Taylor AG-1300-BL User's Manual
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1. A Lift handle non stick coated plates S Bottom housing Power on indicator Tilt up fee Ready light Build in drip tray USING YOUR GRILL amp PANINI PRESS Before first use e Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the appliance This appliance is for 120 Volt AC electrical ourler only e Remove any bags labels or stickers from the appliance Clean the base unit with a damp soft cloth Wipe the cool grilling plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust Dry thoroughly Do not use metal scouring pads harsh or abrasive cleaners on any part of the appliance Wash the drip tray using a sponge warm water and mild dish detergent Rinse and dry completely e NOTE do not immerse the appliance cord or plug in water when cleaning Place the unit on a flat dry sturdy surface This appliance is not for use in convection or conventional ovens microwaves or on a stovetop Wash and dry all components thoroughly as stated above e Make sure the appliance is turned off Plug the cord into AC wall outlet e Insert the drip tray into the proper position We recommend a trial run to eliminate any protective substance or oil that may have been used for packing Run the Grill amp Panini Press for 15 minutes empty You may notice some smoking coming from the appliance during this trial run Let the grill plates cool and wipe them clean It is now ready to use The Bigge2. allow the unit to cool down completely before cleaning Allow any hot oil or other hot liquid in the drip tray to cool before cleaning USING THE OPEN OR FLAT POSITION The open flat position is ideal for grilling vegetables and more delicate items like seafood Important When cooking in the open flat position be sure your food is placed evenly on both plates When cooking a small amount of food on one plate only use the lower plate Warning Always be sure that your Drip Tray is in place before using the Grill amp Panini Press Never use the appliance without your Drip Tray in position is Place the Grill amp Panini Press on a dry stable sur face away from an open flame or hot burners Open the upper housing by the handle to an up right position and then press the hinge release but ton on the side of the hinge to move the upper plate to a flat position see Fig 1 This appliance requires 1400 watts and should be the only appli ance operating on the circuit Plug the unit into a 120 volt 60 Hz AC outlet only Preheat the grill Your grill will not properly pre heat unless the grill is in the closed position see fig 1 The red light see Fig 2 will turn on indicating that the appliance is preheating The green light will illuminate when the appliance is preheated and ready for use see Fig 3 Place food to be cooked on the grill plate Use oven mitts or potholders to prevent the risk of burning your han
3. circuit Plug the Grill amp Panini Press into a 120 volt 60 Hz AC outlet only e The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a long cord For safety it is not recom mended to use an electrical extension cord with this appliance e If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances this unit may not op erate properly It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances e Do not immerse or rinse appliance plug or cord in water or other liquids e Use with wall receptacle only e Do not attempt to service this unit yourself INTRODUCTION Now you can learn how to prepare and enjoy great tasting healthy meals and snacks in minutes using your Biggest Loser Grill amp Panini Press by Taylor You will learn how to make the delicious and easy recipes that cut out calories but leave in all the taste The appliance and recipes are great tools to get you on track There are over 125 more healthy and delicious recipes you can find in the Biggest Loser Cook book When you start eating right you may feel better have more energy and feel empowered For more information on NBC s The Biggest Loser or to join The Biggest Loser Club please visit the official Biggest Loser web site at www nbc com The_Biggest_Loser com or www biggestloserclub com DESCRIPTIVE DIAGRAM handle M Top housing Hinge button
4. handles only Use oven mitts or pot holders While placing or removing food on the hot cooking surface always use a pot holder or oven mitt to hold the top lid open to prevent accidental closing of the lid and possible injury Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains wall coverings clothing dish tow els or other flammable materials during use Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return the appli ance to Taylor see warranty for examination repair or adjustment Do not use attachments that are not supplied for this appliance from Taylor The use of accessory or attachments not recommended by Taylor may cause fire electric shock injuries or permanently damage this product Never use this appliance without the drip tray in place Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces To disconnect be sure the unit is off then remove the plug from the wall outlet by grasping the plug and pulling Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before cleaning When using this appliance provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation CAUTION To prevent discoloration to countertops tabletops or other furniture place NON PLASTIC NON FLAMMABLE coasters or place mats between the applianc
5. 4S FOR A jg SC Ag Si Ra Pi gu y by TAYLOR KUID Way 4 gt EE WSP Grill amp Panini Press Instruction Manual Item AG 1300 BL 120V 1400W Thank you for your purchase of The Biggest Loser Grill amp Panini Press Please READ this instruction manual carefully before use SAVE THESE INSTRUGTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards 3 Special Instructors scis saom a e e e OR RE AREA Y OW YR 4 Introduction i pe Z E E RA es SG EOS BR TR E SS ORE 4 Descriptive Diagram 5 Using your Grill amp Panini Press 5 Using Closed or Contact Position 7 Using Open or Flat Position 8 Grilling Guide and Helpful Hints 10 Cleaning and Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting won S a R aR R rn te NE R 11 Warranty alias saa SoS alal ee eee 12 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should ahways be fol lowed including the following 1 2 ba 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USING To protect against electrical shock do not immerse or rinse cord plugs or this ap pliance in water or any other liguid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Do not touch hot surfaces Use
