OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: It is a good idea to apply a light coating of cooking oil, butter or margarine to the non-stick
cooking plates before each use.
• Connect the Panini Press to the wall power outlet and switch it on. The red power light will
illuminate.
• When the Panini Press has reached operating temperature, the green light will illuminate
(the green light will cycle on and off as the thermostat maintains the temperature).
• Raise the top cooking plate using the handle and place the sandwich on the bottom cooking
plate.
• Lower the top cooking plate. The top cooking plate has a floating hinge and will
automatically adjust to the thickness of the sandwich as it closes.
• A sandwich may take 6-8 minutes to cook, depending on the preferred level of browning
required and the type of bread used.
• Carefully monitor the cooking process as the cooking times required for different bread
types can vary significantly.
• When the sandwich is cooked as desired, lift the top cooking plate using the handle.
• Remove the sandwich using a plastic, silicone or wooden utensil.
CAUTION: Never use metal utensils as they can damage the non-stick coating.
• When finished, switch off the wall power outlet and remove the plug.
• Allow the unit to cool and wipe the plates clean.
• Close the top lid into the closed position for storage.
HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS
TYPES OF BREAD:
• The Panini Press can be used to toast any shape, thickness and most types of bread;
White, Wholemeal, Multigrain, Rye, Raisin Loaf, Focaccias, Turkish Bread, Sourdough,
Baguettes as well as Bread Rolls.
• Each bread type will require a different amount of time cooking, so be sure to monitor your
sandwich whilst cooking.
• Dense breads such as Sourdough, Turkish Bread or Rye Bread will take longer to toast than
lighter breads such as White, Wholemeal or Bread Rolls.
• Sweet breads, such as Fruit Bread, that have a higher sugar content will tend to brown
quicker than non-sweetened bread.
FILLINGS:
• You can toast any filling you like in your sandwich, sweet or savoury.
• The flat plate design also makes the Panini Press ideal for toasting bread without any fillings
or spreads.
CAUTION: Always take care when biting into a freshly toasted sandwich containing
fillings such as cheese, tomato or jam, as they retain heat and could scold your mouth.
• It is not necessary to use any butter or margarine on the outside of your toasted snack
because the Panini Press has non-stick plates.
TIP: When toasting ingredients that melt when heated and can spill out the sides of your
snack (such as cheese, mayonnaise or jam), a very light coating of cooking oil, butter or
margarine on the plates will assist with cleaning the plates and prolong the lifespan of
the non-stick surface, whilst adding minimum fat to your sandwich.