Calphalon HE600CG User manual

Removable Plate Grill
USER GUIDE
Model HE600CG
Gril à plaques
amovibles
GUIDE DE
L’UTILISATEUR
Modèle HE600CG

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Thank you for choosing a Calphalon®removable plate grill.
All Calphalon small electrics are engineered to deliver premium
heating performance.
The Calphalon OPTI-HEATTM System is made up of two
parts: premium materials and optimal heat delivery, which
work together to offer even heating and create beautiful results.
We know you are excited to start grilling, and we promise
to enhance your culinary experience every step of the way.
So whether you’re a novice in the kitchen, or an experienced
gourmet, the tips and recipes in this guide will help you express
your flavor – with sizzling grill sensations.
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards page 3
Parts and Features page 6
Assembling Your Removable Plate Grill page 7
Operating Your Removable Plate Grill page 8
Cleaning and Care page 12
Frequently Asked Questions page 13
Warranty/Customer Service page 14
Recipes page 16
Table des matières
Mise en gardes importantes page 19
Pièces et fonctions page 22
Assemblage de votre gril à plaques amovibles page 24
Utilisation de votre gril à plaques amovibles page 25
Nettoyage et entretien page 30
Foire aux questions page 31
Garantie/service client page 32
Recettes page 35

What You Need To Know About
Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safeguards appearing in this guide
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be
exercised when maintaining or operating your removable plate
grill. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent
or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
Warning – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in severe personal injury or death.
Caution – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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. Always remove the plug from the wall outlet before
removing the grill plates from the removable plate grill.
4. Always allow the grill plates to cool fully before removing
the grill plates from the removable plate grill. Do not
remove the grill plates while the unit is in use. 3
WARNING
CAUTION
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5. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plugs, or removable plate grill base in water or other
liquid. Do not install the grill plates into the removable
plate grill base when they are wet.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before assembling or removing parts.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Calphalon may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. The power cord must be fully unwound from the cord wrap
when in use.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric, or induction
burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Do not operate the removable plate grill on any surface
that may be affected by heat. Use a heat-resistant mat on
these surfaces.
15. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
16. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
17. This product is designed for household use only. Do not
use appliance for other than intended purpose.
18. This appliance generates heat and may create steam
during use. Take precautions to prevent burns, fires or
other personal injury or property damage.
19. Do not place anything on top of or underneath this product
while it is operating or when it is being stored.

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20. Do not leave your removable plate grill unattended during
use.
21. Be sure to leave adequate space around the removable
plate grill for air circulation and keep it away from
flammable fabrics and surfaces.
22. When placing food on or removing food from the grill,
prevent the grill from accidentally closing by holding the
handle for the upper grill plate with an oven mitt.
23. The removable plate grill is not intended for use with the
top housing open.
Electrical Requirements
Avoid electrical shock. This appliance is equipped with a
3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and it should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding
prong from this plug. If the plug fails to fit into an existing outlet,
contact a qualified electrician to update the outlet.
Use proper extension cord. The extension cord must be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord. A short power-supply cord should
be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an
extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord
set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance and the cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Parts and Features
OPTI-HEATTM System
Optimal Heat Delivery:
The precision placement of the grill’s heating element, along
with the internal sensor, help maintain even heat across the
cooking surface.
Premium Materials:
Your grill’s high performance bronze nonstick finish is backed
with our exclusive 5-year warranty, and it offers flawless release
as well as easy clean-up. The removable plates are made from
heavy-gauge cast aluminum.
Sleek, Contoured Design – The updated, contoured shape
of your removable plate grill complements contemporary kitchen
designs, and the sleek stainless steel housing coordinates with
other Calphalon countertop appliances.
Extra-Large Grill Capacity – Cook for a few or for a crowd
with the extra large grill capacity. Sized to fit 6 burgers, 6 (4-
ounce) chicken breasts, or 4 Panini, the grill is ready for action
year round. And, since the grill cooks food from both sides at
the same time, it grills quickly and efficiently.
Elevated, Easy-to-Read Controls – Our raised controls
illuminate so you know when the grill is “On” and “Off” and
how much cooking time remains. Choose from a variety of
temperatures to toast your favorite Panini or sear a juicy steak.
Select “Always On” for continuous grilling or set the timer for a
designated cooking time.
Adjustable Grill Height – Adjust the grill for various
thicknesses of food. Slide the height selector into the desired
position, so you can accommodate everything from thick steaks
to more delicate grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Removable Dishwasher-safe Grill Plates – Take the
hassle out of clean up by placing the removable grill plates in
the dishwasher.
Internal Drip Tray – As the grill sears the outside of meats
and poultry, excess fat drains away into the handy, hidden drip
tray. After your removable plate grill cools, simply slide the tray
out and dispose of the drippings after each use. The tray can
be placed in the dishwasher for clean up.
Upright Storage – Save space in the kitchen with the
convenient upright storage of the removable plate grill. Just
empty and clean the drip tray, close the grill, move the height
selector into the lock position, and tuck the grill away standing
upright for space-saving convenience.
Assembling Your Removable Plate Grill
1. Carefully remove all the pieces of the removable plate
grill from the packaging and place on counter near a
suitable electrical outlet. (See page 5 for information
regarding electrical requirements.) Remove all packaging
materials, including any stickers or tags, from the grill
before the first use.
2. Before the first use, wash the removable grill plates and
drip tray in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Attach grill plates to removable plate grill base by
snapping into place. Insert drip tray.
4. Plug power cord into 3-prong electrical outlet and continue
with steps for “Operating Your Removable Plate Grill”.

