Wolfgang Puck WPJP0020C User Manual

Wolfgang Puck

Professional Series
Large Panini Maker with
Adjustable Thermostat
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]
Model WPJP0020C Printed in China REV 1.0

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 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 tray 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

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord
may be used with care; however, be sure the marked electrical rating
is at least as great as the electrical rating of this appliance. The extension
cord 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.
The electrical rating of this appliance is listed on the bottom panel
of the unit.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards 1

Additional Safety Information 2

About Wolfgang Puck 3

Know Your Panini Maker 5

Before Your First Use 7

About Your Panini Maker 7

Using Your Panini Maker 8

Helpful Hints 9

Care and Cleaning 10

Recipes 1 1

Cooking Chart 39

Limited Warranty 42

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

Nylon Cleaning Brush

Drip Tray

Caution: Never use your
Panini maker without the
drip tray in place.

Grease Channel

Adjustable Thermostat

Red Power Indicator

Cool Touch Handle
(black portion only)

Caution: Open the
lid using the black cool­touch handle only, being
careful not to touch
any other surfaces such
as the housing or
grill plates.

Grill Plate Lock

Detailed View of

Adjustable Thermostat

Cord Storage

Green Ready Light

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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 Tray prior to use. Place drip tray

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

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, unplug power

cord from outlet and allow the unit to cool down completely
before cleaning.

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.

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 Paninis 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.

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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.

• For easy storage, use the cord wrap on the underside of the unit.
Your Panini Maker is designed to stand vertically, taking up the least
amount of storage space. See figure 4.

• For easy cleanup, you can lay your food on a piece of parchment
paper, leaving a two-inch border on each side. Place a second piece
of parchment paper over your food, fold three sides in, and press to
make a sealed seam. Fold in one more time and press. Load packet
onto the panini with open end positioned over the drip tray so fat
can freely flow into the tray.

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. Before cleaning and when
finished using your appliance, unplug power cord from outlet and allow
to cool completely. Wipe the inside and the edges of the grilling plates
with a clean, damp cloth. To remove stubborn stains or food, use the
nylon brush included with your unit, or other utensils regarded as 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.

Figure 4

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Open Faced Mushroom

Sandwich

4 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 slices sourdough bread from round loaf
20 cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Olive oil, to taste
Kosher salt, to taste

METHOD

1 Preheat Panini Maker to “HIGH” before assembling your sandwiches.

2 Arrange the mushroom slices in pretty rows to cover surface of

bread slices.

3 In a small bowl combine a few tablespoons of the olive oil with the

minced garlic. Drizzle over the tops of the mushroom slices. Sprinkle
with salt.

4 Place sandwiches onto the Panini Maker and gently close the lid.

Set a timer for 3 minutes.

5 Bread should be toasty and mushrooms should have beautiful grill

marks. Remove and serve hot.

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 Preheat Panini Maker to a medium setting, around 8- 10.

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 onto Panini Maker and toast until

cheese melts, approximately 3 minutes.

Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Guest Host

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