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3. The LED light around the UPPER SEAR
and/or LOWER SEAR button(s) will
illuminate red indicating the unit is
heating to 500˚F.
4. When the plate(s) reach the SEAR
temperature, the LED light around the
UPPER SEAR and/or LOWER SEAR
button(s) will turn green and will flash
ten times to allow enough time to put
the food on the plate(s).
5. After 10 seconds, the green light will
stop flashing and the upper and/or
lower plates will sear for 2 minutes.
6. When the sear cycle has finished, the
LED light around the UPPER SEAR
and/or LOWER SEAR button(s) will go
off and the unit will adjust to the
temperature(s) selected on the
corresponding temperature knobs.
7. To cancel SEAR, press the SEAR
button(s) again. The LED light(s) will
turn off and the unit will adjust to the
temperature(s) selected on the
corresponding temperature knobs.
CLEANING AND CARE
1. Once you have finished cooking, turn
Plate Selector dial(s) to the OFF
position and unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to
cool down for at least 30 minutes.
2. Use the cleaning/scraping tool to
remove any leftover food from the
cooking plate(s).
3. Dispose of grease from the drip tray,
once cooled.
4. Press the plate release buttons to
remove cooking plates from the
housing. Be sure that the plates have
cooled completely before handling
(at least 30 minutes).
5. Wipe down the plates to remove any
leftover food. The cooking plates, drip
tray and cleaning/scraping tool can be
cleaned by hand or on the top shelf of
the dishwasher. The housing base,
cover and control panel can be wiped
clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough
stains, dampen cloth. Never use an
abrasive cleaner or harsh pad.
USER MAINTENANCE
• Alwaysexercisecautionwhenhandling
the Griddler
®
Deluxe during cooking.
Open and close the unit using the
handle only. Do not touch the arms or
top cover during or immediately after
cooking, as they become hot during
use. We recommend you wear oven
mitts when handling the Griddler
®
Deluxe to prevent burns.
• Neverusemetalutensils,whichwill
scratch the nonstick plates. Instead,
use wooden or heat-proof plastic
utensils.
• Neverleaveplasticutensilsincontact
with the hot grill plates. This includes
the cleaning tool that is included.
• Inbetweenrecipes,usecleaning/
scraping tool to scrape excess food
buildup through grease channels and
into the drip tray. Wipe off any residue
with a paper towel before proceeding
with next recipe.
• AllowtheGriddler
®
Deluxe to cool
down completely (at least 30 minutes)
before cleaning.
• Anyotherservicingshouldbe
performed by an authorized service
representative.
STORAGE
• Wrapthepowercordaroundthe
cord storage clips at the back of
the base.