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Care & Cleaning Instructions
CAUTION:
Turn the temperature control dial to 200°F. Unplug from electrical outlet and allow to cool
thoroughly before removing the drip tray or cooking plates or cleaning the unit.
WARNING! ALWAYS UNPLUG UNIT WHEN COOKING IS FINISHED. OTHERWISE, THE GRILL/GRIDDLE WILL
CONTINUE TO HEAT UNTIL UNIT IS UNPLUGGED.
1. With the Grill/Griddle closed, slide the cooled removable drip tray out from the bottom front of the unit.
2. Clean removable drip tray in hot, soapy water and replace before next use.
NOTE:
The drip tray is top rack dishwasher safe.
3. The Grill/Griddle’s exterior finish should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft, damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly.
CAUTION:
Never immerse Grill/Griddle body in water or other liquids.
Cooking Plate Removal & Installation, Care & Cleaning
CAUTION:
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE GRILL/GRIDDLE IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE INSTALLING PLATES.
CAUTION:
NEVER PLUG UNIT IN WITHOUT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER COOKING PLATES
PROPERLY INSTALLED.
1. Place the Grill/Griddle on a dry, clean, flat surface. Press the hinge release button. Grasp the handle
and open.
2. Press the upper plate release button and slide the upper plate out of the plate clips. Press the lower plate
release button and slide the lower plate out of the plate clips.
3. Clean both non-stick cooking plates with a soft cleaning brush or cloth. If necessary, clean plates in hot,
soapy water. ALWAYS WASH COOKING PLATES BY HAND.
NOTE:
Cooking plates are NOT dishwasher safe.
4. To condition plates, lightly coat the cooking surfaces with solid vegetable shortening or vegetable oil.
Carefully follow suggested cleaning procedures below. After a time, if cooked food show signs of sticking,
recondition as needed.
NOTE: DO NOT USE NON-STICK SPRAYS AS THEY CAN CAUSE BUILD-UP ON THE COOKING PLATES.
USE OLIVE OIL INSTEAD.
WARNING: DO NOT USE NON-FAT SPREADS. THEY MAY BURN AND DAMAGE THE NON-STICK
COOKING PLATES.
5. To protect the premium quality non-stick surfaces, use only plastic, nylon or wooden utensils.
6. To remove any batter or food baked onto any cooking plate, pour a small amount of cooking oil onto
the hardened batter. Allow to set for 5 minutes, then wipe softened batter off with a paper towel or soft
cloth. Remove stubborn stains with a plastic mesh puff or pad. A clean toothbrush works well to remove
baked-on batter from the grill. For best results, use only products with directions stating they are safe for
cleaning non-stick cooking surfaces. Do not use steel wool or coarse scouring pads.
7. Install the lower cooking plate. Grasp the side of the plate with the lower plate grease drain facing the
rear of the unit. Fully insert the cooking plate — the 2 notches on both sides of the grease drain slide into
the 2 plate clips. Press the plate release button while pressing the plate down into the body until the plate
snaps securely into place.
8. Install the upper cooking plate. Grasp the side of the plate with the upper plate grease drain facing the
rear of the unit. Fully insert the cooking plate — the 2 notches on both sides of the grease drain slide into
the 2 plate clips. Press the plate release button while pressing the plate down into the body until the plate
snaps securely into place.
IMPORTANT:
Always install upper and lower plates with cook-side up and grease drains to the middle.
Storing Instructions
WARNING:
Never store Grill/Griddle while it is hot or still plugged in.
1. Turn the temperature control dial to 200°F. Make sure unit is unplugged and fully cooled.
2. Never wrap cord tightly around appliance. Do not put any stress on cord where it enters unit, as this could
cause cord to fray and break.
3. Store Grill/Griddle in its box or store closed for easy and compact storage.
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