T-fal AMBIANCE User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following :

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer as it may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in
a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. Always attach plug to appliance first (for models with
removable cord), then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to “off” (for selected models
with On/Off switch or adjustable thermostat), then remove
the plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A. A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the

risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.

B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords

are available and may be used if care is exercised in their
use.

C. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension

cords is used,

1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or the
extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, and

2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

D. Do not clean this product with a water spray or the like.
E. If the appliance is of grounded type, the extension cord

should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

1. Remove any packaging, stickers or accessories inside and outside the
appliance.

2. Remove the trays.

3. Place the grill plate on the heating element.

4. Place the appliance on the middle of the table, out of the reach of
children.

Place the appliance on a firm, sturdy table: do not use the appliance on
a soft or unsteady base.

Never place the appliance directly onto a fragile support (glass table,
cloth, varnished furniture...).

On first use, season the grill & trays by spritzing oil and removing with an
absorbant kitchen towel.

Installation

Thank you for purchasing this T-Fal appliance designed for domestic use
only. Whatever your model, please read the instructions carefully and keep
them on hand.

• Models with on/off switch :

Put the switch to on : the indicator will light up.

• Models with thermostat :

Set the thermostat to the max position.

• Other models :

The appliance works once plugged into the wall
socket.

Allow appliance to pre-heat for 5 to 8 minutes.

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max.

Unwind the cord completely.
Connect the cord on the appliance (depending on

model) then plug into the wall socket.

Ensure the cord is placed so that it does not interfere
with people moving around the table.

Check that your electric installation is compatible with the power and the
voltage indicated under the appliance.

Connect the appliance to a plug with an earth connection.
Models with fixed cord : if the power supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Never plug the appliance in when not in use.
Do not leave the appliance switched on while unattended.

Connection and pre-heating

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After pre-heating, the appliance is ready to be used :

• For the raclette function, have each guest

place a slice of cheese in their individual tray
before placing it in the appliance.

Select models have an integrated pan-storage
feature, which allows for the easy storage of empty
trays under the appliance during the meal.

Do not leave the trays in the appliance while
empty.

• The grill plate will cook small pieces of meat or

accompaniments (vegetables, bacon,
mushrooms, onions, small sausages...).

Cooking

To keep the benefits of the non-stick coating of the grill plate, always use a
non-stick plastic or wooden spatula.

During first use, it is normal for the appliance to give off a slight odour and/or
smoke.

Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.

• Models with on/off switch :

Put the switch to off : the indicator light will turn off.

• Models with thermostat :

Set the thermostat to the off position.

Unplug the cord from the wall socket. Then, depending on model, remove
the cord from the appliance. Leave the appliance to cool.

Clean the grill plate, the trays and the base of the appliance with a
sponge, hot water and dishwashing liquid.

The grill plate and the trays can be put in the dishwasher.
Do not use scouring pads or hard abrasive powder.

Never immerse the appliance and the cord in water.

After use

Ensure the appliance is cool and unplugged before storing.

1. Remove the grill plate.

2.

Depending on the model:
place the trays into their holding
cavities under the appliance

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3. Wind the cord
around the support.

Storage

or stack the trays 2 by 2,
then place them under the
heating element.

4. Replace the grill plate.

T-Fal reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components of its products
at any time, in the interests of consumers.

For a child, even a slight burn may sometimes be serious.
As they grow up, teach your children to be careful with hot appliances in

the kitchen.

If your appliance is used in the company of children or disabled
persons, always use it under adult supervision.

Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.

If an accident occurs,

rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a

doctor if necessary.

Prevention of accidents in the home

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A traditional raclette is prepared using special raclette cheese (in fact,
called “raclette” cheese). Emmental and gruyere cheeses are good
substitutes, if raclette cheese is challenging to find.

For a traditional raclette, take about 200 g of cheese per person and cut
the cheese in 5 mm slices.

Set the thermostat (depending on model) to the max position. Place a
slice of cheese in each tray and leave to melt about 5 minutes. Once the
raclette cheese is melted, slide the cheese onto the plate.

Modern raclette recipes are far more flexible. Prepare your favourite
meats, seafood or vegetables into bite size pieces, grill on the raclette
top, and enjoy with any selection of cheeses or sauces that are melted in
the raclette trays below. The possibilities are endless.

