ECG S 2070 Panini Maker Instruction Manual
- June 8, 2024
- ECG
Table of Contents
ECG S 2070 Panini Maker
DESCRIPTION
- Left arm
- Handle
- Top cover
- Right arm
- Button to open the grill to 180°
- Closing hook
- Top non-stick baking plate
- Bottom non-stick baking plate
- Bottom part
- Power / Standby light (red / green)
- Drip tray for excess grease (2 pcs included)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read carefully and keep for future use!
Warning: The safety measures and instructions contained in this manual do
not include all conditions and potential situations. The user must be aware
that common sense, caution, and care are factors that cannot be integrated
into a product. These factors must be ensured by the user(s) using and
operating this equipment. We are not liable for any damages caused during
shipping, by incorrect use, voltage fluctuation or the modification or
adjustment of any part of the appliance.
To protect against a risk of fire or electric shock, basic precautions shall be taken while using electrical appliances, including the following:
- Make sure the voltage in your outlet corresponds to the voltage provided on the appliance label and that the socket is correctly grounded. The outlet must be installed in accordance with applicable electrical codes according to EN.
- Never use the appliance when the power cord is damaged. All repairs, including cord replacements, must be carried out at a professional service centre! Do not remove the protective covers from the appliance; there is a risk of electric shock!
- The appliance must not come into direct contact with water or other liquids in order to prevent a potential electric shock.
- The appliance should not be left unattended when in operation.
- We recommend that you do not leave the appliance with plugged in power cable unattended. Disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet prior to any maintenance. Do not remove the power cord from the outlet by yanking the cord. Unplug the power cord from the outlet by grasping the plug.
- Do not use the appliance outside or in a wet environment. Do not touch the power cord or the appliance with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.
- Pay closer attention when using the appliance near children.
- Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces or run the cord over sharp edges.
- The temperature of surfaces near the operating appliance can be hotter than usual. Place the appliance out of the reach of other objects so as to ensure free circulation of air necessary for its correct operation.
- Do not touch the grilling plates during or after use or hot parts of the baked product, until is cools off. Only touch the handle to prevent from burning yourself.
- Do not immerse the appliance or the baking plates in water and do not wash them under running water.
- Keep the appliance away from hot surfaces and sources of heat (for example, hot plates).
- Use only in accordance with instructions provided in this manual. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by the improper use of this appliance.
- Do not connect the appliance to electrical outlets with remote switch or remotely controlled timer.
- This appliance is specified for household use.
- This appliance can be used by children aged eight and older and by the physically, sensory or mentally impaired or by individuals with insufficient experience and knowledge, if supervised or trained to use the appliance in a safe manner and understand potential dangers. Children may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance operations performed by the user shall not be carried out by children, if they are not older than 8 years and under supervision. Children under the age of 8 shall keep away from the appliance and its power supply.
Do not immerse in water!
DANGER FOR CHILDREN: Children may not play with the packaging material. Do not let children play with the plastic bags. Risk of suffocation.
The surfaces so marked become hot during use.
BEFORE FIRST USE
After transporting or storing in cold conditions, allow the device to warm up at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
- Read the manual before use and save it for future reference.
- Remove packaging from the device.
- Wipe the baking surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge with a little dishwashing detergent and then clean water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers.
- Wipe the external surface of the appliance using wet cloth. Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not pour water on the grilling plates.
- Dry the body and the surfaces of the appliance maker with a dish cloth or paper towel.
Note: You may note a slight odour of smoke when you use the panini maker for the first time. This is normal for most appliances with heating elements and does not present a threat to safety of your appliance. For this reason, we recommend that plates are “burned” without food prior to first use, until the odour or smoke is reduced. When burning it off keep the panini maker closed.
PREPARING SANDWICHES
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First, prepare the pastry filled with ingredients.
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Close the panini maker and plug it in. Note that both the red and green lights turn on.
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It takes about 3–5 minutes to reach the baking temperature, then the green light goes out.
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Open the lid.
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To achieve an even better golden brownish color, you can lightly smear the bread surface that is in contact with the plate.
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Put the bread on the grilling plate.
Note: Do not overfill the bread, the filling could spill onto the grilling areas.
Carefully close the upper grilling plate so that the panini maker is completely closed. Do not close the panini maker by force or you could damage it. -
The light comes on again. Bake for 3–8 minutes until golden, or until the light goes out again. The baking time depends on the ingredients used and your personal taste.
