Position drip cups:
When using
the Griddler
™
as a Contact
Grill or Panini
Press, only
one drip cup
is needed.
Place the cup
directly below the grease spout while cooking.
Grease from the food will run off the plates
through the grease spout and into the drip cups.
Grease should be safely disposed of after
cooking. The drip cups can be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
When using the Griddler
™
as an Open Grill or
Griddle,
both drip
cups
should be
used.
Place the
cups at
either end
of the unit directly below the grease spouts.
Once the Griddler
™
is assembled properly, plug
the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You are
now ready to begin cooking.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Once the Griddler
™
is assembled properly and
you are ready to begin cooking, turn the
Selector to the left to choose the Griddle
function or to the right to choose the Grill/Panini
function, depending on what you intend to cook.
When the knob is turned to either function,
a red indicator light will illuminate to indicate
that the power is on.
If you intend to use the Griddler
™
as a Contact
Grill, Panini Press or Open Grill, turn the
Grill/Panini Control to the desired temperature
for cooking. Settings range from Warm (150°F)
to Sear (450°F).
If you intend to use the Griddler
™
as a Griddle,
turn the Griddle Control to the desired
temperature for cooking. Temperature settings
range from 200°F to 425°F.
If you intend to use the Griddler
™
as a Flat Grill
or Griddle, but you do not need the entire sur-
face, use the bottom plate.
It may take up to 10 minutes to reach
operating temperature, depending on the
temperature level that was set. When the
thermostat has reached operating temperature,
a green indicator light inside the chosen control
will indicate that the Griddler
™
is ready for cook-
ing. During operation, the light will continue to
turn on and off as the thermostat regulates the
temperature. This is normal.
The temperature controls are used to set and
maintain the temperature of the cooking surface.
You may vary the setting of the control knob at
any time during cooking, and may wish to do so
depending on the types of foods on the cooking
plate. Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature
Chart of the Recipe Book for recommendations.
Always exercise caution when handling the
Griddler™ during cooking. To open the
Griddler™ grasp the black plastic area of the
handle. This part of the handle stays cool to the
touch while cooking. The arms are made of die-
cast aluminum and will become hot during use.
Do not touch them during or immediately follow-
ing cooking.
The Griddler™ housing will become hot during
use. The cover is made of stainless steel and
will become very hot and should not be touched
during or immediately following cooking. If you
need to adjust the cover be sure to use an oven
mitt to prevent burns.
The lower housing is made of plastic, and while
it will become very warm it will not burn you. If
you need to move the Griddler™ during cooking
be sure to handle it from the base only. Do not
touch the cover. Allow the Griddler™ to cool
down before handling (at least 30 minutes).
NOTE:
The first time you use the Griddler
™
, it
may have a slight odour and may smoke a bit.
This is normal and common to appliances with
nonstick surfaces.
The Griddler™ comes with a black
cleaning/scraping tool. This can be used for
cleaning the grill and griddle plates after you
have finished cooking and the unit has cooled
down completely (at least 30 minutes). Using
the cleaning tool on a hot surface for too long
will cause the plastic to melt.
User Maintenance:
* Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch
the nonstick grill plate. Instead, use only
wooden or heat-proof plastic utensils.
* Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the
hot grill plate. This includes the provided
cleaning tool.
* In between recipes, scrape excess food
buildup through grease channel and into drip
cups, then wipe off any residue with a paper
towel before proceeding with next recipe.
* Allow the Griddler™ to cool down completely
(at least 30 minutes) before cleaning.
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