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WARNING
Operating Your Removable Plate Grill
NEVER PLUG THE CORD INTO THE WALL OUTLET WITH THE
GRILL PLATES REMOVED FROM THE REMOVABLE PLATE GRILL.
Setting The Controls
Step 1: Choose the heat setting. Turn the control knob
clockwise to the desired heat setting. Consider the following
general tips for selecting a heat setting.
200˚F – Use this setting to keep grilled foods warm until
serving.
300˚F – Choose this setting for toasting breads or
sandwiches such as grilled cheese and other Panini-style
sandwiches.
400˚F – This setting is ideal for grilled burgers, pork
chops and chicken breasts.
450˚F – Try this setting for searing the outside of meats,
such as steaks, when you want the outside brown, while
the inside stays juicy and pink.
Step 2: Preheat the grill. The removable plate grill does
not begin operating until the timer is set. To set the timer, turn
the knob clockwise from the “Off” position to the desired
number of minutes or counterclockwise to the “Always On”
position. Preheat the grill for 5 minutes before inserting food.
You will know the grill is preheated when the green “Ready”
light comes on.

Step 3: Place food on preheated grill. Carefully open
the grill using the handle and a pot holder, avoiding contact
with the hot grill plates. Place the food on the lower grill plate.
Carefully close the grill, sandwiching the food in between
the hot grill plates. See the Grilling Guide on page 10 for
suggested grilling times.
Step 4: Set the timer. To set the timer, turn the knob
clockwise to the desired number of minutes or counterclockwise
to “Always On”. The “Always On” feature lets you operate
your grill for longer cooking times without needing to watch or
reset the timer. If you select a cooking time, as the grilling time
elapses, the timer knob will tick and gradually count down to 0.
A bell will sound when the timer reaches zero and the grill will
stop heating. To cook another round, set the timer again.
Step 5: Remove food from grill. When the food is done,
lift the handle and carefully remove it from the grill using a
heat-resistant, non-metal utensil (being careful not to
scratch the grill plates with a metal utensil). Check the internal
temperature of meats and poultry to make sure they are at the
desired level of doneness. Unplug the cord from the outlet when
finished cooking. Allow to cool before cleaning or removing the
grill plates.
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Grilling Guide
Food Cooking Time Temperature
Beef steaks
Thin 2 to 3 minutes 450˚F
Thick 5 to 7 minutes 450˚F
Ground meat patties 5 to 6 minutes 400˚F
Pork chops 5 to 7 minutes 400˚F
Lamb chops 3 to 4 minutes 400˚F
Chicken
Boneless breast half 5 to 8 minutes 400˚F
Thigh 5 to 6 minutes 400˚F
Sandwich, Panini,
Focaccia 2 to 5 minutes 300˚F
Fish fillets 3 to 4 minutes 400˚F
Shrimp 2 to 3 minutes 400˚F
Note: Cooking times will vary depending on the size and
thickness of the food. Adjust cooking times, as needed, to make
sure foods are thoroughly cooked.
Removing the Grill Plates
ALWAYS REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET
BEFORE REMOVING THE GRILL PLATES FROM THE
REMOVABLE PLATE GRILL.
WARNING

