Hamilton Beach 25460AG Panini Press Sandwich Maker User Manual

Hamilton Beach 25460AG Panini Press Sandwich Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 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. Contact our toll-free customer service number for information on examinations, repairs, or adjustments.
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 any purpose other than its intended use.

Know Your Panini Press Parts and Features

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

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 anini 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.

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