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• Before using this product for the first time, clean it as described in the “Care and
Maintenance” section.
• Open the unit by pulling the Handle up.
• To remove the baking plates, press the release buttons, and take out the baking
plates. Please clean them if it is necessary.
• Place the plates in the appliance by inserting the plate locking tabs in the plate
locking openings and press on the plates till you hear a click. You may season the
plates with butter, margarine or cooking fat. Since the appliance has a non-stick
coated surface, the use of butter or oil is optional.
• Close the Plates and turn the unit on by plugging it into a standard electrical out-
let. Verify that the Red Power Indicator Light on.
WARNING:
The Cooking Plates and metal surfaces of the unit will become extremely
hot when in use. To avoid a burn hazard, wear heat resistant mitts or gloves and touch
only the black portion of the Handle.
• After the unit preheats for approximately five minutes, the Green Ready Indicator
Light will on, indicating the product is ready for use.
• Use the Handle to lift the Upper Plate. Place food on the Lower Plate using wood-
en or plastic heat-resistant utensils.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal utensils on this product, as they will scratch and damage
the Plates’ non-stick coating.
• Use the Handle to lower and rest the Upper Plate on top of the food.
NOTES:
* The cooking time for different foods depends on the type and thickness of the
foods.
* Foods should be cooked thoroughly before consumption.
• When the food is cooked as desired, lift the Handle to open the Plates, then re-
move the food using the utensils. If more cooking will be done at this time, close
the Plates to conserve heat.
• Repeat Steps 7-9 until all cooking is complete, reapplying cooking oil as necessary.
• Turn off the product by unplugging the Power Cord from the electrical outlet.
• When the unit has completely cooled, clean and dry it.
USE AS OPEN GRILL
• Place Grill Toaster on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook. The Grill Toast-
er can be positioned in flat position.
• Upper plate/cover is level with lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates line
up to create one large cooking surface. The Grill Toaster to this position, locate the
hinge release lever on the right arm.
• With you left hand on the handle, use your right hand to to hold abutment. Push
the handle back until the cover rests flat on the counter. The unit will stay in this
position until you lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position.
• Use the Grill Toaster as an open grill to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not
recommend cooking bone-in chicken, since it does not cook evenly on an open
grill), fish and vegetables.
• Cooking on the open grill is the most versatile method of using the Grill Toaster. In
the open position, you have double the surface area for grill.
• You have the option of cooking different types of foods on separates without com-
bining their flavors, or cooking large amounts of the same type of food. The open
