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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 24–25 of the
Recipe Book for recommendations.
Waffle Maker
If you intend to use the Griddler as a waffle
maker, insert the waffle plates.
Turn the Selector dial to the left to choose the
Griddle function. The red indicator light on the
Selector dial will illuminate to signal that the
power is on.
Set the Griddle dial to 400°F (200°C):
Allow the unit to heat up. When it has reached
the selected temperature, the green indicator
light will illuminate. You are now ready to begin.
Lift top cover of the Griddler
®
by grasping the
handle and pushing up in one fluid motion. The
top cover will stay open in a 100° position until
you lower it.
Pour enough batter onto the center of the lower
waffle grid to completely cover (about 1¼ cups
[300 ml]). Use a heat-proof spatula to spread
batter evenly over the grid. Close the top cover.
The green light will turn off, but the red light will
stay illuminated.
Bake for approximately 3 minutes. For lighter
waffles, bake for less time. For darker waffles,
bake for more time. Medium-brown waffles,
can be achieved by baking in between 3½ and
5 minutes. These are approximate times that
may vary depending on the recipe ingredients
used.
Note:
During operation, the green indicator light
inside the Griddle dial will continue to turn on
and off as the thermostat regulates the
temperature. This is normal. The red indicator
light inside the Selector dial will stay illuminated
during operation.
Remove the waffles by gently loosening the
edges with a heat-proof spatula or tongs. Never
use metal utensils, as they will damage the
nonstick coating.
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.
