TEFAL OPTIGRILL GC702D Instructions For Use Manual - User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

•

Use, maintenance 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.

• 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.

• Read the instructions carefully, common to different versions depending on the accessories supplied with

your appliance, and keep them 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

non-stick 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.

Environment

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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.

Description

Control panel

On/off button

Frozen food mode

Cooking programs

Manual mode

OK button

Cooking level indicator

Body

Handle

Cooking plates

Juice collection tray

Power cord

“Guide to LED colours”

FIXED WHITE

“Manual function” selected or

wrong handling, see “Trouble

shooting guide”.

FLASHING WHITE

See “Trouble shooting guide”

(call Consumer Service...).

COOKING

YELLOW

‘Rare’

ORANGE

‘Medium’

RED

‘Well done’

FLASHING RED

End of cooking

“well done”.

KEEP WARM

(30’ approximately)

FLASHING

PURPLE

Pre-heating.

FIXED PURPLE

End of pre-heating.

Waiting for food.

PREHEATING

GREEN

Cooking “very rare”.

During cooking, a beep signal will indicate to the user that

the cooking level “rare” (yellow) will be reached.

BLUE

Starting

cooking.

COOKING STARTS

Sausage

Red meat

(off the bone)

Poultry: breast or thigh

(off the bone)

Fish:

salmon fillet

Manual mode:

Traditional grill

for manual

operation

Guide to cooking programs

Panini

Burger

NOTE: Maximum thickness of food 4 cm and minimum thickness of food 4mm for all cooking programs
and manual mode.

Remove all packaging materials,

stickers and accessories from the inside
and the outside of the appliance.

The colour sticker on the cooking level

indicator can be changed, according to
the language. You can replace it with
the one on the inside of the packaging.

Before using for the first time,

thoroughly clean the plates with warm
water and a little washing-up liquid,
rinse and dry thoroughly.

3-4

Position the removable juice

collection tray at the front of the
appliance.

Setting up

Pre-heating

If desired for the best results you may

wipe the cooking plates using a paper
towel dipped in a little cooking oil, to
improve the non-stick release.

Remove any surplus oil using a clean
kitchen paper towel.

Connect the appliance to the mains.

(note the cord should be fully
unwound).

Close the grill.

Press the On/Off button.

Note: It is normal for the program lights

to illuminate in succession until a
program has been selected.

If the food that you wish to cook is

frozen, press the button“frozen food”.

The cooking time will then be adjusted

automatically to allow for this.

Select the appropriate cooking

mode according to what type of food
you wish to cook.

Press the “OK” button: the appliance
starts pre-heating and the cooking
level indicator flashes purple.

NB: If you have selected the wrong

program, return to stage 8.

Wait for 4-7 minutes.

An audible tone is heard and the

cooking level indicator stops flashing
purple when the pre-heating mode is
complete. Comments: At the end of
pre-heating, if the appliance remains
closed, the safety system will turn off
the product.

4-7

minutes

For meat less than 4 mm thickness, after preheating the grill and closing the lid, press OK to ensure

the appliance recognises the food and that the cooking cycle starts.
If you are uncertain about what cooking mode to use for other foods because it is not listed above,

please refer to the “Cooking table for out of program food” page 55.

6 cooking programs and a manual mode

Select this cooking program if you want
to cook burgers.

Select this cooking program if you want
to cook red meat : steak (off the bone)

Select this cooking program if you want
to cook poultry (off the bone): thigh,
breast, escalope

Select this cooking program if you want
to cook fish: salmon steak

Select this cooking program if you want
to cook paninis*
Select this cooking program if you want
to cook sausage

If you select Manual Mode, after the pre-
heating phase and once the food is
added, the indicator light is a fixed white
after closing the lid. You must then control
the cooking time manually.
Note: With Manual mode there are no
audible beeps and the cooking level
indicator does not change colour.

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After pre-heating, the appliance is

ready for use.

Open the grill and place the food on

the cooking plate.

Note: To ensure correct operation of

the automatic sensor you must open

the lid fully.

Comments: If the appliance remains

open for too long, the safety system will

turn off the appliance automatically.

