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The food to be cooked is placed on the bottom surface and the top is closed over and in contact with the food. This application is great for cooking burgers, steaks, boneless meats or anything that may benefit from the speed of grilling both sides of the food simultaneously. The ribs on the grill plate provide the traditional “grill” marks in the food product and allow excess grease to drain away from the bottom. When multiple items are placed on the cooking surface, ensure the pieces are all about the same thickness so the top cooking surface contacts them evenly and all the items cook at the same speed. Panini Press Operation: A Panini is a bread sandwich, typically warmed and toasted. Any number of ingredients such as meats, vegetables and cheeses are placed between two pieces of bread and warmed or grilled. Used as a Panini press, the cooking plates are often placed with the griddle surface, flat side showing. However, the plates can be oriented either way as desired. An ideal orientation for warming and grilling a Panini sandwich is to use the bottom cooking plate in the griddle orientation and the top cooking plate in the grill orientation. The hinge design of this appliance will allow you to “float” the top cooking surface over the sandwich if it is delicate and could be damaged by the weight of the top. When multiple sandwiches are placed on the cooking surface, ensure the sandwiches are all about the same thickness so the top cooking surface contacts them evenly and they all cook at the same speed. Open Grill Operation: The grill can be operated with the top cooking surface opened all the way and resting on the counter thus creating a double open grilling surface. This will allow the cooking of a larger amount of food at one time or cooking different foods on the two separate cooking surfaces. Using as an open grill also allows the cooking of a variety of items with varying thicknesses. Open Griddle Operation: Used as an open griddle, the appliance allows you to griddle more at one time or different foods on the different surfaces. For example, bacon could be cooked on one surface while at the same time pancakes are cooked on the other surface. Warming/Buffet Operation: To use the appliance in a warming buffet scenario, open the top cooking surface all the way until the handle is resting on the counter. The cooking plates need to be in place with both grill surfaces up. Most any stove top pan, foodservice pan, or baking pan, must be high temperature capable, can be set on the surface to keep the contents of the pan warm. CLEANING YOUR VERSAGRILL™ 1. Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet and let the grill cool completely after each use. 2. Remove and immerse the cooking plates and accessories in warm, soapy water using a non-metal cleansing pad.. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Note: A dishcloth or sponge may give the non-stick surface a clean look, but will not remove the tiny food particles that can settle in the finish. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders. Cooking plates and accessories can be cleaned in a dishwasher, positioned so they do not touch one another or other objects being washed. Cooking plates should always be placed in the dishwasher with the electrical contacts facing down. 3. Wipe the exterior with a clean, soft, damp cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with warm, soapy water to clean stubborn areas. Dry thoroughly. Note: Do not wet or flood the appliance with water, place the base in a dishwasher, or submerge in water. 4. Reassemble the cooking plates to the appliance. Note: Always unplug this appliance when not in use. CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself. For service information see warranty page. STORAGE To save counter or cabinet space, the appliance may be stored vertically on or under the countertop. When storing vertically, use the storage clips as shown below. Note: You must use the storage clips when storing the appliance vertically to ensure the appliance does not open unexpectedly. Storage Clip Open Storage Clip Closed Insert a storage clip on each side of the appliance as shown. Slide the clip until it latches. The Versagrill™ in a vertical positon ready to be stored. HELPFUL HINTS • Always start with clean, dry cooking plates, thoroughly rinsed to remove any soap residue. • Always clean the cooking surfaces between cooking of different food items to ensure there is no cross contamination. • There is no need for preheating the unit, but for consistent, repeatable cooking results, always allow the appliance to preheat before placing food on the cooking plates. You will then be able to reliably use the cooking timer for consistent results. • Always place the grease cups in their proper location prior to preheating. • Always monitor the food temperature and follow the safe temperature guidelines for the product you are cooking. • Do not use metal utensils as they may permanently damage the non-stick cooking surfaces. • Do n...

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