West Bend Sandwich Maker Owner's Manual
To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.
instructions and warnings.
Precautions For Use Around Children
• Always supervise children.
• Do not allow children to operate or be near the appliance, as the outside surfaces
• Do not allow children to operate or be near the appliance, as the outside surfaces
are hot during use.
• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange
cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using Your Panini Press
BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME: Wipe the interior and exterior with a clean, soft,
slightly dampened (not wet) cloth. Dry thoroughly.
1. Always operate the sandwich/panini press on a dry, level surface, in a well
slightly dampened (not wet) cloth. Dry thoroughly.
1. Always operate the sandwich/panini press on a dry, level surface, in a well
ventilated area away from walls and flammable materials. Avoid operating/using
the press on metal surfaces such as sinks, etc.
the press on metal surfaces such as sinks, etc.
2. Release storage clip located on left side of appliance handle. Plug the cord into
the electrical outlet. The red “ON” light will illuminate. While the press is
preheating (approximately 5 minutes), prepare the sandwiches. The orange
“Preheat” light will light up when the press is ready to use.
preheating (approximately 5 minutes), prepare the sandwiches. The orange
“Preheat” light will light up when the press is ready to use.
3. Carefully lift the hinged top plate and place the sandwiches onto the bottom
plate towards the rear of the press. Close the top plate onto the sandwiches.
The top plate is fitted with a floating hinge that is designed to evenly press down
on the sandwhich. NOTE: The storage clip (on the left side of the handle), must
not be used to clamp down the top plate when toasting.
The top plate is fitted with a floating hinge that is designed to evenly press down
on the sandwhich. NOTE: The storage clip (on the left side of the handle), must
not be used to clamp down the top plate when toasting.
4. Toasting should take approximately 5 to 8 minutes, depending on type and
thickness of the bread, the fillings used and the taste you desire. Carefully lift
the top plate to view the toasting process. When the desired doneness as been
reached, remove the sandwiches with a plastic spatula. NOTE: Never use
metal utensils as they can cause damage to the non-stick coating on the
cooking plates.
the top plate to view the toasting process. When the desired doneness as been
reached, remove the sandwiches with a plastic spatula. NOTE: Never use
metal utensils as they can cause damage to the non-stick coating on the
cooking plates.
5. Disconnect the cord from electrical outlet and allow press to cool before moving
or cleaning.
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A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the
release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
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Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and
cooling – this is normal.
cooling – this is normal.
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