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IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
If you have any problems with this unit,
contact Consumer Relations for service
PHONE: 1-800-275-8273 or
visit our website at wppotsandpans.com
Wolfgang Puck
Please read operating instructions
Professional Series
before using this product.
Please keep original box and packing materials
Large Panini Maker with
in the event that service is required.
Adjustable Thermostat
Use and Care
W.P. APPLIANCES,
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). 1 Read all instructions carefully. As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. 2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles only. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plu
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 3 Table of Contents Important Safeguards 1 Additional Safety Information 2 About Wolfgang Puck 3 Know Your Panini Maker 5 Before Your First Use 7 About Your Panini Maker 7 Using Your Panini Maker 8 Wolfgang Puck, Helpful Hints 9 owner of the famous Spago restaurants and one of the most influential Care and Cleaning 10 chef-restauranteurs in America, is credited with reviving California’s rich Recipes 11 culinary heritage. His cooking innovations, a
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 5 Know Your Panini Maker Adjustable Thermostat Red Power Indicator Cool Touch Handle (black portion only) Green Ready Light Caution: Open the lid using the black cool- touch handle only, being careful not to touch any other surfaces such as the housing or grill plates. Grill Plate Lock Grease Channel Drip Tray Caution: Never use your Panini maker without the drip tray in place. Nylon Cleaning Brush Detailed View of Cord Storage Adjustable Thermost
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 7 Before Your First Use Using Your Panini Maker Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging materials. Your Panini Maker is best used with thick, crusty breads, such as French, Ensure that the unit is unplugged. Remove the cooking plates and wash Italian, and focaccia. The top grill plate is weighted to compress and in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher. grill a Panini to perfection in about 3 minutes (depending on the bread, fillin
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 9 Helpful Hints Care and Cleaning • Be sure to always wash the grill plates after each use to remove any Other than the cleaning mentioned in this manual, no other servicing or residue that may have accumulated. maintenance of this appliance is required. Repairs, if necessary must be performed by an authorized service center. • Do not use sharp objects or attempt to cut food on top of the grill plates. Caution: Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 11 Grilled Vegetable Panini Open Faced Mushroom Sandwich 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 servings 1 large focaccia bread, halved horizontally INGREDIENTS 1 large red pepper, quartered 4 slices sourdough bread from round loaf 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced 20 cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon Italian dressing 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1/2 cup pesto sauce Olive oil, to taste 1 medium eggplant, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds Kosher salt, to tast
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 13 Salmon Panini Roast Beef Panini with Roquefort 4 servings and Caramelized Shallots INGREDIENTS 4 salmon fillets (3 to 4 ounces each), boned 4 servings 1 teaspoon olive oil INGREDIENTS 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 large shallots, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon fresh dill weed 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 loaf unsliced French bread 4 tablespoons Russian salad dressing Salt and pepper, to taste 2 medium baguettes, h
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 15 Toad in the Hole Salami and Parmesan Flat Bread 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 servings 4 slices white bread, cut 2-inches thick from a round loaf INGREDIENTS Soft butter 8 egg roll wrapper skins (available in the produce section) 8 eggs 16 slices hard salami, thinly sliced Kosher salt 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Fresh cracked pepper METHOD METHOD 1 Preheat Panini Maker to “HIGH”. 1 Preheat Panini Maker to “HIGH”. 2 Working on a sheet of plastic
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 17 Turkey Reuben Barbecued Shrimp “BLT” 4 servings 4 servings INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 8 slices pumpernickel rye swirl bread 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Butter, if desired 5 large shallots 1/4 cup Russian salad dressing 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 pound (8 slices) dill havarti cheese 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 pound smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup coleslaw 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Juice of 1/2 medium
