Equipex Sodir Savoy User manual

Operation Manual
For
Sodir
Panini
Machines
Model
s
-
Savoy, Panini, Majestic, Diablo
765 Westminster Street

Providence
,
Rhode Island 02903

U.S.A.
Tel:
(401)
273
-
3300
Fax:
(
401
)
273
-
3328
www.equipex.com
e
-
mail:
[email protected]m

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances
, basic safety precautions should always be followed, in
cluding 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 recom
mended 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 occu
r.
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
SODIR
PANINI GRILLS
—
Models SAVOY, PANINI, MAJESTIC and DIABLO
—
are uniquely designed to offer quality cooking. These units are constructed of food
service quality stainless
steel, and use fine grain cast ir
on top
and bottom cooking
surfaces. The grills are versatile in application and easy to operate. The moveable
top
is spring counterbalanced
with
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 drip tray and a handy scraper. All models
are
available with grooved, flat or mixed grill plates.
Specifications:
Model
Electrical
NEMA
Plug
SAVOY
120V, 1.75 KW, 14
A
mp
s
5
-
15
P
PANIN
I
120V, 1.75KW, 14A
mps
5
-
15
P
208/240V, 1PH, 3KW, 12/14
A
mps
6
-
15
P
MAJESTIC
208/240V, 1PH, 4K
W, 16/18
A
m
ps
L6
-
30
P
DIABLO
208/240V, 1PH, 6
.5
KW, 2
4
/2
7 Amps
6
-
50
P
OPERATION
Initial
Set
-
up
The grill is shipped with an application of machine oil on the upper and lower grill plates. This oil
will need to be remov
ed
prior to the seasoning process using
a mild soap and water solution.
Before operating your
SODIR
Panini grill, we recommend that you season the surface of the grill
plates with cooking oil or shortening. For seasoning, wipe cooking oil or shortening ont
o
the upper
and
l
ower grill plates using a clean, lint
-
free cloth, or coat the plates with cooking oil
spray. Turn the
grill on with
the
ON/OFF switch(s) and set the thermostat(s)
to
400
o
F. When
the
grill reaches
the
set
temperature,
the red indicator lig
ht
will go
out
.
A
llow the grill to season for 10
-
15
minutes and
then let the grill cool.
It is normal for s
ome smoke
to
appear during this process. Wipe off the
excess oil using a
cl
ean, lint
-
free cloth. Repeat seasoning process at least one more time.
Con
gratulations
,
your
grill is
now ready for use!

Preheating
After the grill plates have been properly seasoned, turn the grill on using
the
ON/OFF switch(s)
(the green light(s) will
go on
) and turn the temperature control knob(s) to the desired
temperature.
The red light(s)
will
go on and
stay on until
the desired temperature
is
reached.
The red 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 10
-
15
minutes for
your
grill to reach cooking temperature.
After reaching
the set temperature, the red light(s) will cycle on and off as the thermostat cycles, to
maintain temperature. The green light(s) remain on until the unit is shut off with the
power 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
-
450
o
F
Time:
2
-
3 minutes
Wrap
Tem
perature:
375
-
450
o
F
Time:
1
-
2 minutes
Chicken Breast
Temperature:
475
-
500
o
F
Time:
2
-
3 minutes
BeefSteak
Temperature:
475
-
550
o
F
Time:
2.5
-
4.5 minutes
Burger
Temperature:
500
-
550
o
F
Time:
2
-
4 minutes
Adjusting Handle Tension
WARNING:
Disconnect (unplug) electrical power supply before servicing
Allow the grill to cool. Remove the spring protection cover at
the top
rear of the unit by
pulling
it up.
With a
flat
head
screwdriver, tighten or loosen
the screws on the handle straps until the
desired
t
ension is achieved. There are four (4) screws for each top plate
, two (2) on
each side
. Re
-
install the spring
protection cover prior to use.
See
attached
drawing.

