Calphalon HE400CG Quick Start Manual

5 in 1 Removable Plate Grill
QUICK START GUIDE
Model HE400CG/1832450
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Place the grill on a level surface near a suitable three-prong
polarized outlet.
•
Unpack the grill and detach the removable plates using the plate release buttons.
•
Carefully wash the removable plates and drip tray in the dishwasher OR in warm,
sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the base, cord or
plug in water.
•
Make sure the drip tray is inserted in the slot located at the lower front edge
of the base.
•
Make sure the Position Control Knob is turned to "Off".
Grill side
Griddle side
OPERATION
• Step 1: CHOOSE THE PLATE STYLE
Attach the plates you would like to use (grill, griddle or one of each) by sliding the plates
into the clips at the back and snapping into place.
• Step 2: CHOOSE A POSITION and TURN ON
Select from the following options:
Open – Choose this option whenever you want to
open the grill completely (180 degrees).
• Lift the grill handle and press the Lid Switch (located on
the right side of the handle) to open the grill and lie flat.
• Plug the open grill into a suitable electrical outlet;
the Power light will illuminate.
• Turn the Position Control Knob to "Open"; the grill
will begin to preheat.
Closed – Choose this option whenever you want
to cook foods from both sides at the same time.
• Plug the closed grill into a suitable electrical outlet;
the Power light will illuminate.
• Turn the Position Control Knob to "Closed"; the grill
will begin to preheat.
• Step 3: CHOOSE A TEMPERATURE
Turn the Temperature Control Knob to the desired
temperature setting. See Cooking Guide at right
for suggested temperatures.
• Step 4: PREHEAT THE GRILL
Once preheated and ready for use, the Ready light will illuminate. The grill is now at the
temperature selected on the Temperature control Knob.
Preheating times will vary. Please use the Ready light for the best indicator of the
grill's temperature.
• Step 5: PLACE FOOD ON GRILL
Follow suggested cooking times on the Cooking Guide.
Open – Place food on preheated plates. Turn halfway through the designated cooking time.
Closed – Open grill and place food on preheated plates. Pull handle down sandwiching the
food between the hot plates.
• Step 6: REMOVE FOOD FROM GRILL
When the food is done, remove it from the grill using heat resistant nonmetal utensils.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of meats and poultry to make
sure they are at the desired level of doneness. Visit the FDA (www.fda.gov) and the Food
Safety and Inspection Service (www.fsis.usda.gov) for internal food temperature guidelines.
COOKING GUIDE
Food Plate Style Open/Closed Cooking Time
Bacon Griddle Open 7 to 8 minutes*
Beef steaks – Thin Grill Open 4 to 6 minutes*
Grill Closed 2 to 3 minutes
– Thick Grill Open 10 to 14 minutes*
Grill Closed 5 to 7 minutes
Chicken – Boneless
breast half Grill Open 10 to 16 minutes*
Grill Closed 5 to 8 minutes
– Thigh Grill Open 10 to 12 minutes*
Grill Closed 5 to 6 minutes
Eggs Griddle Open 4 to 5 minutes*
Fish fillets Grill Open 6 to 8 minutes*
Grill Closed 3 to 4 minutes
French toast Griddle Open 4 to 5 minutes* 350°F
Griddle Closed 2 to 3 minutes
Ground meat patties Grill Open 10 to 12 minutes*
Grill Closed 5 to 6 minutes
Hash browns Griddle Open 8 to 10 minutes* 375˚F
Lamb chops Grill Open 6 to 8 minutes* 400˚F
Grill Closed 3 to 4 minutes
Pancakes Griddle Open 3 to 4 minutes*
Pork chops Grill Open 10 to 14 minutes*
Grill Closed 5 to 7 minutes
Sandwich, panini, Grill Open 5 to 10 minutes*
focaccia Grill Closed 2 to 5 minutes
Shrimp Grill Open 4 to 6 minutes*
Grill Closed 2 to 3 minutes
Note: Cooking times will vary depending on the size and thickness of the food. Adjust cooking times, as needed, to
make sure foods are thoroughly cooked.
* Turn once halfway through cooking time.
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