besTRON APM123W Tabletop Contact Grill Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: bESTRON

besTRON APM123W Tabletop Contact Grill

CONGRATULATIONS! with the purchase of this Bestron product. These instructions tell you how the product works and how to use it. Read the instructions carefully before you start using the appliance. Only use the appliance in the manner described in the instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Defects:
If the appliance is defective, do not try to repair it yourself. Always have a qualified mechanic carry out any repairs.

Children:

This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and know-how, but only if supervised or if they have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and are aware of its potential dangers.
Children are not allowed to clean and maintain the appliance, except if they are over the age of 8 years old and supervised.
Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under the age of 8 years old.
Keep an eye on children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that shown on the rating plate of an electrical appliance before you use it.
Check that the socket to which you connect the electrical appliance is earthed.
Always install electrical appliances on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.
Certain parts of an electrical appliance may become warm or sometimes hot. Do not touch them as you may burn yourself.
Make sure your hands are dry when you touch an electrical appliance, a cord or a plug.
Electrical appliances must be able to lose their heat to avoid fire hazards. Therefore, make sure that the appliance has sufficient clearance around it and that it does not come into contact with flammable materials. Electrical appliances must never be covered.
Make sure that electrical appliances, cords or plugs do not come into contact with water.
Never immerse electrical appliances, cords or plugs in water or any other liquid.
Do not touch electrical appliances if they have fallen in the water. Immediately pull the plug out of the socket. Stop using the appliance.
Make sure that electrical appliances, cords and plugs do not come into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or open fire.
Never let cords hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
Always remove plug from the socket when you are not using the electrical appliance.
Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not the cord.
Regularly check if the cord of the electrical appliance is not damaged. Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord shows signs of damage. If the cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification, to avoid any danger.
The appliance may not be switched on with the aid of an external time switch, or by a separate system with remote control.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE

Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
Never move the appliance when it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance, and wait until it has cooled down before moving it.
Make sure there is sufficient free space around the appliance (at least 10 cm), as well as above the appliance (at least 30 cm).
Parts of the appliance will become hot during use. Therefore always hold the handle to open and close the lid.
Do not put heavy objects on the lid to keep the appliance closed.
Make sure that water does not come into contact with the hot grill plates during or shortly after use. This can cause a grill plate to buckle.
Do not touch the appliance if it has fallen into water. Remove the plug from the plug socket immediately. Do not use the appliance anymore.
Never use the appliance in the vicinity of a bird cage. Fumes released from the non-stick coating when the baking plates are hot can cause stress to birds.
This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.

ENVIRONMENT

Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.
Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.
The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.
Your municipality can tell you where to find the designated waste collection point in your neighbourhood.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product meets the requirements of European guidelines. R. Neyman Quality control

OPERATION – General

The panini grill is only intended for domestic use, not for professional use.

besTRON-APM123W-Tabletop-Contact-Gril-FIG-1

Handle
Safe lid locking system
Cover
Grills plates
Power indicator light
Power cord and plug

OPERATION – Using for the first time

Remove the packaging.
Clean all the accessories to remove any residues that may be left from the manufacturing process (see “Cleaning and maintenance”).
Put the plug into the wall socket and allow the grill to heat up for 10 minutes. This will remove any packaging odor from the appliance.

Note The appliance may emit a little smoke and a characteristic smell when you switch it on for the first time. This is normal and will stop on its own. Make sure there is sufficient ventilation.

OPERATION – Preparations

Place the grill on a level, stable and heat-resistant surface.
Close the lid.
Put the plug in the wall socket. The red light will light and the appliance starts preheating the grill plates.
Note Once the grill plates have reached cooking temperature the red lamp will go out. This takes approximately 2 minutes.
Open the lid.
Lay the food that you want to grill on the lower grill plate.
WARNING:
Do not use the safety clip of the appliance for squeezing the product. The weight of the top cover will provide an equal pressure
Note To be able to handle food with different thicknesses, there is play in the cover so that it can easily adjust to the thickness of the food.
Close the lid.
Grill the food until it is cooked. The cooking time required is different for each product.
Open the lid and remove the food from the grill plate. Note Do not use a fork, knife or other sharp object! You can damage the non stick coat with it. WARRANTY BECOMES VOID WHEN DAMAGING THE BAKING PLATE WITH SHARP OBJECTS!
Remove the plug from the wall socket once you have finished using the appliance. Bon appetit!

