Wolfgang Puck BCGL0035 User Manual

Wolfgang Puck

Panini Maker and Multipurpose Grill
Use and Care

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.

If you have any problems with this unit,

contact Consumer Relations for service

PHONE: [phone] or

visit our website at wppotsandpans.com

Please read operating instructions

before using this product.

Please keep original box and packing materials

in the event that service is required.

W.P. APPLIANCES, INC. Toll Free [phone]

All trademarks, service marks and trade names (collectively the “Marks”) are proprietary
to Wolfgang Puck World Wide.

Model BCGL0035 Printed in China REV 2.0

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1 Read all instructions carefully.

2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles only.

3 To protect against risk of electric 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.
Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination,
repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7 Never use this appliance without the drip drawer in place underneath

grease spout.

8 The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the

appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

9 Do not use outdoors.

10 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12 Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

13 This appliance is for household use only.

14 Extreme care must be used when operating this appliance as surface

temperatures get extremely hot.

15 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a

heated oven.

16 To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock,

connect to properly grounded outlets only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. It is
equipped with a 3-wire cord having a grounded plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet which is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounded wire can result in the risk of
electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if necessary. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to
use an extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not
drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over and:

A. Use only 3-wire extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.
B. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or

greater then the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is
listed on the bottom of this unit.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards 1

About Wolfgang Puck 3

Know Your Panini Maker 5

Before Your First Use 6

About Your Panini Maker 6

Adding/Removing Plates 7

Using Your Panini Maker 8

Helpful Hints 9

Care and Cleaning 9

Recipes 10

Cooking Chart 31

Limited Warranty 34

Contact Information Back

Wolfgang Puck,

owner of the famous
Spago restaurants and
one of the most influential
chef-restauranteurs in
America, is credited with
reviving California’s rich
culinary heritage. His
cooking innovations,

a result of blending fresh
California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed
by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. He established other
trend-setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco, Chinois on
Main in Santa Monica, Vert and Trattoria del Lupo, and his latest creation,
Cut, a gourmet steakhouse in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Home chefs
can also share Mr. Puck’s talents through his cookbooks and, of
course, through his appliances!

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Know Your Panini Maker

• Ribbed Grill Plate

• Drip Drawer

Green Ready Light

•

Red Power Indicator •

Side Handles •

Adjustable Temperature Control •

Grease Channel •

•

Bottom Plate
Lock Button

(not shown)

• Top Plate Lock button

• Front Handle

(only use the black
portion of the handle
to open and close the
unit, pot holders may
be necessary to avoid
burn or injury.)

• Storage Lock (cannot be used

with optional waffle plates)

Before Your First Use

Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging materials.
Ensure that the unit is unplugged. Remove the cooking plates and wash
in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher.

Caution: Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water. Never
operate this appliance without the grill plates locked into position on the
main housing. See “Adding and Removing Plates” on page 7.

To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, wipe
the exterior with a clean, damp cloth.

Important: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers on any part of the
appliance.

About Your Panini Maker

The English translation of Panini means little breads, or rolls and is
equated with sandwiches. In the United States, Panini has come to denote a
grilled Italian sandwich.

The Panini sandwiches of today are generally made using fresh, crusty
Italian breads. Your Panini Maker uses the weight of the heated upper
grill plate to grill both sides at the same time. Use your Panini Maker to
prepare authentic Italian Panini’s and Cuban sandwiches, as well as to
grill poultry, meat, fish, sausages, and a variety of other foods. Your
Panini Maker is designed to sear foods perfectly. The special hinged top
plate inherent on all Panini grills allows the grill to be used on extra thick
sandwiches and food items.

• Cord Storage

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Adding and Removing Plates

Caution: To prevent a serious burn injury, always ensure that your
Panini Grill is unplugged and has completely cooled prior to removing
or adding plates. Always dry plates thoroughly prior to installing on
the unit.