ALWAYS ALLOW THE GRILL PLATES TO COOL FULLY BEFORE
REMOVING THE GRILL PLATES FROM THE REMOVABLE PLATE
GRILL. DO NOT REMOVE THE GRILL PLATES WHILE THE UNIT
IS IN USE.
To remove the grill plates for cleaning:
1. Unplug the cord from the outlet.
2. Allow the removable plate grill to fully cool down after use.
3. Hold the top grill plate and press the “Release” button on
the right side of the top housing. Set the top plate aside.
4. Press the “Release” button on the right side of the lower
housing. Remove the lower grill plate and set it aside.
Inserting the Grill Plates
NEVER PLUG THE CORD INTO THE WALL OUTLET WITH THE
GRILL PLATES REMOVED FROM THE REMOVABLE PLATE GRILL.
To insert the grill plates for use or storage:
1. Select the bottom grill plate, with the slotted hole, and
insert it into the catches on the bottom grill housing. The
slotted hole must be aligned in the back of the grill.
2. Press the front of the grill plate down, locking it in place in
the lower housing.
3. Select the top grill plate, without the slotted hole, and insert
it into the catches on the upper grill housing.
4. Press the front of the grill plate, locking it in place in the
upper housing.
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Using the Adjustable Grill Height Selector
THE ADJUSTABLE GRILL HEIGHT SELECTOR MAY BE HOT
WHILE THE REMOVABLE PLATE GRILL IS IN USE. USE CARE
WHEN ADJUSTING IT.
Your Calphalon Removable Plate Grill includes an adjustable
height feature that lets you control how much pressure is placed
on delicate foods like grilled cheese sandwiches. It provides
a stop for the upper housing which limits how far it will close.
And, it allows you to set the grill to heat your food from the
bottom only, if desired.
1. Preheat the grill with the top housing fully closed.
2. Open the grill and place your food on the lower plate.
3. Set the adjustable height to the desired height and
carefully close the grill, lowering the top housing until it
rests on the slider.
4. If you need to adjust the height, open the grill, reset the
slider, and carefully close the grill again.
Cleaning and Care
1. Metal utensils may damage the nonstick coating. Use only non-
metal, temperature resistant utensils, such as wood or nylon.
2. When you are done using the removable plate grill, turn it
“Off” and carefully unplug it.
3. Allow the removable plate grill to cool and then remove
the grill plates and the drip tray.
4. Discard drippings from the drip tray. For everyday
clean-up of the drip tray and grill plates, use hot sudsy
water and a dish cloth. For grease build-up on the grill
plate nonstick surface, clean with a Dobie®pad and a
nonabrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub®to remove any
food residue. Rinse and dry thoroughly. You can also
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wash the drip tray and grill plates in your dishwasher.
5. Wipe the removable plate grill base with a clean, damp
cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as
they may scratch the surface of the removable plate grill.
DO NOT immerse the removable plate grill base in water.
6. Place the grill plates back on the base. Insert the drip tray.
7. Close the grill, move the height selector into the lock
position, and tuck the grill away standing upright for
space-saving convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions
My removable plate grill is not getting hot; what
am I doing wrong? Be sure the power cord is plugged into
a suitable outlet. See page 5 for electrical requirements. Then,
check to make sure both the heat setting knob and the timer are
set. The grill does not begin heating until you set the timer.
My burger patties are only getting grill marks
on one side. Why? Check the adjustable grill height
selector lever on your grill. If it is set too high, it may not be
sandwiching your burger patties snugly enough to form grill
marks on both sides. See page 12 for complete instructions on
using the Adjustable Grill Height Selector.
When I grill frozen chicken breasts, they are brown
on the outside and still pink inside. How can I make
sure they are safely cooked? Be sure to thaw meats and
poultry first before grilling. This will ensure that they are evenly
cooked throughout.
Is it okay to grill a thick cut pork chop alongside
a thinner pork chop? It is best to cook meat of the same
thickness at the same time. So, either cook one chop and then
the other. (Your removable plate grill cooks so quickly it won’t
take long to do double duty.) Or, butterfly the thicker cut so it
lays flatter and can cook evenly next to the thinner chop.