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the appliance after each use.

Remove the plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely.
Remove the food remaining from the under baking plate with a kitchen paper while it is still hot.
The upper baking plate is easier to clean when it is cooled down.
Clean the housing and the top cover with a moistures cloth

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE – Stow away

Close the appliance and lock the clip at the right site.
Place the appliance at a flat and solid ground in vertical position with the handle up or just normal as you use the appliance.

WARNING:

Make sure the plug has been removed from the wall socket before cleaning the appliance.
Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning products or sharp objects (such as a knife or a hard brush) to clean the appliance.
Never immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Bestron offers a 60-month warranty on this equipment against defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material errors, subject to the following conditions.

No labour or material costs will be charged during this warranty period.
Any repairs carried out under the warranty will not extend the warranty period.
Faulty parts, or in the event of exchange, the faulty equipment itself, will automatically become the property of Bestron.
The warranty is valid for the first buyer only and is non-transferable.
The warranty is not valid for damage caused by:
Accidents
Improper use
Wear and tear
Neglect
Faulty installation
Connection to a different mains voltage than indicated on the type plate
Unauthorised changes
Repairs carried out by unqualified third parties
Use in violation with the applicable statutory, technical or safety standards
Careless transport without suitable packaging or other protection
Warranty cannot be claimed:
For damage during transport
If the serial number of the appliance is removed or changed
Items excluded from warranty are:
Cords
Lamps
Glass parts
The warranty does not entitle the purchaser to compensation for any damage other than replacement or repair of the faulty parts. Bestron cannot in any event be held liable for any indirect or consequential losses caused by or in relation to the equipment it has provided.
Claims under a warranty may only be submitted to your (online) retailer or directly to the Bestron Service Department. Never send items without being asked to. We may refuse the parcel and you will be liable for the costs. Contact us first and we tell you how the appliance should be packaged and sent. Each claim under a warranty must be accompanied by the relevant receipt.

RECIPES

Grill – Kebab

Ingredients:

350 g escalope
2 large onions
50 g bacon
2 peppers
oil

For the marinade:

125 ml water
4 Tbsp red wine
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 pinch thyme
pepper
salt

Preparation:
Cut the meat into cubes. Quarter the onions. Slice the pepper and bacon. Place all the ingredients onto a skewer in alternate order. Leave the skewers to marinate for about an hour. Remove and leave to drain. Drizzle with oil and grill on the Panini grill for about 10 mins.

Chicken kebabs to grill

Ingredients:

2 chicken breast fillets
sauce (Teriyaki sauce)
a little white wine

Preparation:
First make the marinade – mix about 5 Tbsp of Teriyaki sauce with a little dry white wine. Slice the chicken breast fillets thinly and leave them to marinate in the sauce for at least 2 hours. Afterwards, place them on the skewers in a fan shape and onto the Panini Grill – continue to drizzle them with the remaining marinade.

Chicken Pesto Paninis

Ingredients:

1 Focaccia bread, quartered
½ cup of basil pesto from a jar
200 g of cooked chicken breast thinly sliced
200 g of green pepper finely cubed
150 g red onion sliced into rings
250 g grated gouda cheese

Preparation:
Pre-heat your Panini grill. Slice every Foccacia quarter in half and spread each side with the pesto. Then add the ingredients such as the chicken breast, pepper, onion and the cheese. Cover with the other half of the bread and grill the paninis in the pre-heated grill for about 5 mins or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Sandwiches

Ingredients:

4 slices thick sliced bread
2 portions chicken fillet sliced very thinly
2 onions finely sliced into rings
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 Tsp paprika
2 Tbsp sauce (garlic sauce from a jar)
1 hand full rocket, roughly chopped
2 Tsp Chinese mixed herbs

Preparation:
Sprinkle the chicken fillet slices with herbs and cook them thoroughly on the Panini Grill. Salt and fry the garlic and onions until golden yellow. Cover 2 toasted slices of bread with rocket, then the onions, the chicken fillet slices, the garlic sauce and a little more rocket. Place another slice of bread on top and grill everything for about 4-6 mins on the Panini Grill.