6. E AND HELPFUL HINTS Be sure to always wash the grill plates after each use when they have cooled to remove any residue that may have accumulated e Do not use sharp objects or attempt to cut food while it is on the grill plates This may damage the non stick surface of the plates Always preheat until the green ready light illuminates before using Have all of your ingredients in place and ready to cook before starting e Do not use metal utensils to place or remove food from the grill plates as this may damage the non stick surface of the plates Use high temperature resist ant plastic or wooden utensils Do not lay utensils on the hot surface of the grill plates Do not allow utensils to remain on the hot grill plate surface for an extended period of time e When making kabobs use wooden skewers and soak them in water for 20 minutes prior to using This will keep the skewers from scorching or burning CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE After each use and before cleaning unplug the appliance from outlet and allow the unit and any contents of the drip tray to cool completely to prevent accidental burns DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN WHILE THE APPLIANCE IS STILL HOT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY FROM BURNS 10 e CAUTION NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE UNIT CORD OR PLUG IN WATER e To clean the grill plates wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth When cleaning the upper grill plate it is easiest to use the h
7. ds or arms see Fig 4 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 Be careful not to touch any hot surfaces such as the housing or grill plates or any hot liguid in the drip tray Extreme care must be used when operating this appliance as the surface temperatures get ex tremely hot When you have finished using the Grill amp Panini Press disconnect the plug from the wall see Fig 5 and allow the unit to cool down completely before removing the drip tray or before cleaning 8 RECOMMENDED GRILLING TIMES The following times are guidelines and based on grilling in the closed or contact position Times will vary according to the ingredient thickness and personal taste s For more rare results check doneness at a shorter time e For more well done results you may want to grill longer e Io be sure food is truly done use a Taylor cooking thermometer When cooking in the open position cooking times will be extended Variety of Meat or Poultry Approximate Time Minutes Bacon or breakfast sausage Beef Strip steak boneless fresh Pink in center brown outside Hamburger fresh Medium Chicken Breast boneless fresh 1 2 thick Fish Salmon fillet fresh 1 thick Cooked through Tuna steak fresh 1 thick Cooked through Hot Dog Heated through Panini Grilled Sandwich G
8. e feet and the finish of the countertop or tabletop Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken and for permanent blemishes or stains to appear Do not place this appliance near a hot gas or electric burner or in an oven Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids Allow the liquid to cool before removing and emptying drip tray Do not leave the appliance unattended during use Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION HOT SURFACES This appliance generates extreme heat during use Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns fires or other injury to persons or property CAUTION This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning off Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning Do not place anything on top of the ap pliance while it is operation or while it is still hot SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To re duce the risk of electrical shock 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 modify the plug in any way e This appliance requires 1400 watts and should be the only appliance operating on the
9. er use the appliance without your Drip Tray in position 6 Place the Grill amp Panini Press on a dry stable sur face away from an open flame or hot burners This appliance reguires 1400 watts and should be the only appliance operating on the circuit Plug the grill into a 120 volt 60 Hz AC outlet only see fig 1 Preheat the grill Your grill will not properly pre heat unless the grill is in the closed position see fig 1 The red light will turn on indicating that the appli fig 2 ance is preheating and the green light will illuminate when the appliance is preheated and ready for use see fig 2 3 Open the lid while being careful not to touch any hot surfaces such as the housing or grill plates Use oven mitts or potholders to prevent the risk of in jury see fig 3 Place food to be cooked on the bottom grill plate Lower the cover and cook the food see fig 4 Do not apply excessive force to close the lid Note The green ready light is thermostatically con trolled and will cycle on and off during cooking to ensure that the correct temperature is main tained Warning Be careful not to touch any hot surfaces such as the housing or grill plates or to come into contact with hot liquid in the drip tray Extreme care must be used when operating this appliance as surface temperatures get extremely hot When you have finished using your appliance dis connect the plug from the wall see fig 5 and
