Hamilton Beach Panini Press Sandwich Maker User Manual

Hamilton Beach Panini Press 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 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance
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 cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including 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 appliance for other than intended purpose.

Parts and Features

• BEFORE FIRST USE: Wipe the bottom and top cooking plates with a soapy damp cloth. Rinse cloth; then wipe plates again.
• Indicator Lights
• Red indicates that the power is on. Green indicates that the unit is preheated and ready to use.
• To order parts: US: 1.800.851.8900 www.hamiltonbeach.com
• Canada: 1.800.267.2826
• Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

How to Use

1. Slide the drip tray into place under front of grill.
2. Plug into outlet. The red POWER light will come on.
3. Preheat with cover closed. Once grill has reached the proper temperature, the green READY light will come on.WARNING Burn Hazard.
   • Always use an oven mitt to protect hand when opening a hot grill. Escaping steam can burn.
4. When preheated, use an oven mitt to raise cover. Place panini or other food to be cooked onto cooking plates. Only use wooden or plastic cooking utensils to prolong life of nonstick coating.
5. Lower grill cover.
6. Lift cover and check food. If additional cooking time is needed, lower cover.
7. When finished cooking, remove food and unplug.
   NOTE: When cooking meat or poultry, carefully check drip tray and empty when necessary.

Cooking Chart

• Preheat with cover closed. Once the grill has reached the proper temperature, the green light will come on. The following times are guidelines. Always cook with the cover closed. Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures

Helpful Tips

ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USING

• Read Use and Care Guide before using.
• Use cooking spray for convenient, stick-free cooking. Or if you prefer, brush cooking plates with vegetable oil before preheating.
• Use plastic utensils on nonstick cooking plate. Do not use metal utensils since they will damage nonstick surface.
• Thicker sandwiches may shift when lid is closed. Use a plastic spatula to reposition. There is no need to press down on handle. The weight of the cover will grill top of sandwich.
• Cleanup is easy! Let grill cool down; then loosen any stuck-on food with spatula and wipe cooking plates with damp paper towel.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or any liquid.

1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Use spatula to remove any stuck-on food. Wipe cooking plates with a paper towel to remove drippings.
3. Slide out drip tray; wash drip tray and spatula in dishwasher or hot, soapy water.
4. Use a damp sponge with a small amount of dishwashing detergent to scrub cooking surfaces. Rinse out sponge and wipe surfaces clean. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe surfaces again.
   • NOTE: Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleansers on any part of the unit. Never use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning.
5. DO NOT use “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
6. Wipe outside of unit with a damp, soapy cloth.
7. For easy storage, add spatula to drip tray and slide tray into place. On the right side, slide the locking tab to lock the panini press Store upright.

Limited Warranty

• This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is instead of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original
  purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. 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 other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 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 U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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