10
1. HANDLE
2. UPPER HOUSING
3. UPPER PLATE
4. LOWER PLATE
5. LOWER HOUSING
6. CONTROL KNOB
7. DRIP TRAY
USING THE APPLIANCE
CAUTION: Do not use this product to cook or defrost frozen food. All food must be
completely defrosted before cooking it with this product.
NOTE: During the initial use of this product, it may produce some smoke. This is normal and
will subside with further use.
1. Before using this product for the first time, clean it as described in the “Care and
Maintenance” section.
2. Open the unit by pulling the handle up.
3. Close the plates and turn the unit on by plugging it into a standard electrical outlet.
Verify that the Power Indicator Light illuminates in Red.
WARNING: The Cooking Plates will become extremely hot when in use. To avoid a burn
hazard, wear heat resistant mitts or gloves and touch only the black portion of the
handle.
4. After the unit preheats for approximately five minutes, the Ready Indicator Light will
illuminate in green, indicating the product is ready for use.
5. Use the handle to lift the upper plate. Place the food on the lower plate using wooden
or plastic heat-resistant utensils.
CAUTION: Do not use metal utensils on this product, as they will scratch and damage
the plates’ non-stick coating.
6. Use the handle to lower and rest the upper pate on top of the food.
NOTES:
The cooking time for different foods depends on the type and thickness of the foods.
Foods should be cooked thoroughly before consumption.
7. When the food is cooked as desired, lift the handle to open the plates, then remove the
food using the utensils. If more cooking will be done at this time, close the plates to
conserve heat.
8. Repeat steps 7-9 until all cooking is complete, reapplying cooking oil as necessary.
9. Turn off the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
10. When the unit has completely cooled, clean and dry it.
11.When the unit has completely cooled, press the release buttons, then lift the cooking
plates up and move them backwards, clean and dry it.
