Blue Diamond Sizzle User manual

CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-877-926-6526 120V / 1200W

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, do not immerse cord or plug in water or
other liquids.
4. This should not be used by or near children.
5. Unplug the unit from an outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow it to cool before putting on or
taking o parts, and before cleaning appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug, or aer the appliance has malfunctioned or has
been damaged in any manner.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by Blue Diamond may result in fire, electrical shock,
or risk of injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner,
or in a heated oven.
11. Unplug the unit when finished using.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be exercised when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risks of tripping or entanglement, a
short power-supply cord is provided. Extension cords
are available and may be used with care. If a long
extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating
of the extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer
cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it may be pulled by
children or animals, or tripped over.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will only fit in a polarized outlet one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
CONTENTS
Introduction...................................................................3
Parts & Features ...........................................................3
Before Using ..................................................................3
Bring Diner Classics Home.........................................3
Assembly Instructions ................................................4
Operating Instructions................................................5
User Maintenance........................................................6
Cleaning & Care.............................................................6
Storage............................................................................6
Warranty.........................................................................7

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BEFORE USING
Remove all packaging materials, promotional labels and
stickers from your griddle. Make sure all parts (see Parts
& Features) of your Blue Diamond Sizzle Griddle have
been included before discarding packaging materials.
Before your first use, wipe the base, cover and controls
of your Blue Diamond Sizzle griddle with a damp cloth.
Thoroughly clean the ceramic nonstick plates and drip
cups. The ceramic nonstick plates and drip cups are
dishwasher safe. For information on plate removal, see
Assembly Instructions.
BRING DINER CLASSICS HOME
The Sizzle Griddle gives you ultimate versatility with
three dierent cooking modes. Adjust the hinge to use
it as a contact griddle, panini press, or flat griddle. See
Assembly Instructions and Operating Instructions for
additional information on use.
CONTACT GRIDDLE
(CLOSED POSITION)
Perfect for sausages,
boneless chicken and
veggies, the contact
griddle saves time because
you’re cooking both sides
of your food at once.
The Sizzle Griddle was
designed with convenience in mind, so our handle
and hinge let the cover adjust to your food so you get
total contact. Evenly griddle everything from thin hash
browns to a thick steak. When cooking multiple items,
it’s important to take the thickness of your food into
consideration. Make sure your food is a consistent
thickness so the cover will close evenly.
NOTE: This also applies for models
that include grill plates.
PANINI PRESS
(CLOSED POSITION)
Smash burgers and pressed
sandwiches are easy with
the Sizzle Griddle.
The Sizzle Griddle
is designed with a
self-adjusting handle and
hinge that lets you cover your sandwich or burger
completely so it cooks evenly. You can apply light
pressure to the handle to press your food to your liking.
Remember to take the thickness of your sandwiches
into consideration when cooking so the cover will
close evenly.
NOTE: This also applies for models
that include grill plates.
1Grill plates included with Sizzle Griddle+.
Wae plates sold separately
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for bringing home the Blue Diamond Sizzle
Griddle! Our versatile 3-in-1 griddle works as a contact
griddle, a panini press and a flat griddle. Our one-knob
temperature control and indicator lights make it easy
to use while our dishwasher safe plates and drip cups
make cleanup easy.
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Cover
Tough stainless steel construction
2. Grill-Style Handle
Sturdy handle adjusts the cover to fit your food
3. Removable Blue Diamond Ceramic Nonstick Plates1
Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup
4. Power Light
Illuminates Blue
5. Temperature Knob
Choose Low, Medium, High, or Sear setting
6. Ready Light
Illuminates Green
7. Drip Cups - 2x
Handy dishwasher safe cups to collect grease
and fats
8. Plate Release Buttons
Press to release and remove ceramic nonstick plate
9. Hinge Release Lever
Lie-flat design allows for cooking in a flat position
10. Scraper
Clean plates aer cooking

