INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a De’Longhi product.
Please take few moments to read the instructions to avoid risks
or damage to the appliance.
Symbols used in these instructions
Important warnings are identied by the symbols below.
It is important to respect the warnings.
Failure to respect the warnings could lead to electric shock,
serious injury, burns, re or damage to the appliance.
Danger!
Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening
injury by electric shock.
Important!
Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damage
to the appliance.
Danger of burns!!
Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.
Please note:
This symbol indicates recommendations and important
information for the user.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Safety warnings
Danger!
- Before plugging the appliance into the
mains, make sure that:
• The voltage indicated on the appliance
rating plate corresponds to your mains
voltage;
• The mains socket is earthed and has a
minimum rating of 16A. Failure to follow
these important safety instructions
absolves the manufacturer of all liability.
- Never use the appliance outdoors.
- Never unplug from the mains socket by
pulling on the cable.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
- Before starting cleaning, unplug the cord
from the wall outlet and disconnect the
connection. The grill plate connections
must be dried thoroughly before using
again.
Important!
- This appliance is designed to cook food.
It must never be used for other purposes,
modied or tampered with in any way.
- Wait until the appliance is completely
cold before putting away.
- Do not move the appliance during use.
- The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote-control system.
- The appliance is designed and produced
for domestic use only.
It is not suitable for use in: sta kitchens
in shops, oces and other workplaces,
farm houses, hotels, motels or other
holiday accommodation, guest houses.
- Only the appropriate De'Longhi
connector must be used: PPH-BG500-818
for the BG500/BG500C appliance; PPHBG400-817 for the BG400 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.
Children shall not play with the
appliance.
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.
- Always use the appliance on a dry, level,
heat resistant surface at a height of at
least 85 cm, out of reach of children.
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- Allow the Grill to cool down before
handling (at least 30 minutes).
- Do not pull on the power cord, but rather
on the plug, to separate the appliance
from the mains.
- Do not leave the appliance unattended
when it is switched on, as this may be a
source of danger.
- The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating.
- Materials and accessories coming
into contact with food conform to EEC
regulation 1935:2004.
- Never immerse the connector in water.
If necessary clean the connector body
with a damp cloth.
Danger of burns!!
- When the appliance is in operation, the
outside may become very hot. Always
use the handgrip or oven gloves if
necessary.
- Do not place ammable products near
the appliance.
- WARNING: Charcoal or similar
combustible fuels must not be used with
this appliance.
- CAUTION: Cook only with the drip tray in
place. Pour o the drip tray only when
the appliance is completely cool. Pay
caution when pull out the drip tray in
order to avoid pour out of liquids.
DESCRIPTION (pag. 3)
1. Connector
2. Oil Drip Tray
3. Base
4. Safety Interlock
5a. BG400 Grill Plate with non-stick coating
5b. Grill Plate with non-stick coating (BG500) / Grill Plate with
ceramic coating (BG500C)
6. Grill plate handles
7. Appliance handles
8. Fat Spray protector (Only on BG500C)
9. Spatula (Only on BG500C)
The unit can have dierent grill plate based on model.
• The grilling plate with the ribbed surface is suitable for the
typical grilling of steaks, cutlets or the like.
• The at plate with the smooth surface is used to
fry hellsh, eggs, sliced vegetables or the like (Only on
BG500\BG500C).
TECHNICAL DATA
BG400
Voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50/60Hz
Absorbed power: 1800 W
Size LxHxD: 480 x 90 x 345
Weight:
3,920Kg
BG500
Voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50/60Hz
Absorbed power: 2000 W
Size LxHxD: 570 x 90 x 345
Weight:
4,250Kg
BG500C
Voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50/60Hz
Absorbed power: 2000 W
Size LxHxD: 570 x 130 x 345
Weight:
4,640Kg
Please note:
- To avoid the risk of re, do not cook food
wrapped in plastic lm or tinfoil or in
plastic bags.
Disposing of the appliance
In compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC,
the appliance must not be disposed of with household
waste, but taken to an authorised waste separation and
recycling centre.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Before rst use
• Remove all packaging materials and any promotional
labels from the grill plate and the tray.
• Detach the connector and clean the grill plate by washing
with soap and water in a sink. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Make sure the connector inlet on the plate is fully dry.
• Condition the grill surface by applying a light coating of
vegetable oil or use a non-stick cooking spray. Wipe o
excess oil.
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