Operating Instructions, To insert cooking plates

To insert cooking plates

Adjust the Griddler® Compact to the flat position with the temperature knob directly in front of you.. Insert one plate at a time.. Each plate

is designed to fit in either the upper housing or the lower housing of the Griddler® Compact..

If you are facing the Griddler® Compact, the drip spout should be at the rear of the plate.. Locate the metal brackets at the center of the housing.. Tilt the back end of the plate and line up the cutouts at the back of the plate with the metal brackets.. Slide the plate underneath the brackets and push down the front end of the plate.. It will snap into place.. Turn the Griddler® Compact around and insert the second plate on either its grill or griddle side into the upper housing as you did with the first plate..

To remove cooking plates

1..Once the Griddler® Compact has cooled, adjust to the flat position..

Locate the plate

release buttons on1.. one side of the

unit.. Press firmly on button and the plate will pop up slightly from the base..

2..Grasp the plate with two hands, slide it out from under the metal brackets, and lift it

out of the base..	2..
Press on the other
Press on the other

plate release button to remove the other cooking plate in the same manner..

To position drip tray

One side of the base has a slot provided for the drip tray.. Slide the drip tray into the base according to the instruction on the tray..

Grease from the food will run off the plates through the grease spout and into the drip tray.. Grease should be safely disposed of after the Griddler® Compact has cooled down completely.. The drip tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher..

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Once the Griddler® Compact is assembled properly, plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet.. You are now ready to begin cooking.. When the temperature knob is turned to Low, Medium or High, the red indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on..

If you intend to use the Griddler® Compact in the flat position, but you do not need the entire surface, it is recommended to use the bottom plate..

We recommend you preheat in the closed position.. It may take up to 7 minutes to reach operating temperature, depending on the temperature level that was set.. When the thermostat has reached operating temperature, the green indicator light will indicate that the Griddler® Compact 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 knob is used to set and maintain the temperature of the cooking surface.. You may vary the setting of the temperature 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 Helpful Cooking Chart in the recipe book section (pages 3–4) for recommendations..

Always exercise caution when handling the Griddler® Compact during cooking, as the housing will become hot during use.. To open the Griddler® Compact, 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 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 oven mitts to prevent burns..