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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
1. Connect to your electrical supply and the
red indicator lamp will switch on to show
that the appliance is pre-heating.
2. Close the lid while the pre-heating occurs.
During this time prepare your sandwich
ingredients.
3. The appliance is ready for use once the
green indicator illuminates. This will take
approximately 5 minutes.
Preparing sandwiches:
1. Butter the bread on the outer surfaces
and place desired fillings within.
2. Lift safety catch and open the sandwich
maker. Place sandwiches on the heating
plates.
3. Close the casing to ensure that the
sandwich is placed evenly.
4. Lock the safety catch.
5. Normal cooking times will be 3-6 minutes
for each sandwich. The red light will turn
on and off, as the thermostat keeps the
sandwich maker at the proper baking
temperature.
CAUTION!:
The appliance is not to be
operated in the open position.
CAUTION!:
The cooking surface is hot;
handle with care.
Serving your sandwiches
1. Remove the sandwiches from the heating
plates with a plastic or wooden spatula.
2. Be careful with your sandwiches, the
fillings will be quite hot.
3. Allow to cool for a few minutes before
enjoying
Tips:
• Always preheat your sandwich maker fully.
• Ensure the lid of the sandwich maker is
down whilst preheating.
• Butter, margarine and olive oil can all be
used to coat the outside of your bread.
• Light/Low fat versions of margarines
are not recommended as they do not
withstand heat.
• Try to use canned or pre-cooked fruit as
fresh fruit may give off excessive juices
when heated. Be careful when biting into
toasted sandwiches containing fillings
such as cheese and tomato or jam as
they retain heat and can burn if eaten too
quickly.
• Processed cheeses tend to ‘run’ under
higher temperatures.
• Pat moist ingredients (such as sliced
tomatoes and fruits) dry before adding to
your sandwich.
• Allow hot sandwiches to rest for 2 -3
minutes after removing them from the
sandwich maker. This helps the fillings
cool slightly and means they will run less.
