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Using Your Panini Maker
Your Panini Maker is best used with thick, crusty breads, such as French,
Italian, and focaccia. The top grill plate is weighted to compress and
grill a Panini to perfection in about 3 minutes (depending on the bread,
filling, and personal taste). Your Panini Maker can also be used to grill a
variety of food items, such as meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables.
1
Completely pull out Drip Tray prior to use.
Place drip tray
underneath grease channel so that any drippings will fall into
the tray.
2
Preheat the grill to the desired temperature.
Your grill will not
properly preheat unless the grill is in the closed position. Close the
cover and plug into a 120-volt 60 HZ AC outlet only. The red light will
turn on indicating that the appliance is preheating. After approximately
8 minutes, the green light will turn on indicating that the appliance is
preheated and ready for use.
3
Open the lid using the black handle only, being careful not to touch
any hot surfaces such as the housing or grill plates. We recommend
the use of oven mitts or potholders to prevent the risk of injury.
4
Place items to be cooked on the bottom grill plate.
5
Lower the cover and cook the food according to desired
temperature or doneness. Do not apply excessive force to close the
lid and do not lock latch on handle.
Note:
The green ready light is thermostatically controlled and will
cycle on and off during cooking to ensure that the correct
temperature is maintained.
Important:
Grill only with the lid in the closed position.
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When you have finished using your appliance, unplug power
cord from outlet and allow the unit to cool down completely
before cleaning.
Before Your First Use
Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging materials.
Ensure that the unit is unplugged. Remove the cooking plates and wash
in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher.
Caution:
Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water.
To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, wipe
the exterior with a clean, damp cloth.
Important:
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers on any part of
the appliance.
About Your Panini Maker
The English translation of Panini means little breads, or rolls, and is
equated with sandwiches. In the United States, Panini has come to denote a
grilled Italian sandwich.
The Panini sandwiches of today are generally made using fresh, crusty
Italian breads. Your Panini Maker uses the weight of the heated upper
grill plate to grill both sides at the same time. Use your Panini Maker to
prepare authentic Italian Paninis and Cuban sandwiches, as well as to
grill poultry, meat, fish, sausages, and a variety of other foods. Your
Panini Maker is designed to sear foods perfectly. The special hinged top
plate inherent on all Panini grills allows the grill to be used on extra thick
sandwiches and food items.
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