Assembly:
Place Panini Grill on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook.
Ensure the removable plates are firmly placed into the top and bottom of the Panini Grill. The grill plate with the drain hole is the “bottom” plate and the grill plate without the drain hole is the “top” plate.
The Panini Grill can be positioned in three ways:
Closed Position – Upper plate/cover rests flat on lower plate/base. This is your starting and heating position when using the Contact Grill or Panini Press functions.
Open Position – Upper plate/cover is open and in the 100° position. Open the cover to this position before using the Panini Grill as a Contact Grill or Panini Press.
To adjust the Panini Grill to this position:
1Lift the handle until you feel it come to a locking position. The unit will stay in this position until you close the cover or continue to open it to the full flat Position by turning the hinge knob to the open/flat position. The cover will stay in the upright position until you lower the handle for cooking.
2When this is done, the cover will release itself so that it lies flat on the top of the food you are preparing. This allows you to cook your food evenly from both top and bottom.
3After cooking, lift the handle to open the Panini Grill. The cover will lay in the flat position, parallel with the lower plate.
Note: In order to lock the cover back into the upright position, you must close the Panini Grill, without any food in place, and open it again.
Flat Position – Upper plate/cover is level with lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates line up to create one large cooking surface.
The Panini Grill is in this position when it is used as an Open Grill or Griddle.
To adjust the Panini Grill to this position:
1Locate the hinge knob on the right arm.
2With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to turn the knob away from you to the open/flat position.
3Lift up handle and before opening fully to the full flat position, check that the catch tab is engaged and holding the upper plate in place.
4Push the handle back until the cover rests flat on the counter. The unit will stay in this position
until you lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position.
If the Panini Grill is already in the open position and you wish to adjust it to the flat position:
5Before opening the Panini Grill to the full flat position, check that the catch tab is engaged and holding the upper plate in place.
6Pull the handle slightly toward you
7Push the handle back until the cover rests in the flat position.
Note: Pulling the handle forward slightly before lifting the hinge release switch will take some of the pressure off of the hinge and you will be able to adjust the Panini Grill more easily.
Drip Tray
Grease from the food will run off the plates through the drain hole and into the drip tray. Grease should be safely disposed of after cooking. The drip tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Once the Panini Grill is assembled properly, plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You are now ready to begin cooking.
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