Using your Café Grandé Contact Grill
Before first use
Ensure any stickers and packaging are removed from the product. Wipe over plates with a dampened cloth and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Note: When using for the first time you may notice a fine smoke haze being emitted from the unit. This is normal. It is due to the initial heating of internal components.
Grilling Meats and Vegetables
Note: Always preheat for
1.Always spray the grill plates with cooking spray before placing meat, seafood or vegetables onto the grill plate.
2.Gently lower the lid (if desired), by pulling down the handle. The
3.If desired, halfway through cooking, turn your food over to achieve grill marks on both the top and bottom of your food.
4.When cooking some foods you may want to
5.The cooking plates are coated in a durable high grade
To clean the plates turn off the unit and allow it to cool. Then use a plastic spatula or the cleaning spatula to clear the food. Never use a sharp metal object as this will damage the
Note: The Power and Ready Lights are thermostatically controlled and will cycle on and off during cooking to ensure that the correct temperature is maintained.
Caution: Do not touch the outside of the unit when in use. Avoid touching hot surfaces. Steam may generate from between the grill plates while food is cooking and when the top plate is opened. Take care when removing food from the grill.
Toasting Sandwiches and Foccacias
1.Butter the outside of the bread, if desired. The sandwich filling will be placed between the unbuttered sides of the bread.
2.Place the bread onto the cooking plate, then spoon the recommended quantity of filling onto the bread.
3.Place the top slice of bread on top of the filling.
4.Gently close the lid.
5.Allow the sandwiches to toast for approximately 3 minutes, depending on the bread, filling and personal taste.
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