Use & Care Manual
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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
1.
Handle
2. Lid
3. Top Panini plate
4. Vertical storage lock
5. Bottom Panini plate
6. Cord wrap (not shown; under unit)
† 7. Spatula (Part #PN2035B-01)
8. Variable temperature control dial
9. Green ready indicator light
10. Red power light
Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/removable parts
How to Use
This product is for household use only.
GETTING STARTED
• Removeallpackingmaterialand,ifapplicable,anystickersfromtheproduct;
remove and save literature.
• Pleasegotowww.prodprotect.com/applicatoregisteryourwarranty;foradditional
information go to www.georgeforemancooking.com.
• Washallremovablepartsand/oraccessoriesasinstructedinCAREANDCLEANING.
• Selectadry,levellocationforyourappliance,leavingenoughspacebetweenthe
back of appliance and wall to allow heat to ow without damage to walls and
cabinets.
• IfthePaninigrillislocked,closedseedirectionsunderSTORAGELOCKonpage9
to unlock the appliance.
PREHEATING
1. Close the lid.
2. Unwind the cord and plug it into a standard electrical outlet. Both the red power
indicator light and the green ready light on the lid will turn on.
3. Turnthevariabletemperaturecontroldialtothedesiredsetting(seeCOOKING
CHARTS on pages 6, 7 and 8 for recommended settings).
o The temperature ranges from LO to HI.
o To increase temperature, turn the dial clockwise toward the HI setting.
o To decrease temperature, turn the dial counterclockwise toward the
LO setting.
Note: The temperature can be changed at any time by turning the dial to the desired
setting.
4. When the selected temperature is reached, the green ready light will turn o.
Note: The ready light will turn on and o during use as the temperature is maintained;
this is normal.
COOKING
1. Preheat the appliance at the desired setting. Prepare your sandwiches as the
appliance heats up.
2. Using a pot holder, carefully open the lid.
Note:TheGeorgeTough™nonstickcoatingontheplatesisdesignedtoworkwithout
oil, butter or cooking spray. If desired, you may use oil or butter. However, aerosol
cooking spray should never be used; chemicals that allow spray to come out of can
build up on the surface of the plates and reduce their eciency.
3. Carefully place foods to be cooked on the bottom plate. This appliance usually
accommodates 2 to 3 servings.
Important: Do not overload the cooking surface.
4. Close the lid so it rests at directly on top of the food.
Note: The oating hinge on the lid allows you to put thicker sandwiches and foods
to cook without squeezing them at or sliding the bread. Simply allow the hinge to
adjust automatically as you close the lid and it will rest on the top of the food.