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BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Before using your appliance for the first time, clean and season the cooking surfaces:
• With the appliance unplugged, clean the cooking surfaces with a cloth or sponge dampened with
hot, soapy water. DO NOT IMMERSE UNIT IN WATER. Rinse with a dampened cloth or sponge
and wipe dry.
• To season the cooking surfaces plug the appliance into an electrical outlet. The red “Power On”
Indicator Light will illuminate. Allow the unit to pre-heat until the green “Ready” Indicator Light
turns on. Wipe a small amount of butter or margarine onto the cooking surfaces, rub lightly and
wipe away any excess.
NOTE:
When using your appliance for the first time you may notice a fine smoke haze being
emitted from the unit. This is normal. It is due to the initial heating of internal components.
USING YOUR APPLIANCE
1. Plug the power cord into the appropriate electrical outlet, the red “Power On” Indicator Light will
illuminate and remain lit while the appliance is plugged in.
2. Pre-heat the unit until the green “Ready” Indicator Light turns on.
3. Once you have prepared your snack, open the unit and place the sandwiches or foods you would
like to grill (model CKSTSM2222 only) on the cooking surface. DO NOT OVERFILL.
NOTE: Do not cut food on top of the unit’s cooking surface.
4. Lower the top cooking surface until the handles meet, then secure with the Locking Latch. DO
NOT FORCE THE LID TO CLOSE.
NOTE:
• Ensure that the cord is kept well away from the cooking surfaces when in use.
• The green “Ready” Indicator Light may turn on and off during cooking. This indicates
that the thermostat is maintaining the proper cooking temperature to prepare snacks to
perfection.
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH PLATES WITH YOUR HANDS OR OTHER MATERIALS THAT
ARE NOT HEAT RESISTANT SINCE THE COOKING SURFACES WILL BE HOT.
5. When the sandwiches or grilled foods (model CKSTSM2222 only) are cooked to taste, remove
with a heat resistant spatula.
NOTE:
The cooking surfaces are coated with a durable non-stick coating. Some sandwich fillings
such as cheese may melt and cause the sandwich to stick to the cooking surfaces. To free the
sandwich, use a spatula made with heat resistant material or a wooden spoon. Never use a
sharp or metal object, as this will damage the non-stick surface.
6. After you have finished using your unit unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.
