OPERATION
8
Form No. mCGm-1113
English
Shutdown
1. Turn the Temperature Control fully counterclockwise to the
“off” position.
2. Perform the “Daily Cleaning” procedure in the maintenance
section of this manual.
Balancing the Top Grill Plate
Perform the following procedure to balance the top grill plate.
a properly balanced top grill plate will stay down and rest flat on
the food product during operation. The top grill plate is balanced
by adjusting the tension on the top grill plate hinge assembly.
1. Turn off the unit, unplug the power cord, and allow the unit
to cool.
2. Locate the tensioning screw on the back of the unit.
3. Using the hex wrench included with the unit, adjust the
tension on the top grill plate hinge assembly.
• Turn the tensioning screw clockwise to increase the
tension on the hinge assembly.
• Turn the tensioning screw counterclockwise to decrease
the tension on the hinge assembly.
4. Test the operation of the top grill plate assembly and
readjust, if necessary.
Location of Tensioning Screw
Tensioning Screw
Suggested Cook Temperatures and Times
Food Product
Cook Temperature
Cook Time
Vegetables
210°–300°F
(100°–150°C)
4 minutes
Eggs
300°–390°F
(150°–200°C)
2 minutes
Fish
300°–390°F
(150°–200°C)
1-1/2 minutes
Shrimp
390°–480°F
(200°–250°C)
3 minutes
Hamburgers
390°–480°F
(200°–250°C)
2-1/2 minutes
Steak
390°–480°F
(200°–250°C)
2 minutes
Paninis
480°–570°F
(250°–300°C)
3 minutes
NOTE: Cook temperatures and times may vary depending on the thickness of the
food product as well as the desired style of cooking.
