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Clean the appliance before first using it. Remove any packaging, labels from the
products. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Wipe the grill plates
with a damp cloth. Plug the power cord into the power socket and switch it on. Allow it
to heat up for 2 minutes. Switch off the appliance at the power socket and condition
the grill plates with some vegetable oil. Do not use low fat oil at all times.
Positioning
1. Sit the grill on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
2. Leave a space of at least 50mm all round the grill
3. Route the cable so it doesn't overhang and can't be caught or tripped over.
Preparation
4. Check that the drip tray is pushed fully in – the rear should sit beneath both spillways.
5. Open the grill, wipe the cooking plates with a little cooking oil or butter, and then
close it. Do not use low fat spread – it may burn onto the grill.
Pre-heat
6. Plug the grill into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it is switchable)
7. The power light indicator will glow red as long as the grill is connected to the
electricity supply.
8. The ready light indicator will glow green while the elements are heating, then go
out when the grill reaches operating temperature. It'll then go on and off as the
thermostat operates.
9. Wait till the ready light indicator goes off before cooking.
Fill the grill
10. When the light goes off, use the oven glove to open the grill.
11. Lay the food on the bottom cooking plate with a spatula or tongs, do not use your
fingers.
12. Don't use anything metal or sharp, you'll damage the non-stick surfaces.
13. Close the grill.
14. The cooking plates are articulated, to cope with thick or oddly shaped foods or
panini – try to keep the plates roughly parallel, to avoid uneven cooking.
15. Wait till the food is cooked. Remove the food
16. Check it is cooked through – if you are in doubt, let it cook a bit longer, then check
again.
17. Use the oven glove to open the grill.
Finished?
18. Unplug the grill.
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