Equipex Panini Premium User manual

Operation Manual
For
Panini Premium Machines
Panini and Diablo
100 Niantic Ave Suite 104 Providence, Rhode Island 02903 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.equipex.com e-mail: [email protected]
1/12/22

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all the instructions before use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
3. To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, or any part of the unit, in any liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used, especially around children.
5. Unplug appliance from the electrical outlet when not in use, and before cleaning. Allow appliance to
cool before installing or removing any parts or accessories, and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if appliance should sustain damage, or
malfunction in any way. In this event, return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessories and/or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injury or damage to the appliance, and may void your warranty.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter, or to be exposed to hot
surfaces, as damage may occur.
10. Do not place appliance on or near a burner, or in a heated oven.
11. To disconnect an appliance, first turn all controls to the ‘off’ position then unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance other than for its intended use.
13. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE!

INTRODUCTION
The Roller Grill Premium PANINI GRILLS —Models PANINI Premium and DIABLO
Premium —are uniquely designed to offer quality cooking. These units are constructed
of food service quality stainless steel, and use enamel impregnated fine grain cast iron
top and bottom cooking surfaces. The grills are versatile in application and easy to
operate. The moveable top is spring counterbalanced with externally adjustable
tension on the handle. Top and bottom heating elements are thermostatically
controlled up to 570 F. The units come equipped with a removable front grease
drawer. All models are available with all grooved or flat bottom and grooved top grill
plates, and come standard with electronic timer and new all metal handles. The new
mode switch allows selection of different heating profiles: top plate only, bottom plate
only, top and bottom plate heating, or both plates off.
Specifications:
Model Electrical NEMAPlug
PANINI Premium 120V, 1.75KW, 14Amps 5-15 P
208/240V, 1PH, 3KW, 12/14 Amps 6-15 P
DIABLO Premium 208/240V, 1PH, 6.5KW, 24/27 Amps 6-50 P
OPERATION
Initial Set-up
Before operating your SODIR Panini grill, we recommend that you season the surface of the grill
plates with cooking oil or shortening. For seasoning, turn both plates on with the mode switch(s)
and set the thermostat(s) to 525oF. When the grill reaches the set temperature, the orange indicator
light will go out. Wipe cooking oil or shortening onto the upper and lower grill plates using a clean,
lint-free cloth, or coat the plates with cooking oil spray. Allow the grill to season for 5-10 minutes.
Repeat the process 2 more times, each time decreasing the quantity of oil and then let the grill cool.
It is normal for some smoke to appear during this process. Wipe off the excess oil using a clean,
lint-free cloth. Congratulations, your grill is now ready for use!

Preheating
After the grill plates have been properly seasoned, turn the grill on using the mode switch(s) (the
green light(s) will go on) and turn the temperature control knob(s) to the desired
temperature. The orange light(s) will go on and stay on until the desired temperature is
reached. The orange light(s) will then go out. The preheat time will vary
depending on the cooking temperature settings and the electrical specifications of your
model. It will normally take 8-10 minutes for your grill to reach cooking temperature.
After reaching the set temperature, the orange light(s) will cycle on and off as the
thermostat cycles, to maintain temperature. The green light(s) will remain on until the
unit is shut off with the mode switch.
Cooking
SODIR Panini grills can be used for a wide variety of foods. Following are some
suggested guidelines for foods frequently cooked on this grill. Cooking times will
vary depending on the food products, temperature settings and desired results.
Sandwich Temperature: 400-450oF
Time: 2-3 minutes
Wrap Temperature: 375-450oF
Time: 1-2 minutes
Chicken Breast Temperature: 475-500oF
Time: 2-3 minutes
BeefSteak Temperature: 475-550oF
Time: 2.5-4.5 minutes
Burger Temperature: 500-550oF
Time: 2-4 minutes
Adjusting Handle Tension
The handle is adjustable externally, with the supplied Allen wrench, which can be
conveniently stored in the punch-outs on the rear of the spring cover behind the access
holes. The two holes are located in the top left of the spring cover, through which the
adjustment screws are accessed. Fit the Allen wrench into first one, and then the other screw,
tightening or loosening the screws on the handle straps slightly, until the desired tension is
achieved.

CLEANING
WARNING: Disconnect (unplug) electrical power supply before cleaning
Allow the grill to cool before cleaning. Using a scotch bright pad or a stiff wire brush scrape the
debris from the upper and then lower grill plates. To clean the grill, scrape or brush the debris
toward yourself and into the removable grease drawer. Use a cloth dampened slightly with a
soap and water mixture to clean the stainless steel housing, upper grill covers, spring
protection cover and the grease drawer. Clean the grill thoroughly at the end of each day.
Failure to do so may cause hard to remove build up. In order to remove the build up from the grill
plates, use industry standard food service grade degreasers or grease removers. We do not
recommend using soap and water to clean the grill plates, however, if soap and water are used,
the grill will need to be re-seasoned (see below). For tough to remove carbon buildup, use a
commercially available carbon remover.
DO NOT spray theunit with any cleaning liquid before unpluggingit
DO NOT allow water to drip into the housing or around the electrical components
DO NOT immerse in water for cleaning
RESEASONING
It may be necessary to re-season the grill after extended use and cleaning. In order to do so,
follow the directions for seasoning above.
You should inspect all parts on a regular basis to ensure that all is in proper working order. If a part is
damaged, have the unit repaired by an authorized service agency prior to returning the unit to operation. If you
have trouble locating a service agency in your area, please consult our website at http://www.equipex.com/, or
call us at 1-800-649-7885 and ask for customer service.
Please be advised that Model DIABLO Premium is subject to on-site service under the terms of
our warranty, while Model PANINI Premium shall be carried-in for service.

OPERATIONMANUALFORELECTRONICTIMER
MODEL ET-3
Model ET-3 Electronic Countdown Timer is designed to allow the operator to program up to three (3) time
settings, each in the control range from 1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds at 1-second increments. The
electronic timer is panel mounted and features a 4-digit LED display, Start/Stop button and three time setting
buttons. All connections are via the back of the unit by way of quick connecting terminals.
SETTING TIME
Turn the equipment "on" using the On/Off switch located on the control panel of the unit. The electronic timer
is now operational. Choose the setting button to program. The setting buttons are marked (left to right) with
the numerals 1, 2 and 3. Press and hold the chosen setting button for at least three (3) seconds until the
colon separating minutes and seconds on the LED display starts to blink. By pressing repeatedly the setting
button marked with the numeral 2, set the desired cook time in minutes. By pressing repeatedly the setting
button marked with the numeral 3, set the desired cook time in seconds. You may press and hold either the
minute setting button or the second setting button, to advance the minutes or seconds rapidly. Once the
desired set point is reached, press the setting button, marked with the numeral 1, once or wait until the colon
on the LED display stops blinking. The operating time is set. Note that you may change the time setting only
while the colon on the display is blinking. Repeat the same procedure to program other time settings. The set
points will be remembered until they are reprogrammed.
OPERATING COUNTDOWN TIMER
Turn the equipment "on" using the On/Off switch located on the control panel of the unit. It takes just a few
seconds for the timer to be operational. Choose the desired time setting by pressing once, one of the buttons
marked (left to right) with the numeral 1, 2 or 3. For countdown, press the Start/Stop button. When the set time
has elapsed, the beeper will sound repeatedly, until the Start/Stop button is pressed.

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