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Panini Press

Important Safeguards. 2 Know Your Panini Press. 3 Operating Instructions. 4 Cleaning. 5 Recipes. 6 Customer Service. 12
In USA: 1-800-851-8900 In Canada: 1-800-267-2826

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse appliance, cord or plug in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment. 7. Do not use outdoors. 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach/ Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries or damage to the unit. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including stove. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 12. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only. This appliance is equipped with a groundedtype 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This type of plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If the plug should fail to fit contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin by modifying the plug in any way. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the unit in water. To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use another high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the panini press. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved grounded extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the unit. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. An extension cord should be connected to the appliance first, before it is plugged into the outlet. Always use a hot mitt to protect hand when opening the panini press. CAUTION: Escaping steam may cause burns.
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Know Your Panini Press

Parts and Features
1. 2. 3. 4. Cover Nonstick Cooking Surfaces Base Indicator Lights 5. Cover Lock 6. Storage Latch
Indicator Lights: Your panini press features two indicator lights. Red indicates that power is on. Green indicates that the unit is pre-heated and ready to use.
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Operating Instructions

BEFORE FIRST USE: Please wash the cooking surfaces of the panini press as instructed under Cleaning. 1. Plug into 120 volt AC outlet. 2. Preheat sandwich press for 6 minutes. The red light comes on and remains lit as long as the panini press is plugged into an outlet. Once the unit has reached the proper temperature, the green light will come on. Keep cover closed. 3. When preheated, raise cover. Place food to be cooked onto cooking surface and lower cover to desired height. Lock the cover at the desired height by turning the locking knob, if desired. IMPORTANT: Exterior surfaces become hot during cooking! 4. Unlock the cover, then use a hot mitt and carefully lift cover and check food to see if cooked to desired doneness. Do not cut food on nonstick cooking surface. If additional cooking time is needed, lower cover. 5. When food is cooked to desired doneness, remove the food and unplug the sandwich press. Let cool before cleaning.

Panini Press Tips ALWAYS PREHEAT THE
PANINI PRESS 6 MINUTES BEFORE USING. Read the Use & Care Guide before using the sandwich press. Use vegetable cooking spray for convenient, stick-free cooking. Or if you prefer, brush cooking surfaces with vegetable oil before preheating. Use plastic utensils on the nonstick cooking surfaces. Do not use metal utensils as they will damage the nonstick surface. Thicker sandwiches may shift when being pressed. Use a plastic spatula to reposition. Place sandwich in center of press. Use caution when pushing down on the handle, as unit may tip forward and could burn your hand. 4
When a recipe calls for fruit, lock the
cover in place above the fruit so that it heats but does not contact the fruit. There is no need to press down on the handle. The weight of the cover will grill the top of the sandwich. Cleanup is easy! Let sandwich press cool down. Wipe cooking surfaces with damp paper towel or dish cloth.
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Cleaning

1. Unplug panini press from electrical outlet and allow to cool. 2. Wipe cooking surfaces with a paper towel to remove drippings. 3. Use plastic spatula to scrape away cooked-on food or grease. 4. Use a damp sponge with a small amount of dishwashing detergent to scrub cooking surfaces. See illustration. Rinse out sponge and wipe surfaces clean. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe surfaces again. 5. Do not use steel wool or any type of abrasive cleaner to clean the panini press, as it will damage the nonstick cooking surface and void the warranty. 6. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe clean the outside of panini press. 7. The unit can be stored with the lid latch locked, sitting upright on the hinge side.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE UNIT IN WATER. DO NOT CLEAN THE UNIT IN THE DISHWASHER.
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Recipes

NOTE: The panini press is not intended for cooking raw meats. What is panini? Panini sandwiches are an Italian classic. These grilled stuffed sandwiches offer unlimited possibilities, both as a lunch time treat and anytime.

Popular Bread Types

Bread sizes and shapes vary by bakery and region. It may be necessary to adapt sandwich press recipes to fit the number of bread slices that can be cooked at one time. Baguette A crisp-crusted French bread formed in a long, narrow loaf, typically about 3 inches wide and 15 inches long. French Bread A light, crusty, yeast bread made with water. French bread is available in many different shapes. Italian Bread A bread that is similar to French bread, but the loaves are typically shorter and plumper. Sourdough Bread A bread with a slightly sour, tangy flavor from the leavening that has a special yeast starter.

