Follow the above steps to set the food group for the
other plate. If you wish to cook on one plate in GRILL/
GRIDDLE MODE, press and hold the Select button to
go back to function Selection mode.
NOTE: If both plates are confirmed, use the up (arrow)
button and down (arrow) button to adjust both food
groups at the same time.
With the confirmed food group(s) flashing, your
Smoke-less Contact Griddler
and the word(s) LOWER PREHEAT and/or UPPER
PREHEAT will appear for the plate(s) that are in use.
Once set plate(s) are preheated, the unit will beep 3
times. The boxes associated with the selected food
group(s) will become solid and the word(s) PREHEAT
will disappear.
TIPS & HINTS
• It may take up to 10 minutes to reach operating
temperature, depending on the temperature level
that was set.
• For cooking recommendations, refer to the Cooking
Guide and Food Temperature Chart on page 24
of the Recipe Book.
• Always exercise caution when handling the
Smoke-less Contact Griddler
the Smoke-less Contact Griddler
become hot during use. To open the Smoke-less
Contact Griddler
, grasp the handle. The arms are
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made of die-cast aluminum and will become hot
during use. Do not touch them during or
immediately following cooking.
• The cover is made of stainless steel and will
become very hot and should not be touched during
or immediately following cooking. If you need to
adjust the cover, be sure to use an oven mitt to
prevent burns.
• The lower housing is made of plastic and can
become very warm. If you need to move the Smoke-
less Contact Griddler
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handle it from the base only while wearing an oven
mitt. Do not touch the cover.
• Allow the Smoke-less Contact Griddler
down before handling (at least 30 minutes).
• The first time you use the Smoke-less Contact
Griddler
, it may have a slight odor and may smoke
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a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with
nonstick surfaces.
• The Smoke-less Contact Griddler
black cleaning/scraping tool. This can be used for
cleaning both the grill and griddle sides of the plates
after you have finished cooking and the unit has
cooled down completely (at least 30 minutes). Using
the cleaning tool on a hot surface for too long will
cause the plastic to melt.
• Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the
nonstick plates.
will begin to preheat,
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during cooking, as
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housing will
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during cooking, be sure to
to cool
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comes with a
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• Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot
grill plates. This includes the provided cleaning tool.
• In between recipes, use a wooden or heatproof
plastic utensil to scrape excess food buildup
through grease channels and into drip tray. Then,
carefully wipe off any residue with a paper towel
before proceeding with the next recipe.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Allow the unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes
before handling.
• Once you have finished cooking, press the ON/OFF
button to power off and unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet.
• Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any
leftover food from the cooking plates. The scraping
tool can be washed by hand or in the top rack of
the dishwasher.
• Dispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled.
The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the top
rack of the dishwasher.
• Press the plate release buttons to remove plates
from the housing. Be sure that the plates have
cooled completely before handling (at least 30
minutes). The cooking plates can be washed in the
dishwasher. Do not use metallic objects, such as
knives or forks, for cleaning. Do not use a scouring
pad for cleaning; the nonstick coating can be
damaged.
• If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the cooking
plates with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor
transferring to the next recipe.
• The housing base, cover and control panel can be
wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains,
dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or
harsh pad.
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
STORAGE
Always make sure the Smoke-less Contact Griddler
is cool and dry before storing.
The power cord can be wrapped around the back of
the base for storing.
The cooking plates and drip tray should be stored in
the Smoke-less Contact Griddler
The scraping tool can be stored in a drawer
or cabinet.
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when not in use.
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