This document is an owner's manual and safety instructions for the Barton 1600W Smokeless Infrared Grill, Item: 99935.
Function Description:
The Barton 1600W Smokeless Infrared Grill is designed for indoor household use, providing a smokeless grilling experience. It utilizes infrared heating technology to cook food. The grill features a grilling rack, a base, a control knob with "On," "Keep Warm," and "Off" modes, a drip tray, a power cord, and a plug. The primary function is to cook various foods such as steaks, ribs, pork, poultry, fish, burgers, sausages, meat kabobs, vegetable kabobs, corn on the cob, vegetables, and bread/toast, with recommended cooking times provided in the manual. The smokeless design aims to minimize smoke output during the grilling process, making it suitable for indoor environments.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Power: 1600W
- Type: Smokeless Infrared Grill
- Intended Use: Indoor household use only.
- Power Supply: Standard electrical outlet (check local main voltage compatibility).
- Safety Compliance: Complies with standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF).
- Cord: Short power supply cord to reduce entanglement/tripping risks; extension cord not recommended.
Usage Features:
- Ease of Setup: Involves sliding the drip tray into the base and placing the grilling rack on top.
- Control Knob: Features a control knob with three settings: "On" for grilling, "Keep Warm" for maintaining food temperature, and "Off" to power down the appliance.
- Preheating: Requires a brief preheating period (1 minute for "Keep Warm," then 1 minute for "On" mode) before placing food on the grid. First-time use may require several minutes for full heat.
- Cooking Process: Users place ingredients on the hot grilling grid using a spatula or tongs. A sizzling sound during grilling is normal.
- Food Preparation: Recommends marinating food with a little oil brushed lightly onto the food to prevent excessive smoke.
- Continuous Cooking: Allows for multiple batches of food to be cooked consecutively. Users are advised to remove any fallen food from the grease tray between batches.
- Keep Warm Function: After cooking, the control knob can be set to "Keep Warm" to keep food warm until ready to eat.
- Safety Precautions During Use:
- Always ensure the drip tray is in place.
- Do not pour liquids onto the grill or drip tray.
- Keep food on the grilling rack, away from heating elements.
- Avoid touching the inside of the grill while plugged in.
- Do not use sharp or abrasive items on the non-stick coating.
- Be cautious of spattering fat when grilling fatty meats.
- Do not leave the grill unattended during operation.
- Do not move or shake the grill during operation.
- Do not insert material into vents or the bottom of the grill.
- Unplug the appliance after each use and allow it to cool completely before handling.
- Do not place the grill on non-heat resistant surfaces, near combustible materials, or surfaces affected by heat.
- Ensure the grill is on a flat, stable surface with adequate surrounding space.
- Do not allow children to operate the grill.
- Remove all objects from the grill and flammable objects from its vicinity before switching it on.
- Do not block ventilation holes.
- Do not pull the plug with wet hands.
- Cooking Tips & Tricks:
- Marinate meat and fish for up to 12 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Use good quality meat with a little fat.
- Fresh meat yields better results than frozen/defrosted meat.
- Ensure meat pieces are not too thick for optimal results.
- Dry wet meat with a kitchen towel before grilling.
- Use skewers or the grilling grid for small ingredients to prevent them from falling through.
- Brush fruit and vegetables with oil for searing.
- Use low-water content vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms).
- Cut fruits into large, even pieces for even cooking.
- Grill fruits and vegetables with skin on to maintain shape and color.
- Soak bamboo or wooden skewers in water to prevent scorching.
- Cut sausage skin lengthwise a few times to prevent bursting.
- Turn food only once during cooking to retain juiciness, or if turning more often, avoid excessive turning.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Cleaning: Thorough cleaning is recommended after every use.
- Cool-Down Period: Allow at least 15 minutes for the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
- Drip Tray and Grill Rack Cleaning:
- Remove excess oil from the grid with kitchen paper.
- Lift the grid using its handgrips.
- Slide out the drip tray (it only slides out one way).
- Remove excess oil from the drip tray with kitchen paper.
- Soak the grid and drip tray in hot water with washing-up liquid for five minutes or drizzle lemon juice to loosen caked food/grease.
- Clean both the grid and drip tray with a soft cloth or sponge in hot water with washing-up liquid, or in the dishwasher.
- Non-Stick Coating Care: Do not use metal utensils or abrasive cleaning materials on the grill grid or grease tray to preserve the non-stick coating.
- Exterior Cleaning: Wipe the outside of the grill with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh pads, and never immerse the grill in water.
- Storage: Reassemble the appliance after cleaning and store it away.
- Troubleshooting: The manual includes a troubleshooting section for common issues like smoke emission during grilling (due to fatty ingredients, excess oil/food residue, or too much oil in marinade) and food falling through the grid bars (due to ingredients cut too small).
- Disposal: The product should not be disposed of with other household wastes. It should be dropped off at an official collection point for recycling to prevent harm to the environment and human health.
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