6. CLEANING AND STORAGE
When you have fi nished cooking, turn the button to "O" and
unplug the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool completely
(minimum 1/2 hour) before cleaning it.
• Use the cleaning tool to remove food residues that remain on
the cooking plates.
• Discard fat that has run into the drip cup.
• Remove the plates from the appliance by pressing the ejection
buttons. The cleaning tool, drip cup and plates can be washed in
hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher.
• Do not use metal objects such as a knife or fork, or abrasive
sponges or cleaning products that could damage the coating.
• To clean the housing, lid and handle of the appliance, use
a damp cloth and a little soft detergent. Do not use abrasive
sponges or products.
• Cleaning the appliance regularly prevents substantial build-up.
The multifunction grill remains easy to clean and it will continue
to perform properly.
7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to cover the unit or packa-
ging may be dangerous. To avoid all risk of suff ocation, keep
these bags out of the reach of babies and children. These
bags are not toys.
• Do not touch the appliance while in use, use oven or protective
gloves.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot appliance. Do not
use on heat sensitive surfaces or near infl ammable materials.
• Do not put anything on the grill when it is on.
• Leave enough space between the grill and the walls or furnitu-
re. Do not place the grill below wall-mounted kitchen elements.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the work surface and do
not let it touch hot surfaces.
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and before cleaning.
Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in. Pull on
the plug to unplug, never on the cord.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is being
used near children. Store out of reach of children. Do not let
children use the grill.
• The grill should not be used with an external timer or with a
separate remote control system
• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it appears dama-
ged.
• Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not try to repair the appliance yourself.
• Using any accessories not recommended or sold by Cuisinart®
may cause a fi re, electrocution and risk of injury.
• This unit is not intended for use by people (including children)
whose physical, sensory or mental capacities are reduced, or
by persons who lack experience or knowledge, unless they are
supervised or have been given instructions beforehand on the
use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to make sure they do not use the unit as a
toy.
• This appliance meets the essential requirements of Directives
04/108/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility) and 06/95/EEC
(safety of domestic electrical equipment).
• Use this appliance for cooking only and follow the instructions
in this manual.
• Do not use outdoors.
• For household use only.
Discarding electrical and electronic equipment at the
end of life
In everyone's interest and to actively participate in the
collective eff ort to protect the environment:
• Do not discard your products with household waste.
• Use the return and collection systems available in your
area. Some material can be recycled or recovered.
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