Hinge
release
lever
Lower plate
release button
Upper plate
release button
surface. The Griddler
TM
is in this position
when it is used as a Full Grill, Full Griddle,
or Half Grill/Half Griddle.
To adjust the Griddler
TM
to this position,
locate the hinge release lever on the
right arm.
With your left hand on the handle, use
your right hand to slide the lever toward
you. Push the handle back until the cover
rests flat on the counter. The unit will stay
in this position until you lift the handle
and cover to return it to the closed
position.
If the Griddler
TM
is already in the
open position
and you wish to
adjust it to the
flat position, pull the handle slightly
toward you and then lift the hinge release
lever. Push the handle back until the
cover rests in the flat position. Pulling the
handle forward slightly before lifting the
hinge release lever will take some of the
pressure off of the hinge and you will be
able to adjust the Griddler
TM
more easily.
To insert cooking plates
Adjust the Griddler
TM
to the flat position
(see page 5) with the controls directly in
front of you. Insert one plate at a time.
Each plate is designed to fit in either the
upper housing or the lower housing of the
Griddler
TM
.
If you are
facing the
Griddler
TM
,
the drip
spout
should be
at the
rear of the plate. Locate the metal
brackets at the center of the housing. Tilt
the back end of the plate and line up the
cutouts at the back of the plate with the
metal brackets. Slide the plate
underneath the brackets and push down
the front end of the plate. It will snap into
place. Turn the Griddler
TM
around and
insert the second plate on either its grill
or griddle side into the upper housing as
you did with the first plate.
To remove cooking plates
Once the Griddler
TM
is cooled, adjust to
flat position (see page 5). Locate the plate
release button
on one side of
the unit. Press
firmly on
button 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 out of the base. Press on the other
plate release button to remove the other
cooking plate in the same manner.
To position drip tray
One side of the base has a slot provided
for the drip
tray. Slide
the drip
tray into
the base
according
to the
instruction
on the tray.
Grease from the food will run off the
plates through the grease spout and into
the drip tray. Grease should be safely
disposed of after the Griddler
TM
has
cooled down completely. The drip tray
can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler
TM
is assembled
properly and you are ready to begin
cooking, turn the Selector Dial 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
TM
as a
Contact Grill, Panini Press or Full Grill,
turn the Grill/Panini control to the desired
temperature for cooking. Settings range
from Warm to Sear.
If you intend to use the Griddler
TM
as a
Full Griddle, turn the Griddle control to
the desired temperature for cooking.
Settings range from 200°F to 425°F.
If you intend to use the Griddler
TM
as a
Half Grill/Half Griddle, you may use either
the grill/panini temperature or the griddle
temperature.
If you intend to use the Griddler
TM
as a
Half Grill/Half Griddle, but you do not
need the entire surface, 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
TM
is ready for cooking. 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 on pages 16–17 of the
Recipe Book for recommendations.
Always exercise caution when handling
the Griddler
TM
during cooking, as the
Griddler
TM
housing will become hot during
use. To open the Griddler
TM
, 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 following cooking.
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
can become very warm. If you need to
move the Griddler
TM
during cooking, be
sure to handle it from the base only while
wearing an oven mitt. Do not touch the
cover.
Allow the Griddler
TM
to cool down before
handling (at least 30 minutes).
NOTE:
The first time you use the
Griddler
TM
, it may have a slight odor and
may smoke a bit. This is normal and
common to appliances with nonstick
surfaces.
The Griddler
TM
comes with a black
cleaning/scraping tool. This can be used
for cleaning both the grill and griddle
sides of the 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 plates. Instead, use
only wooden or heat-proof plastic
utensils.
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact
with the hot grill plates. This includes
the provided cleaning tool.
• In between recipes, use a wooden or
heat-proof plastic utensil to scrape
excess food buildup through grease
channels and into drip tray, then wipe
off any residue with a paper towel
before proceeding with next recipe.
• Allow the Griddler
TM
to cool down
completely (at least 30 minutes) before
cleaning.
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING
APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS
COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.
Once you have finished cooking, turn the
Selector Dial control to the Off position
and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet. Allow the unit to cool down for at
least 30 minutes before handling.
Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove
any leftover food from the cooking plate.
The scraping tool can be washed by hand
or in the dishwasher.
Dispose of grease from the drip tray once
cooled. The drip tray can be cleaned by