CLEANING
WARNING: Disconnect (unplug) electrical power supply befo
re cleaning
Allow the grill to cool before cleaning. Using the scraper provided 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 drip
tray
. Use a cloth dampened
slightly wi
th a soap and
water mixture to cl
ean the stainless steel housing, upper grill covers,
spring protection cover
and the drip tray. Clean the grill thoroughly at the end of each day.
Failure to do so may cause
hard to rem
ove 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 spraythe unit with anycleaning liquid before unplugging it
DO NOT allow water to drip into the housing
or
around the electri
cal 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,
clean
both plates of the grill with a clean, lint
-
free cloth and scraper. Apply cooking oil or
shortening
onto both plates with a lint
-
free cloth or coat the plates with a cooking oil spray.
Wipe off excess
oil with a dry, clean cloth. Turn the grill on and set the thermostat to
400 F. Some smoking may
occur during the re
-
seasoning process. When the
grill reaches the
desired temperature (the red light
will go out), turn the grill off and allow it to cool. Wipe off
the excess oil from the surface of the
plates. Repeat the re
-
seasoning process one more time.
The
grill is now re
-
seasoned and ready to
u
se.
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 servi
ce 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 Models MAJESTIC and DIABLO are subject to on
-
site service
under the
terms of our warranty
, while
Models SAVOY and PANINI shall be carried
-
in for service.

Face Plate
–
Panini, Savoy

1
Switch
2
Thermostat
3
Top Heating Element
4
Bottom Heating Element
5
Green Pilot Light
6
Red Pilot Light
7
Two Hole Domino
8
Three Hole Domino
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EQUIPEX, LLC
SPPAGR
-
SAV
-
03
765 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
Tel: (401) 273
-
3300 Fax: (401) 273
-
3328 Toll free : 1
-
800
-
649
-
7885
SODIR Model SAVOY Panini Grill, 120V
Effective January 2004
LIST OF SERVICE PARTS
Drawing
#
Part Number
Quantity
Description
Old Part Number
B02020
1
Bottom Cast Iron Plate, Smooth
P
-
S202020
B02034
1
Top Cast Iron Plate, Smooth
P
-
S202034
1
A15036
1
Black Insulated Handle
P
-
S115036
2
A15035
1
Top Plate Knob
P
-
S11
5035
3
D02043
1
Top Heating Element, 120V
P
-
S402113
4
37022|115
1
Top Plate Guide
P
-
S380050115
5
37006|308
1
Double Spring Cover
P
-
S380059108
6
D02088
1
Bottom Heating Element,120V
P
-
S402112
7
A16013
1
Terminal Block, 3 position
P
-
S116013
8
A16012
1
Terminal Block, 2 position
P
-
S116012
9
A06032
1
Regulating Thermostat
P
-
S106032
10
37005P110
1
Drip Tray
P
-
S380044110
11
A07030
1
Switch, On/Off
P
-
S107030
12
A14078
1
Knob, Thermostat
P
-
S114078
13
A08002
1
Red Pilot Light, 120V
P
-
S108005
14
A08007
1
Green Pilot Light, 120V
P
-
S108011
15
A13003
4
Foot
P
-
S113003
16
A10010
1
Strain Relief
P
-
S110010
17
OEM0011
I
Power Cord, 120V (no plug)
P
-
S301002
18
C04005
1
Spring Girdle
P
-
S304005
19
B04034
2
Handle Strap
P
-
S204034
20
B07015
1
Double Torsion Sprin
g
P
-
S207015
21
H02016
set
Insulating Sleeve
22
F01041
1
Handle with Thread, Right
P
-
S601041
23
F01040
1
Handle w/o Threads, Left
P
-
S601040
24
B04033
2
Handle Tip
P
-
S204033
25
37021|510
1
Cover, Top
P
-
S37021|510
26
B02018
1
Bottom Cast Iron Plate, G
rooved
P
-
S202018
27
802019
1
Top Cast Iron Plate, Grooved
P
-
S202019
29
37002|510
1
Middle Frame
P
-
S37002|510
30
37111X015
1
Bottom Element Pressure Plate
P
-
S37111 X015
34
OEM003
1
Timer, 5 minute
, optional
P
-
SOEM003
36
37113X015
1
Top Element Pressure
Plate
P
-
S37113X015
37
A06034
1
High Limit Thermostat
P
-
S106034
38
OEM0033
1
Timer Knob
, optional
P
-
SOEM0033
40
37090|210
1
Scraper
41
37002|510PL
1
Heat Shield
P
-
S37002|510PL
42
37003G008
1
Bottom Plate
P
-
S37003G008