Operating Instructions; To Use As A Contact Grill (Open Position); To Use As A Press Grill (Closed Position) - Bella PANINI Manual De Instrucciones

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The Panini Grill may be used in the open or the closed position. Cook burgers, boneless,
thin pieces of meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables easily. The non-stick grill plates and drip tray
make cleanup a snap.

TO USE AS A CONTACT GRILL (OPEN POSITION)

NOTE: When your Panini Grill is heated for the first time, it may emit slight smoke or odor.
This is normal and should disappear after one or two uses. This does not affect the safety
of the appliance.
1. Check to make sure that the cord is fully unwrapped and does not come in contact
with any exterior parts of the unit. Plug unit into a 120 V AC electrical outlet.
The red POWER light will illuminate and remain lighted during use.
2. Slide the grill plate lock on the side of the handle to the OPEN position. (See Figure 3.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the MAX setting to preheat. Operate the unit
in the closed position during preheat.
4. While preheating, prepare food for cooking. After approximately 2 minutes,
the green READY light will illuminate, indicating the unit is preheated and is ready for use.
5. Using a pot holder or oven mitt, grasp the handle to hold the top grill plate open when
placing or removing food on the cooking surface to prevent accidental closing and injury.
6. Using a pot holder or oven mitt, center food on the bottom grill plate.
7. Adjust temperature control dial as needed; continue cooking on the open grill until food
is done. Turn the temperature control dial to OFF. Remove the plug from the wall outlet.

TO USE AS A PRESS GRILL (CLOSED POSITION)

NOTE: When cooking more than one piece of food, prepare so that the thickness of food
items is consistent. This will allow food to cook quickly, evenly and produces rich grill marks
both top and bottom.
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 of the Operating Instructions section entitled:
"To Use as a Contact Grill (Open Position)" described previously.
2. Using a pot holder or oven mitt, pull down the arm and gently lower the top grill plate.
The floating hinge will automatically adjust to the thickness of the food.
3. To ensure perfectly grilled food, look to make sure that the top grill plate lies evenly
on the top of the food. Make sure food is centered on the grill plate. If desired,
press the handle down several times while cooking.
4. Adjust temperature control dial as needed. During grilling, the green READY indicator light
will cycle on and off during cooking. This indicates that the thermostat is maintaining
the proper cooking temperature.
NOTE: The raised ridges and tilted bottom plate allow grease, fat and other drippings
to run off away from your food and into the drip tray.
5. Using an oven mitt or pot holder, grasp the handle and carefully lift the top grill plate.
Always use a plastic or wooden spatula to remove cooked food. Test food for doneness.
Grill until the food is cooked to your liking.
WARNING: Never use a sharp or metal object as it may damage the non-stick surface
of the grill plates.
CAUTION: Do not leave appliance unattended during use!
6. Turn the temperature control dial to OFF. Remove the plug from the wall outlet.
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