Winco EPG-1C, Operating Instructions Manual

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WARNING
x
x electrical shock hazard.
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside
of the unit. Liquid inside the unit could cause an
electrical shock.
Do not spray water or cleaning products. Liquid could contact the electrical
components and cause a short circuit or an electrical shock. Do not use unit if
power cord is damaged or has been modified.
Operation
Season the Surface for Best Results
1. Make sure the unit is on a level surface and a catch-tray is in place.
2. Plug the power cord into a receptacle, turn the POWER switch to the ON position and set the thermostat dial to the appropriate
cooking temperature.
3. Allow the grill plates to heat up. The HEAT indicator should light up when on and turns off when temperature is reached.
4. Lift up on handle to open, place food to cook on bottom grill plate, pull down on handle to lower top plate on top of the food.
5. Once the food is grilled to required doneness, raise the top grill plate to remove.
6. After each time the grill is loaded, it is recommended to push excess grease and food particles into the catch tray using a nylon bristle
brush or coarse rag (DO NOT use steel bristle brush). If necessary, empty the grease from the catch tray before continuing to grilling.
7. Turn the POWER switch to the OFF position to turn off when not in use. ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING.
CAUTION: HOT! CAUTION: ELECTRIC SHOCK!
CAUTION
The unit will be HOT after use!
Let cool before cleaning.
HOT
All panini / sandwich grills have a cast iron cooking surface. Once the cooking surface has been cleaned thoroughly, it should be seasoned with
(vegetable) oil to prevent food from sticking. Before and after each use, thoroughly clean and season the cooking surface by heating in the
following manner:
1. Turn the POWER switch to the "ON" position and adjust the temperature control dial (B) to 350° F.
2. Using a CLEAN CLOTH, spread a thin film of (vegetable) oil over the grill cooking surface and leave on the hot grill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Carefully remove the excess oil and wipe clean.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 before and after each use.
EVEN WITH PROPER SEASONING, FOOD MAY STICK TO THE GRILL COOKING SURFACE UNTIL THE GRILL PLATE
IS "BROKEN IN". USE A MEDIUM-HARD STAINLESS STEEL BRUSH TO REMOVE REMAINING FOOD PIECES.Before
Upon first use, grill may omit a metallic burning odor. This is normal and the odor will dissipate with use.