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Grill & Panini Press
Instruction Manual
Item # AG-1300-BL
120V/1400W
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Thank you for your purchase of The Biggest Loser™ Grill & Panini Press. Please READ this instruction manual carefully before use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Special Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Descriptive Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol- lowed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USING. 2. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse or rinse cord, plugs or this ap- pliance in water or any other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles only. Use oven mitts or pot holders. 5. While placing or removing f
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CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates extreme heat during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injury to persons or property. CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning off.Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the ap- pliance while it is operation or while it is still hot. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS This appli
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DESCRIPTIVE DIAGRAM USING YOUR GRILL & PANINI PRESS Before first use • Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the appliance. This appliance is for 120 –Volt AC electrical outlet only. • Remove any bags, labels or stickers from the appliance. • Clean the base unit with a damp soft cloth. Wipe the cool grilling plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Dry thoroughly. Do not use metal scouring pads, harsh or abrasive cleaners on any part of the appliance. •
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Closed or Contact position Open or Flat position • The angle of the grill plates can be adjusted to allow grease drain easily into the drip tray. For the lower grill plate, use the Tilt Up Feet under the lower housing to adjust plate angle. For the upper grill plate just press the plate down near the hinge side when the grill plates are in an opened flat position to adjust the angle. Be sure to use protective oven mitts when pressing on a hot surface. Take care not to spill hot oil or other hot l
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1. Place the Grill & Panini Press on a dry, stable sur- face away from an open flame or hot burners. This appliance requires 1400 watts and should be the only appliance operating on the circuit. Plug the grill into a 120 volt 60 Hz AC outlet only (see fig. 1). fig. 1 2. Preheat the grill.Your grill will not properly pre- heat unless the grill is in the closed position (see fig. 1). The red light will turn on indicating that the appli- ance is preheating, and the green light will illuminate fig. 2 whe
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USING THE OPEN OR FLAT POSITION The open/flat position is ideal for grilling vegetables and more delicate items like seafood. Important: When cooking in the open/flat position, be sure your food is placed evenly on both plates. When cooking a small amount of food on one plate only, use the lower plate. Warning: Always be sure that your Drip Tray is in place before using the Grill & Panini Press. Never use the appliance without your Drip Tray in position. 1. Place the Grill & Panini Press on a dry,
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RECOMMENDED GRILLING TIMES The following times are guidelines and based on grilling in the closed or contact position.Times will vary according to the ingredient thickness and personal taste. • For more rare results, check doneness at a shorter time. • For more well done results, you may want to grill longer. • To be sure food is truly done, use a Taylor® cooking thermometer. • When cooking in the open position, cooking times will be extended. 9
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Note: These are the recommended internal temperatures of the FOOD. Check internal meat or poultry temperature for doneness with a Taylor® thermometer. GRILLING GUIDE AND HELPFUL HINTS • Be sure to always wash the grill plates after each use, when they have cooled to remove any residue that may have accumulated. • Do not use sharp objects or attempt to cut food while it is on the grill plates. This may damage the non-stick surface of the plates. • Always preheat until the green ready light illumi
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• CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE UNIT, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER • To clean the grill plates, wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth. • When cleaning the upper grill plate, it is easiest to use the hinge release button and open the unit to the open/flat position. This will allow you better access to the upper grill plate and prevent accidental closing of the unit during cleaning. • To remove stubborn food, use a nylon dish brush or other utensil safe for non- stick surfaces, then wipe clean with a d
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WARRANTY INFORMATION Taylor® warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year for the original purchaser from date of retail purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. If service is required, do not return to re- tailer. Should this product require service (or replacement at our option), please contact Taylor Customer Service at 1-800-289-0944. There are no