Standing in front of your unit grasp the bottom plate
and line up the two rear locking pins (see figure 1)
on the back of the plate with the receptacles in the
rear of the unit. Gently lay the plate down and apply
downward pressure to snap the front plate locks
into place. You will hear a click indicating that the
plate has locked into place. To ensure that your plate
is locked, gently try to lift it up.

figure 1

The top plate is identified by the nub which appears
on the reverse side towards the front (see figure 2).
Align the two rear locking pins on the back of the
top plate with the two receptacles in the top
housing. Gently press the plate in until it locks
into place.

figure 2

With your unit in the open position, remove the
bottom plate by pressing the bottom plate lock
button located on the right side of the unit. (see
figure 3) while lifting the plate up and towards you.

figure 3

With your unit in the open position, press down on
the top plate lock button located in the center front
of your unit while keeping one hand on the plate
itself. (see figure 4). Guide the plate forward with
your hand and lift up to remove.

figure 4

Assembling the Plates

Removing the Plates

Using Your Panini Maker

Your Panini Maker is best used with thick, crusty breads, such as French,
Italian, and focaccia. The top grill plate is weighted to compress and
grill a Panini to perfection in about 3 minutes (depending on the bread,
filling, and personal taste). Your Panini Maker can also be used to grill a
variety of food items, such as meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables.

1 Completely pull out Drip Drawer prior to use. Place drip drawer

underneath grease channel so that any drippings will fall into
the drawer.

2 Preheat the grill to the desired temperature. Your grill will not

properly preheat unless the grill is in the closed position. Close the
cover and plug into a 120-volt 60 HZ AC outlet only. The red light will
turn on indicating that the appliance is preheating. After approximately
8 minutes, the green light will turn on indicating that the appliance is
preheated and ready for use.

3 Open the lid using the black handle only, being careful not to touch

any hot surfaces such as the housing or grill plates. We recommend
the use of oven mitts or potholders to prevent the risk of injury.

4 Place items to be cooked on the bottom grill plate.

5 Lower the cover and cook the food according to desired

temperature or doneness. Do not apply excessive force to close the
lid and do not lock latch on handle.

Note: The green ready light is thermostatically controlled and will
cycle on and off during cooking to ensure that the correct
temperature is maintained.

Important: Grill only with the lid in the closed position.

6 When you have finished using your appliance, disconnect

the plug from the wall and allow the unit to cool down completely
before cleaning.

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Grilled Vegetable Panini

4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 large focaccia bread, halved horizontally
1 large red pepper, quartered
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Italian dressing
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 medium eggplant, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 cup Fontina cheese, shredded

METHOD

1 Set your adjustable temperature control between settings

8 and 10 and allow your Panini Maker to preheat until the green
ready light illuminates.

2 Grill red pepper in Panini Maker for about 5 minutes, or until tender.

3 Put onion and eggplant in a bowl and cover with Italian dressing.

4 Grill eggplant slices in Panini Maker for 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with

remaining eggplant and onion slices.

5 Spread bottom slice of focaccia bread with pesto sauce and top

with cooked peppers. Top with grilled eggplant and onion. Top with
shredded Fontina cheese. Cover with top slice of focaccia bread.

6 Place assembled sandwiches in Panini Maker and toast until cheese

melts, approximately 3 minutes.

Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Guest Host

Helpful Hints

• Be sure to always wash the grill plates after each use to remove any
residue that may have accumulated.

• Do not use sharp objects or attempt to cut food on top of the grill
plates.

• Always preheat for 8 minutes until the green ready light illuminates
before use. Have all ingredients in place before cooking starts.

• For best results, spread mayonnaise on both outer sides of panini
sandwiches before cooking. This will give darker, crustier grill marks
on the bread.

• Do not use metal utensils, as this may damage the nonstick surface
of the grill plates.

• If additional sandwiches are desired, lower the lid to preserve the
heat while you prepare the additional sandwiches.

• Let sandwiches cool slightly before eating. Cheese, especially,
becomes very hot. Soft or melted fillings will firm slightly.

• The “High” setting on the dial was designed for searing and
blackening. It is also excellent for grilling tuna steaks. Simply place
a 1- inch tuna steak on ribbed grill plates for 1 - 2 minutes for
a perfect medium rare, or to desired doneness.

Care and Cleaning

Other than the cleaning mentioned in this manual, no other servicing or
maintenance of this appliance is required. Repairs, if necessary must be
performed by an authorized service center.

Caution: Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water. Before
cleaning and when finished using your appliance, unplug power cord
from outlet and allow to cool completely.

Remove the grill plates according to the instructions referenced in the
“Adding and Removing Plates” section on page 7 of this manual.The grill
plates can be hand washed in warm soapy water or placed in the
dishwasher. Always dry plates thoroughly before assembling onto grill
housing. To remove stubborn stains or food, use a nylon brush or other
utensil safe for nonstick surfaces.

Do not use steel wool or scouring pads. Do not use abrasive cleansers.
Wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly
before using again or storing.

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