GE 169078 - Manual (Page 5)

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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Clean grilling plates with a damp cloth
• Plug in and preheat for a few minutes before cooking for the first time
• Appliance may give off a fine smoke and a slight burning odor
HINTS AND TIPS
• A cooking spray may be used for cooking breads, lean meats, vegetables or fish. If
grilling marinated food or meat with any amount of fat, you do not need to use spray
• Any type of bread may be used on the Panini Grill, but a thick hearty bread is
recommended when cooking panini sandwiches
• It is not necessary to butter the outside of all breads as the appliance has
non-stick grilling plates. However adding a little butter is recommended for
even browning
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the grill on a dry, flat surface
2. Plug power cord into a 110-120V outlet
3. The Blue power light will illuminate and heat the grill.
4. When the temperature is reached (approximately 3-4 minutes) the green ready
light will come on
5. Place the food on the cooking plate
6. Remove the food when done with a plastic or wooden utensil
WARNING: SURFACE IN HOT. DO NOT TOUCH GRILLING SURFACE.
7. Unplug and allow to cool when not in use.
CLEANING
DO NOT IMMERSE UNIT IN WATER
1. Unplug unit and let cool before cleaning.
2. Use a damp cloth or sponge with soap and clean the top and bottom surface area.
Rinse and wipe again with only water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS OR HARD
OBJECTS TO CLEAN! DO NOT SCRAPE FORCEFULLY. USE MILD SOAP TO CLEAN.
3. If surface is hard to clean, reheat the unit. Unplug unit. Let it cool until it is
warm, then clean as stated above.
4. Properly dispose of grease in the grease tray. Rinse with warm, soapy water.
5. Clean exterior of unit with a damp cloth.
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