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USER MANUAL 6113 WestBend

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Important Safeguards. 2

Using Your Grill & Panini Press. 3

Helpful Hints 5

Cleaning Your Grill & Panini Press. 6

Recipes 6

Warranty. 12

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use instructions in this manual.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts.
• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electronics may cause injuries.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be excersized in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the appliance. On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.
• For household use only.

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USING YOUR GRILL & PANINI PRESS

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME: Press the top and bottom plate release buttons to release the grill plates. Wash the plates and grease tray in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the exterior with a clean, soft, slightly dampened (not wet) cloth. Dry thoroughly, then replace the plates on the grill. Place the grease tray in position in the bottom of the grill.

After cleaning, condition the non-stick finish by lightly wiping two teaspoons of cooking oil with a paper towel or a soft cloth over the entire surface. Let the cooking oil remain on the finish. Do not use butter or shortening to condition the non-stick surface.

TO GRILL:

1. Always operate the Grill & Panini Press on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.
2. To use as a contact grill, place the food to be cooked on the bottom plate and close the top over the food. This is a great way to cook burgers, steaks, boneless meats or anything that may benefit from the speed of grilling both sides of the food simultaneously. The ribs on the grill plates allow excess grease to drain away from the bottom. When multiple items are placed on the cooking surface, ensure the pieces are all about the same thickness so the top plate contacts them evenly and all the items cook at the same speed.

1. To use as a flat surface grill, press the tilt feet located on the bottom front of the appliance, into position. Open the grill to 180 degrees by pressing the hinge release button on the right side of the handle. Tilt the upper grill plate so that grease drips into the grease tray.

2. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet ONLY. The red power light will illuminate. While the grill is preheating (approximately 5 minutes), prepare the foods to be grilled. The green ready light will light up when the Grill & Panini Press is ready to use.

1. Grill foods to recommended food-safe temperatures. Always check with a meat thermometer to ensure that the center is cooked completely.

MEAT		INTERNAL TEMPERATURES
Beef Rare	140°F/60°C
Medium	160°F/71°C
Well	70°F/76°C
Pork Fresh	170°F/76°C
Smoked	160°F/71°C
Canned	140°F/60°C
Lamb	170°F to 180°F	76°C to 82°C
Veal		170°F/76°C
Poultry		180°F/82°C

1. Disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet and allow the Grill & Panini Press to cool before removing the plates for cleaning.
2. Clean your appliance after each use by following the directions in the "Cleaning Your Grill & Panini Press" section.

TO MAKE PANINIS:

1. Always operate the Grill & Panini Press on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet ONLY. The red power light will illuminate. While the Grill & Panini Press is preheating (approximately 5 minutes), prepare the sandwiches. The green ready light will light up when the Grill & Panini Press is ready to use.
2. Carefully lift the hinged top plate and place the sandwiches onto the bottom plate. Close the top plate onto the sandwiches. The top plate is fitted with a floating hinge that is designed to evenly press down on the food being grilled.
3. Making Paninis on the Grill & Panini Press should take approximately 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the type and thickness of the bread and the fillings used. Carefully lift the top plate to view the toasting process. When sandwiches are toasted, remove them from the Grill & Panini Press with a plastic spatula. NOTE: Never use metal utensils as they can cause damage to the non-stick coating on the grill plates.
4. Disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet and allow the Grill & Panini Press to cool before removing the plates for cleaning.
5. Clean your appliance after each use by following the directions in the "Cleaning Your Grill & Panini Press" section.
6. A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
7. Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling – this is normal.

HELPFUL HINTS

Bread - Most types of bread can be used. Raisin bread, brioche or other sweet breads, which have a high sugar content, tend to brown more quickly. Due to the non-stick coated grill plates, it is not necessary to use any butter or margarine on the outside of your toasted snacks.

Fillings – If using fruit, try to use canned or pre-cooked fruit as fresh fruit may give off juices when heated. Be careful when biting into sandwiches containing fillings like cheeses and jams, as they retain more heat which can burn if eaten too quickly.

Avoid using metal utensils as they may permanently damage the non-stick cooking surfaces.

Do not use spray-on or aerosol type non-stick coatings, as this will affect the performance of the non-stick surfaces of the grill plates.