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The appliance automatically

adjusts the cooking cycle (time and

temperature) according to the food

thickness and quantity.

Close the appliance to start the

cooking cycle. The cooking level

indicator turns blue and then becomes

green to indicate the cooking is in

progress (for the best results do not

open or move your food during the

cooking process).

During the cooking in progress stage, a

beep sounds at each stage of cooking

to warn the user that a cooking level

(eg rare/yellow) has been reached.

Note for very thin pieces of food:

close the appliance, the button OK

will flashing and the indicator will

stay “fixed purple”, press OK to ensure

the appliance recognises the food

and that the cooking cycle starts.

According to the degree of cooking, the

indicator light changes colour. When

the indicator light is yellow with a beep,

your food is rare, when the indicator

light is orange with a beep, your food is

medium and when the indicator light is

red, your food is well done.

N.B.: if you like your meat very rare,

remove the meat when the cooking

level indicator turns green.

Please note, especially for meat, it

is normal that cooking results may

vary depending on type, quality and

origin of food.

Cooking using Dedicated Programs

rare

medium well-done

When the colour of the cooking

level indicator (A6) corresponds to the

degree of cooking you require, open

the appliance and remove the food.

Comments

Close the appliance. The control panel

will light up and set itself to ‘choice of

program’ mode.

Comment: the security system will

turn off automatically if no program

selection is made.

How to cook another batch of food:

After finishing your first batch of food:

1. Make sure the appliance is closed

with no food inside.

2. Select the appropriate cooking

mode/program (this step is necessary

even if you decide to pick the same

cooking mode than for the previous

batch of food).

3. Press the “OK” button: the

appliance starts pre-heating. The pre-

heating is symbolized by the cooking

level indicator that flashes purple.

4. The pre-heating is complete when an

audible beep is heard and the cooking

level indicator stops flashing purple.

5. After the pre-heating, the appliance

is ready for use. Open the grill and

place the food inside the appliance.

Important:

- Please note that any new batch

of food, the pre-heating phase is

mandatory.

Remember to always

have the grill closed and no food

inside in order for the pre-heating to

effectively function.

- Then wait for the pre-heating to be

complete before opening the grill and

place the food inside.

N.B.: if the new pre-heating cycle is

carried out immediately after the

end of the preceding cycle, the pre-

heating time will be reduced.

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Cook the food according to your

personal taste (except for cooking

food under 4 mm thick where the

cooking cycle has been started by

pressing ‘OK’)

If you want to cook food to different

personal tastes, once you have placed

it on the grill, open the lid and remove

the food when it has reached the

desired level and then close the grill

and continue cooking the other food.

The program will continue its cooking

cycle until it reaches the ‘well done’

level.

25 Keeping warm function

When the cooking process has

finished, the appliance will start the

keep warm function; the indicator will

switch to flashing red and will emit a

beep signal every 20 seconds. If the

food is left on the grill, it will continue

cooking while the cooking plates cool

down and during the keeping warm

function. You can turn of the beep

signal by pressing the ‘OK’ button.

Comment: the safety system will turn

the appliance off automatically after

a certain amount of time.

Cleaning and maintenance

2 H

Press the ON/OFF button.

Unplug grill from wall outlet

Allow to cool for at least 2 hours with
the lid closed.

To avoid accidental burns, allow grill

to cool thor oughly before cleaning.

Before cleaning, unlock and remove

the plates to avoid damaging the
cooking surface.

The juice collection tray and the

cooking plates are dishwasher safe.

The appliance and its cord cannot be

placed in the dishwasher.

The heating elements, visible and

accessible  parts,  should  not  be
cleaned  after  removing  the  plates.
If they are very dirty, wait until the
appliance  has  completely  cooled
down and clean them with a dry cloth.

Note: After cleaning the upper and

lower plates should be re-fitted in
their original positions and are not
interchangeable.

Cleaning

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If you do not use a dishwasher,

you can use warm water and a
little washing-up liquid to clean the
cooking plates, then rinse thoroughly
to remove any residue. Dry carefully
with a paper towel or dry soft cloth.

