Frequently Asked Questions

4.Discard drippings from the drip tray. For everyday clean- up of the drip tray and grill plates, use warm, sudsy water and a dish cloth or sponge. For grease build-up on the grill plate nonstick surface, clean with a non-abrasive sponge or cleaning pad and a liquid dishwashing detergent to remove any food residue. Rinse and dry thoroughly. You may also wash the internal drip tray in the top rack of your dishwasher.

5.Wipe the panini grill base with a clean, damp cloth.

DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as they may scratch the nonstick surface of the panini grill.

DO NOT immerse the panini grill base in water.

6.Insert the removable internal drip tray.

7.Close the grill, move the height selector into the locked position, and tuck the grill away standing upright for space-saving convenience.

My panini grill is not getting hot; what am I doing wrong? Be sure the power cord is plugged into a suitable outlet. See page 3 for electrical requirements. Then, check to make sure the heat setting knob is set.

My burger patties are only getting grill marks on one side. Why? Check the adjustable grill height selector lever on your grill. If it is set too high, it may not sandwich your burger patties snugly enough to form grill marks on both sides. See page 8 for complete instructions on using the Adjustable Grill Height Selector.

When I grill frozen chicken breasts, they are brown on the outside and still pink inside. How can I make sure they are safely cooked? Be sure to thaw meats and poultry completely before grilling. This will ensure that they are cooked evenly throughout.