4INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing a De’Longhi product.Please take a few minutes to read the instructions to avoidrisks or damage to the appliance.IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basicsafety precautions should always befollowed, including the following:- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.- Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles orknobs.- To protect against fire, electric shock, andinjury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD ORPLUG in water or other liquids.- Close supervision is necessary when anyappliance is used by or near children.- Unplug from outlet when not in use andbefore cleaning. Allow to cool before puttingon or taking off parts, and before cleaningappliance.- Do not operate any appliance with adamaged cord or plug, or after the appliancehas malfunctioned or has been damagedin any manner. Return the appliance to anauthorized cervice center for examination,repair or adjustment.- The use of accessory attachment notrecommended by the appliancesmanufacturer might cause injuries.- Do not use outdoors.- Do not let power cord hang over edge of tableor counter, or touch hot surfaces.- Do not place on or near hot gas or electricburner, or in a heated oven.- Unplug the unit when finished using.- Do not use appliance for other than intendeduse.- Extreme caution must be exercised whenmoving an appliance containing hot oil orother hot liquids.- To disconnect, turn control to OFF setting,then remove plug from wall outlet.- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZEDPERSONNEL SHOULD DO REPAIRS.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSTHIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLYSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supplycord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting frombecoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.b) Longer detachable power-supply cords are availableand may be used if care is exercised in their use.C) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extensioncord is used:1) The marked electrical rating of the cord or extensioncord should be at least as great as the electrical ratingof the appliance;2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extensioncord should be a grounding 3-wire cord;and3) The longer cord should be arranged so that is does notdrape over the countertop or table top where it can bepulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.DESCRIPTION1. Base and cover: solid stainless steel structure withself-adjusting cover.2. Panini-Style Handle: strong cast metal handgrip toadjust the cover according to the thickness of the food.3. Removable plates: non-stick, dishwasher safe, easyto clean.a. Grill plates: perfect for grilling steak, hamburger,chicken and vegetables.b. Griddle plates: to prepare perfect pancakes, eggs,bacon and shellfish (model CGH902 only).4. Mode selector: Choose the Grill/Panini orGriddle function5. Grill/Panini thermostat dial: adjusts temperaturefrom 175°F (80°C) to 450°F (230°C).Important safeguards/Description en