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CAUTION: The cover gets very hot and should not be touched during or immediately after
cooking. Use oven mitts if you need to adjust the cover during the cooking procedure. The
lower housing unit is made of plastic, and also gets very warm during cooking.Allow 30
minutes to pass before you handle the 4-in-1 Grill/Griddle.
NOTE: The 4-in-1 Grill/Griddle may emit a slight odor or give off smoke during first use.
This is a normal by product of appliances with nonstick surfaces. The 4-in-1 Grill/Griddle is
equipped with a cleaning and scraping tool that can be used to clean the grill and griddle
plates after you have finished using it. Using the cleaning tool on hot surfaces will melt
the plastic tools.
MAINTENANCE
1. Scrape excess food buildup through the grease channel and drip cups between
uses. Then wipe off any residue with a paper towel before proceeding with
next usage.
2. Never use metal utensils as they will scratch the nonstick grill plate. Use only
wooden or heat proof plastic utensils, and never leave plastic utensils (this includes
the provided cleaning tool) in contact with the hot grill plate.
CLEANING
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE IS TURNED OFF, POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED
FROM THE WALL OUTLET AND HAS COMPLETELY COOLED BEFORE CLEANING.
1. Allow 30 minutes to pass and then remove the plates from the appliance by pressing
the plate release buttons. You can wash the cooking plates in the dishwasher,
however, do not use metallic objects such as knives, forks or scouring pads to clean
the plates as you will damage the nonstick coating.
2. Use the provided cleaning and scraping tool to remove unwanted materials from the
cooking plate. You can wash the scraping tool and the drip cups either by hand or in
the dishwasher. Also, dispose of grease from the drip cups. Make sure to safely
dispose of grease from the drip cups before you clean them.
3. It is recommended that you use lemon juice to clean the plates if you have been
cooking seafood in order to prevent flavors from getting passed on to the
next recipe.
4. Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to wipe the appliance and control knobs. Use a damp
cloth for tougher stains. Never use abrasive cleaners or coarse cleaning pads.
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