Turkey Club

thick slices Italian bread 14 lb. deli turkey slices, divided into 4 servings 12 cup BBQ sauce 8 slices tomato 8 bacon strips, cooked 4 slices cheddar cheese 12 cup sauted onions (optional) Olive oil
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place turkey, 2 slices of tomatoes, 2 strips of bacon, one piece of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoon sauted onions, and BBQ sauce on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.
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Red Peppers and Goat Cheese
thick slices French bread 4 oz. goat cheese 3 scallions, finely chopped 1 cup roasted red peppers, divided into 4 servings 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon basil 1 teaspoon garlic, rinsed Olive oil
Prepare goat cheese spread by mixing goat cheese, scallions, parsley, basil, and garlic. Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Spread prepared goat cheese and roasted red peppers on each bread slice. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Reuben

thick slices sourdough bread 12 lb. prepared corned beef, divided into four servings 12 cup sauerkraut 4 slices Swiss cheese Olive oil
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place corned beef, 2 tablespoons sauerkraut, and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Reuben Twist

thick slices sourdough bread 12 lb. deli turkey slices, divided into four servings 12 cup coleslaw 4 slices Swiss cheese Olive oil
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place turkey, 2 tablespoons coleslaw, and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.
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Chicken Pesto

thick slices Italian bread 12 lb. chicken breast strips, cooked divided into four servings 4 tablespoons pesto sauce 1 cup spinach 8 slices tomato 4 slices provolone cheese Olive oil
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place chicken, 1 tablespoon pesto sauce, 14 cup spinach, 2 slices tomato, and 1 slice provolone cheese on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Italian Beef

thick slices Italian bread 12 lb. deli roast beef, divided into four servings 12 cup sauted onions 12 cup sliced mushrooms 4 slices cheddar cheese 8 red pepper rings 12 cup Italian salad dressing Olive oil
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place roast beef, 2 tablespoons sauted onions, 2 tablespoons sliced mushrooms, 1 slice cheese, 2 red pepper rings, and 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Italian Hero

thick slices Italian bread 14 lb. deli ham, divided into four servings 14 lb. deli salami, divided into four servings 14 lb. deli turkey, divided into four servings 4 slices provolone cheese 8 green pepper rings 8 slices tomato Olive oil
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place ham, salami, turkey, 1 slice provolone cheese, 2 green pepper rings, and 2 slices tomato on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.
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Prosciutto and Mozzarella
thick slices Italian bread 14 lb. prosciutto, divided into four servings 4 moist sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, divided into four servings 4 slices mozzarella cheese Olive oil
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place prosciutto, 1 slice mozzarella cheese, and sun-dried tomato on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Chicken and Feta

thick slices French bread 12 lb. cooked chicken strips, divided into four servings 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped 8 tablespoons feta cheese Olive oil
Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place chicken, 12 cup Romaine lettuce, and 2 tablespoons feta cheese on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Fontina

thick slices French bread 4 slices fontina, cut to fit bread 12 cup mushrooms, sliced cup roasted red peppers, sliced Olive oil

Preheat panini press. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread, oil side down, on the panini press. Place 1 slice fontina, 2 tablespoons mushrooms, and 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers on each slice of bread. Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread, olive oil side up. Close panini press. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired brownness. Makes 4 sandwiches.
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Chicken Quesadilla

4 flour tortillas 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped, divided into four servings 12 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Preheat panini press. Fold tortilla in half. Place on panini press. Insert chicken and 2 tablespoons cheese in tortilla. Close panini press. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from press and cut into 3 triangles. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Makes 4 quesadillas.

Quick Pizza

1 can refrigerator pizza crust 1 cup pizza sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 24 slices pepperoni (optional) 8 green pepper rings (optional) 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Preheat panini press. Open refrigerator pizza crust and cut into four oblong pieces. Place 1 piece of pizza crust onto panini press. Close panini press. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Open press and top crust with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and optional toppings. Lower top of panini press and lock hinge to rest above pizza. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese melts. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Makes 4 servings.

Easy Fruit Turnovers

1 can refrigerator crescent rolls 1 can fruit pie filling 12 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat panini press. Open refrigerator crescent rolls and cut into four oblong pieces. Place 1 piece of dough onto panini press. Close panini press. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Open press and top with fruit pie filling. Lower top of panini press and lock cover to rest above turnover. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to warm fruit. Repeat with additional dough and pie filling. Combine sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over turnovers. Cut turnovers in half. Makes 8 servings.
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Pound Cake and Fruit

thick slices pound cake 4 tablespoons hazelnut spread or prepared frosting 1 cup sliced fresh fruit, divided into four servings Preheat panini press. Place four slices of pound cake on panini press. Add 1 tablespoon hazelnut spread or frosting and fresh fruit. Lower top of panini press and lock cover to rest above fruit. Cook 1 to 2 minutes to warm fruit and cake. Makes 4 servings.

Bananas and Peanut Butter
thick slices banana bread 4 tablespoons peanut butter 1 banana, sliced, divided into four servings Preheat panini press. Place four slices of banana bread on panini press. Add 2 tablespoons peanut butter and banana slices. Lower top of panini press and lock cover to rest above fruit. Cook 1 to 2 minutes to warm fruit and banana bread. Makes 4 servings.
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Customer Service

If you have a question about your panini press, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your panini press. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly. MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for Hamilton Beach products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)
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CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900 In Canada 1-800-267-2826 Web site address: www.hamiltonbeach.com KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

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