tescoma 909120.00 President Griddle Grill Instructions

: June 3, 2024
: tescoma

Table of Contents

Safety instructions
Legend
Technical parameters
Before first use
Pre-heating the grill
Griddle grilling without timer, thermostat in the “MEAT” position
Griddle grilling with timer, thermostat in the “MEAT” position
BBQ grilling, thermostat in the “MEAT” position
Cleaning
Storage
References
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President

Instructions for use

Safety instructions

Read these Instructions before first use and keep them handy.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or serious injury: 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 a person responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Use the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. The appliance may only be used when both its plates are installed properly.
The temperature of the cooking plates is very high when the appliance is in use; follow the instructions for use when using the product. Use the appliance in a well-ventilated area. To ensure sufficient air circulation, leave at least 1015cm of free space on all sides of the grill. Do not place the grill on a gas or electric stove, on or into a heated oven or near such appliances. Do not allow the grill to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials during its use.
Do not move the grill while it is plugged in. Allow the product to cool completely before handling it. Do not line the drip tray with aluminium foil or any other material. Do not use attachments not recommended for use with this product or not sold by the manufacturer of the product. Do not submerse the appliance in water. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system. Do not put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the product as the power cord could fray and break.
Keep the product and its power cord away from heated surfaces. Never operate this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug, is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to water or other liquids.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury or product/property damage: This appliance is intended for indoor, non-industrial, non- commercial, household use only for warming up food, cooking sandwiches, toasts and panini and for grilling. Do not use the product outdoors or for any other purpose. Do not allow the power cord to hang where it may be tripped over or pulled (e.g. over the edge of a table or counter).

Legend

1 Handle
2 Adjusting the height of the upper cooking plate
3 Grill open button
4 Cooking plates
5 Cooking plate release buttons| 6 Thermostat
7 Timer
8 Heating indicator light (POWER)
9 Operating temperature indicator light (READY)
10 Drip tray
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Technical parameters

Power input: 2,000 W
Voltage: 220240 V / 50 Hz
Operating temperature in the “WARMING” mode: 80150 °C
Operating temperature in the “SANDWICH” mode: 150200 °C
Operating temperature in the “MEAT” mode: 200250 °C

Before first use

Remove both cooking plates, wash them and place back into the grill (see section Cleaning). Connect the plug to the 220240 V grid.
Before first use, apply a thin layer of oil onto the cooking plates. Close the grill, set the thermostat to the “max” position and the timer to the “ON” position. The red “POWER” indicator light will go on and the grill will begin heating. When the green indicator light”READY”turns on, turn the timer to the “OFF” position and turn off the heat.

Leave the grill to cool completely and wipe the non-stick surface of both cooking plates with a paper towel.

NOTICE
Both cooking plates are hot when the grill is in use; do not touch them; when needed, use an oven mitt for handling the grill.
Use exclusively non-sharp grilling utensils made of non-metal materials for grilling; avoid metal turners, knives, forks, etc.; never cut food directly on the cooking plates.

Pre-heating the grill

Pre-heat the grill to the required temperature before each use.
Turn the adjustment knob of the top cooking plate to the “OPEN” position and close the grill. Set the thermostat to the “MEAT” position for griddle grilling and BBQ grilling. Set the thermostat to the “SANDWICH” position for cooking sandwiches, toasts and panini. To warm up food, set the thermostat to the “WARMING” position.
Set the timer to the”ON”position; the red”POWER”indicator light will go on and the grill will begin heating. When the green “READY” indicator light goes on, the grill is heated to the set temperature and you can start grilling.

NOTICE: If necessary, apply a thin layer of oil to the cooking plates before pre-heating the grill.

Griddle grilling without timer, thermostat in the “MEAT” position

Leave the timer in the “ON” position, do not set the time.
Open the pre-heated grill and place equally thick portions of food such as steaks, burgers, sausages, etc. onto the bottom cooking plate.
Fold the grill so that the upper cooking plate contacts the food and grill the food. Juice from food runs into the container during the grilling process.

To stop grilling, turn the timer to the “OFF” position; an audible signal will sound and the heating will turn off. Open the grill and remove the cooked food.

NOTICE: While grilling, the green “READY” indicator light will alternately go on and off depending on the thermostat mode.

Griddle grilling with timer, thermostat in the “MEAT” position

Open the pre-heated grill, place food inside and turn the timer to the desired time in the range of 5 to 30 minutes. The timer will start to measure the set time; when the set time elapses, an audible signal will sound and the heating will turn off automatically.
Cooking sandwiches, toasts and panini, thermostat in the “SANDWICH” position
Open the pre-heated grill and place the bread to be cooked onto the bottom cooking plate. Fold the grill so that the upper cooking plate contacts the bread and cook the bread.
Warming up food, thermostat in the “WARMING” position
Open the pre-heated grill and place the food to be warmed up onto the bottom cooking plate. Fold the grill so that the upper cooking plate contacts the food and warm up the food.
Setting the height of the upper cooking plate
To prepare tender meat, fish, food containing cheese, etc., set the height by locking the upper cooking plate using the height adjustor so that the upper cooking plate does not contact the food being grilled.

BBQ grilling, thermostat in the “MEAT” position

Press the button and open the grill completely.
Pre-heat the open grill and place food onto both cooking plates for example chicken, variously thick steaks, meat with bones, seafood, vegetables, fruit, etc., and grill the food.

Cleaning

Always allow the grill to cool before cleaning.
Remove the drip tray and wash it under running water with detergent; the container is dishwasher safe.
Press the buttons for releasing the cooking plates, remove the plates and clean under running water with detergent. Use a soft sponge or dish brush with plastic bristles, etc. to clean the cooking plates with non-stick coating. Always allow the cooking plates to dry completely before placing them in the grill.
If needed, clean the outer stainless steel surfaces of the grill using a detergent for stainless steel cookware. Clean other metal and plastic parts of the grill with a damp sponge cloth and leave to dry.

NOTICE
Do not wash the cooking plates in dishwasher this could damage the integrated heating coils! Never use abrasive cleaning agents, aggressive chemicals, sharp objects, steel brushes, scourers, etc. to clean the cooking plates. When cleaning, make sure that water does not enter the grill when the plates have been removed.

Storage

Fold and lock the grill by moving the adjustor for the upper cooking plate to the “LOCK” position.

NOTICE
In case of any malfunction, do not use or repair the grill yourself. Contact a TESCOMA service centre; for contact details see www.tescoma.com.

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Griddle grill PRESIDENT
Art.: 909120

TESCOMA s.r.o., U Tescomy 241, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
TESCOMA distributors: IT, Cazzago S.M. (BS), Trav. Caduti del Lavoro 3

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AC 220–240 V 50–60 Hz 2000 W
stainless steel