10. inge release button and open the unit to the open flat position This will allow you better access to the upper grill plate and prevent accidental closing of the unit during cleaning e To remove stubborn food use a nylon dish brush or other utensil safe for non stick surfaces then wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth e Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on any surface of the Grill amp Panini Press e Remove and empty the drip tray when cool wash with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly e Wipe the exterior with a clean damp cloth e Dry all parts thoroughly before using again or storing TROUBLESHOOTING The Grill amp Panini Press will not operate e Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Is the power supply cord properly seated in the outlet e Is this the only appliance using the circuit e Has the cord been damaged in some way If so DO NOT USE THE AP PLIANCE Contact Customer Service for replacement information The upper grill lid will not open fully to the flat position Have you depressed the hinge release button located on the side of the unit e Do not attempt to force the unit open without pressing the button as this will permanently damage the hinge Grilling results are too rare or too well done e Have you preheated the unit before cooking begins e Individual doneness preferences vary you may need to experiment when first using the Grill amp Panini Pre
11. olden brown outside heated through Pork Chops boneless fresh 3 4 thick No longer pink in center Vegetables Fresh Broccoli Tender crisp Fresh Green or Red Bell Pepper Tender crisp Mushrooms sliced Tender crisp Onions sliced Soft Potato wedges Tender crisp Squash or zucchini sliced Tender crisp Pre cooked Sausage full size ae EM Heated through 9 Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures Note These are the recommended as Recommended by the USDA internal temperatures of the IMPORTANT These are the minimum FOOD INTERNAL temperatures that food must reach to be considered safe to eat no matter how you prepare them We recommend the following Check internal meat or poultry Fresh ground beef veal pork 160 F 72 C temperature for doneness with a Beef veal Lamb roast steaks chops ons 140 F 60 C Taylor thermometer Medium v 1459F 63 C i 1609F 72 C 170 F 77 C 160 F 72 C 170 F 77 C Ham Fresh Raw 160 F 72 C Precooked to reheat 140 F 60 C Poultry Ground Chicken Turkey 165 F 74 C Whole Chicken Turkey 1659F 74 C Breast Roasts 1659F 749C Thighs and wings 1659F 749C Fish cook until opaque and flakes easily with fork 1459F 63 C Stuffing cooked alone or in bird 1659F 749C Egg dishes 1609F 729C Leftovers Casseroles 1659F 749C The USDA does NOT recommend RARE 140 F as a safe eating temperature 1 07 SE GUID
12. ss to achieve your desired results Cooking times provided are guidelines Food odor remains on the grill plates after I have cleaned them e If you cook with aromatic herbs onions or garlic and have a residual odor first clean the unit according to instructions Make a paste of baking soda and water and spread it on the cooled surface of the grill plates Allow it to sit for a few minutes then wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth Frozen foods are not cooking properly on my Grill amp Panini Press e It is recommended that all food be defrosted before placing on the Grill amp Panini Press Be sure the grill is preheated before cooking begins WARRANTY INFORMATION Taylor warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one 1 year for the original purchaser from date of retail purchase It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident misuse abuse commercial use or unauthorized adjustment and or repair If service is required do not return to re tailer Should this product require service or replacement at our option please contact Taylor Customer Service at 1 800 289 0944 There are no expressed warranties except as listed above This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state If you need replacement parts e Use only Taylor specified parts These specified parts will fit right and work right because they are made with
13. st Loser Grill amp Panini Press is a versatile appliance that allows you to grill food with the plates in two different positions Grill with the plates in a closed or contact position or with the plates in an open or flat position Closed or Contact position Open or Flat position The angle of the grill plates can be adjusted to allow grease drain easily into the drip tray For the lower grill plate use the Tilt Up Feet under the lower housing to adjust plate angle For the upper grill plate just press the plate down near the hinge side when the grill plates are in an opened flat position to adjust the angle Be sure to use protective oven mitts when pressing on a hot surface Take care not to spill hot oil or other hot liquids from the drip tray OA Tilt Up Feet Grease Draining Direction Before cooking ensure that your drip try is in position under the lower hous ing to allow grease to drain into the drip tray When you have finished using your Grill amp Panini Press turn off the unit disconnect the plug from the wall and allow the unit to cool down completely before cleaning Removable Drip Tray USING THE CLOSED OR CONTACT POSITION The closed contact position is best used with thicker crustier breads such as French or Italian This position can also be used to grill a variety of meats poultry fish and vegetables Warning Always be sure that your Drip Tray is in place before using the Grill amp Panini Press Nev
14. the same precision used to build every new Taylor appliance Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference You must provide proof of purchase for warranty purposes For additional product information or warranty information in Canada or else where outside the USA please contact us through www taylorusa com Taylor is a registered trademark of Taylor Precision Products and its affiliated companies All rights reserved Made to our exact specifications in China www taylorusa com 2008 The Biggest Loser is a registered trademark and copyright of NBC Stu dios Inc amp Reveille LLC All Rights Reserved AG 1300 BL 9 08
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