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FLAT GRIDDLE (OPEN POSITION)
Flat griddle refers to the Sizzle Griddle position
with the cover opened flat against the counter to
create a spacious flat top cooking surface. Flip the
foods you’re cooking to make sure they’re cooked
on both sides.
All of your diner favorites
can be cooked on the
Sizzle Griddle. This is
the Sizzle Griddle’s most
versatile position—with
both plates lying flat you
have double the surface
area for cooking. You can also cook dierent foods at
the same time on separate plates without worrying
about combining their flavors. The flat griddle
position also allows you to cook food of varying
thicknesses at the same time.
WHAT TO COOK CLOSED= OPEN=
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To get started, place Sizzle Griddle on a clean,
flat surface.
The Sizzle Griddle has three dierent positions:
CLOSED
POSITION
Top plate/cover rests
flat on lower plate/
base. This is the
standard starting
and heating position
for the contact
griddle or panini
press functions.
OPEN POSITION
Li the handle until
the upper plate is
perpendicular to the lower
plate. Use this position to
place food on the lower
plate when using the
appliance as an
open griddle or grill.
OPEN FLAT
POSITION
Top plate/cover is opened
so that the upper and
lower plates are level and
create a single cooking
surface.
To put the Sizzle Griddle
in the open position,
use the hinge release
lever on the right arm
(See diagram to le).
Keeping one hand on the handle, use your other hand to
pull the lever towards you. Push the handle backwards
until the cover rests flat against the counter. The Sizzle
Griddle will remain in this position until you li the
handle and return it to the closed position.
If you want to bring your Sizzle Griddle from the open
position to the flat position, pull the handle toward
you with one hand and li pull the hinge release lever
with your other hand. Push the handle back until the
cover rests flat against the counter. Pulling the handle
towards you before liing the hinge release lever will
take pressure o the hinge.
Hinge
release
lever
Griddle
Plate Pancakes
French toast
Hash browns
Eggs
Bacon
Smash Burgers
Quesadillas
Grilled cheese
Crab Cakes
Blueberry Waes
Wae Brownies
Wae Pizza
Grill
Plates
Wae
Plates
Sizzle Griddle
(Avaliable on some models)
(Avaliable on some models)
Tuna Melts
Open Face Sandwiches
Sausages
Chicken*
Steak*
Fish*
Panini
Veggies
Pork Chops*
Hot Dogs
All Sizzle Griddle items plus:
*bone-in food should be cooked in the
open or open flat position.

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INSTALLING COOKING PLATES
Use caution. Do not install plates when the unit is hot!
Put the Sizzle Griddle in the flat position with the
temperature knob facing you. Insert each plate
individually. Each plate is embossed with the word
“lower” or “upper” to let you know which part it
attaches to. Our plates are designed to fit only into
either the upper or lower housing.
The lower griddle plate has cutouts for the heating
element, li it with these facing down.
Facing the Sizzle Griddle, the drip spouts should be at
the front corners of the plate. Find the metal holding
brackets at the center of the housing. Tilt the back
end of the plate and line up the cutouts with the metal
brackets. Slide the plate beneath the brackets and
push down on the front end of the plate. You should
hear it snap into place. Turn the Sizzle Griddle 180°
and install the matching plate into the upper housing
the same way.
NOTE: The Sizzle Griddle oers a variety of cooking
options using removable cooking plates. If your model
includes grill, wae or additional plates, simply
remove the griddle plates and install the plates of
your choosing, making sure upper and lower are in
correct locations.
REMOVING COOKING PLATES
Put your Sizzle Griddle in the flat position.
Find the plate release buttons on one side.
Press one button firmly and the cooking plate will pop
up from the base. Grab the cooking plate with both
hands, slide it from under the metal brackets and li
from the base. Press on the other button to release the
other cooking plate the same way.
POSITIONING DRIP CUPS
When the Sizzle Griddle is used as a contact griddle
or panini press you can place the cup directly beneath
the grease spout. When the Sizzle Griddle is in the flat
position, place the cups at either end directly below the
grease spouts. Excess
grease and fats from
your food will run o
the cooking plates,
through the grease
spout and into the drip
cups. Dispose of grease
and fats safely aer
cooking. Drip cups are
dishwasher safe.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once your Sizzle
Griddle is properly
assembled, plug the
cord into a standard
electrical outlet and
you will be ready to
get cooking.
The power indicator light will illuminate (blue) to show
you the power is on.
Put your Sizzle Griddle in the preferred cooking position
and use the temperature control to choose your
cooking temperature.
If you wish to use
the Sizzle Griddle in
the flat position but
you do not need the
entire surface, it is
recommended that
you use the lower
(front) plate.
Depending on the temperature setting, it may take up
to 6 minutes to reach optimum operating temperature.
When the Sizzle Griddle has reached the desired
temperature, the ready indicator light will illuminate
(green) to show you the Sizzle Griddle is ready for
cooking. During operation, the indicator light will turn
on and o as the internal thermostat regulates the
temperature. This is normal.
Temperature controls regulate the cooking surface’s
temperature. You can use the control knob to vary the
setting any time during cooking.
As the unit will become hot during use, always use
caution when operating the Sizzle Griddle. Always
use the plastic part of the handles to open the Sizzle
Griddle, as this part of the handle is designed to stay
cool to the touch while cooking. The die-cast aluminum
arms of the unit will become hot during use —
DO NOT TOUCH THE ARMS DURING OR
IMMEDIATELY AFTER COOKING
The stainless steel cover will become hot during use
and should not be touched during or immediately aer
cooking. Use an oven mitt, if you need to adjust the
cover to prevent burns.
The base of the unit is plastic and will become warm
If you need to move the Sizzle Griddle for any reason
during cooking, handle it from the base only, using care
not to touch hot areas directly.
Allow the Sizzle Griddle to cool before handling
(at least 30 minutes).
NOTE: During first use, the Sizzle Griddle may have a
slight odor and it may smoke a little. This is perfectly
normal and will disappear with use.
Upper plate
release button
Lower plate
release button

