WARING COMMERCIAL WPG250 (01) PDF MANUAL

WARING COMMERCIAL WPG250 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What should I do before using the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill?

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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What basic safety precautions should I take when using electrical appliances?

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

• Read all instructions.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Always unplug from outlet prior to handling or cleaning.
• To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquids.

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What should I do if the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill has a damaged cord or plug, malfunctions, or is damaged?

Do not operate the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill or any other electrical equipment with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return it to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair, and/or adjustment.

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What should I keep in mind when using the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill?

• Do not use outdoors.
• Always check that the control is off before plugging the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control knob to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall.
• Do not place near a hot gas or electric burner or heated oven.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• When ON, the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill should always be on a stable countertop or table.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.

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Does the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill need to be grounded?

This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle.

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What if I only have a two-prong receptacle?

An adapter should be used for connecting the appliance plug to two-prong receptacles. The grounding tab that extends from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box using a metal screw.

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What should I do before using an adapter?

Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded.

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Is using an adapter permitted everywhere?

Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada and Europe.

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What should I know about the temperature of the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill after use?

The Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill will be too hot to handle immediately after use.

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What is the function of the thermal cutoff safety device?

The panini grill has a thermal cutoff safety device to avoid over-heating. If the panini grill shuts off automatically, unplug it and allow it to cool. Plug back in and continue use.

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What does the lightning flash symbol inside a triangle indicate?

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock to persons.

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What does the exclamation point symbol inside a triangle indicate?

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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What are the parts of the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill?

1. Thermo-insulated handles
2. Temperature dial
3. ON/OFF power switch
4. Removable oil tray
5. Stainless steel housing
6. Bottom grill plate (ribbed or flat)
7. Top grill plate (ribbed or flat)
8. Ready indicator light
9. Cleaning tool (not shown)
10. Power cord (not shown)

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What are the initial steps for using the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill?

1. Remove the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill from packaging.
2. Place it on a firm and stable surface.
3. Remove all packaging and the instruction book.
4. Read all instructions before you begin to grill.
5. Keep this instruction book in a safe location for future reference.
6. It is highly recommended that you clean the grids before first use.
7. Warm up the unit for 10 minutes to allow all oils and other sediment to burn off.

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How do I use the Waring™ Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill?

1. After cleaning, the Waring™ Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill is ready for use.
2. Turn the unit on and allow the grill to warm up for about 10 minutes. The READY indicator light will illuminate once the temperature is reached.
3. Lift the handle to open the panini grill.
4. Carefully place food on the bottom plate.
5. Push the handle down; this will press the top plate down on the food and begin cooking.

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How do I clean and maintain the Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill?

• For best results, your panini grill must be cleaned thoroughly after each use. Daily buildup of sediment left over from cooking can affect the performance of the grill plates.
• The Waring® Commercial Panini Grills come with a cleaning brush (CAC105). The cleaning brush features heavy-duty bristles for initial removal of sediment from the cast iron plates and also features a scraper custom designed to clean in between the ribs as well as the flat surfaces.
• The Waring® Commercial Panini/Toasting Grill should be cleaned after each use, with warm soapy water. The exterior of the unit may be cleaned by carefully wiping with a damp cloth. Clean the plates while the unit is warm, using warm soapy water and the cleaning tool provided. DO NOT USE COLD WATER ON WARM PLATE.
• To clean the drip tray, carefully remove the tray, wash it with warm soapy water, and dry. The tray must be completely dry before putting it back into the unit.

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What does the Waring Limited One-Year Warranty cover?

Waring warrants every new Waring® Commercial Panini Grill to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase when used with foodstuffs, nonabrasive liquids (other than detergents) and nonabrasive semi-liquids, providing it has not been subject to loads in excess of the indicated rating. Under this warranty, Waring will repair or replace any part which, upon our examination, is defective in materials or workmanship, provided the product is delivered prepaid to the Waring Service Center.

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What does the Waring Limited One-Year Warranty not cover?

This warranty does not:

• Apply to any product that has become worn, defective, damaged, or broken due to use or due to repairs or servicing by other than the Waring Service Center or a Factory Approved Service Center, or due to abuse, misuse, overloading, or tampering.
• Cover incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
• This warranty is void if the appliance is used on Direct Current (DC).