Do not use metallic scouring pads,

steel  wool  or  any  abrasive  cleaners
to  clean  any  part  of  the  grill,  only
use  nylon  or  non-metallic  cleaning
sponges.

Empty the juice collection tray and

wash in warm water and a little
washing-up liquid, then dry it carefully
with a paper towel or dry soft cloth.

To clean the outside of the grill, wipe
with a warm, wet sponge and dry with
a soft, dry cloth.

Do not immerse the body of the grill

in water or any other liquid.

Always make sure the grill is clean

and dry before storing.

Any repairs must be carried out by an

approved service representative.

Trouble shooting guide

Problem

Cause

Solution

The appliance switches to manual
mode when starting a cooking
cycle.

• Starting a cooking cycle

without preheating.

• 2 possible options:
- allow to cook, but you must monitor the

cooking (white LED = manual mode)

- stop the appliance, remove the

food, close the appliance properly,
reprogram the appliance and wait
until end of preheating.

The appliance switches to manual
mode when starting a cooking cycle.

• Appliance failure.

• Contact your local Tefal Customer

Service.

The appliance stops during
the pre-heating or cooking cycle.

• The appliance has been

kept open for too long
while preheating or
cooking.

• The appliance has been

idle too long after the end
of warm up or keep warm.

• Disconnect the appliance from the

mains leave for 2-3 mins, restart the
process. The next time you use the
appliance, make sure you open and
close it briefly for best cooking results.
If the problem continues, contact your
local Tefal Customer Service.

Indicator

flashing

after placing

the food on the cooking plates.

• Not sensing the food.
Meat thickness too thin.

• You must confirm the start of the
cooking by pressing the button

Flashing

white indicator light.

+ button

flashing

or button

flashing

• Appliance failure.
• Appliance stored or used

in a room that is too cold.

• Disconnect and reconnect your

appliance and immediately restart a
preheat cycle.

If the problem persists, contact your

Customer Service.

The appliance no longer beeps.
I have put in my food and closed
the appliance but cooking has not
started.

• Your food has a depth

thicker than 4 cm.

• Your food is under 4 mm

thick.

• You have not waited for

the appliance to pre-heat.

• Food must not be thicker than 4cm.
• You must confirm the start of the

cooking by pressing the button OK.

• Wait for the audible beep and the

cooking level indicator to flash purple
before adding food.

I have put in my food but the
indicator stays on PURPLE

• You have not completely

opened the grill when
putting on the food.

• Completely open the grill then close it.

• Not sensing the food.

Meat thickness too thin.

Minimum thickness = 4mm

• Confirm the start of the cooking by

pressing the button

The appliance turns itself off
during cooking in manual mode.

• The cooking time has

exceeded 30 minutes.

• Press the on/off button and re-start

the manual mode.

Tip, especially for meat:

the cooking results on the preset programmes may vary depending on origin, cut

and quality of the food being cooked, the programmes have been set and tested for good quality food.

Similarly, the thickness of the meat has to be taken into account during cooking; you may not cook food

that is thicker than 4 cm.

Food

Cooking

program

Cooking level

Bread

slices of bread, toasted sandwiches
burger: (after pre-cooking the meat)

Meat
& Poultry

Pork fillet (boneless), pork belly

Lamb (boneless)

Frozen chicken nuggets

Gammon steak

Marinated chicken breast

Vegetables

Potatoes (3 mm slices) Leeks (7-8 mm slices)
Courgettes (7-8 mm slices) Peppers

Fish

Whole trout
Shelled prawns
King prawns (with and without shells on)
Tuna steak

Cooking table for out of program food

rare

medium well-done

Manual

mode

Toasted sandwiches,
panini... (thin slices of similar thickness)

Fixed temp

Dedicated program

Cooking level colour indicator

Red meat

Rare

Medium

Well-done

Burger

Rare

Medium

Well-done

Panini

Lightly cooked

Well-done

Crispy

Fish

Lightly cooked

Medium

Well-done

Chicken*

Fully cooked

Sausage*

Fully cooked

Program table

Tips:

if you like your meat blue rare, you can use

For frozen food

, press

before selecting your program.

* Chicken and sausages must only be cooked well-done.

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