7
6
5. Allow food to cook for the desired time. If desired, use a kitchen timer.
Note:
Use the suggested cooking times found in the COOKING CHARTS on pages
6 and 8 as a guide.
Important: do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
Tip:
You can use light pressure on the handle to press and heat the food to your liking.
Important: do not use heavy pressure on the lid at any time.
6. After the selected time the food should be done. If you prefer longer cooking,
simply follow the steps beginning at step 4.
7. Using a pot holder, carefully open the lid.
8. Remove food using the plastic spatula provided.
Important: Always use heatproof plastic, silicone or wood utensils to avoid
scratching the nonstick surface of the plates. Never use metal skewers, tongs, forks
or knives.
9. When finished cooking, turn the dial to LO. Unplug to turn the appliance off; the
red power light turns off.
Important: The heat continues to be ON until the appliance is unplugged.
COOKING ChARTS
COOKING ChART FOR SANdwIChES
The following settings are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a
full cooking plate of food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness of the food. If the
food needs longer cooking, check periodically to avoid overcooking.
SANdwICh
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
COOKING
TIME
COMMENTS
Panini
HI
4 – 6 minutes Press lightly at the
beginning of cooking. Cook
until cheese is melted.
Grilled cheese,
plain
MED-HI
4 – 5 minutes Cook until cheese is melted
and sandwich is golden.
Grilled cheese
with added
ingredients (like
tomato, tuna, ham
or bacon)
MED-HI
4 – 5 minutes Cook until cheese is melted
and sandwich is golden.
Quesadillas
HI
4 – 6 minutes Cook until cheese is melted
and tortilla is lightly
browned.
Wraps
HI
4 – 6 minutes Cook until tortilla is lightly
browned and food inside
is hot.
COOKING ChART FOR FRUITS ANd vEGETABLES
The following settings are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a
full cooking plate of food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness of food. Use a
fork inserted into the center of the food to test for doneness. (Be careful not to touch
the cooking plate.) If the food needs longer cooking, check periodically to avoid
overcooking.
Note:
Brush vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper before grilling.
FOOd
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
COOKING TIME
COMMENTS
vEGETABLES
Sliced yellow squash
MED-HI
3 – 5 minutes
½ -inch thick
Cooked to tender
Sliced peppers
MED-HI
5 – 7 minutes
½ -inch thick
Cooked to tender
Sliced onions
MED-HI
5 – 7 minutes
½ -inch thick
Cooked to tender
Asparagus spears
MED-HI
4 – 6 minutes
1 lb. trimmed,
seasoned with olive
oil and lemon juice,
salt and pepper
FRUITS
Pineapple slices
MED-HI
3 – 5 minutes
Sprinkle with brown
sugar and ground
cinnamon
Tomato slices
MED-HI
3 – 5 minutes
Season with olive oil,
salt and pepper
Quartered bananas
MED
2 – 4 minutes
Sprinkle with brown
sugar and ground
cinnamon
