A S S E M B LY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the Griddler Express™ on a clean flat
surface where you intend to cook.
2. Position drip cup directly below the grease
spout.
3. Turn temperature control to the Off position
and plug the cord into a standard electrical
outlet.
4. When unit is in the Off position and plugged
in, the green light will be illuminated.
5. Your Griddler Express™ is now ready for use.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler Express™ is assembled
p roperly and you are ready to begin cooking,
t u rn the Te m p e r a t u re Control Knob toward the
back of the unit and select the desired tempera-
t u re setting, Low, Medium or High. When the
knob is turned from the Off setting to any temper-
a t u re
setting, the indicator light will switch from green
to red to indicate that the power is on and the
unit is heating up.
It may take up to 5 minutes to reach operating
t e m p e r a t u re, depending on the temperature
setting selected. When the thermostat has
reached operating temperature, the green
indicator light will illuminate; your Griddler
E x p ress™ is ready for cooking. During
operation, the light will continue to switch
f rom green to red as the thermostat regulates
the temperature. This is normal.
The temperature control is used to set and
maintain the temperature of the cooking surface.
You may vary the setting of the temperature
c o n t rol knob at any time during cooking.
Always exercise caution when handling the
Griddler Express™ during cooking. To open the
Griddler Express™ grasp the black plastic are a
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 Griddler Express™ housing will become hot
during use. The cover is made of polished
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 burn s .
Allow the Griddler Express™ to cool down
b e f o re handling (at least 30 minutes).
N OT E :
The first time you use your Griddler
E x p ress™, it may have a slight odor and may
smoke a bit. This is normal and common to
appliances with a nonstick surface.
The Griddler Express™ comes with a black
cleaning/scraping tool. This can be used for
cleaning the grill plates after you have finished
cooking and the unit has cooled down complete-
l y. Using the cleaning tool on a hot surface for
too long will cause plastic to melt.
USER MAINTENANCE
Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch
the nonstick plates. Instead, use only wooden
or heatproof plastic utensils.
Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the
hot grill plates. This includes the cleaning tool
p ro v i d e d .
In between recipes, scrape excess food buildup
t h rough grease channels and into drip cup, and
then wipe off any residue with a paper towel
b e f o re proceeding with the next re c i p e .
Allow the Griddler Express™ to cool down
completely (at least 30 minutes) before cleaning.
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING THE
APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS
COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.
Once you have finished cooking, turn the
t e m p e r a t u re selector knob to the OFF position
and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Allow unit to cool.
Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any
leftover food from the cooking plate. The scraping
tool can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
Dispose of grease from drip cup. The drip cup
can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.
If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the grill
plates with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor
transferring to the next recipe.
The housing base, cover, handle and contro l
knob can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth. For
tough stains, dampen cloth. Never use an
abrasive cleaner or harsh pad.
S T O R A G E
Always make sure the Griddler Express™ is
cool and dry before storing.
The power cord can be wrapped around the
bottom of the base for storing.
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