With your new T-Fal raclette, you can create the ultimate dinner party or
family meal, where everyone is their own chef.

Here are a few recipes – both traditional and modern – for your enjoyment.

Raclette with eggs

Raclette with eggs and tomatoes

• 20 eggs • 10 tomatoes • 40 basil leaves • 1 2/3 cups fresh cream • 1 cup dry white
wine • 1,2 kg of grated emmental, grated gouda or grated mozzarella • 150 g of capers

• salt • white pepper • Cayenne pepper • bread or boiled potatoes

Boil eggs 8 minutes. Cool the eggs under cold tap water. Wash the
tomatoes and cut them into thin slices. Wash the basil and detach the
leaves. Peel the eggs and cut them into thin slices. Mix the fresh cream
with the white wine, cheese and capers. Add salt and pepper. Place the
ingredients in a tray and cook in the appliance for 6 minutes. Place cooked
ingredients on top of bread or potatoes and enjoy. Serves 10 people.

Raclette with vegetables

Ratatouille raclette

• 4 onions • 2 eggplants • salt • 4 red peppers • 4 green peppers • 4 zucchinis

• 8 tomatoes • 8 cloves of garlic • 2 cups of olive oil • 16 cooked potatoes

• 4 teaspoons of fresh oregano • 4 teaspoons of fresh basil • pepper • 2 cups of red
wine • 1,2 kg of raclette cheese • bread

Peel the onions and cut them into small cubes. Wash the eggplants, cut
them into cubes and salt. Leave the eggplants in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Rinse the eggplants under cold tap water and wipe them dry. Wash and
seed the green and red peppers. Cut them into cubes. Wash the zucchini
and the tomatoes and cut them into small cubes. Peel, chop and salt. Warm
some olive oil up in a cooking pot, add the garlic and the vegetables. Add
the oregano, basil, salt, pepper and red wine. Cook on a low heat for 10 to
15 minutes. Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes and cook them in a
frying pan (skillet). Put the vegetables with a slice of cheese in a raclette
tray and cook in the raclette. Serves 10 people.

Raclette with mushrooms

• 800 g of fresh mushrooms • 1/2 bundle of parsley • 1,2 kg of raclette cheese • salt

• pepper • 400 g of grated gouda • spices • bread or boiled potatoes

Wash the mushrooms and remove the stems. Wash, dry and chop the
parsley. Mix the grated cheese with the salt and pepper. Put the gouda
and the raclette cheese on the top of the mushrooms in a tray. Cook in
the raclette for 8 minutes. Add herbs for seasoning. Serves 10 people.

Raclette with fish and shellfish

Raclette with shrimp

• 80 large shrimps (or small prawns) • juice from 4 lemons • 3 teaspoons of French
herbs • salt • pepper • 2 cloves of garlic • 2 chopped onions • 400 g of mushroom

• 800 g of tomatoes • 1,2 kg of raclette cheese • bread or boiled potatoes

Peel the shrimp and baste them with lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Cut the tomatoes and the mushrooms into small pieces. Cook the
shrimp for 2 minutes on the raclette grill plate. Place the shrimp in the
trays on the top of all the other ingredients. Cover with a slice of cheese.
Cook in the appliance for 7 to 8 minutes. Serves 10 people.

Cod with tomatoes

• 1,6 kg of cod fillet • juice from 4 lemons • 800 g of tomatoes • 40 basil leaves

• 8 cloves of garlic • salt • white pepper • 160 g of bread-crumb • 160 g of grated
parmesan (cheese) • 14 tablespoon of olive oil • bread or boiled potatoes

Cut the cod fillets into cubes and mix them with lemon juice. Wash the
tomatoes and cut them into small cubes. Wash the basil and detach the
leaves. Peel the garlic and cut it into small pieces. Mix the fish with the
tomatoes and the garlic. Sprinkle mixture with salt and pepper. Mix the
breadcrumbs with the cheese and the olive oil. Add pepper to taste. Mix
the two preparations in a tray and cook for 11 minutes. Enjoy over top of
bread or potatoes. Serves 10 people.