Hamburger

Ingredients:

2 cups sour cream (2 x 150g)
6 spring onions
6 Tbsp breadcrumbs
2 Tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tsp pepper
800 g minced beef
8 hamburger buns
lettuce
2 tomatoes
1 onion (Spanish onion)
4 Tsp mustard
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp tomato ketchup

Preparation:
Slice the onions into rings, slice the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Finely chop the spring onions. Add 50% of the green part. Mix well the minced beef, spring onions, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and the pepper. Form burgers from the minced beef mixture. The best thing is to make balls first and then press them flat against a bread board. The meat should be quite thin. Mix the mustard, mayonnaise and ketchup together. This is the sauce for later. Place the onions, tomatoes and the sauce on the dining table. Brown the meat on both sides on the Panini grill. Shortly before the end of grilling them, place the bread buns on the grill. This will make the bread crispy too.

Vegetable kebabs to grill

Ingredients:

medium large mushrooms, as desired
1 red pepper
20 cherry tomatoes
20 small sweet onions, or 1 red, strong, large onion, finely chopped
1 fresh pineapple, cut into squares (about 1 1/2 to 2 cm)
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
salt as needed
freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp flour (bread flour)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
tarragon, fresh or dried
1 yellow pepper
1 green pepper
a little ground chilli

Preparation:
Clean the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces as needed and then place in a large bowl. Drizzle over olive oil, and a couple of splashes of Balsamic vinegar. Season with a little salt, freshly ground black pepper and a little ground chilli pepper. Then sprinkle over the garlic, tarragon and the bread flour. Mix well. If needed, add a little more olive oil and one or two splashes of Balsamic. Leave the ingredients to marinate for about 30 minutes and then place on the skewer. Do not put the pineapple in the marinade. Place the rest of the marinade into small cups. Place the kebabs on the Panini grill for about 10 minutes and drizzle over the remaining marinade.

Italian – Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 slices of bread per sandwich
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ small onion
½ small red pepper
3 anchovies or alternatively:
2 sun-dried tomatoes in oil (up to 3 tomatoes)
50 g mozzarella
6 black olives
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
½ Tsp chopped thyme

Preparation:
Drizzle the bread with olive oil. Slice the onion into rings and the pepper into thin strips. If you are using sun-dried tomatoes instead of anchovy fillets, cut these into thin strips. Slice the mozzarella. Spread the prepared ingredients with the olives onto the bread and sprinkle with parsley and thyme, then grill in the Panini grill for 4-6 minutes.

Marc’s Panini

Ingredients:

1 Foccacia bread, quartered, or 4 Ciabatta rolls
1 tomato
1 cucumber
4 slices melting cheese
4 slices ham or salami
herb butter
salt and pepper
herbs as desired

Preparation:
Slice the Panini bread lengthwise and spread with the herb butter. Place the ham or the salami on the bottom half. Slice the cucumber and tomato and place on the bread, season and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Add the slices of cheese and cover with the other half of the Panini. Grill the Paninis in the pre- heated grill for about 5 mins or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Thai – Fish

Ingredients:

1 kgfish fillets (e.g. redfish, hake, shark catfish, etc.)
1 Tbsp cumin
2 Tbsp oyster sauce
100 ml oil (e.g. sesame, sunflower or nut oil)
1 Tsp green curry paste
½ lemon juice
salt
sugar

Preparation:
The fish can be fresh or frozen, but must then be thawed. Now salt the fillets and lightly sugar them. Mix the oil, oyster sauce, cumin, lemon juice and curry paste in a screw-top jar or shaker. The longer and more intensively it’s shaken, the longer the emulsion-type state of the marinade will be maintained (an advantage for marinating). Pour the marinade over the fish and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Then, place on the pre-heated Panini grill and grill each side for about 3-4 minutes.