6
desired height, then slide the cover height
adjuster into a notch to set the position.
FLAT COOKING Position –
To cook on Full Grill, Full Griddle or
Half Grill/Half Griddle: Upper plate/
cover opens to lie flat, level with the
lower plate/base.
To adjust to this position from the Preheat
position, put on oven mitts, open unit and
slide the hinge release lever up while
pushing the handle back. The upper plate/
cover will sit flat, resting on the handle.
To adjust to this position from Closed
Cooking position, first close the unit,
resting upper plate/cover flat on lower
plate/base. You will hear the upper plate
click into place. Open unit and slide the
hinge release lever up while pushing the
handle back. The upper plate/ cover will
sit flat, resting on the handle.
To adjust to this position from Open
Cooking position, grasp handle and pull
slightly forward, then slide the hinge
release lever up while pushing the handle
back. The upper plate/cover will sit flat,
resting on the handle.
OPERATING THE
GRIDDLER
®
DELUXE
Standard Cooking
1. Make sure the Griddler
®
Deluxe is in
the PREHEAT position. We recommend
you preheat with grill in the closed
position.
2. Turn the UPPER PLATE and/or LOWER
PLATE temperature to the desired
setting – from Warm to 450°F.
See below for recommendations:
3. A red indicator light on the selected
control will illuminate to indicate that
the power is on. It may take up to 12
minutes to reach operating temperature,
depending on the temperature level
that was set.
NOTE: The first time you use the
Griddler
®
Deluxe, it may have a slight
odor and may smoke a bit. This is
normal and common to appliances with
nonstick surfaces.
4. When the thermostat has reached
operating temperature, a green
indicator light inside the chosen control
will indicate that the Griddler
®
Deluxe is
ready for cooking.
5. You may vary the setting of the control
knob at any time during cooking.
6. To turn the plate(s) off, simply turn the
temperature dial(s) to the OFF position.
NOTE: If the unit is on and heated for
more than 2 hours, it will automatically
shut off. This is a safety feature of the
Griddler
®
Deluxe. To reactivate, simply
turn either dial.
SEAR Function
You can sear foods at 500°F for up to
2 minutes. NOTE: We do not recommend
putting food on the grill during preheat.
1. Follow Standard Cooking, Step 1.
2. Press UPPER SEAR and/or LOWER
SEAR button to initiate SEAR function.
The LED light in the UPPER PLATE
and/or LOWER PLATE temperature dial
will go off.
Cooking Option Plate Selection
Contact Grill Both
Panini Press Both
Full Grill Both
Full Griddle Both
Half Grill and Half Griddle Both
Half Grill or Half Griddle Lower or Upper
Top Melt Both