Cathy's Tips - Xpress GTXpress 101 Instructions Manual

CATHY'S TIPS

Cooking surfaces will be hot. Use care not to come in contact with hot sur-
faces.
Do not overfill cooking wells.
If food will rise during cooking (omelets, cakes, muffins, etc.), fill the wells
almost to the top of the lower well to allow space for rising during cooking.
When using a standard measuring cup, 3/4 cup is usually the optimum amount.
If foods are not browned on the top, they have not risen sufficiently to touch
the top surface. Fill the bottom wells almost to the top to ensure proper rising
to the cooking surface.
For sandwiches and other items that will not rise during cooking, use enough
filling to bring the top surface in contact with the cooking surface in the cover.
It is not necessary for the cover to close completely. If food does not come in
contact with the top surface, you may choose to turn the food half way through
cooking to ensure adequate browning on the top and bottom surfaces.
Do not open and close lid frequently during the cooking period as the heat will
be lost and additional cooking time will be required.
Use caution when serving food. Fillings may be very hot.
Cathy finds a 2-cup plastic shaker comes in very handy for mixing "pie" crust,
beating eggs, mixing cake batter, etc.
Foods frequently appear done on the outside before the inside is completely
cooked. Be sure to allow entire cooking time and check inside with a tooth-
pick. In many cases they will continue to cook on the without additional
browning of the outside.
Most of the recipes included provide 2 servings. When cooking for more than
2, wrap the first batch in foil and keep warm on top of the GT Xpress 101 while
the second batch is cooking.
Cook different foods at the same time when serving just 1 or when variety is
desired, like the salmon and rice.
Keep a damp towel handy to wipe out the wells after use.
Unless otherwise stated in the recipe, allow the closed unit to preheat until the
red light goes out before adding ingredients to the cooking wells.
Never use sharp or metal tools when removing foods from the wells as they
may damage the nonstick surface. Use only the enclosed lifting tool or other
tools made of materials suitable for use with a nonstick surface such as nylon,
plastic and wood.
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