CARE & CLEANING
HELPFUL HINTS
• Frozen food should always be thawed before it is grilled.
• To grill meat, put the thermostat in its maximum position
(HIGH setting) and preheat the grill. For other ingredients,
choose the temperature accordingly.
Your Titanium Infused DuraCeramic™ Panini Maker/
Indoor Grill should be cleaned after every use.
CLEANING AND CARE
• Turn temperature dial fully counter clock-wise, pull the plug
from the power socket and let the appliance cool down before
cleaning it.
NOTE: To protect the Titanium Infused DuraCeramic™ coating,
do not run cold water over cooking surface immediately after
use.
• Clean the grill plates with a damp cloth, sponge or paper
towel.
• Do not use anything abrasive that can scratch or damage the
non-stick coating.
• Do not use hard, sharp utensils. If the grill plates are very dirty,
use mild soapy water. Rinse with hot water on a sponge or
towel and dry the plates carefully.
• To clean the housing, use a damp cloth, if necessary with some
mild soapy water.
CAUTION:
1. Make sure no water or other liquid penetrates into the
appliance.
2. DO NOT place in the dishwasher.
3. NEVER clean or rinse the appliance under running water.
4. DO NOT immerse in liquids.
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For proper care of your Titanium Infused DuraCeramic™
coated Panini Maker/Indoor Grill, follow the following
steps if Stubborn stains appear:
1. Sprinkle some baking soda on the stained area.
2. Add enough water to moisten the baking soda, making a
paste like texture.
3. Let sit for a few minutes (for tougher stains let sit up to an
hour).
4. Lightly scrub with a plastic scouring pad or damp cloth and
dry thoroughly.
5. Repeat if necessary.
Should any stubborn stains appear, they will not affect the
performance and non-stick quality of the Titanium Infused
DuraCeramic™ coating.
STORAGE
• Always unplug the Panini Maker/Indoor Grill before storage.
• Always make sure the Panini Maker/Indoor Grill is cool and dry
before storing.
• The power cord can be wrapped around the bottom of base for
storing.
• Lock the plates together by first lowering the top plate and
then moving the floating Top Housing to locked ( ). This will
secure the plates together.
• Store the unit upright. Alternatively, on a flat, level surface,
away from the edge and where it cannot be easily knocked
over.
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