Tefal OptiGrill Elite Instruction Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Tefal

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Tefal OptiGrill Elite Instructions For Use
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Tefal OptiGrill Elite Instructions For Use

Tefal OptiGrill Elite

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Operation, maintenance, cleaning and product installation guidelines: for your own safety, please read through all paragraphs of the instruction manual including the associated pictograms.

This appliance is intended for indoor, domestic household use only. It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply for:

staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
bed and breakfast type environments.

Before first use remove all packaging materials, stickers and accessories from the inside and the outside of the appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by an adult responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, and do not use as a toy.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

Accessible surface temperatures can be high when the appliance is operating. Never touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.

This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Fully unwind the power cord before plugging in the appliance.

If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after sales service in order to avoid any danger.

Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition, has a plug with an earth connection and is suited to the power rating of the appliance. Take all necessary precautions to prevent anyone tripping over an extension cord.

Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.

Make sure that the electric power supply is compatible with the power rating and voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance.

Use a sponge, hot water and washing up liquid to clean the cooking plates.

Never immerse the appliance, its power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

WARNING: Do not heat or pre-heat without the 2 cooking plates inside the grill.

Do

Read the instructions carefully, common to different models depending on the accessories your appliance with supplied with. Keep the instructions within reach.
If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a doctor if necessary.
Before first use, wash the plates (see paragraph 5), pour a little cooking oil onto the plates and wipe with a soft cloth or paper kitchen towel.
Position the power cord carefully, whether an extension is used or not, so that guests can move freely around the table without tripping over it.
Cooking fumes may be dangerous for animals which have a particularly sensitive respiratory system, such as birds. We advise bird owners to keep them away from the cooking area.
Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
Check that both faces of the plate are clean before use.
To prevent damage to the plates, only use them on the appliance for which they were designed (e.g., do not place in an oven, on the gas ring or electric hot-plate, etc.).
Ensure that the plates are stable, well positioned and correctly clipped to the appliance. Only use the plates provided with the appliance or bought from an Approved Service Centre.
Always use a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the cooking plates.
Only use parts or accessories provided with the appliance or bought from an Approved Service Centre. Do not use them for other appliances or intention.

Do not

Do not use the appliance outside.
Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in or in use.
To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or below a wall cupboard.
Never place the appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass table, tablecloth, varnished furniture, etc.) or on a soft surface such as a tea-towel.
Never place the appliance under a cupboard attached to a wall or a shelf or next to inflammable materials such as blinds, curtains or wall hangings.
Never place the appliance on or near hot or slippery surfaces; the power cord must never be close to or in contact with hot parts of the appliance, close to a source of heat or resting on sharp edges.
Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.
Never cut food directly on the plates,
Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive wire wool or harsh scouring powder as this may damage the nonstick coating.
Do not move the appliance when in use.
Do not carry the appliance by the handle or metallic wires.
Never run the appliance empty.
Do not use aluminium foil or other objects between the plate and the food being cooked.
Do not remove the grease collection tray while cooking. If the grease collection tray becomes full when cooking: let the appliance cool down before emptying.
Do not place the hot plate on a fragile surface or under water.
To preserve the non-stick properties of the coating, avoid excessive pre-heating with the appliance empty.
The plates should never be handled when hot.
Do not cook food in aluminium foil.
To avoid spoiling your appliance, do not use flambé recipes in connection with it at any time.
Do not place a sheet of aluminum or any other object between the plates and the heating element.
Never heat or cook whilst the grill is open.
Never heat up the appliance without the cooking plates.

Tips/information

Thank you for buying this appliance, which is intended for domestic use only.
For your safety, this appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations – Low voltage directive – Electromagnetic compatibility – The environment – Materials in contact with food.
On first use, there may be a slight odour and a little smoke during the first few minutes.
Our company has an ongoing policy of research and development and may modify these products without prior notice.
Do not consume foodstuff that comes into contact with the parts marked with logo.
If the food is too thick, the safety system will stop the appliance from working.
The instrument panel is fragile: clean, wipe and dry with a dry, soft cloth only. Do not clean it with a wet sponge as this may damage its functions.

