West Bend Sandwich Maker User Manual

Sandwich & Panini Press

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards...............................................................................................2

Heat Precautions......................................................................................................2

Electricity Precautions.............................................................................................. 3

Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 4

Using Your Sandwich/Panini Press..........................................................................4

Cleaning Your Sandwich/Panini Press..................................................................... 5

Warranty...................................................................................................................6

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven or in the

refrigerator or freezer.

• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been
damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend®
Housewares may cause injuries.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• For household use only.

To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

Heat Precautions

• Storage clip must be released before plugging in press.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or

other hot liquids.

• Do not operate press in the open position.

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To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all instructions and warnings.

Electricity Precautions

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
press in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• To disconnect remove plug from wall outlet.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts.

• Your appliance has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping
or entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the
counter, table or other area or touch hot surfaces.

• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make
sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the sandwich/panini press
(wattage is stamped on the underside of the base). To avoid pulling, tripping or
entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge
of the counter, table or other area or touch hot surfaces.

• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the appliance.
On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during
operation.

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To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
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

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

ventilated area away from walls and flammable materials. Avoid operating/using
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.

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.

4. Toasting should take approximately 5 to 8 minutes, dependi ng 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.

5. Disconnect the cord from electrical outlet and allow press to cool before moving

or cleaning.

• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the

release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and

cooling – this is normal.

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HINTS:

Bread – Most types of bread can be used. Raisin bread, brioche or other sweet

breads which contain high sugar content will tend to brown quicker. Due to the non­stick coated cooking plates, it is not necessary to use any butter or margarine on the
outside of your toasted snacks.

Fillings – If using fruit, try to use canned or pre-cooked fruit as fresh fruit may give
off juices when heated. Be careful when biting into sandwiches containing fillings
such as cheese and jams they retain more heat which can burn if eaten too quickly.

Keeping Warm – If your sandwiches are not being eaten immediately, place on a
paper napkin to absorb condensation. To keep longer (approximately 20 minutes
without drying out), place on a rack in an oven-proof dish to keep warm at a low
temperature setting (approximately 212°F or 100°C).

Cleaning Your Sandwich/Panini Press

NOTE: To prevent a build up of cooking stains on the non-stick cooking plates, it is

important to clean the press after each use.

Unplug cord from electrical outlet. Allow the press to cool after use, before

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cleaning and storage.

2. Wipe the inside and edge of the cooking plates with a cloth slightly moistened

(not wet) with sudsy water or a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Dry thoroughly.
Should any filling be difficult to remove, pour a little cooking oil onto the plates,
allow to stand 5 minutes and wipe off.

3. Clean the exterior of the press by wiping with a slightenly dampen ed soft cloth.

Remove stubborn spots with a cloth moistened (not wet) with sudsy water or a
mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Dry thoroughly. NOTE: Do not use scouring pads,
harsh detergents, solvents, polish, abrasive or aerosol cleaners as they may
damage surfaces of the appliance.

Tips:

Avoid using metal utensils as they may permanently damage the non-stick cooking
surfaces.

Do not use spray-on coatings such as ‘Pam” or other aerosol types as this will affect
the performance of the non-stick surface on the cooking plates.

Storage: Slide the storage clip (on the left hand side of the handle), away from the
front of the handle to lock the top and bottom plates together. The press can now be
stored on its side, or flat on a level surface.

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Product Warranty

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the appliance is operated
and maintained in conformity with the West Bend® Housewares, LLC Instruction Manual. Any
failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at West Bend®
Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including
discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend® Housewares, LLC
warranty is null and void, as determined solely by West Bend® Housewares, LLC, if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the
appliance is altered in any way or if used outside of an indoor household setting.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary
from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST BEND®
HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,
INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, return it to the
original place of purchase. For further details please contact the West Bend® Housewares
Customer Service Department at [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail].
Return shipping fees are non-refundable. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. West Bend
Housewares, LLC is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts may be ordered direct from West Bend® Housewares, LLC by ordering
online at www.westbend.com: Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the service
department at the number/e-mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

West Bend Housewares, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P.O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of
the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include
your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it
appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to West Bend Housewares, LLC Call
Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing
fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new West
Bend® Housewares, LLC product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of
purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: ____________________________________________________
Item Number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product): ___________________________________________

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