.
AUT OMA TIC GRILLING MODE
■ I n this mode, the grill can only be used with the top grill plate A4 tilt ed down.
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Check that the top grill plate A4 is titled down and then press button B1 t o put the grill into the stand-by
mode. LED indicators B4 – B6 gradually light up and turn off .
■ Press one of the buttons B3 to select asuitable food category. T he respective button B3 will be lit and
at the same time all the LED indicators will start flashing.
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T o confirm the settings, press the button B7 . LED indicators B5 andB6 will turn off. LED indicator B4 will
start flashing and the grill plate preheating phase will start.
Note:
If no settings are made or they are not confirmed, the grill will automatically turn itself
off after 10 minutes.
When first turned on, there may be light smoke emitted. This is acompletely normal event.
■ The preheating phase takes several minutes and its completion is indicated by asound. No w the grill is
ready for grilling. This is signalled by LED indicator B4 being lit and LED indicator B5 flashing.
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Using the handle A2 , fully tilt open the top grill plate A4 t o the vertical position. I t is necessary to tilt open
the top grill plate all the way so that the subsequent f ood thickness detection phase can be correctly
performed. Place the food that you wish to grill on to the bottom g rill plate A6 , and tilt the top grill plate
A4 down using the handle A2. W hen inserting food, opening and closing the grill, be especially careful
not to burn yourself on the hot surface of the appliance.
Attention:
When the grill is not opened for the purpose of inserting food or when it is not
locked after food is placed on the grill plate A6 , a sound will be made after afew
minutes as areminder that food needs to be placed in the grill or the top grill
plate A4 needs to be tilted down. If you do not do so , the grill will turn itself off
automatically after several minutes. This is indicated by asound.
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When the top grill plate A4 is tilt ed down, the grill automatically detects the thickness of the food within
3 seconds and starts the automatic grilling mode. LED indicators B4 andB5 are lit and LED indicator
B6 (RARE) is flashing. The grilling time and temperature are adjusted for the selected category and
measured food thickness.
■ To achieve the best results , it is recommended not to open the grill frequently during the food cooking
phase. The status of the food is indicated by the respective LED indicator B6 . C ooking to acertain doneness
level is indicated by the flashing LED indicator B6. When a given doneness level is reached, this is indicat ed
by asound and the respective LED indicator B6 being lit. The achiev ement of the rare doneness level
is indicated by the “RARE” LED indicator being lit. T he achievement of the medium doneness level is
indicated by the “RARE” and “MEDIUM” LED indicators being lit, and the achievement of the well done
doneness level is indicated by the “RARE” , “MEDIUM” and “WELL DONE” LED indicators being lit. The
resulting doneness level may differ depending on the quality and type of food.
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When the desired result is achieved, r emove the food from the grill. You ma y prepare meals with varying
levels of doneness in a single batch. Alway s after removing a part of the food, do not forget to close
the grill so that the cooking phase for the remaining food can finish correctly . T he grill must not be left
without supervision while it is in operation. When the highest level of doneness is achieved , asound is
made and the grill turns off automatically. When you remove all the food from the grill befor e it turns off
automatically and you will no longer be using it, turn it off manually by pressing button B1 .
■ I f you wish to cook more meals , first make sure that the grill plate A6 is completely empty and close the
grill. Then turn the grill on again and follow the procedure described in the previous instructions. Residual
heat may result in the situation where u pon repeated use the preheating phase may be shorter in duration.
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In the automatic mode “FROZEN FOOD ” , the thickness of the food is not detected. When the preheating
phase is complete, the grill immediately ent ers the food defrosting mode. When the food defrosting
phase is finished, the grill will automatically switch to the stand-by mode . In the event of inactivity, the
grill will automatically turn itself off after 10 minutes.
MANUAL GRILLING MODE
■ I n the manual mode, the grill can be used with the top grill plat e A4 tilted down, tilted open vertically
or flush with the bottom grill plate A6 .
■ To turn on the grill, press butt on B1 .
■ I n the event that the top grill plat e A4 is tilted down, LED indicators B4 – B6 will gradually light up and
turn off. T o set the manual grilling mode, press button B2 . LED indicators B5 andB6 will start flashing.
This signalises that the manual grilling mode is set.