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USER MAINTENANCE
• While your plates are metal utensil safe, we
recommend using plastic, silicone or wooden utensils
to prolong the life of your ceramic nonstick plates.
• Always use a little oil or butter suited for frying for
best results. Do not use low smoke point oil or aerosol
sprays as they cannot withstand high heat.
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot
griddle plates.
• Between meals, wipe o food buildup through grease
channels and into the drips cups. Remove any residue
with a paper towel before starting your next meal.
• Allow the Sizzle Griddle to cool completely (at least 30
minutes) before cleaning.
• Easy cleaning. Dishwasher safe. To keep the durability
of your nonstick, we recommend handwashing. Wash
with a so sponge in hot soapy water. Do not season
the griddle plates
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING
APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT
IS UNPLUGGED AND HAS
COOLED COMPLETELY
Aer you have finished cooking, unplug the cord from
the outlet. Allow the Sizzle Griddle to cool for at least 30
minutes before handling.
Remove and dispose of grease and fats that have
accumulated in the drip cups. The cups can be hand
washed and are dishwasher safe.
Press the plate release buttons to remove the plates
for cleaning (See Below). Make sure the cooking plates
have cooled completely before handling (at least 30
minutes). Cooking plates are dishwasher safe. Do
not scrape the cooking plates with metallic objects
like knives or forks and do not use a scouring pad or
abrasive cleaning agents for cleaning. Doing so can
damage the ceramic nonstick coating on the plates.
If you’ve cooked seafood with the Sizzle Griddle, wipe
the cooking plate with lemon juice to avoid transferring
seafood flavor to your next meal.
The base, cover and control knob can be wiped clean
with a so, dry cloth. For tougher messes, dampen
cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaners or harsh pads.
STORAGE
Ensure the Sizzle
Griddle is cool and
dry before storing.
The power cord
wraps around the
back of the base for
easy storage.
Upper plate
release button
Lower plate
release button
Cord
wrap

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WARRANTY
LIMITED TWO-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty is only available to consumers only. A
consumer is defined as someone who has purchased a
Blue Diamond Sizzle Griddle at retail for personal, family
or household use. This warranty is not available to retailers
or other commercial purchasers or owners except as
otherwise required under applicable law.
Your Blue Diamond Sizzle Griddle is warranted to be free
of defects in materials and workmanship under normal
home use for 2 years from the date of original purchase.
Complete and return the enclosed product registration
card to facilitate quick verification of the original date of
purchase. Returning the product registration card does not
eliminate the responsibility of the consumer to maintain
the original proof of purchase for the warranty benefits. If
the consumer does not retain proof of purchase date, the
purchase date for the purpose of this warranty will default
to the date of manufacture.
Should your Blue Diamond Sizzle Griddle prove to be
defective while under warranty we will replace it. Simply
call our toll-free number 1-877-926-6526 for additional
information from our customer service representatives or
send the defective product to Blue Diamond,
94 N Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533.
NOTE: We recommend you use a traceable, insured
delivery service for added protection and secure handling
of any returned Blue Diamond product. Blue Diamond
cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or
for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or
damaged products are not covered under warranty.
Make sure to include your return address, a daytime
phone number for contact, description of the product
defect, product model number (found on bottom of
product), original date of purchase, and any other
information pertinent to the product’s return.
The Blue Diamond Sizzle Griddle has been manufactured
to strict specifications and has been built for exclusive use
with the authorized accessories.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages
caused by accessories, replacement parts, or repair service
other than those authorized by Blue Diamond. In addition,
this warranty does not pertain to damage that results from
accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary household
use. This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states prohibit the exclusion or
limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not
apply to you.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law states that when a product is under
warranty, California residents have the option of returning
a defective product (a) to the store where it was purchased
or (b) to another retail store that sells Blue Diamond
products of the same type.
At the chosen retail store’s discretion, it shall either
repair the product, give the consumer a reference to
an independent repair facility, replace the product, or
refund the price of purchase minus the amount directly
attributable to the consumer’s prior usage.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair
the product, refer the consumer to an independent
repair facility, replace the product, or refund the
purchase price less the amount directly attributable to
the consumer’s usage of the product.
If the previous two options do not provide appropriate
relief for the consumer, the consumer may take the
product to an independent repair facility if service
or repair can be economically accomplished. Blue
Diamond, not the consumer, will be responsible for the
reasonable cost of the service, repair, replacement, or
refund for defective products under warranty.
According to their preference, California residents
may also return defective products directly to Blue
Diamond for replacement, by calling our consumer
service toll-free at 1-877-926-6526. Blue Diamond will
be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement,
and shipping and handling for such products
under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR BLUE DIAMOND
PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Blue
Diamond Sizzle Griddle, we suggest that you call Blue
Diamond customer service at 1-877-926-6526 before
returning the product. A representative can confirm
whether the product is under warranty and advise on
next steps.
IMPORTANT: If the defective product is to be
serviced by someone other than Blue Diamond’s
authorized service, please tell the servicer to call our
consumer service at 1-877-926-6526 to ensure that the
problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced
with the correct parts, and the product is still under
warranty.

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