BUFFALO Bistro Contact Grill Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- BUFFALO
Table of Contents
BUFFALO Bistro Contact Grill
Safety Tips
- Position on a flat, stable surface.
- A service agent/qualified technician should carry out installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any components on this product.
- Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the following:
- Health and Safety at Work Legislation
- BS EN Codes of Practice
- Fire Precautions
- IEE Wiring Regulations
- Building Regulations
- Caution! Hot surface!
- DO NOT immerse the appliance in water.
- DO NOT clean with jet/pressure washers.
- DO NOT carry when hot.
- DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during operation.
- DO NOT obstruct or cover the appliance in any way when in use.
- During and after cooking, the unit is still hot. Never touch the surface to avoid scalding.
- Not suitable for outdoor use.
- Always switch off and disconnect the power supply to the appliance before when not in use.
- This appliance must only be used in accordance with these instructions and by persons competent to do so.
- Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the packaging in accordance to the regulations of local authorities.
- If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an BUFFALO agent or a recommended qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Buffalo recommends that this appliance should be periodically tested (at least annually) by a Competent Person. Testing should include, but not be limited to: Visual Inspection, Polarity Test, Earth Continuity, Insulation Continuity and Functional Testing.
Product Description
- DY993 – Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill, Single Ribbed plates
- DY994 – Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill, Double Ribbed plates
- DY995 – Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill, Large Ribbed plates
- DY996 – Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill, Single Flat plates
- DY997 – Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill, Large Flat plates
- DY998 – Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill, Double Flat plates
Introduction
Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of this machine will provide the best possible performance from your BUFFALO product.
Pack Contents
The following is included:
- Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill
- Scraper
- Allen Key
- Instruction manual
BUFFALO prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of
packaging the contents are supplied fully functional and free of damage.
Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your BUFFALO
dealer immediately.
Installation
- Remove your Buffalo Bistro Contact Grill from its packaging and be certain that all protective plastics and residues are thoroughly cleaned from its surface.
- Locate on a firm level surface.
- Buffalo recommended that you allow no less than 100mm ventilated gap around the perimeter of this unit.
- Ensure that the stainless steel waste tray is correctly positioned.
- Connect to the electricity supply using the plug, the Grill is now ready to turn on and operate.
Preparing the cooking surface
- Make sure the cooking surface is clean, turn the unit on and apply a generous amount of oil to the plates.
- Using the thermostat control, set the Grill to 110°C.
- When the Grill has reached temperature, switch off and carefully wipe any excess oil from the plates.
Operation
- The Contact Grill should be turned on at least 5 minutes before use.
- To get efficient use out of this unit while in intermittent use, it is recommended that the Grill plates remain closed and the thermostat turned down, when not cooking. This will assist in reducing power consumption and also allow for quicker heat response when needed.
- Buffalo recommends that the cooking surface is lightly greased before each use.
- A temperature setting of between 200°C and 220°C will be sufficient for general cooking. This may vary for particular food types, individual needs, or experience.
- Simply place the food products on the bottom grilling surface and lower the top plate down, and cook to your needs.
Note: If top plate becomes loose/ stiff use the Allen key supplied to adjust the tension. Turn clockwise to tighten, anti-clockwise to loosen.
Note: With the new treatment for the flat plates, the surfaces now are smoother and thus better for cooking and cleaning. Whereas, the initial surfaces may appear to have ribbed markings with the first time use. After several hours of cooking, such markings will start to fade/disappear.
Cleaning, Care & Maintenance
Before starting to clean the Grill, disconnect from the electricity supply by
removing the plug from the socket.
Clean the cooking surface regularly. We recommend it is cleaned after every
use session.
When the cooking surfaces are still warm, wash with warm soapy water and then
rinse thoroughly with clean water. This will help to stop food sticking to the
plates. Remove the fat drip tray and wash in warm soapy water.
Other surfaces can be wiped over with a damp cloth to remove all food
residues. Do not immerse the Contact Grill in water or use water sprays to
clean it.
