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If you intend to use the Griddler as a
Full Griddle, turn the Griddle control to
the desired temperature for cooking.
Settings range from 95°C to 230°C.
If you intend to use the Griddler as a
Half Grill/Half Griddle, you may use
either the grill/panini temperature or the
griddle temperature.
If you intend to use the Griddler as a
Half Grill/Half Griddle, but you do not
need the entire surface, use the bottom
plate.
It may take up to 10 minutes to reach
operating temperature, depending on
the temperature level that was set.
When the thermostat has reached
operating temperature, a green
indicator light inside the chosen control
will indicate that the Griddler is ready
for cooking. During operation, the light
will continue to turn on and off as the
thermostat regulates the temperature.
This is normal.
The temperature controls are used to
set and maintain the temperature of the
cooking surface. You may vary the
setting of the control knob at any time
during cooking, and may wish to do so
depending on the types of foods on the
cooking plate. Refer to the Cooked
Food Temperature Chart on pages
16–17 of the Recipe Book for
recommendations.
Always exercise caution when handling
the Griddler during cooking, as the
Griddler housing will become hot during
use. To open the Griddler, grasp the
black plastic area of the handle. This
part of the handle stays cool to the
touch while cooking. The arms are
made of
die-cast aluminum and will become hot
during use. Do not touch them during
or immediately following cooking.
The cover is made of stainless steel and
will become very hot and should not be
touched during or immediately following
cooking. If you need to adjust the cover,
be sure to use an oven mitt to prevent
burns.
The lower housing is made of plastic
and can become very warm. If you
need to move the Griddler during
cooking, be sure to handle it from the
base only while wearing an oven mitt. Do
not touch the cover.
Allow the Griddler to cool down before
handling (at least 30 minutes).
NOTE:
The first time you use the
Griddler, it may have a slight odour and
may smoke a bit. This is normal and
common to appliances with nonstick
surfaces.
The Griddler comes with a black
cleaning/scraping tool. This can be
used for cleaning both the grill and
griddle sides of the plates after you
have finished cooking and the unit has
cooled down completely (at least 30
minutes). Using the cleaning tool on a
hot surface for too long will cause the
plastic to melt.
USER MAINTENANCE
• Never use metal utensils, as they will
scratch the nonstick plates. Instead,
use only wooden or heat-proof plastic
utensils.
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact
with the hot grill plates. This includes
the provided cleaning tool.
• In between recipes, use a wooden or
heat-proof plastic utensil to scrape
excess food buildup through grease
channels and into drip tray, then wipe
off any residue with a paper towel
before proceeding with next recipe.
• Allow the Griddler to cool down
completely (at least 30 minutes)
before cleaning.