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Warranty/Customer Service
Warranty
If you could take a few moments to register your product, it
would greatly expedite any warranty inquiries you may have.
Also, with your help, we can continue to develop new products
and services that make your culinary experience even better.
Please visit www.calphalon.com for complete details.
Limited One Year and Five Year Warranty
Calphalon will repair or replace any removable plate grill
found defective in material or workmanship within one
year of the original purchase. In addition, Calphalon will
repair or replace any removable plate grill if the nonstick
grill plates are found defective in material or workman-
ship within five years of original purchase. This warranty
applies when the grill is put to normal household use and
is operated and cared for according to the instructions.
Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of ship-
ping, and slight color variation in the grill plate nonstick
coating are normal. This excludes damage from misuse
or abuse, such as improper cleaning, use of metal utensils,
neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in a com-
mercial establishment.
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages, except in those states that do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of these damages.

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If You Have a Warranty Claim
If you believe you have a defective product, send the
product, freight pre-paid, with a letter explaining the
defect, to this address:
Calphalon Consumer Returns
315 Matzinger Rd. Ste. C
Toledo, OH 43612
All items must be shipped freight pre-paid. Please use
a package delivery service able to track and/or insure
your return items – we recommend DHL, UPS or FedEx
ground service. All appliances confirmed as defective
(as described) will be replaced, free of charge, with an
identical item or, if the item is no longer available, with
a comparable product. Warranty replacements will be
processed within 10 - 15 business days after receipt.
Please call Calphalon Consumer Relations at
1-800-809-7267 if you have additional questions.
Customer Service
We at Calphalon want to hear from you. If you have a question,
comment, or a recommendation that will help us help you,
please contact us via our web site, phone, fax or mailing
address.
Web site: www.calphalon.com
Toll Free Phone: [phone]-PANS (7267)
(Business Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm EST, Monday-Friday)
Fax: [phone]
Write To Us:
Consumer Buy Online
PO Box 583
Toledo, Ohio 43697
(DO NOT send returns to this address)

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Recipes
Boneless Lemon Garlic Pork Chops
Ingredients
6 boneless pork loin chops about a ½ inch thick
1 shallot, finely minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
Zest of 1 large lemon
Juice of one large lemon
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
Place all the ingredients except the olive oil into a one quart
storage bag to marinate. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator
for at least 4 hours or over night. Remove from the refrigerator
at least one hour prior to cooking.
Preheat the Calphalon Removable Plate Grill at 400˚F until the
Ready light comes on. Brush both sides of the grill with the
olive oil and place the chops on the grill.
Grill the chops for 5 to 7 minutes.
Serves 6

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Tips for Grilling Perfect Panini
1. Use good quality bread, sliced somewhat thicker than you
might slice it for a cold sandwich.
2. Use any combination of ingredients for the filling but
don’t make the sandwich overly complex. Three to four
ingredients is ideal for letting individual flavors shine
through.
3. Try to select one ingredient that will help bind the
sandwich together. Cheese is a good choice because as it
melts, it gets sticky. Garlic mayonnaise, olive tapenade, or
even barbecue sauce can achieve a similar effect.
4. Do not overstuff the Panini or the exterior will cook before
the interior has a chance to.
5. Once assembled, brush both sides of the sandwich lightly
with olive oil.
6. Preheat your Calphalon Removable Plate Grill at 350˚F
until the Ready light comes on.
7. When the grill is hot, brush it lightly with olive oil. Place
the sandwich in the removable plate grill and close the lid.
Grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
Great Panini combinations:
Grilled chicken, gruyere, tomato and basil
Grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella and olive tapenade
Feta cheese, spinach, pine nuts and roasted garlic
Smoked salmon, vegetable cream cheese and fresh dill
Sliced beef, cheddar cheese, corn relish and barbecue sauce

