Equipex sodir panini xl, Operation Manual

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Before operating your SODIR Panini grill, we recommend that you season the surface
of the grill plates with cooking oil or shortening. For seasoning, wipe cooking oil or
shortening onto the upper and lower grill plates using a clean, lint -free cloth, or coat the
plates with cooking oil spray. Turn the grill on with the ON/OFF switch(s) and set the
thermostat(s) to 400
o
F. When the grill reaches the set temperature, the red indicator
light will go out. Allow the grill to season for 10-15 minutes and then let the grill cool. It
is normal for some smoke to appear during this process. Wipe off the excess oil using
a clean, lint-free cloth. Repeat seasoning process at least one more time.
Congratulations, your g rill is no w rea d y f or use!
PREHEATING
After the grill plates have been properly seasoned, turn the grill on using the mode selector switch (the
green light will go on). The following cooking modes can be chosen by turning the selector switch
clockwise from the "Off' position:

Top & Bottom Heat On

Bottom Heat On

Top & Bottom Heat On
Turn the temperature control (thermostat) knob to the desired temperature. The red
light will go on and stay on until the desired temperature is reached. The red light will
then go out. The preheat time will vary depending on the cooking temperature setting ,
and if only bottom heat is used rather than both top and bottom . It will normally take
10-15 minutes for the Panini Grill to reach cooking temperature. After reaching the set
temperature, the red light will cycle on and off as the thermostat cycles, to maintain
temperature. The green light remains on until the unit is shut off with the mode switch.
COOKING
Select the cooking mode by turning the mode selector switch to the desired position.
Turn the thermostat knob to select the desired temperature. Once the red indicator
light on the control panel is out, the grill is ready to use.
For Model PANINI XLE (with the programmable electronic timer), please follow the electronic
timer operation instructions.
For Model PANINI XL equipped with the optional mechanical 5-minute timer, select the desired set
point by turning the timer knob clockwise. Note that when the set time has elapsed, the timer will
emit an audible signal, but will not turn the grill off.