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Raclette with meat and sausages

Eggplant and corn with yogurt

• 1 kg of eggplant • 8 tablespoons of olive oil • 4 cloves of garlic • 4 parsley sprigs

• salt • white pepper • 1 kg of pork or chicken • 900 g of corn • 900 g
of yogurt • 450 g of grated gouda • Cayenne pepper • bread or boiled potatoes

Wash and dry eggplant, cutting them into small cubes. Warm some olive
oil up in a frying pan and brown the eggplant. Peel the garlic and cut it
into small pieces. Wash and finely chop the parsley. Mix the eggplant
with the garlic and the parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cut the
pork or the chicken into small pieces and pre-cook it on the raclette grill
plate for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the corn. Mix the yogurt with the cheese,
white pepper and Cayenne pepper. In a tray, mix the eggplant with the
pork (or chicken) and corn. Cover with the yogurt sauce and cook in
raclette tray for 7 to 8 minutes.Spoon mixture over top of bread or
boiled potatoes and enjoy. Serves 10 people.

Raclette Provençale with French beans

• 1 kg French beans • salt • 4 onions • 7 tablespoons of butter • 850 g of mushrooms

• juice from 4 lemons • 350 g of cubed bacon or ham • 4 tablespoons of mustard

• 4 teaspoons of French herbs • 14 tomatoes,diced • 7 teaspoons of parsley • 1,2 kg
raclette cheese • bread or boiled potatoes

Blanch the beans in salted water. Peel and chop the onions. Mix the
onions with the butter (or margarine). Cut the mushrooms into two
halves and baste them with lemon juice. Brown the mushrooms, ham
and onions in a frying pan. Fry the beans with salt, pepper, mustard, and
French herbs. Add the diced tomatoes and the parsley to the frying pan.
Put the two preparations in a raclette tray and cover with a slice of
cheese. Cook in the appliance for 10 minutes. Serves 10 people.

Raclette with sausages

• 400 g of chorizo • 800 g of pork sausages • 4 green peppers (capsicum) • hot red
pepper • 200 g of olive • 1,2 kg of raclette cheese • 200 g of onions • boiled potatoes
or bread

Peel the sausages and the chorizo, and cut them into thin slices. Drain the
olives. Wash the green peppers and cut them into small pieces. Cut the
olives into small pieces. Cook the vegetables for 5 minutes in a raclette
tray. At the same time, cook the sausages and the chorizo on the raclette
grill plate. Add the sausages and the chorizo on the top of the vegetables,
cover with a slice of cheese and cook it in the appliance. Enjoy over top of
bread or potatoes. Serves 10 people.

Baguettes

French bread with goat cheese

• 1 kg of goat cheese • 40 olives • 1 onion • olive oil • 2 red peppers • 40 thin slices of
French bread

Seed the red peppers and cut into small pieces. Stone the olives and
them into thin slices. Peel and cut the onions. Mix the red peppers with
the olives and garlic. Grill the slices of bread on the raclette grill plate for
2 minutes. Put the bread in a tray with a slice of goat cheese on the top,
and add the vegetables with a dash of olive oil. Cook in the appliance for
7 to 8 minutes. Serves 10 people.

French bread with Parma ham

• 40 thin slices of French bread • 3 yellow melons • 400 g of Parma ham

• 400 g of Parmesan cheese • spices

Grill the slices of bread (on the grill plate of the appliance). Cut the
melons into two halves and remove the seeds. Shape small balls of melon
using a melon spoon. Cut the Parma ham into thin slices. Grate the
parmesan cheese. Put a slice of bread in a tray, cover with a slice of
Parma ham. Add the melon balls and cover with the grated parmesan.
Cook in the appliance for 9 minutes and serve with some spices.
Serves 10 people.

French bread with pineapple

• 40 thin slices of French bread • 2 pineapples • 400 g of ham • 1,2 kg of raclette
cheese

Cut the ham into small cubes. Peel the pineapple and slice into thin
triangles, ensuring the tough middle is removed. Grill the bread (on the
grill plate of the appliance). Put the bread in a tray. Add some ham and
pineapple, and cover with a slice of cheese. Cook in the appliance for 8 to
9 minutes. Serves 10 people.

Savoury and sweet raclette

Raclette with mango and banana

• 16 bananas • 40 thin slices of bacon or ham • a dollop of butter • 1 pot of mango
chutney • 1,2 kg of raclette cheese

Put the ingredients in a tray, cover with a slice of cheese and cook in the
appliance for 8 minutes. Serves 10 people.