Hamilton Beach Panini Press Sandwich Maker Complete User Instructions

Hamilton Beach Panini Press Sandwich Maker Complete

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped, or is damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer for use with this model may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose.

Consumer Safety Information

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped, or is damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer for use with this model may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose.

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the unit in water. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit as the panini press.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. An extension cord should be connected to the appliance first, before it is plugged into the outlet. Always use a hot mitt to protect your hand when opening the panini press. CAUTION: Escaping steam may cause burns.

Parts and Features

1. Cover
2. Nonstick Cooking Surfaces
3. Base
4. Indicator Lights
5. Cover Lock
6. Storage Latch

Indicator Lights:

Your panini press features two indicator lights. Red indicates that the power is on. Green indicates that the unit is preheated and ready to use.

Operating Instructions

BEFORE FIRST USE

Wash the cooking surfaces of the panini press as instructed under “Cleaning.”

1. Plug into a 120-volt AC outlet.
2. Preheat panini press for 6 minutes. The red light comes on and remains lit as long as the panini press is plugged into an outlet. Once the unit has reached the proper temperature, the green light will come on. Keep the cover closed.
3. When preheated, raise the cover. Place the food to be cooked onto the cooking surface and lower the cover to the desired height. Lock the cover at the desired height by turning the cover lock, if desired. WARNING! Burn Hazard. The exterior becomes hot. Use an oven mitt when cooking.
4. Unlock the cover; then use an oven mitt and carefully lift the cover and check the food to see if cooked to the desired doneness. Do not cut food on a nonstick cooking surface. If additional cooking time is needed, lower the cover.
5. When food is cooked to the desired doneness, remove the food and unplug the panini press. Let cool before cleaning.

Panini Press Tips

• ALWAYS PREHEAT THE PANINI PRESS 6 MINUTES BEFORE USING.
• Read the Use and Care Guide before using the panini press.
• Use vegetable cooking spray for convenient, stick-free cooking. Or if you prefer, brush cooking surfaces with vegetable oil before preheating.
• Use plastic utensils on the nonstick cooking surfaces. Do not use metal utensils since they will damage the nonstick surface.
• Thicker sandwiches may shift when being pressed. Use a plastic spatula to reposition. Place the sandwich in the center of the press.
• When a recipe calls for fruit, lock the cover in place above the fruit so that it heats but does not contact the fruit.
• There is no need to press down on the handle. The weight of the cover will grill the top of the sandwich.
• Cleanup is easy! Let the panini press cool down. Wipe cooking surfaces with a damp paper towel or dishcloth.
• Do not latch the storage latch with anything between the grids—this could break the storage latch.

Cleaning

1. Unplug the panini press from the electrical outlet and allow it to cool.
2. Wipe cooking surfaces with a paper towel to remove drippings.
3. Use a plastic spatula to scrape away cooked-on food or grease.
4. Use a damp sponge with a small amount of dishwashing detergent to scrub cooking surfaces. See illustration. Rinse out the sponge and wipe surfaces clean. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe surfaces again.
5. Do not use steel wool or any type of abrasive cleaner to clean the panini press, since it will damage the nonstick cooking surface and void the warranty.
6. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe the outside of the panini press.
7. The unit can be stored with the lid latch locked, sitting upright on the hinge side.

Recipes

NOTE: The panini press is not intended for cooking raw meats. What is a panini? Panini sandwiches are an Italian classic. These grilled stuffed sandwiches offer unlimited possibilities, both as a lunchtime treat and anytime.

Popular Bread Types

Bread sizes and shapes vary by bakery and region. It may be necessary to adapt panini press recipes to fit the number of bread slices that can be cooked at one time.

Baguette

A crisp-crusted French bread formed in a long, narrow loaf, typically about 3 inches wide and 15 inches long.

French Bread

A light, crusty, yeast bread made with water. French bread is available in many different shapes.

Italian Bread

A bread that is similar to French bread, but the loaves are typically shorter and plumper.

Sourdough Bread

A bread with a slightly sour, tangy flavor from the leavening that has a special yeast starter.

Turkey Club

• 8.5-in. (22 cm) thick slices of Italian bread
• 1/4 lb. (115 g) deli turkey slices, divided into 4 servings
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) BBQ sauce
• 8 slices of tomato
• 8 bacon strips, cooked
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sautéed onions (optional)
• Olive oil

Chicken Quesadilla

• 4 flour tortillas
• 2 cups (500 ml) chicken, cooked and chopped, divided into four servings
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat panini press. Fold tortilla in half. Place on a panini press. Insert chicken and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cheese in tortilla. Close panini press. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from the press and cut into 3 triangles. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Makes 4 quesadillas.

Quick Pizza

• 1 can of refrigerator pizza crust
• 1 cup (250 ml) pizza sauce
• 1 cup (250 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 24 slices of pepperoni (optional)
• 8 green pepper rings (optional)
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Preheat panini press. Open the refrigerator pizza crust and cut into four oblong pieces. Place 1 piece of pizza crust onto the panini press. Close panini press. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Open the press and top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and optional toppings. Lower the top of the panini press and lock the hinge to rest above the pizza. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese melts. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Makes 4 servings.

Easy Fruit Turnovers

• 1 can of refrigerator crescent rolls
• 1 can of fruit pie filling
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon

Preheat panini press. Open the refrigerator, crescent rolls, and cut them into four oblong pieces. Place 1 piece of dough onto the panini press. Close panini press. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Open the press and top with fruit pie filling. Lower the top of the panini press and lock the cover to rest above the turnover. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to warm the fruit. Repeat with additional dough and pie filling. Combine sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over turnovers. Cut turnovers in half. Makes 8 servings.

Reuben

• 8.5-in. (22 cm) thick slices of sourdough bread
• 1/2 lb. (230 g) prepared corned beef, divided into four servings
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sauerkraut
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese
• Olive oil

Preheat the panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place corned beef, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sauerkraut, and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread. Cover with the remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for anything other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V~60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the US or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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