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 19 Meat Loaf Patties with Mushroom Sauce Mushroom Sauce INGREDIENTS 8 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced 5 slices eggplant 1/2 cup port wine 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup brown stock 2 medium shallots, minced 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 pound mushrooms, minced Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup heavy cream METHOD 2 pounds ground lamb, pork, or veal (or a combinati
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 21 Hot Summer Biscuits The Elvis 8 servings 4 servings INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 8 raw biscuits, homemade or frozen, unbaked 8 slices white bread, cut 1 1/2-inches thick from a round loaf 8 tablespoons peanut butter 8 ripe bananas, peeled and halved METHOD 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 Preheat Panini Maker to “HIGH”. Very soft butter for spreading 2 Grill biscuits for 3-4 minutes depending on the size. They will puff Maple syrup up, double in size and be d
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 23 Grilled Chicken Breast Panini Beef Saté with with Artichokes and Spicy Szechuan Sauce Sundried Tomato Pesto 4 servings 6 servings, 24 skewers INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat 3/4 pound New York Strip or filet steak, trimmed 2 tablespoons lemon juice Marinade: Szechuan Sauce: 6 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 25 Chicken Saté With Chicken With Garlic and Parsley Mint Vinaigrette 2 servings INGREDIENTS 6 servings, 24 skewers 1 whole chicken, approximately 2 pounds INGREDIENTS 1 small head of garlic, separated and peeled 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 5 ounces each 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Marinade: Mint Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 2 larg
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 27 Cuban Sandwich Buffalo Chicken Panini 2 servings 4 servings INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 1 loaf cuban bread (Italian bread may be substituted) 8 slices soft white bread or one baguette cut into 4 pieces 1/4 lb roast pork, sliced 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 lb boiled or maple glazed ham, sliced 4 tablespoons blue cheese dressing 1/4 lb swiss cheese 2 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce (more or less to your liking) 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 fried chicken breas
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 29 Easy Clean-up Bacon Walnut, Brie, Pear and Honey Sandwiches 6 slices 4 servings INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 6 slices, excellent quality thick-cut bacon 8 slices 1”-thick walnut bread Sheet of parchment 1 small wheel of brie cheese, sliced 1/3” thick, rind on 1/4 teaspoons tupelo honey or desired type METHOD 2 fragrant and ripe pears, sliced thin, seeds removed Very soft butter for spreading 1 Preheat Panini Maker to “HIGH”. 2 Lay the bacon on bottom hal
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 31 Bacon Crackers Bagna Cauda Flat Bread Crisps 4 servings 4 servings INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 4 egg roll wrapper skins (available in produce section) 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 slices excellent quality thick-cut bacon 1 tablespoon mashed anchovies, excellent quality 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt, to taste METHOD Fresh cracked pepper, to taste 1 Preheat Panini Maker to “HIGH”. 4 egg roll wrappers, available in produce section 2 Lay egg roll w
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 33 Cream Cheese and Jelly Grilled Reuben Sandwich Paninis 1 serving INGREDIENTS 4 servings 2 slices marble rye bread INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon mayonnaise 8 slices soft white bread 1/4 pound pastrami or corned beef, sliced thin 2 tablespoons soft butter 1 slice swiss cheese 1 4-ounce package cream cheese 2 tablespoons sauerkraut, drained 1 teaspoon Thousand Island dressing 4 tablespoons jelly (use your favorite kind) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional METHO
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 35 Monte Cristo Sandwich Panini S’mores Dessert Sandwiches 1 serving INGREDIENTS 4 servings 2 slices challah or white bread, cut in 1-inch slices INGREDIENTS 1/4 pound lean ham, shaved 1/4 pound turkey breast, shaved 8 slices pound cake 2 slices Swiss cheese 2 teaspoons soft butter 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff 1 teaspoon water 2 graham crackers, crumbled 1 cup chocolate chips METHOD Powdered sugar for dusting 1 Preheat Panini Maker
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TSCDIST_JumboPanini 7/9/07 2:45 PM Page 37 Stuffed French Toast Grilled Chocolate Sandwich 4 - 6 servings 4 servings INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 1 loaf raisin nut bread, or challah, sliced into 2-inch thick slices 8 slices soft white bread 8 teaspoons cream cheese 1/2 cup Nutella 4 teaspoons strawberry jam (a chocolate hazelnut spread found by the peanut butter section) 4 large eggs 1/4 cup excellent quality white chocolate pieces 1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup excellent quality bittersweet chocolate 1
