Russell Hobbs 17888-56 3-in-1 Panini Press Grill User Guide

Russell Hobbs 17888-56 3-in-1 Panini Press Grill

Safety Instructions

Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8. Always Russell Hobbs 24540-56 allow adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Never use the appliance under cupboards or curtains, or other flammable materials. This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system. The surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use. If the cable is damaged, return the appliance to avoid a hazard.

• Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
•  Don’t wrap food in plastic film, polythene bags, or metal foil. You’ll damage the grill, and you may
• Don’t use the grill for any purpose other than cooking food.
• Don’t use the grill if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
•  Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang and can’t be tripped over or caught.

Parts

1. Power light (red)
2. Ready light (green)
3. Latch
4. Sandwich plates
5. Release buttons
6. Waffle plates
7. Ribbed plates
8. Tabs

Before First Time

1. Wipe the non-stick surfaces of the plates with a damp cloth.
2. Remove and fit one plate at a time.
3. Press the release buttons and lift the plate away from the element.
4. Put the tabs into the slots on the hinge side of the appliance.
5. Press the other edge of the plate into the handle side to lock it in place.

Prepation

1. Set the sandwich toaster on a stable, level, heatproof (not just heat-resistant) surface.
2. Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
3. The red power light will come on as long as the sandwich toaster is connected to the electricity supply.
4. The green ready light will come on when the elements reach the correct cooking temperature, then cycle on and off with the thermostat. Wait till the green light comes on before starting to cook.

Making Toasties

1. Use a level dessertspoon of filling per toastie. Too much will ooze out. Cut 4 slices of bread to overlap
2. the plates by about 0.5cm (¼ inch) all round. Fresh medium-sliced bread is best
3. Press the bread gently into the hollows in the toasting plate with a wooden spoon.
4. Fill the hollows formed in the bread with the filling.
5. Lay a slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of each of the filled slices.
6. Close the lid, squeeze the handles together, and press in the latch.
7. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or till the outside of the bread turns golden brown.
8. If the toasties stick, use a plastic or wooden spatula to release them.

Grilling

1. Cut the food to be grilled no more than 10mm thick.
2. Wipe the grill plates with a little cooking oil or butter.
3. Don’t use low-fat spread – it may burn on the grill.
4. Lay the food on the bottom grill plate with a spatula or tongs, not fingers.
5. Don’t use anything metal or sharp; you’ll damage the non-stick surfaces.
6. Close the grill. Don’t use the latch.
7. Wait till the food has cooked.

Waffles

1. Prepare the batter, and let it rest before cooking.
2. Pour about 40ml of the mixture over each half of the bottom plate.
3. Close the grill. Don’t use the latch.
4. Grill the waffles till golden brown (check after 3 minutes).

Basic Waffles

1.  170 g plain flour
2. 15 g baking powder
3.  3 g salt
4.  30 g golden caster sugar
5.  2 large free-range eggs
6.  250 ml whole milk
7.  3 ml vanilla extract
8. Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar into a bowl.
9. Separate the egg yolks and whites, and combine the egg yolks, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Thoroughly mix this into the dry ingredients.
10. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks are formed. Carefully fold them into the mixture, keeping as much air in the mix as possible. The mixture is best used at room temperature.

Care & Maintainance

1. Unplug the sandwich toaster and let it cool before cleaning and storing it away
2. Wipe the plates and the external surfaces with a damp cloth.
3.  Use a paper towel with a dab of cooking oil to remove stubborn stains.
4. Don’t put the sandwich toaster in water or any Russell Hobbs 24540-56 other liquid.
5. Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning
6. agents or solvents.  Don’t use scourers, wire wool, or soap pads.

Recycling

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances, and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.

Customer Service

• Website: www.prodprotect.com/russellhobbs
• Tel: 1-800-947-3744