Environment

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

Description

A Control panel
A1 On/Off button
A2 Frozen food function
A3 Searing function
A4 Adjustment and navigation buttons
A5 Preheating indicator and cooking level
A6 Display screen
A7 OK button
B Appliance body
C Handle
D Cooking plates
E Drip tray
F Power cord

12 automatic cooking programs

Two additional cooking options in automatic mode

Note: The Frozen food function and Searing function can be used independently or both at the same time.

Manual mode

Before first use

1 Remove all packaging, stickers and various accessories from both the inside and outside of the appliance.
2 Prior to first use, thoroughly clean the cooking plates using some hot water and some washing-up liquid, carefully rinse and dry.
3-4 Install the removable drip tray at the front of the machine.

5 If you wish, for best results and to improve the effectiveness of the non-stick surface, you can wipe the cooking plates with a paper towel dipped in a little cooking oil.
6 Remove any excess oil with a clean paper towel.
7 Make sure the top and bottom plates are correctly positioned in the appliance. Do not start preheating without the plates. Connect the appliance to the mains supply. (the cable must be completely unwound).
8 Press the On/Off button. Caution: Ensure that there is no food between the plates.
Using for the first time

9 Select your language using the arrows then press ok.
On/Off button

10 Switch on fig. 10.
11 To switch off the grill press once on the On/Off button and once on the OK button to switch off the appliance.
Frozen food function in automatic mode only

13-15 Frozen food function must be activated before starting preheating, if the food to be cooked is frozen/deep frozen.
If you forget to activate the option, turn off the appliance and repeat the steps.
This function is only available in automatic mode, not in manual
Searing function in automatic only

17-19 Searing function must be activated before starting preheating, if you want significant searing on the food to be cooked.
If you forget to activate the option, turn off the appliance and repeat the steps.
This function is only available in automatic mode, not in manual mode.
Cooking in automatic mode

21 Select the appropriate cooking mode according to the type of food to be cooked.
Note about meat: the cooking results of the pre-defined programs may vary depending on the origin, the cut and the quality of the food to be cooked; the programs having been developed and tested with food of good quality.
Similarly, the thickness of the meat must be taken into account during cooking; you must not cook foods over 4 cm thick.
If you are unsure of which cooking mode to use, please refer to the Cooking Guide, page 89.

22 Press the OK button : the appliance starts to preheat. Note: if you select the wrong program, switch off the grill and go back to step 8.
23 Wait 4 to 7 minutes.
24 A beep sounds to signal that preheating is finished. Caution: if the appliance remains closed for too long after preheating is finished, the safety system will turn off the appliance.

25-26 Once preheating has finished, you can insert your ingredients. Fully lift the grill lid and place the food on the grill. Caution: if the appliance remains open for too long, the safety system will turn off the appliance.

27-29 The appliance automatically calculates the cooking cycle (time and temperature) according to the quantity and thickness of the food. Close the appliance so that the cooking cycle can start.
Note for very thin foods, such as bacon: The “OK” button is on. Then press “OK” again to make sure that the appliance recognises the food and that the cooking cycle starts.
The arrow moves along the cooking level indicator and when it reaches a cooking level, the level is displayed and a beep sounds.
Note: the cooking levels are preprogrammed for each automatic mode.
During cooking, a beep will alert the user each time a cooking level is reached (e.g. rare/yellow).
Depending on the degree of cooking, the indicator changes colour and the cooking progress arrow moves on the screen.
Note, especially for meat, that it is normal for the cooking results to vary according to the type, quality and origin of the food.

