Panini Preparation: Sandwich Assembly - Bella 13267 Panini Grill Instruction Manual

PANINI PREPARATION: SANDWICH ASSEMBLY

To prepare delicious pressed sandwiches, follow these simple steps. It is customary to prepare
panini from a hearty loaf of bread. However, panini made from store-bought sliced breads
or rolls can be delicious and simple to prepare. Experiment with a variety of breads, tortillas,
flatbreads, even pitas. For health-conscious cooks, the non-stick coating of the grill plates
assures crisp and delicious toasting without the use of oil or butter. The raised ridges
and tilted bottom plate allow grease, fat and other drippings to run off away from your food
and into the drip tray.
1. Assemble panini. Brush or wipe both sides of the outside of the sandwich with olive oil,
butter or margarine (optional). When the green READY light illuminates,
the Panini Grill is ready to use.
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 of the Operating Instructions section entitled:
"To Use as a Contact Grill (Open Position)" described previously.
3. Center panini, oiled side down, on the bottom grill plate.
4. Using a pot holder or oven mitt, pull down the arm and gently lower the top grill plate.
The floating hinge will automatically adjust to the thickness of the sandwiches.
5. To ensure perfectly grilled panini, all sandwiches placed on the Panini Grill at the same
time must be the same thickness. Look to make sure that the top grill plate lies evenly
on the top of the bread. Make sure sandwiches are centered on the grill plate. If desired,
press the handle down several times while cooking.
6. Adjust temperature control dial as needed. During grilling, the green READY indicator light
will cycle on and off during cooking. This indicates that the thermostat is maintaining
the proper cooking temperature.
NOTE: The raised ridges and tilted bottom plate allow cheese, fat, and other drippings
to run off away from your panini and into the drip tray.
7. Using an oven mitt or pot holder, grasp the handle and carefully lift the top grill plate.
Continue grilling until the bread is toasted and food is cooked to your liking.
8. To remove your grilled panini sandwiches, always use a plastic or wooden spatula.
WARNING: Never use a sharp or metal object as it may damage the non-stick surface
of the grill plates.
CAUTION: Do not leave appliance unattended during use!
9. Turn the temperature control dial to OFF. Remove the plug from the wall outlet.
10. Allow panini to cool to a safe handling temperature before slicing.
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