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When your meal is ready, open the lid of the panini maker using the handle. To remove the food, use a plastic spatula.
Warning: Never use metal tools or sharp kitchen utensils. You could damage the non-stick surface of the baking plates. -
Unplug the cord from the outlet after you are finished using the panini maker.
Note: The green indicator light flashes on and off, signalling readiness for grilling, depending how is the correct temperature of the grilling plates maintained. The correct temperature is indicated by the indicator light going off.
GRILLING
Use as a contact grill
- Cook burgers, boneless or thin pieces of meat or other food according to the recipe and place them on the lower grilling plate. Place the drip tray under the groove draining excess fat.
- Close the top grilling plate. The plate has a floating hinge that is designed to evenly press the food to be cooked. The top plate must be laid freely to ensure that the food is properly grilled.
- When your meal is ready, open the lid of the panini maker using the handle. To remove the food, use a plastic spatula. Never use metal tongs or a knife as they can damage the non-stick surface of the plates.
- Use the panini maker as a contact grill to cook burgers, boneless or thin pieces of meat and vegetables.
- Use the panini maker as a contact grill for quick cooking or if you are looking for a healthy grilling method. When cooking on a contact grill, the food is ready quickly, as you cook the food from both sides simultaneously. The ribbing of the grill plates allows the natural fat and grease to flow out through the groove in the corner of the bottom plate directly into the prepared container.
Use as an open grill
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You can use the panini maker also as an open grill. Place it on a clean flat surface.
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The upper baking plate is flush with the lower baking plate in the open position. The top and bottom plates are arranged to form one large grilling surface. You can open the panini maker to this position by releasing the top part with the button on the right arm.
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Using your left hand, pull the top toward you, press the top release button, and push the handle away from you until you lay the top plate on the table. Now you can grill like on an open grill. Be sure to place the drip trays under the outlets of the two grease drains. When you close the top again, the lock will lock the top and you can use the panini maker again as a contact grill.
Note: When handling the grill (opening/closing/position setting) be careful, since the plate surfaces can be hot. -
Use the panini maker as an open grill for the cooking of burgers, steaks, boneless poultry meat (it is not recommended to cook chicken with bone as it does not cook evenly), fish and vegetables.
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Open grill is the most versatile method of using panini makers. You have double the grilling area in the open position.
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On an open grill, you can simultaneously prepare different types of food without affecting taste or smell, or you can prepare larger quantities of the same type of food. You can also cook pieces of meat of various thickness at various cooking times on an open grill, so you can prepare each piece of meat to your liking.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
- Unplug the panini maker and let it cool down before cleaning.
- Remove the food residue from the baking areas by gently wiping the plates with damp cloth with a little dishwashing detergent and then with clean water.
- Moisten the baked-in residue using a solution of warm water and detergent and remove it using a plastic spatula, or place a wet paper towel on the grilling plates to soak the baked-in residue.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers or other sharp objects or tools that could scratch the non-stick surface.
- Wipe the external surface of the appliance using wet cloth. Do not use cleaning powders or scrubbers for external surface cleaning. You could damage the surface finish.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not pour water on the grilling plates.
- Do not wash the appliance in the dishwasher.
- Always make sure before storing that the panini maker is cool and dry.
- The power cord can be wrapped around the bottom of the appliance for easy storage.
TECHNICAL DATA
Nominal voltage: 220–240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Nominal input power: 1,200 W
USE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE
Wrapping paper and corrugated paperboard – deliver to scrapyard. Packing foil, PE bags, plastic elements – throw into plastic recycling containers.
DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS AT THE END OF LIFETIME
Disposal of electric and electronic equipment (valid in EU member countries
and other European countries with an implemented recycling system)
- The represented symbol on the product or package means the product shall not be treated as domestic waste. Hand over the product to the specified location for recycling electric and electronic equipment. Prevent negative impacts on human health and the environment by properly recycling your product.
- Recycling contributes to preserving natural resources. For more information on the recycling of this product, refer to your local authority, domestic waste processing organization or store, where you purchased the product.
- This product complies with EU directive requirements on electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
- The instruction manual is available at website www.ecg-electro.eu
- Changes in text and technical parameters reserved.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for printing errors contained in the product’s user’s manual.