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9. Heat the Panini Grill for 5 to 10 minutes, rubbing the surface with the cotton
cloth or towel -- until the surface loses its initial sheen and appears dry.
HINT!
Season Panini Grill plates after each use to maintain a stick-resistant surface.
10. Wipe plates dry and keep Panini Grill closed until ready to use.
FLOATING HINGE SET-UP
1.
Your Panini Grill is equipped with a floating
hinge that allows the upper lid to expand
to accommodate thicker foods: sandwiches,
meats, veggies, desserts, etc.
2. Open the lid to 90º. Grasp the lid handle to
lift the upper grill plate and extend the arm.
(See Figure 3)
3. Lower the upper grill plate to the point that
will fit on top of sandwiches or food to be
pressed and grilled. Use the assist handle to
press the upper grill plate flat while cooking.
(See Figure 4)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury or damage to property, make sure the removable
drip tray is fully inserted into the side of the unit.
1. Use a heat-proof brush or paper towel dipped in vegetable oil to lightly coat the
upper and lower grill plates to encourage even browning.
IMPORTANT: Do not use non-stick sprays as they can cause build-up on the
grill plates. Use vegetable or olive oil instead.
2. Make sure the ON/OFF (I/O) switch is in the OFF (O) position.
Plug the Panini Grill into a 120V electrical outlet.
3. Press the red ON/OFF (I/O) switch to ON (I). Turn the TEMPERATURE control dial
425ºF to preheat. The red ON/OFF (I/O) switch and HEATING light will illuminate.
4. Prepare sandwiches or food as the appliance heats.
NOTE:
Paninis can be prepared ahead of time, sealed with plastic wrap, and
refrigerated; then grilled as needed.
5. When the red HEATING light turns OFF (O), wearing oven mitts, carefully open
the lid and center 2 to 4 sandwiches on the lower grill plate.
For best results, all
sandwiches or food on the grill should be uniform thickness.
IMPORTANT:
Do not overload the grill plate.
6. Adjust TEMPERATURE if needed.
7. Lower the lid. The red HEATING light will cycle ON (I) and OFF (O) as the
temperature is maintained.
8. Cook foods according to recipe instructions. Recipes will vary in cook time
and brownness. Note the perfect grill/cooking times for each food for future
reference.
Figure 3
Figure 4
