FLAMA 4521FL Stainless Steel 2000W Contact Grill Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: FLAMA

Table of Contents

SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ANOMALIES AND REPAIR
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
References
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4521FL
Instruction manual

CONTACT GRILL

SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and keep them for future reference.
FLAMA shall not be liable for any use that is not in accordance with the instructions.
Please check that the supply voltage of your home electrical system corresponds to the voltage on the appliance’s rating plate.
This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket.
Please check that the circuit breaker to which the appliance will be connected is at least 10A.
This appliance was designed for household, indoor use only.
This appliance is intended for households and similar uses, such as:
– Staff kitchen areas in stores, workshops, and other working environment;
– Cottages;
– Guests of hotels, motels, and other residential environments;
– Hotel room-type environments.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 and over and persons with physical, sensory, or mental disabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have received supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the risks involved.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
The appliance is not intended to be operated using an external timer or separate remote control system.
Before switching on the appliance, please make sure you place it on a flat, stable, and horizontal surface.
The cleaning and maintenance of the appliance must not be carried out by children unless they are over 8 years old and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its power cord out of the reach of children under the age of 8, when it is switched on or cooling down.
Warning – Temperatures of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is switched on.
Please disconnect the appliance from the power supply by removing the plug from the fixed power socket after each use and when cleaning. Please allow it to cool down before carrying out any cleaning or storage operations.
Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly, or if it is in any way damaged. Any intervention other than cleaning must be carried out by an Authorized FLAMA Technical Assistance Service.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service, or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
The appliance must never be used near flammable or combustible materials.
Never leave the appliance unattended.
Do not cover the appliance while it is switched on.
Do not disassemble the appliance.
The appliance must only be used for cooking food. Using it for other purposes may cause irreparable damage.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
WARNING: Charcoal or other fuels should not be used with this appliance.

This product complies with the Low-Voltage and Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directives.
This instruction manual is also available in PDF format at www.flama.pt.

DESCRIPTION

1. Lock/elevation lever
2. 180° release button
3. Nonstick plates
4. Power indicator light| 5. Operating indicator light
6. Thermostat control
7. Handle
8. Fat collection tray
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before first use
Remove all labels, stickers, and tags, except for the technical information label.
Clean the appliance according to the directions in the “Cleaning and maintenance” section.
Do not submerge the appliance in water and do not pour water directly onto the appliance.
For best results, lightly grease the nonstick plates with a little cooking oil.
Warning: do not use this product to cook or defrost frozen foods. All foods should be completely defrosted before cooking them with this product.
Note – during the first minutes of operation (on the first use only), the appliance may produce some smoke that will disappear right away. This is normal and does not affect the safety or operation of the appliance.

Use
Fully unwind the power cable.
Place the appliance on a flat and horizontal surface, such that the power cable is not stretched out.
Lightly grease the nonstick plates with cooking oil.
Plug the power cable into the electrical socket. If using an extension cable, make sure it is grounded. The power indicator light will turn on, indicating that the appliance is connected to the electrical current.
Rotate the thermostat control knob between the Min and Max position, depending on the food to be cooked. The operating indicator light will turn on.
Unlock the plates by moving the lock/ elevation lever to the unlocked position.
Warning: the nonstick plates and appliance surfaces can heat up during appliance operation. To prevent the risk of burns, only touch the appliance with its handle.
Allow the nonstick plates to preheat for 5 to 7 minutes. The operating indicator light will turn off, indicating that the appliance is ready to cook.
Use the handle to lift the upper plate.
Place the foods on the lower plate using, if necessary, a wooden or heat- resistant plastic utensil.
Warning: do not use metal utensils on the nonstick plates, as this may irreparably damage the nonstick coating.
Use the handle to lower the upper nonstick plate.
Note – the operating indicator light may turn on and off during cooking, which is normal and does not affect the operation of the appliance.
Important – always remove foods with the help of a plastic or wooden spatula. Never use metallic tongs or knives, as these may cause irreparable damage to the nonstick coating of the plates.

Using the grill in the closed position (fig. 1)
Adjust the thermostat control (6) to the desired temperature. To start, turn it to the Max position, later adjusting it to your preference.
Unlock the upper plate.
Prepare hamburgers, boneless pieces of meat, and thin cuts of meat or other foods and place them on the lower plate, using the handle to lift the upper plate.
Close the grill. The upper plate has a floating hinge that is designed to apply even pressure to the foods. The upper plate should be completely lowered to leave grill marks on the food.
When the foods are cooked, use the handle to open the grill.

Using the grill in the parallel plate position (fig. 2)
Adjust the thermostat control to the desired temperature. To start, turn it to the Max position, later adjusting it to your preference.
Unlock the upper plate.
Prepare the foods and place them on the lower plate, using the handle to lift the upper plate.
Slide the lock/elevation lever back and close the grill.
In this position, the lock/elevation lever prevents the upper plate from pressing down on the food.

Using the grill in the open position (figs. 3 and 4)
Adjust the thermostat control (6) to the desired temperature. To start, turn it to the Max position, later adjusting it to your preference.
Unlock the upper plate.
Use the handle to lift the upper plate and press the 180° release button to unlock the upper plate and allow the grill to open completely.
Prepare the foods and place them on the plates.
Note – some foods release more liquids than others. Pay attention, as some liquids may drip outside the fat collection tray.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug the grill and let it cool before cleaning it. The grill is easier to clean when it is slightly warm, but take care not to burn yourself.
The grill does not need to be disassembled for cleaning.
Never submerge the grill in water or put it in the dishwasher.
Clean the plates with a soft cloth to remove food residue. You may squeeze a little bit of warm water mixed with detergent or place a damp paper towel on the plates to moisten the residues. Clean with a non-abrasive sponge, cloth, or paper towel.
Never use abrasive products that may scratch or damage the nonstick coating.
Do not use metal utensils to remove the foods, as these may damage the nonstick surface.
Only use a damp cloth to clean the exterior of the grill. Do not clean the exterior with abrasive sponges or steel wool, as these will damage the finish. Do not submerge in water or any other liquid.
Do not wash in the dishwasher.

Cleaning the fat collection tray (fig. 5)
Remove and empty the fat collection tray (8) after each use and wash with warm water and detergent. Avoid using scrub pads or aggressive detergents as these can damage the surface.
Rinse and dry well with a clean, soft cloth and return to its original position.
Storing the grill (fig. 6)
The grill may be stored vertically.
Always unplug the grill before storing it.
Always make sure the grill is cool and dry before storing it.

ANOMALIES AND REPAIR

In case of malfunction, please take the appliance to an authorized Technical Assistance Service. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance, as this may be dangerous.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

This symbol indicates the separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment.
The main objective of the separate collection of this waste is to reduce the quantity to be disposed of and promote re-use, recycling, and other forms of recovery in order to reduce its negative effects on the environment.
When it is no longer in use, this appliance must not be disposed of together with other unsorted municipal waste.
The user is responsible for delivering it free of charge to the selective collection facilities available for that purpose.
Pieces of equipment that are no longer in use can also be taken back at points of sale, by purchasing new pieces of equipment that are equivalent and have the same functions.
For more detailed information on collection points, please contact your City Council or a point of sale for this equipment.

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