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Before First Use:
Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain this information
for future reference.
1.
Clean the cooking plates with a damp cloth or sponge.
2.
Slightly grease the cooking plates with a little butter or cooking oil.
3.
Plug in the sandwich maker and heat up the plates until the green Ready to Cook indicator
light goes out. The sandwich maker is now ready for use.
Note:
Initially, the appliance may release a slight harmless odour and smoke. This is a normal
occurrence caused by the initial heating of the heating elements and should not re-occur.
Preparing sandwiches:
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Put the mains plug into the wall socket. The red power light and green power light will both
illuminate to show that the sandwich maker is heating.
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While the sandwich maker is pre-heating, prepare the bread and filling for your sandwich.
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Wait until the green indicator light goes out. The sandwich maker is then at the correct
temperature for use.
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To obtain an even golden brown result, you can slightly butter the side of the bread in contact
with the plate.
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Lay the slices of bread on the lower cooking plate buttered side down. Place the fillings inside
and cover them with the second slice of bread, buttered side up. You can toast only one
sandwich if you wish. For optimal result, fillings should be placed well within the sandwich
slices.
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Lower the upper cooking plate carefully onto the bread until the sandwich maker is tightly
clamped.
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Lock the safety catch to secure the grill plates into place. The cooking process will now begin.
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Open the sandwich maker after 3-5 minutes and check whether the toasted sandwich is
sufficiently ‘brown’. The cooking time required to obtain crisp brown sandwiches depends on
the type of bread, fillings and even personal taste.
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Use a non-metallic utensil (e.g. a wooden spatula) to remove the toasted sandwich. Do not use
sharp or abrasive kitchen utensils.
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Unplug the sandwich maker from the wall socket after use.
Note:
During cooking, the green ready to cook indicator light will cycle on and off to maintain the
appliance at the correct temperature.
CAUTION! NEVER
use the appliance in the open position.
CAUTION!
The cooking surface is hot; handle with care.
Serving your sandwiches:
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Remove the sandwiches from the heating plates with a plastic or wooden spatula.
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Be careful with your sandwiches, the fillings will be quite hot.
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Allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Tips:
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Always preheat your sandwich maker fully.
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Ensure the lid of the sandwich maker is down whilst preheating.
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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.
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Fillings: 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.
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Processed cheeses tend to ‘run’ under higher temperatures.
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Pat moist ingredients (such as sliced tomatoes and fruits) dry before adding to your sandwich.
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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.