If grease is permitted to accumulate, it will begin to carbonise into a hard
substance that is extremely difficult to remove. To prevent this, follow the
cleaning steps below:
- Always turn OFF the appliance and disconnect from the power supply before cleaning.
- Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning, but for best results clean the plates when they are still slightly warm.
- Use warm, soapy water and a damp cloth to clean the exterior of the appliance.
- Take care when using scrapers to remove cooking residues as they can damage the cooking surface.
- Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
- A BUFFALO dealer or qualified technician should carry out repairs if required. Scraping
- After each use, scrape the appliance with a scraper/grill stone/copper brush or flexible spatula to remove excess fat and food. A waste tray is provided for the scrapings if necessary
- If there is an accumulation of burned fat or food, the cooking surface should be thoroughly scoured and re-seasoned.
Note: It is vital that the cooking surface is re-seasoned after scouring.
Warning: Do not use steel wool as it may leave shards that could
Contaminate food.
Waste tray
- This appliance features a waste tray to collect any liquid or fats that run off during cooking
- At least once a day, remove and empty the waste tray before washing with warm, soapy water.
- Do not allow the tray to overfill, or excess grease will run out of the overflow hole at the front of the tray.
Warning: Do not remove tray during or immediately after use as the contents will be hot
Troubleshooting
Fault | Probable Cause | Solution |
---|---|---|
Appliance not working | The unit is not switched on | Check the unit is plugged |
in correctly and switched on
Plug and lead are damaged| Call BUFFALO agent or qualified Technician
Fuse in the plug has blown| Replace the plug fuse
Power supply| Check power supply
Internal wiring fault| Call BUFFALO agent or qualified technician
Appliance does not reach set temperature| Faulty thermostat| Call BUFFALO
agent or qualified technician
Faulty element| Call BUFFALO agent or qualified technician
Appliance heats up but indicator light does not come on| Indicator light has
expired| Call BUFFALO agent or qualified technician
Power indicator light comes on but appliance does not heat up| Faulty element|
Call BUFFALO agent or qualified technician
Faulty thermostat| Call BUFFALO agent or qualified technician
Thermostat set incorrectly| Check thermostat
Appliance slow to heat up| Cooking surface not cleaned| Clean cooking surface
as instructed
Faulty element| Call BUFFALO agent or qualified technician
No power| Thermal cut-out switch is activated| Press re-set switch on rear of
unit
Technical Specifications
Model
| ****
Voltage
| ****
Power
| ****
Current
| Plate Type| Dimensions H x W x D mm| ****
Weight
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Top| Bottom
DY993| 230V, 50Hz| 1500W| 6.5A| Rib| Rib| 210 x 290 x 320| 14.5kg
DY994| 230V, 50Hz| 2900W| 12.6A| Rib| Rib| 210 x 540 x 320| 27kg
DY995| 230V, 50Hz| 2200W| 9.5A| Rib| Rib| 210 x 380 x 320| 19kg
DY996| 230V, 50Hz| 1500W| 6.5A| Flat| Flat| 210 x 290 x 320| 16kg
DY997| 230V, 50Hz| 2200W| 9.5A| Flat| Flat| 210 x 380 x 320| 21kg
DY998| 230V, 50Hz| 2900W| 12.6A| Flat| Flat| 210 x 540 x 320| 29kg
Electrical Wiring
This appliance is supplied with a 3 pin BS1363 plug and lead.
The plug is to be connected to a suitable mains socket.
This appliance is wired as follows:
- Live wire (coloured brown) to terminal marked L
- Neutral wire (coloured blue) to terminal marked N
- Earth wire (coloured green/yellow) to terminal marked E
This appliance must be earthed.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the
event of any emergency disconnection being required they must be readily
accessible.
Compliance
The WEEE logo on this product or its documentation indicates that the product must not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste disposal in your area.
BUFFALO parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply with
regulatory standards and specifications set by international, independent, and
federal authorities.
BUFFALO products have been approved to carry the following symbol:
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Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to
press, however, BUFFALO reserve the right to change specifications without
notice.
References
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