Wolfgang Puck BCGL0050 User Manual

Wolfgang Puck

Tri-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 wphousewares.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]
Model BCGL0050 Printed in China REV 2.0

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

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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 or knobs.

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 the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7 WARNING: To reduce risk of fire cook only with the drip tray in place -

see page 6.

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

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

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

heated oven.

14 To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock,

connect to properly grounded outlets only.

15 To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall

outlet.

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. NOTE: This
appliance rated 1500 watts and should be the only appliance operating
on the circuit. 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 Tri-Grill 5

Before Your First Use 7

About Your Tri-Grill 7

Using Your Tri-Grill 8

Grilling in FLOAT position 9

Grilling in FIXED position 10

Grilling in FLAT position 10

Assembling Plates 12

Removing Plates 13

Helpful Hints 14

Care and Cleaning 14

Recipes 15

Grilling Chart - FLOAT mode 34

Grilling Chart - FLAT mode 35

Griddle Chart - FLAT mode 37

Limited Warranty 38

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, 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 Tri-Grill

Cool Touch Handle

Side Handle

(CAUTION: Hot Surface)

UPPER plate Housing

(CAUTION: Hot Surface)

Hinge Adjustment Knob

Removable UPPER plate

(CAUTION: Hot Surface)

UPPER plate lock

Removable LOWER plate

(CAUTION: Hot Surface)

LOWER plate Lock

LOWER plate Housing

Removable Drip Tray

(CAUTION: Hot Surface)

LOWER griddle plate
(located in storage
compartment at rear
of unit.)

Ready Light

Front Housing

(CAUTION: Hot Surface)

Cleaning Scraper

Power Indicator

Adjustable

Temperature Control

(0 - 450°)

30-Minute Timer

Rear of Unit

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Before Your First Use

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

We recommend a “trial run” at a high temperature to eliminate any
protective substance or oil that may have been used for packing and
shipping. Set the temperature to 450° and run for 15 minutes. You may
notice some smoking coming from your Tri-Grill during this initial phase.

WARNING: 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 “Assembling and Removing Plates” on pages
12 - 13.

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 Tri-Grill

Your Wolfgang Puck Tri-Grill is a versatile appliance that allows you to
grill food with the plates in three different positions. Grill with the plates
in a FLOAT position, with the grill opened FLAT for grill and griddle
cooking, or in a FIXED HEIGHT position, which is perfect for melting
cheese on open-faced sandwiches or hamburgers.

Using Your Tri-Grill

Place your Tri-Grill on a flat, level, stable surface. Your
Tri-Grill can be used in three different configurations.
The Hinge Selector (see figure 1) allows you to select
between Float, Flat, and Fixed Height. Always start in
the closed position (see figure 2) and then adjust the
Hinge Selector to your desired position. Ensure that
prior to preheating this appliance that you have the

desired plates locked into place.

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

Do not use metal utensils as they will scratch the
nonstick coating, use only nylon or plastic utensils.

Timer Feature

The Timer is a convenient feature for timing your cooking. The Timer bell
will ring once the set time has elapsed. Cooking will continue until you
manually turn the temperature control off. The Timer does not control
the power to your Tri-Grill.

8

7

FLOAT position

FLAT position

FIXED HEIGHT position

figure 1

figure 2

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Grilling in FLOAT Position

Cooking in the FLOAT position (see fig. 3) allows both
the LOWER and UPPER plate to contact the food.
Food cooks much faster than traditional open grill
cooking. Grease drains away to the drip tray located
below the LOWER plate. This position is most
commonly used to cook Panini Sandwiches.

The FLOAT position is best used with thick, crusty
breads, such as French, Italian, and focaccia. The top

grill plate will compress and grill a Panini to perfection
in about 3 minutes (depending on the bread, filling,
and personal taste). The FLOAT position can also be
used to grill a variety of food items, such as meats,
poultry, fish, and vegetables. Always preheat your
Tri-Grill in the closed position as shown in figure 1.

1 Ensure that your drip tray is in position under

the LOWER plate to allow grease to fall into the
drawer. (see fig. 4 for correct position.) Do not
allow the drip tray to protrude from the back of
the unit (see fig. 5). We recommend adding 3/4
of a cup of water to the drip tray to help
minimize smoking.

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 grounded
outlet only. The red light will turn on indicating
that the appliance is preheating. After approxi­mately 10 minutes, the green light will turn on
indicating that the appliance is preheated and
ready for use.

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

WARNING! Open the grill 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. Note: Extreme care must be used when operating this appliance
as surface temperatures get extremely hot.

3 Place items to be cooked on the LOWER grill plate. Lower the cover

and cook the food according to desired temperature or doneness.
Do not apply excessive force to close the top plate

4 When you have finished using your appliance, disconnect the plug

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

Grilling in FIXED Position

figure 3

figure 4

CORRECT

figure 5

INCORRECT

The FIXED HEIGHT position is best used when you do
not want the UPPER plate to come in contact with
your food. Use at the end of the cooking process
when you want to melt cheese or heat a sauce on top
of your cooked item, or when cooking delicate items
that you do not want compressed.

This is the perfect position when you want to make
open-faced sandwiches, melt cheese or bake.

1 Ensure that your drip tray is in position under the LOWER plate to

allow grease to fall into the drawer. (see fig. 4 for correct position.)
Do not allow the drip tray to protrude from the back of the unit
(see fig. 5). We recommend adding 3/4 of a cup of water to the drip
tray to help minimize smoking.

2 Always start in the FLOAT position with the grill closed as shown in

fig. 3. Plug into a 120-volt 60 HZ AC grounded outlet only. Preheat
the grill to the desired temperature. The red light will turn on
indicating that the appliance is preheating. After approximately 10
minutes, the green light will turn on indicating that the appliance is
preheated and ready for use.

3 Set the Hinge Selector to FIXED, lift up the top housing by the black

handle until it is fully open. Add your ingredients to the LOWER
plate and then gently close until the top housing locks into place.
See fig. 6.

4 There is only one position in FIXED mode. Do not force the top grill

plate down while in FIXED HEIGHT mode as you can damage the
Hinge Selector. When you wish to return to any other mode from
FIXED HEIGHT, simply lift the top plate housing by the handle and
set the Hinge Selector to the FLOAT position and close the grill.

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

WARNING! Open the grill 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. Note: Extreme care must be used when operating this
appliance as surface temperatures get extremely hot.

5 When you have finished using your appliance, disconnect the plug

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

In this position your grill will open flat doubling the total cooking area
of the Tri-Grill. You can also substitute the LOWER grill plate with the
LOWER griddle plate which is located in the storage slot at the back
of this appliance (see fig. 8). The Griddle plate is perfect for grilling
pancakes, eggs, hash browns or even delicate crepes.

figure 6

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