Owner's Manual
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• ALWAYS unplug the grill before cleaning.
• DO NOT use any cleaning uids that can be harmful to humans.
• DO NOT hose down, immerse or pressure wash any part of the grill, excluding the catch tray.
• NEVER use a scrubber pad or steel wool to clean the grill.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT OR UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE GRILL BEFORE CLEANING.
RECOMMENDED CLEANING for PANINI GRILLS with GROOVED GRILL PLATES
It takes very little time and effort to keep the grill attractive and performing at top efciency. If grease is
permitted to accumulate, it will turn gummy, carbonize, and form into a hard substance that is extremely
difcult to remove. To prevent this condition, please follow the cleaning steps below:
PART REQUIRED ACTION FREQUENCY
Grooved
Cast Iron
Plates
Clean the grill with the scraper provided to remove excess oil/fat and
food. A catch tray is provided for the scrapings/food debris.
- A grooved scraper is provided with grooved plate panini grills only.
If there is an accumulation of burned fat and food, grill should be
thoroughly scoured and re-seasoned.
Use a pumice or a grill stone, while grill is warm, to remove excess
fat and food. Do not use steel wool because of the danger of steel
slivers getting into the food.
After Each Use
Body Use a clean cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner to clean the stainless
steel body of the grill.
Wipe the polished areas with a soft cloth.
Daily
Controls Unit should be turned off when not in use.
It is recommended that the unit be disconnected from the power supply
by shutting off the power disconnect switch.
Use a clean cloth to wipe down controls and/or knobs
Daily
Catch Tray Once the unit has cooled, remove the catch tray and discard the waste,
debris and crumbs.
CAUTION: If the catch tray is permitted to ll too high, excess
grease will run out of the overow.
The catch tray/drawer is removed by pulling forward.
USE CAUTION WHEN FILLED WITH HOT GREASE!
per Use
or
at least Daily
Cleaning Instructions