DeLonghi CGH1030D User Manual

24Lifting the handgrip slightly before pulling the releaselever lightens pressure on the hinge and facilitates theoperation. The appliance can be used as a grill/barbecueto prepare hamburgers, steak, chicken and fish. Thegrill/barbecue mode is the most versatile. The grillplates are in the open position, doubling the cookingsurface (see figure 6).You can prepare a number of different foods on theseparate plates without mixing the flavors, or cook moreof the same food.The grill/barbecue position can be used to grill cuts ofmeat with different thicknesses, each with the preferredlevel of cooking. In this position, you need to turn thefood during cooking.- The appliance can also be used as a griddle/barbecueplate to prepare pancakes, eggs, cheese, fritters andbacon and sausages for breakfast (see figure 7).The large cooking surface enables a number of differentfoods to be prepared simultaneously, or to cook more ofthe same food.Oven GrillThis position (see figure 8) is suitable for grilling withoutcontact thick foodstuffs that need to be roasted slowly anduniformly.It is ideal for preparing vegetables with high water content,so the water can evaporate.You can also use this hot plate position to prepare softsandwiches and foods which do not require pressing.- Place the food on the lower plate.- Bring the upper plate near the food, holding the handle(fig. A).- Turn the height adjustment knob (6) to (fig. B).- The upper plate is locked in position.There are 4 positions of height regulation.- Lifting the upper plate further will automatically releasethe regulation system (fig. C).