Hamilton Beach 840265600 User manual

840265600
Panini Press/
Indoor Grill
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CAUTION: READ
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BEFORE USE
Visit www.hamiltonbeach-me
.com for our complete line of
products and Use and Care
Guides – as well as delicious
recipes and tips!
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use, cleaning, or
maintenance by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
are closely supervised and instructed concerning
the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
4. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children.
5. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
6. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse
appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
7. Unplug from socket when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
supply cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Supply cord replacement and
repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer,
its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. The use of attachments not recommended or
sold by the appliance manufacturer for use with
this model may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
This product is intended for household use only. When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Do not operate the appliance by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
16. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
17. Your plug is provided with a 13-amp fuse
approved by ASTA to B.S. 1362. If you
need a replacement fuse carrier, it must be
replaced with the same colour-coded carrier with
the same markings. Fuse covers and carriers
can be obtained from approved service agents.
18. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not
use another high-wattage appliance on the same
circuit with this appliance.
19. Always use an oven mitt to protect hand when
opening the grill.
20. CAUTION!Burn Hazard: Escaping steam
may cause burns.
Recycling the Product at the End of Its Service Life
The wheeled bin symbol marked on this appliance signifies that it must be taken over by a selective
collection system conforming to the WEEE Directive so that it can be either recycled or dismantled in
order to reduce any impact to the environment. The user is responsible for returning the product to
the appropriate collection facility, as specified by your local code. For additional information regarding
applicable local laws, please contact the municipal facility and/or local distributor.
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Parts and Features
Cover
Cover Lock
Removable
Lower Grid
Unlock Button
Removable
Upper Grid
Unlock Button
Handle
Nonstick Removable
Cooking Grids
Drip Cup
Indicator Lights
Your panini press features two
indicator lights.
Red indicates that power is on.
Green indicates that the unit is
preheated and ready to use.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash the nonstick removable grids in hot,
soapy water. Rinse and dry. Grids may also be washed in dishwasher.
Ensure the grids are locked into place before use.
Green
Preheat
Light
Red
Power ON
Light
Skewers
Base
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How to Grill Burn Hazard.
Exterior becomes hot. Use an oven mitt when cooking.
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Preheat panini press for 6 minutes
with cover closed. Once the grill has
reached the proper temperature,
the green light will come on.
Slide the drip cup into place under
front of grill.
Unlock the cover; then use an
oven mitt and carefully lift cover
and check food to see if cooked to
desired doneness.
When food is cooked to desired
doneness, remove the food and
unplug the panini press. Let cool
before cleaning.
Do not cut food on nonstick
cooking surface. If additional
cooking time is needed, lower
cover.
Plug cord into wall socket. The
red light will glow. When preheated, raise cover.
Place food to be cooked onto
cooking grids and lower cover
to desired height. Lock cover at
desired height by turning locking
knob, if desired.
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Helpful Tips and Hints
ALWAYS PREHEAT FOR 6 MINUTES BEFORE USING.
• Read the Use and Care Guide before using the grill.
• Brush cooking grids with vegetable oil before preheating to
prevent foods from sticking.
• Use plastic utensils on the nonstick cooking grid. Do not use
metal utensils since they will damage the nonstick surface.
• Thicker sandwiches may shift when being pressed. Use a
plastic spatula to reposition. Place sandwich in center of
grill.
• Use caution when pushing down on the handle, since unit
may tip forward and could burn your hand.
• When a recipe calls for fruit, lock the cover in place above
the fruit so that it heats but does not contact the fruit.
• There is no need to press down on the handle. The weight
of the cover will grill the top of the sandwich.
• Cleanup is easy! Let grill cool down. Wipe cooking grids
with damp paper towel or dishcloth. The cooking grids may
also be washed in the dishwasher.
Preheat grill for 6 minutes with cover closed. For all frozen foods, grill with cover in the
closed position. The following times are guidelines.
FOOD COOK TIME DONENESS
Chicken Breast, boneless, fresh (4–6 oz./120–180 g) 5 to 8 minutes No longer pink in center
Hamburger, fresh (4 oz./120 g) 5 to 7 minutes No longer pink in center
Grilled Cheese 4 to 5 minutes Golden brown on outside; melted cheese
Broccoli Florets 6 minutes Tender-crisp
Green or Red Bell Pepper Strips 5 mintues Tender-crisp
Mushrooms, sliced 6 minutes Tender-crisp
Onions, sliced 4 minutes Soft
Cooking Chart
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Care and Cleaning Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse
cord, plug, or base in water or any liquid.
WARNING
Wash grids in hot soapy water.
Rinse; then dry. Grids may also
be washed in a dishwasher.
Do not use steel wool or any
type of abrasive cleaner to clean
the grill, since it will damage the
nonstick cooking grids and void
the warranty.
Unplug grill from socket and
allow to cool.
Wipe cooking surfaces with a
paper towel to remove drippings.
Use a plastic spatula to scrape
away cooked-on food or grease.
To remove grids for cleaning,
hold tab and press unlock button
of UPPER grid first. Release grid.
Repeat with LOWER cooking
grid. DO NOT REMOVE THE
GRIDS WITH THE GRILL IN AN
UPRIGHT POSITION.
Empty drip cup and wash in hot,
soapy water. Rinse; then dry.
Drip cup may also be washed in
a dishwasher.
Wipe outside of unit with a
damp, soapy cloth.
Store the unit with the storage
latch locked, sitting upright on
the hinge side, with drip cup
placed upside down under the
handle.
Replace cooking grids and
ensure they are locked into
place. ALWAYS replace LOWER
cooking grid first. Repeat with
UPPER grid.
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Recipes
Chicken Quesadilla
4 flour tortillas
2 cups (473 ml) chicken, cooked and chopped,
divided into four servings
1/2 cup (118 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
Preheat grill. Fold tortilla in half. Place on cooking grid. Insert
chicken and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cheese in tortilla. Close cover.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from grill and
cut into 3 triangles. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Makes 4 quesadillas.
Quick Pizza
1 can refrigerator pizza crust 8 green pepper rings (optional)
1 cup (237 ml) pizza sauce 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup (237 ml) mozzarella cheese, (optional)
shredded
Directions:
Preheat grill. Open refrigerator pizza crust and cut into four oblong
pieces. Place 1 piece of pizza crust onto cooking grid. Close cover.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Open cover and top crust with pizza sauce,
mozzarella cheese, and optional toppings. Lower cover and lock
hinge to rest above pizza. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese
melts. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Makes 4 servings.
Tomato Bruschetta
2 large ripe red tomatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds [567 g]), cored,
seeded, and diced
1/2 cup (118 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup (118 ml) coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) peeled and diced red onion
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
12 slices crusty French bread, cut diagonally, about 3/4-inch thick
Directions:
Preheat grill to medium-high. In medium bowl, combine the
tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, basil, red onion, garlic,
vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature
for at least 30 minutes but not longer than 2 hours. Brush both sides
of bread slices with remaining olive oil; place on the grid. Grill for 4
to 5 minutes or until the bread is lightly toasted and golden on both
sides, turning once. Stir tomato mixture; top each bread slice with
about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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Notes
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