Parts and Components

Diagram of the Cecotec Rock'nGrill Pro 1500 Rapid showing its components. Key parts are labeled:

• 1. Handle
• 2. Lock and support
• 3. Power light (Red indicator)
• 4. Ready light (Green indicator)
• 5. Temperature dial
• 6. 180° release button
• 7. Grease nozzle
• 8. Drip tray
• 9. Reversible heating plates
• 10. Plate release button

Before Use

This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Unpack the appliance and keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future. In case the original packaging is disposed of, make sure all packaging materials are recycled accordingly.

• Clean the Cooking Plates with a wet sponge or cloth.
• Dry them with a cloth or paper towel.
• For best results, lightly coat the cooking plates with a bit of cooking oil or cooking spray.

NOTE: you may notice a slight burning smell or smoke when using the grill for the first time, caused by the excess of lubricants from the manufacturing process. This does not affect the safety of your appliance.

Operation

Close the press grill and plug it to the mains supply. You will notice that the red power light turns on, indicating that the grill is on.

Turn the temperature dial clockwise to adjust the temperature to your desired liking. Try a middle setting at first, and adjust the temperature to your liking in later uses.

The green indicator light will turn on, indicating that the grill is preheating. It will take around 3~5 minutes to reach cooking temperature. The green light will turn off when the temperature is reached.

The grill is ready for use.

Contact Grill

• Turn the temperature dial to the desired position.
• Prepare the burgers, boneless pieces of meat, and thin cuts of meat or other foodstuffs, and place them on the bottom cooking plate.
• Close the top cooking plate, leaving the lock halfway, so that the plates do not touch each other.
• When the food is ready, use the handle to open the grill. Remove the food with the help of a plastic spatula. Do not use metal tongs or a knife on the grill, as these can damage the non-stick coating of the cooking plates.
• Use the grill as a contact grill to cook burgers, boneless pieces of meat, and thin cuts of meat and vegetables.
• Use the grill as a contact grill when you want to cook something in a short amount of time or when you are looking for a healthy cooking method.

Press grill

• Turn the temperature dial to the desired position.
• Prepare the sandwiches and place them on the bottom cooking plate. Place the sandwiches near the rear end of the bottom cooking plate.
• Close the top cooking plate to evenly press down on the sandwich. The top plate must be fully lowered to cook sandwiches.
• Cook them for about 3 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, adjusting the time to your liking.
• When the sandwich is ready use the handle to open the upper plate. Remove the sandwich with the help of a plastic spatula. Do not use metal tongs or a knife on the grill, as these can damage the non-stick coating.
• Use the grill as a press grill to cook sandwiches, bread, and quesadillas.

The grill was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust to the thickness of the food. You can easily grill anything from a thinly-sliced potato to a thick sirloin steak with optimal results.

When cooking more than one foodstuff at once, it is important that the thickness of the foodstuffs is consistent, so that the upper plate can press evenly on the food.

Open grill

• Place the grill on a clean, flat surface.
• With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to press the release button to the right of the hinge. Lift the upper plate until it rests flat on the countertop.
• Use the grill as an open grill to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not recommend cooking bone-in chicken, since it does not cook evenly on an open grill), fish, and vegetables.
• Cooking on the open grill is the most versatile method of using the product. In the open position, the cooking surfaces doubles.
• You can cook different types of foodstuffs separately without mixing their flavours or large amounts of the same type of food.

Extendable Feet

If you want to remove the excess of fat easily, you can open the extendable feet at the bottom of the appliance.

Cleaning and Maintenance

To remove cooking plates:

• Unplug the grill and let it to cool down before removing the cooking plates.
• Place the grill on a clean, flat surface.
• With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to press the button on the right side of the hinge. Lift the upper plate until it rests flat on the countertop.
• Locate the plate release buttons on front of the plate. Press the button firmly and the plate will pop up slightly from the base. Grasp the plate with two hands, slide it out from under the metal brackets, and lift it off the base. Press on the other plate release button to remove the other cooking plate in the same way.
• The cooking plates are reversible.

General Cleaning and Maintenance:

• Unplug the press grill and let it to cool down before cleaning. The unit is easier to clean when slightly warm. Do not immerse the product in water, nor wash it in dishwashers.
• Wipe the cooking plates with a soft cloth to remove food residue. If any foodstuff has stuck to the cooking plates, pour a bit of warm water mixed with detergent over the food residue and clean the plates with a non-abrasive plastic scouring pad.
• The plates can be detached and washed in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive materials that could scratch or damage the non-stick coating.
• Wipe the outside of the grill with a damp cloth only. Do not clean the outside with any abrasive scouring pad, as this will damage the finish. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Do not place in the dishwasher.
• Remove and empty the drip tray after each use. Wash the tray in warm, soapy water. Avoid the use of scouring pads or harsh detergents as they may damage its surface. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth, and put it back in place.
• Keep the product in a cool, dry place.
• You can use the lock to keep the plates together, in order to store the product in upright position.

Technical Specifications

Disposal of Old Electrical Appliances

The European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), specifies that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of with the normal unsorted municipal waste. Old appliances must be collected separately, in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain, and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol ?️ on the product reminds you of your obligation to dispose of the appliance correctly. If the product has a built-in battery or uses batteries, they should be removed from the appliance and disposed of appropriately. Consumers must contact their local authorities or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of old appliances and/or their batteries.

Technical Support Service and Warranty

This product is under warranty for 2 years from the date of purchase, as long as the proof of purchase is submitted, the product is in perfect physical condition, and it has been given proper use, as explained in this instruction manual. The warranty will not cover the following situations:

• The product has been used for purposes other than those intended for it, misused, beaten, exposed to moisture, immersed in liquid or corrosive substances, as well as any other fault attributable to the customer.
• The product has been disassembled, modified, or repaired by persons, not authorised by the official Technical Support Service of Cecotec.
• Faults deriving from the normal wear and tear of its parts, due to use.

The warranty service covers every manufacturing defects of your appliance for 2 years, based on current legislation, except consumable parts. In the event of misuse, the warranty will not apply. If at any point, a fault is detected, contact the official Technical Support Service of Cecotec and send us your proof of purchase via e-mail at: sat@cecotec.es

Contact Information

For support and warranty inquiries, please contact:

Cecotec
Website: www.cecotec.es
Address: Grupo Cecotec Innovaciones S.L., C/ Pinadeta s/n, 46930 Quart de Poblet, Valencia, Spain

Smart Group (for warranty claims in Ukraine)
Website: https://service.smartgroup.ua/
Phone: 0 800 300 245