Position
drip cups:
When
using the
Griddler
™
as a Contact
Grill or Panini
Press, only one drip cup is
needed. Place the cup directly below the grease
spout while cooking. Grease from the food will
run off the plates through the grease spout and
into the drip cups. Grease should be safely
disposed of after cooking. The drip cups can be
cleaned in the dishwasher.
When using the Griddler
™
as an Open Grill or
Griddle, both drip cups should be used. Place the
cups at either end of the unit directly below the
grease spouts.
Once the Griddler
™
is assembled properly,
plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You
are now ready to begin cooking.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Once the Griddler
™
is assembled properly and you
are ready to begin cooking, turn the Selector to
the left to choose the Griddle function or to the
right to choose the Grill/Panini function, depending
on what you intend to cook. When the knob is
turned to either function, a red indicator light will
illuminate to indicate that the power is on.
If you intend to use the Griddler
™
as a Contact
Grill, Panini Press or Flat Grill, turn the
Grill/ Panini Control to the desired temperature
for cooking. Settings range from Warm (150°) to
Sear (450°).
If you intend to use the Griddler
™
as a Griddle,
turn the Griddle Control to the desired
temperature for cooking. Temperature settings
range from 200° to 425°.
If you intend to use the Griddler
™
as a Flat Grill
or Griddle, but you do not need the entire surface,
use the bottom plate.
It may take up to 10 minutes to reach operating
temperature, depending on the temperature level
that was set. When the thermostat has reached
operating temperature,a green indicator light inside
the chosen control will indicate that the Griddler
™
is
ready for cooking. During operation, the light will
continue to turn on and off as the thermostat
regulates the temperature. This is normal.
The temperature controls are used to set and main-
tain the temperature of the cooking surface. You
may vary the setting of the control knob at any time
during cooking, and may wish to do so depending
on the types of foods on the cooking plate. Refer to
the Cooked Food Temperature Chart on page 17 of
the Recipe Book for recommendations.
Always exercise caution when handling the
Griddler
™
during cooking. To open the Griddler
™
grasp the black plastic area of the handle. This part
of the handle stays cool to the touch while cooking.
The arms are made of die-cast aluminum and will
become hot during use. Do not touch them during
or immediately following cooking.
The Griddler
™
housing will become hot during use.
The cover is made of stainless steel and will
become very hot and should not be touched during
or immediately following cooking. If you need to
adjust the cover be sure to use an oven mitt to
prevent burns.
The lower housing is made of plastic, and while it
will become very warm it will not burn you. If you
need to move the Griddler
™
during cooking be
sure to handle it from the base only. Do not touch
the cover.
Allow the Griddler
™
to cool down before handling
(at least 30 minutes).
NOTE: The first time you use the Griddler
™
, it may
have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is
normal and common to appliances with nonstick
surfaces.
The Griddler
™
comes with a black cleaning/scrap-
ing tool.This can be used for cleaning the grill and
griddle plates after you have finished cooking and
the unit has cooled down completely (at least 30
minutes). Using the cleaning tool on a hot surface
for too long will cause the plastic to melt.
User Maintenance:
* Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the
nonstick plates. Instead, use only wooden or
heat-proof plastic utensils.
* Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the
hot grill plates. This includes the provided
cleaning tool.
* In between recipes, scrape excess food buildup
through grease channels and into drip cups, then
wipe off any residue with a paper towel before
proceeding with next recipe.
* Allow the Griddler
™
to cool down completely
(at least 30 minutes) before cleaning.
CLEANING AND CARE:
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE,
MAKE SURE IT HAS COOLED DOWN
COMPLETELY.
Once you have finished cooking, turn the Selector
Control to the OFF position and unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool
down for at least 30 minutes before handling.
Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any
leftover food from the cooking plate. The scraping
tool can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
Dispose of grease from drip cups. The drip cups
can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.
Press the Plate Release Buttons to remove plates
from the housing. Be sure that the plates have
cooled completely before handling (at least 30
minutes). The cooking plates can be washed in
the dishwasher. Do not use metallic objects such
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