Blue Diamond Sizzle, Quick Start Manual

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INSTALLING COOKING PLATES
Use caution. Do not install plates when the unit is hot!
Put the Sizzle Griddle in the flat position with the
temperature knob facing you. Insert each plate
individually. Each plate is embossed with the word
“lower” or “upper” to let you know which part it
attaches to. Our plates are designed to fit only into
either the upper or lower housing.
The lower griddle plate has cutouts for the heating
element, lift it with these facing down.
Facing the Sizzle Griddle, the drip spouts should be at
the front corners of the plate. Find the metal holding
brackets at the center of the housing. Tilt the back
end of the plate and line up the cutouts with the metal
brackets. Slide the plate beneath the brackets and
push down on the front end of the plate. You should
hear it snap into place. Turn the Sizzle Griddle 180°
and install the matching plate into the upper housing
the same way.
NOTE: The Sizzle Griddle offers a variety of cooking
options using removable cooking plates. If your model
includes grill, waffle or additional plates, simply
remove the griddle plates and install the plates of
your choosing, making sure upper and lower are in
correct locations.
REMOVING COOKING PLATES
Put your Sizzle Griddle in the flat position.
Find the plate release buttons on one side.
Press one button firmly and the cooking plate will pop
up from the base. Grab the cooking plate with both
hands, slide it from under the metal brackets and lift
from the base. Press on the other button to release the
other cooking plate the same way.
POSITIONING DRIP CUPS
When the Sizzle Griddle is used as a contact griddle
or panini press you can place the cup directly beneath
the grease spout. When the Sizzle Griddle is in the flat
position, place the cups at either end directly below the
grease spouts. Excess
grease and fats from
your food will run off
the cooking plates,
through the grease
spout and into the drip
cups. Dispose of grease
and fats safely after
cooking. Drip cups are
dishwasher safe.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once your Sizzle
Griddle is properly
assembled, plug the
cord into a standard
electrical outlet and
you will be ready to
get cooking.
The power indicator light will illuminate (blue) to show
you the power is on.
Put your Sizzle Griddle in the preferred cooking position
and use the temperature control to choose your
cooking temperature.
If you wish to use
the Sizzle Griddle in
the flat position but
you do not need the
entire surface, it is
recommended that
you use the lower
(front) plate.
Depending on the temperature setting, it may take up
to 6 minutes to reach optimum operating temperature.
When the Sizzle Griddle has reached the desired
temperature, the ready indicator light will illuminate
(green) to show you the Sizzle Griddle is ready for
cooking. During operation, the indicator light will turn
on and off as the internal thermostat regulates the
temperature. This is normal.
Temperature controls regulate the cooking surface’s
temperature. You can use the control knob to vary the
setting any time during cooking.
As the unit will become hot during use, always use
caution when operating the Sizzle Griddle. Always
use the plastic part of the handles to open the Sizzle
Griddle, as this part of the handle is designed to stay
cool to the touch while cooking. The die-cast aluminum
arms of the unit will become hot during use —
DO NOT TOUCH THE ARMS DURING OR
IMMEDIATELY AFTER COOKING
The stainless steel cover will become hot during use
and should not be touched during or immediately after
cooking. Use an oven mitt, if you need to adjust the
cover to prevent burns.
The base of the unit is plastic and will become warm
If you need to move the Sizzle Griddle for any reason
during cooking, handle it from the base only, using care
not to touch hot areas directly.
Allow the Sizzle Griddle to cool before handling
(at least 30 minutes).
NOTE: During first use, the Sizzle Griddle may have a
slight odor and it may smoke a little. This is perfectly
normal and will disappear with use.
Upper plate
release button
Lower plate
release button