Cleaning, Helpful Tips and Hints | Hamilton Beach 25451 manual

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Helpful Tips and Hints

	ALWAYS PREHEAT FOR 6 MINUTES	• Use caution when pushing down on
	BEFORE USING.	• Use caution when pushing down on
	BEFORE USING.	the handle, as unit may tip forward
	• Read the Use & Care Guide before	and could burn your hand.
	using the contact grill.	• When a recipe calls for fruit, lock
	• Use vegetable cooking spray for	• When a recipe calls for fruit, lock
	• Use vegetable cooking spray for	the cover in place above the fruit so
	convenient, stick-free cooking. Or if	that it heats but does not contact
	you prefer, brush cooking grids with	the fruit.
	vegetable oil before preheating.	• There is no need to press down on
	• Use plastic utensils on the nonstick	• There is no need to press down on
	• Use plastic utensils on the nonstick	the handle. The weight of the cover
	cooking grid. Do not use metal uten-	will grill the top of the sandwich.
	sils as they will damage the nonstick	• Cleanup is easy! Let the grill cool
	surface.	• Cleanup is easy! Let the grill cool
	surface.	down then wipe cooking grids with
	• Thicker sandwiches may shift when	damp paper towel or dish cloth. The
	being pressed. Use a plastic spatula	cooking grids may also be washed
	to reposition. Place sandwich in	in the dishwasher.
	center of grill.

1.Unplug grill from outlet and allow to cool.

2.Wipe cooking grids with a paper towel to remove drippings. Use a plastic spatula to scrape away cooked-on food or grease.

3.To remove grids for cleaning, hold

tab and press

unlock button of UPPER grid first. Release grid. Repeat with LOWER cooking grid.

DO NOT REMOVE THE GRIDS WITH THE GRILL IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.

4.Wash grids in hot soapy water. Rinse then dry. Grids may also be washed in dishwasher.

5.Do not use steel wool or any type of abrasive cleaner to clean the grill, as it will damage the nonstick cooking grids and void the warranty.

6.Empty drip cup and wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse then dry. Drip cup may also be washed in dish- washer.

7.Replace cooking grids and ensure they are locked into place. ALWAYS replace LOWER cooking grid first. Repeat with UPPER grid.

8.Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe clean the outside of the grill.

9.Store the unit with the storage latch locked, sitting

upright on the hinge side, with drip cup placed upside down under the handle.

wWARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the unit or cord in water or any other liquid.