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Merci d’avoir choisi un gril Calphalon à plaques amovibles.
Tous les dispositifs électriques Calphalon de petite taille sont
conçus pour garantir une performance de cuisson de haute
qualité.
Table des matières
Mise en gardes importantes page 19
Pièces et fonctions page 22
Assemblage de votre gril à plaques amovibles page 24
Utilisation de votre gril à plaques amovibles page 25
Nettoyage et entretien page 30
Foire aux questions page 31
Garantie/service client page 32
Recettes page 35
Gril à plaques
amovibles
GUIDE DE
L’UTILISATEUR
Modèle HE600CG
Gril à plaques
amovibles
GUIDE DE
L’UTILISATEUR
Modèle HE600CG

Le système de chauffe Calphalon OPTI-HEATTM System est
basé sur deux principes: des matériaux de premier choix et un
système optimal de répartition de la chaleur, qui travaillent de
concert pour garantir une cuisson uniforme et créer des résultats
exceptionnels.
Nous savons que vous vous réjouissez à l’idée de commencer
à utiliser votre gril, et nous vous promettons d’apporter encore
plus de plaisir à votre expérience culinaire. Alors que vous
soyez novice dans la cuisine ou chef cuisinier chevronné, les
astuces et recettes contenus dans ce guide vous aideront à
apporter votre touche personnelle, grâce à des sensations grils
crépitantes.
Ce qu’il faut savoir sur les consignes
de sécurité
Les avertissements et mises en gardes importantes qui
figurent dans ce guide ne sont pas censés traiter de toutes les
conditions et situations qui peuvent potentiellement se produire.
Lors de l’entretien ou de l’utilisation de votre gril à plaques
amovibles, faire preuve de bon sens, être prudent et en prendre
soin. Toujours contacter votre vendeur, distributeur, agent
d’entretien ou fabricant en cas de problème ou de condition
incompréhensible.
Reconnaître les symboles, mentions et étiquettes de
sécurité
Avertissement – Dangers ou pratiques hasardeuses qui
POURRAIENT entraîner des blessures graves, voire mortelles.
Attention – Dangers ou pratiques hasardeuses qui
POURRAIENT entraîner des blessures mineures.
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Avertissement
Attention

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MISES EN GARDES IMPORTANTES
En cas d’utilisation de dispositifs électriques, toujours respecter
certaines précautions de sécurité de base, dont les suivantes:
1. Lire toutes les consignes.
2. Ne pas toucher les surfaces chaudes. Utiliser les poignées
ou boutons.
3. Toujours retirer la fiche de la prise électrique d’alimentation
avant de retirer les plaques amovibles du gril.
4. Toujours laisser les plaques du gril se refroidir totalement
avant de les retirer du gril à plaques amovibles. Ne pas
retirer les plaques du gril alors que l’unité est en cours
d’utilisation.
5. Pour éviter tout choc électrique, ne pas immerger le
cordon, les fiches ou la base du gril à plaques amovibles
dans de l’eau ou dans tout autre liquide. Ne pas installer
les plaques du gril sur la base du gril à plaques amovible,
si elles sont mouillées.
6. Il est nécessaire de surveiller attentivement tout appareil
électroménager, en cas d’utilisation à proximité d’enfants.
7. Débrancher de la prise de courant, en cas de non-
utilisation et avant le nettoyage. Laisser refroidir avant
d’assembler ou de retirer des pièces.
8. Ne pas utiliser d’appareil électroménager dont le
cordon ou la fiche électrique sont endommagés. Ne
pas utiliser après une déficience de l’appareil ou si un
endommagement quelconque a eu lieu. Remettre l’appareil
au réparateur agréé le plus proche, afin de le faire
examiner, réparer ou ajuster.
9. L’utilisation d’accessoires séparés qui ne sont pas
recommandés par Calphalon risque d’entraîner des
blessures.
10. Ne pas utiliser à l’extérieur.
11. Le cordon d’alimentation électrique doit être entièrement
Avertissement