CARE AND CLEANING
• Before cleaning, turn the power off at the
power outlet and then remove the plug.
Allow your Grill toaster to cool before
cleaning. The unit is easier to clean when
it is slightly warm.
• Always clean your Grill toaster after each
use to prevent a build up of bake-on foods.
• Wipe cooking plates with a soft cloth to
remove food residue. For baked on food
residue squeeze some warm water mixed
with detergent over the food residue then
clean with a non abrasive plastic scouring
pad or place wet kitchen paper over the
sandwich with the help of a plastic spatula. grill to moisten the food residue.
Never use metal tongs or knife as these Note: The cooking plates are coated with
can cause damage to the non-stick coating a non-stick surface, do not use abrasives.
of the cook plates. Do not use spray on non-stick coatings as
this will affect the performance of non-stick
surface on the cooking plate.
HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS GRILLING
MEAT Cleaning the Dip Tray: Remove and empty
• For best grilling results use meat cuts which the Dip Tray after each use and wash the
are thick enough to touch the top and base tray in warm, soapy water. Avoid the use
plate when the Grill toaster is closed. of scouring pads or harsh detergents as
• To tenderize meat cuts marinate them for they may damage the surface. Rinse and
a few hours or overnight in a marinade with dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth and
wine or vinegar to help break down the replace.
connective tissue.
• Do not salt meat before cooking. Salt will Non-Stick Coating: We recommend that
draw out the juices toughening the meat. care is taken with the non-stick coating
• If using marinade recipe or pre-marinated particularly when using metal utesil. Do not
meats from your meat retailer, drain excess use sharp objects orcut food inside the Grill
marinade off and dab with kitchen paper Toaster. We will not be liable for damage
before placing on the Grill toaster. Some utesils have been misused. cooking on a
marinades contain high sugar levels which non-stick surface minimizes the need for
can scorch on the Grill plate when cooked. oil, food does not stick and cleaning is
• Do not over cook meat. easier. Any discolouration that may occur
• Do not pierce meat with a fork or cut meat will only detract from the appearance of
while cooking. This will let the juice escape, the Grill Toaster and will not affect the
resulting a tougher dry steak. cooking performance. When cleaning the
• When removing fish pieces, use a flat heat non-stick coating, do not use metal (or other
resistant plastic spatula to support the food. abrasives) scourers. Wash with warm soapy
water. Remove stubborn residue with a non
abrasive plastic scouring pad or nylon
washing brush.