Prima PCP100 User Manual

Café Press

Instruction Leaflet

MODEL PCP100

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CAFÉ PRESS MODEL: PCP100
USER INFORMATION

(PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS)

Please read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with your new café
press before using for the first time.

1. POWER
230V-240V~50Hz 1200 WATTS

IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE THE CAFÉ PRESS MAY SMOKE THE FIRST
TIME THAT IT IS USED. IT IS NOT DEFECTIVE. NORMAL MANUFACT URING
PROCESS INCLUDES THE USE OF OIL – THE SMOKE WILL BURN OFF
SAFELY WITHIN A FEW MINUTES.

2. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following.

• Read all the instructions carefully even if you are familiar with the appliance.

• NEVER IMMERSE THE CAFÉ PRESS OR SUPPLY CORD IN WATER.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near

children. Never leave your café press unattended when it is plugged in.

• Do not touch hot surface. USE THE HANDLES FOR MOVING THE
APPLIANCE.

• Ensure the café press is used on a firm, flat surface.

• Do not place the café press on a highly polished wooden surface as

damage may occur to the surface.

• Always ensure that the appliance is ‘OFF’ and unplugged from the wall
electrical socket when not in use. Allow it to cool before putting on, and
taking off parts, and before cleaning.

• Ensure that the power supply cord does not come into contact with the hot
surface of the café press. If the cord is scratched or damaged, have it
replaced by an electrician with a special manufacturer’s spare.

• Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners or oven cleaners, when
cleaning the appliance.

• Do not place the appliance on or near hot gas or electric burner, or permit to
touch a heated oven.

• This appliance is for household use only. It should not be used outdoors, in
the bathroom or allowed to stand in a damp area.

• When using this appliance, provid e adequate air space above and on all
sides, for air circulation. On surfaces where heat may cause damage, an
insulated hand pad is recommended.

• Do not use this appliance for anything other than the intended use.

Personal Safety

• Hot air and steam will be ejected from the food d uring cooking. When the appliance
is hot take extreme care when opening and closing.

• Your café press will get hot during use, particula rly the plates. Touch only the
handles during and immediately after cooking and not the plates.

Features

Power on neon (Red)

Locking clip

Ready to cook neon (Green)

Plates

Height adjustment knob

Non slip feet

Using your Café Press

To open the café press undo the locking clip on the left side of the café press and
raise the upper half of the press with the handle.

Check that the cooking plates are clean and dust free. Wipe with a damp cloth if
needed.

For pre-heating your café press should be in the closed position.
Use the sandwich that you have prepared earlier and follow the instructions below.

1. Plug the café press into the mains socket and switch on. The red light will glow
this indicates that the café press is switched on.

2. Keep the café press closed while preheating. The café press is ready for use
when the orange light comes on. Please note that this light will cycle on and off
during use.

3. Open the press and place your sandwiches on the hot plates. REMEMBER
THAT THE PLATES ARE VER Y HOT.

4. Pull down the handle until it rests on the sandwich.
Note: The locking clip must not be used to clamp the café press together when
the sandwiches are in the press. The weight of the top plate is sufficient.