Hamilton Beach Panini Press User manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
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Panini Press
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Panini
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use 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 use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse
appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer for use with this model may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces, including stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
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:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either a
polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce
the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized
or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by
modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension
cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. If
the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should
be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange
the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally
tripped over. An extension cord should be connected to the
appliance first, before it is plugged into the outlet.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the unit
in water.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another
high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with the panini press.
Always use an oven mitt to protect hand when opening the panini
press.
CAUTION: Escaping steam may cause burns.
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Parts and Features
Cover
Storage Latch
(optional feature on select models)
Base
Nonstick Cooking
Surfaces
Cover Lock
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 cooking surfaces of the
panini press as instructed under “Care and Cleaning.”
Green Preheat
Light
Red Power
ON Light
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How to Use Burn Hazard.
Exterior becomes hot. Use an oven mitt when cooking.
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When preheated, raise cover. Place food to be cooked onto cooking
surface and lower cover to desired height. Lock the cover at the
desired height by turning the locking knob, if desired.
Preheat panini press for 6
minutes. The red light comes on
and remains lit as long as the
panini press is plugged into an
outlet. Once the unit has reached
the proper temperature, the
green light will come on. Keep
cover closed.
Do not cut food on nonstick
cooking surface. If additional
cooking time is needed, lower
cover. When food is cooked to desired
doneness, remove the food and
unplug the panini press. Let cool
before cleaning.
Unlock the cover; then use an
oven mitt and carefully lift cover
and check food to see if cooked
to desired doneness.
Plug cord into wall outlet. The
red light will glow.
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Panini Press Tips
ALWAYS PREHEAT THE PANINI PRESS 6 MINUTES BEFORE
USING.
•Read the Use and Care Guide before using the panini press.
•Use vegetable cooking spray for convenient, stick-free
cooking. Or if you prefer, brush cooking surfaces with
vegetable oil before preheating.
•Use plastic utensils on the nonstick cooking surfaces. 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
press.
•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 panini press cool down. Wipe cooking
surfaces with damp paper towel or dish cloth.
• Do not latch the storage latch with anything between the
grids—this could break the storage latch. (Storage latch is
an optional feature on select models.)
IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:
The Extension service will have detailed information about
cooking for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension
service in your county, please visit:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/.
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Care and Cleaning Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water
or other liquid.
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Do not use steel wool or any
type of abrasive cleaner to clean
the panini press, since it will
damage the nonstick cooking
surface and void the warranty.
Unplug panini press from outlet
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.
Use a damp sponge with a
small amount of dishwashing
detergent to scrub cooking
surfaces. See illustration. Rinse
out sponge and wipe surfaces
clean. Use a clean, damp cloth
to wipe surfaces again.
The unit can be stored with the
lid latch locked, sitting upright
on the hinge side. (Storage latch
is an optional feature on select
models.)
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OPTIONAL FEATURE
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Wipe outside of panini press with
a clean, damp cloth.
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Recipes
Turkey Club
8 slices Italian bread, 1/2-in.
(1.3-cm) thick
1/4 lb. (115 g) deli turkey slices,
divided into 4 servings
1/2 cup (118 ml) BBQ sauce
Directions:
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of
bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press.
Place turkey, 2 slices of tomatoes, 2 strips of bacon, 1 piece of
cheddar cheese, 2 Tablespoons
(30 ml) sautéed onions, and BBQ
sauce on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread,
olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until
desired brownness.
Makes 4 sandwiches.
Chicken Quesadilla
4 flour tortillas
2 cups (473 ml) cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup (118 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
Preheat panini press. Fold tortilla in half. Place on panini press.
Add 1/2 cup (118 ml) chicken and 2 Tablespoons
(30 ml) cheese in
tortilla. Close panini press. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Remove from press and cut into 3 triangles. Repeat with remaining
ingredients.
Makes 4 quesadillas.
NOTE: The panini press is not intended for cooking raw meats.
What is panini? Panini sandwiches are an Italian classic. These grilled
stuffed sandwiches offer unlimited possibilities, both as a lunch time
treat and anytime.
Popular Bread Types
Bread sizes and shapes vary by bakery and region. It may be
necessary to adapt panini press recipes to fit the number of bread
slices that can be cooked at one time.
Baguette
A crisp-crusted French bread formed in a long, narrow loaf, typically
about 3 inches (8 cm) wide and 15 inches (38 cm) long.
French Bread
A light, crusty, yeast bread made with water. French bread is available
in many different shapes.
Italian Bread
A bread that is similar to French bread, but the loaves are typically
shorter and plumper.
Sourdough Bread
A bread with a slightly sour, tangy flavor from the leavening that has
a special yeast starter.
8 slices tomato
8 bacon strips, cooked
4 slices cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (118 ml) sautéed onions
(optional)
Olive oil
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Recipes (cont.)
Quick Pizza
1 can (13.8 oz./391 g)
refrigerator pizza crust
1 cup (237 ml) pizza sauce
1 cup (237 ml) mozzarella
cheese, shredded
Directions:
Preheat panini press. Open refrigerator pizza crust and cut into 4
oblong pieces. Place 1 piece of pizza crust onto panini press. Close
panini press. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Open press and top crust with
pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and optional toppings. Lower top
of panini press and lock hinge to rest above pizza. Cook for 2 to 3
minutes, or until cheese melts. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Makes 4 servings.
Easy Fruit Turnovers
1 can (8 oz./227 g)
refrigerator crescent rolls
1 can (21 oz./595 g) fruit pie filling
Directions:
Preheat panini press. Open refrigerator crescent rolls and cut into 4
oblong pieces. Place 1 piece of dough onto panini press. Close panini
press. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Open press and top with fruit pie filling.
Lower top of panini press and lock cover to rest above turnover. Cook
for 2 to 3 minutes to warm fruit. Repeat with additional dough and pie
filling. Combine sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over turnovers.
Cut turnovers in half.
Makes 8 servings.
Reuben
8 slices sourdough bread, 1/2-in. (1.3-cm) thick
1/2 lb. (227 g) sliced corned beef
1/2 cup (118 ml) sauerkraut
4 slices Swiss cheese
Olive oil
Directions:
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of
bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press.
Place 1/8 lb. (57 g) corned beef, 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sauerkraut,
and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread. Cover with
remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook
3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness.
Makes 4 sandwiches.
24 slices pepperoni (optional)
8 green pepper rings (optional)
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
(optional)
1/2 cup (118 ml) sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon
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Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and
is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,
at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or
component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal
or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to
the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or
gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the
product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All
liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have
other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or
special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers
on your appliance.
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