31-32 At any time, you can find out the time remaining to reach the different levels of cooking. Press the right arrow if you want to see in how long before the next cooking level is reached. Note that this does not select the cooking levels. The grill continues to cook to the last cooking level and a beep sounds at each level.

33-34 When the cooking level of your choice is reached and the beep sounds, open the appliance and remove your food.
35-36 Close the lid. The screen asks for your confirmation to stop cooking. Confirm with OK if all foods have been removed, otherwise allow it to continue cooking.
If you wish to cook more food, refer to section 7, page 82.
Note: the safety system will turn off the power automatically if no program is selected after a certain time.
How to cook a second batch
Second batch of the same type of food

37-38 At the end of the first cook, an “any refill” screen appears. If you want to grill the same type of food, press OK.
39 The appliance starts preheating.
40 Wait until preheating has finished.
41 Put the food on the grill.
42 Then follow steps 26 to 36.
Second cooking with a different type of food
Once cooking your first ingredient has finished:
Ensure that the appliance is closed and that there is no food inside.
Select the appropriate cooking program or mode.
Press the OK button to start preheating. During preheating, the preheating indicator is displayed on the screen.
Once preheating has finished, a beep sounds and the preheating information is shown on the screen.
The appliance is ready to use once preheating has finished. Lift the grill lid and place the food inside the grill. Then follow steps 26-36.
Important:

  * Preheating is essential to cooking.

Reminder: before starting preheating, ensure that the appliance is closed and that there is no food inside.

  * Wait until preheating is finished before opening the grill and putting food inside.

Note: if the new preheating cycle is started immediately after the end of the previous cycle, the preheating time will be shorter.

Cooking in manual mode

43 Select manual mode and press OK to confirm.
44 Select the desired temperature using the adjustment buttons. Please refer to manual cooking guide page 90. Press OK to confirm the selected temperature.
45 Wait until preheating has finished.
46 Once preheating has finished, press OK to start the timer. Note: the cooking time can also be set from the start of preheating.
47 Press the adjustment buttons to select the desired cooking time.
48 Insert your food and press OK to start cooking.

49-50 A beep sounds to indicate when the cooking time has finished. Remove your food.
Press OK to stop cooking and remove your food.
Comments

51-53 Depending on your personal preferences, open the grill and remove foods that have reached the desired cooking level, then close the grill to continue cooking other foods. The program will continue the cooking cycle until the last cooking level of the selected mode.
54 Note: the safety system will turn off the power automatically after a certain time.
End of use

55 Press the On/Off button and confirm by pressing the OK button.
56 Unplug the appliance.
57 Let it cool for at least 2 hours. To prevent accidental burns, allow the grill to cool completely before cleaning.
Cleaning

58 To unlock the plates, press the release tabs on the left hand side of the appliance. Before cleaning, unlock and remove the plates to prevent damage to the cooking plates.
59 The drip tray and cooking plates are dishwasher safe. The appliance and its power cord must never be put in the dishwasher. If you wash the plates in a dishwasher, always wipe the plates over with a little cooking oil on next use in order to condition the coating and ensure the best performance from the non-stick. The heating elements should never be cleaned after the plates have been removed. If they are very dirty, wait until the appliance has cooled down completely and clean them with a dry cloth.
60-61 If you do not wish to put the plates in the dishwasher, use some hot water and some washing-up liquid to wash them, then rinse thoroughly to remove all residue. Dry them gently with a paper towel.
Do not use metal scouring pads, steel wool or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the grill or cooking plates, use only nylon or non-metallic cleaning pads suitable for non-stick surfaces. Empty the drip tray and wash it in warm, slightly soapy water, then wipe it thoroughly with a paper towel.

62 To clean the grill lid, wipe with a sponge moistened with warm water and dry with a soft, dry cloth. To clean the control panel, use only a soft, dry cloth.
63 The appliance must not be submerged in water or in any other liquid.
64 Always ensure that the appliance is clean, cold and dry prior to storage. All repairs must be done by an authorised service centre.