Hamilton Beach 25490A Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker Manual

Hamilton Beach 25490A Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or any part of the appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
   cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving the appliance. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the
   power cord.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as outlined in the Limited Warranty.
7. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
8. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces,
   including the stove.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose.
11. Avoid touching hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
12. Do not operate the appliance employing an external timer or separate remote control system.
13. Do not leave the appliance unattended while the appliance is connected to an
    electrical outlet.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
16. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF; then remove the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
17. Place the appliance only on a dry, level, and nonflammable surface.
18. During use, provide 4 to 6 inches of air space above, behind, and on both sides for air circulation. Do not use on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.
19. Never remove food with any kind of cutting device or other metallic kitchen utensil.
20. Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before putting it away. Never
    wind the cord around the appliance while it is still hot.
21. CAUTION! HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during and after operation.

Parts and Features

1. Cover
2. Hinge
3. Cooking Plate Handles
4. Cooking Plate
5. Removable Ring Assembly
6. Base
7. Indicator Light
8. Ring Handle
9. Bottom Heating Plate
10. Top Heating Plate
11. Red POWER Light
12. Green PREHEAT Light
13. Timer Up Button
14. Timer
15. Timer Down Button

Before first use: Lift the Cover to remove each Ring Assembly. Wash both Rings in the dishwasher or hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wipe Top and Bottom Heating Plates with a damp, soapy cloth. Remove soap with a damp cloth; dry thoroughly. Spray Rings with nonstick cooking spray or wipe, or brush with vegetable oil.l

How to Use

1. Plug into the outlet. Red POWER Light will glow. Lightly spray the Rings with nonstick cooking spray if necessary.
2. Let the unit preheat with the Cover closed and Cooking Plates rotated between Rings. NOTE: The Green PREHEAT Light will come on when the unit is heated to the correct temperature and will cycle on and off during cooking. It is NOT an indicator when the sandwich is ready. Red POWER Light stays on.
3. Use Handles to lift the Cover, top rings, and Cooking Plates.
4. Place the bottom half of the bread (such as an English muffin, small bagel, or biscuit) onto the Bottom Heating Plate.
5. Top bread with ingredients such as precooked meats, vegetables, and cheese. Do not overfill the Breakfast Sandwich Maker. Overfilling will cause food to spill over the Rings and get stuck in the Hinges.
6. Move the top rings and Cooking Plates down. Make sure Cooking Plates are rotated securely to the back of Rings as far as they will go to prevent leaking of egg.
7. Crack an egg onto each Cooking Plate. Pierce the yolk with a fork or toothpick. (You can use a whole large egg, egg white, or a scrambled egg.)
8. Top with the other half of the bread.
9. Close Cover. Cook time for sandwiches is 4-5 minutes. NOTE: Do not push the Cover down when loaded with ingredients or when using jumbo eggs. The cover may rise as scrambled eggs cook.
10. Set the Timer: Press the Timer Up or Timer Down Button to the desired time in
    half-minute (0.5) increments. If the Timer Up or Timer Down Button has not been
    pressed in 5 seconds, the Timer will start.
11. When there is less than 1 minute remaining, the Timer switches to seconds and continues to count down.
12. The timer will beep when time is up. This unit does not turn off automatically at the beep.
13. When finished cooking, rotate Cooking Plate Handles out until they stop.
14. Using an oven mitt, lift the Ring Assemblies and Cover by holding the Bottom Ring.
    Handles to open. Some sandwiches are easier to remove if the Rings are lifted individually.
15. Remove breakfast sandwiches with a plastic or wooden utensil. Never use metal.
    Always wait 2 minutes between cooking sandwiches to ensure the Breakfast Sandwich Maker is heated to the correct temperature.
16. Unplug. Allow to cool.

TIPS

• Get your ingredients together before cooking your sandwiches.
• Always keep the Cover closed with Rings and Cooking Plates in place when preheating.
• Check to make sure Cooking Plates are in place before preheating and when adding food.

Care and Cleaning

1. Unplug. Allow to cool.
2. To remove Ring Assemblies for cleaning, hold Bottom Ring Handles open, and
   then lift straight up.
3. Wash Removable Ring Assemblies in the top rack only of the dishwasher or in hot, soapy
   water. Rinse and dry. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleansers
   on any part of the unit. Never use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning.
4. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle
   Temperatures could damage your product.
5. Wipe Top and Bottom Heating Plates with a damp, soapy cloth. Remove soap with a damp cloth; dry thoroughly.
6. To replace Ring Assemblies, align Hinges to Base, taller Ring on bottom, with
   Cooking Plate Handles facing out, and lower.
7. Wipe the outside of the unit with a damp cloth. NOTE: If Ring Assemblies are not correctly replaced, the Cover won’t close properly

Troubleshooting

Low, poor, or slow heating.

• Breakfast Sandwich Maker wasn’t preheated until the PREHEAT Light was illuminated. The green PREHEAT Light will come on in about 5 to 7 minutes, indicating the unit is heated to the correct temperature. Light will cycle on and off
  During cooking, and does not indicate that sandwiches are ready.
• Allow 2 minutes between making sandwiches for the Breakfast Sandwich Maker
  to heat to the correct temperature.
• Overfilled. Reduce the number of ingredients in your sandwiches.
• Unit needs to be preheated with the Cover closed, with Rings and Cooking Plates in
  place.
• Make sure Cooking Plates are rotated securely to the back of Rings as far as they will go, to prevent leaking of eggs, and the Cover is closed when preheating. The egg was undercooked, bread was not done.
• Extra-large eggs, frozen, or very cold ingredients may lengthen cooking time. Add additional cooking time.

Egg overcooked.

• Cooking time is about 5 minutes. Cooking time may vary if you are using small eggs, scrambled eggs, or egg whites. Reduce cooking time for future recipes.

Ingredients stick to the Rings or a nonstick Cooking Plate.

• Use a plastic or wooden utensil to loosen any baked-on ingredients. Lightly spray
  with nonstick cooking spray before preheating for next use.

Eggs leak out of Rings.

• The unit is overfilled. Only use large eggs and reduce the amount or size of ingredients. Do not press down on the Cover.
• Cooking Plates may not have been in the correct position. Make sure Cooking
  Plates are rotated securely to the back of the Rings as far as they will go to prevent
  leaking of egg.
• Used very thin, purchased egg whites. Use fresh egg whites or try a different
  brand of egg whites.
• Make sure the unit is properly preheated.

The cover rises when cooking my sandwich.

• The air whisked into large scrambled eggs may cause the Cover to rise while the
  eggs are cooking. Do not press down on the Cover.

The bread is too brown.

• Higher fat contents and sugars may cause breads to darken. Cook eggs for
  several minutes without the top bread and cover.  Also, have ingredients
  ready to assemble so the bottom bread does not cook a lot longer than the top ingredients. Then add bread to finish cooking your sandwiches.

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