Helpful Hints
Care and Cleaning
Other than the cleaning mentioned in this manual, no other servicing or
maintenance of this appliance is required. Repairs, if necessary must be
performed by an authorized service center.
Caution:
Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water.
Before cleaning and when finished using your appliance, unplug power
cord from outlet and allow to cool completely. Wipe the inside and the
edges of the grilling plates with a clean, damp cloth. To remove
stubborn stains or food, use the nylon brush included with your unit, or
other utensils regarded as safe for nonstick surfaces. Do not use steel
wool or scouring pads. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Wipe the exterior
with a clean, damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly before using again or
storing. The cleaning blade and drip tray can be cleaned in the top rack
of the dishwasher or hand washed in warm soapy water.
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Be sure to always wash the grill plates after each use to remove any
residue that may have accumulated.
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Do not use sharp objects or attempt to cut food on top of the
grill plates.
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Always preheat for 8 minutes before use or until green ready light
illuminates. Have all ingredients in place before cooking starts.
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For best results, spread mayonnaise or butter on both outer sides of
panini sandwiches before cooking. This will give darker, crustier grill
marks on the bread.
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Remove cooked food from the Panini Maker with a plastic or
wooden spatula. Do not use metal utensils, as this may damage the
nonstick surface of the grill plates.
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If additional sandwiches are desired, lower the lid to preserve the
heat while you prepare the additional sandwiches.
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Let sandwiches cool slightly before
eating. Cheese, especially, becomes
very hot. Soft or melted fillings will
firm slightly.
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For easy storage, use the cord
wrap on the underside of the unit. Your
Panini Maker is designed to stand verti-
cally, taking up the least amount of
storage space. See figure 4.
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For easy cleanup, you can lay your
food on the bottom half of parchment
paper, evenly spaced leaving a two inch
border on each side. Place a second
piece of parchment paper over your
food, and fold sides in and press to
make a sealed seam. Fold in one more
time and press. Load packet onto the
panini with open end positioned over
the drip tray so fat can freely flow into
the tray.
Figure 4
