Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Finish on plates is
scratched or has cut
marks.
Metal utensils have
been used.
Always use silicone,
heatproof plastic or
wood utensils to avoid
scratching nonstick
surface of the plates.
Neverusemetalspatulas,
skewers, tongs, forks or
knives.
The green ready light
turns on and off.
The heating
elements are cycling.
This is normal. The green
light turns on when the set
temperature is reached.
However,itwillcycleon
and off to indicate the
correct temperature is
being maintained.
Marks on food are
very light. The food
looks steamed.
Appliance was not
fully preheated
before use.
Always preheat at least 8
minutes before cooking
any foods.
There is food buildup
on the plates.
Plates were not
properly cleaned
after use.
Use nylon scrubbing pad
and hot, soapy water to
clean the plates. Do not
use steel wool scrubbing
pads or abrasive cleaners.
Food is dry and burnt. Food is overcooked. Particularly for the floating
hinge position since food
is cooking from both
sides, it cooks much faster
than in a skillet or under
a broiler. Use COOKING
CHARTas a guide and
check food at lowest time
stated on chart.
Appliance does not
turn on.
Appliance is not
plugged in.
Check to be sure appliance
is plugged into working
outlet.
Plates have white
spots.
The water from
cleaning has dried
on the surface of the
plates.
Dry plates immediately
after washing.
RECIPES
Find additional recipes for healthy, gourmet meals at
www.georgeforemancooking.com.
PROSCUITTO CAPRESSA PANINI
2 ciabatta rolls, split lengthwise or 2-4” wide pieces
6 thin slices prosciutto
1 small fresh mozzarella ball, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced
4 large fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Place bread, cut side up on cutting board. Top each slice of bread with
prosciutto, mozzarella slices, tomato, and basil. Cover with remaining slices of
bread and brush outside of sandwich with olive oil.
PlaceonpreheatedgrillsetatHIGHandcloselid.Grillabout5minutesoruntil
sandwich is golden and cheese is melted.
Makes 2 sandwiches.
GRILLED VEGETABLE PANINI
4 slices seeded Italian bread
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 fresh or jarred roasted red peppers
4 slices fresh or jarred roasted eggplant
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. bottled Italian dressing
Brush outside of bread with olive oil. Place bread, cut side up on cutting
board. Top each slice of bread with peppers, eggplant and cheeses. Drizzle
dressing over cheese and vegetables. Cover with remaining slices of bread.
PlaceonpreheatedgrillsetatHIGHandcloselid.Grillabout4minutesoruntil
sandwich is golden and cheese is melted.
Makes 2 sandwiches.