CLEANING YOUR GRILL & PANINI PRESS

NOTE: To prevent a build up of cooking stains on the non-stick grill plates, it is important to clean the Grill & Panini Press after each use.

1. Unplug the cord from the electrical outlet. Allow the Grill & Panini Press to cool after use, before cleaning and storage.
2. Press the upper and lower plate release buttons and remove the grill plates. Wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Clean the exterior of the Grill & Panini Press by wiping with a slightly dampened soft cloth. Remove stubborn spots with a cloth moistened (not wet) with sudsy water or a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Dry thoroughly. NOTE: Do not use scouring pads, harsh detergents, solvents, polish, abrasive, or aerosol cleaners as they may damage the surfaces of the appliance.
4. The grill plates and grease tray can be cleaned in a dishwasher, positioned so they do not touch one another or other objects being washed. If washing the grease tray in the dishwasher, place in the top rack only.
5. Each time the grill plates are cleaned in a dishwasher, the non-stick surface should be reconditioned with cooking oil to ensure stick-free cooking.

NOTE: The underside of the grill plates may oxidize, or develop a white residue, due to the minerals that are in water. This will not affect the cooking ability of the plates and can easily be wiped off with a dry towel or nylon scrubber.

RECIPES

Breakfast Burgers

3 / 4 Ib Ground Turkey, lean
1/4 Ib Ground Pork
13 cup tart Apple, finely chopped
1tbsp. Onion, minced
1 / 4 tsp. Paprika
1 / 2 tsp. Thyme
1 tbsp. Parsley, minced
1 tsp. Rubbed Sage
1/4 tsp. Ground Pepper
1 tsp. Salt

1. Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Ensure that the seasonings are distributed evenly through the meat.
2. Form meat into patties and grill in contact grill position or 180^ flat grill position. Grill patties until internal temperature is at least 170^ F.
3. Serve breakfast burgers open faced with desired toppings, or enjoy as a breakfast side dish.

Vegetable and Mozzarella Panini

1 Sweet Red Pepper; halved, seeded, and cut into strips
1 medium Zucchini, cut into strips
1 Eggplant, cut into strips
3 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 French Baguette
3 cups Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
1/4 cup fresh Basil Leaves
1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar

1. Brush vegetables lightly with some of the olive oil then season with salt and pepper and grill for 5 minutes on each side.
2. Remove vegetables from grill and cool for several minutes.
3. Slice bread into sandwich sized slices and brush insides lightly with olive oil then lightly grill the insides of the bread about 1 minute.
4. Assemble the still warm sandwich by alternating layers of vegetables, mozzarella cheese and basil.

Roast Beef and Sun Dried Tomato Mayo Panini

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbsp. Oil-packed Sun-dried Tomatoes, minced

1 tbsp. prepared Horseradish

1 tbsp. Ketchup

13 cup Red Onion, slivered

13 cup Pickled Sweet Cherry Peppers, sliced

4 slices Sourdough Bread, 12 inch thick

1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

6 ounces Roast Beef, deli-sliced thinly

pinch of Cayenne

pinch of Red Pepper Flakes

1. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, tomatoes, garlic, horseradish, ketchup and cayenne. Mix well.

2. In a small bowl, toss onion, peppers and pepper flakes together.

3. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the other side.
4. Sprinkle cheese then top with roast beef. Top roast beef with the pepper mixture.
5. Place other bread slice on top of pepper mixture, buttered side up.
6. Toast on the preheated Grill & Panini Press.

The World's Greatest Grilled Cheese

8 Sourdough Bread Slices
8 Mozzarella Cheese Slices
8 Cheddar Cheese Slices

1. Place 4 bread slices, butter or oiled sides down, on wax paper, and layer each with 2 mozzarella cheese slices and 2 Cheddar cheese slices. Top with remaining bread slices, butter or oiled sides up.
2. Toast in the preheated Grill & Panini Press, about 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.

Variations:

Mexi-Melt Grilled Cheese: Substitute 8 slices of Monterey Jack cheese with sliced peppers for Mozzarella and Cheddar. Spread cheese evenly with 12 cup refried beans, and sprinkle with 14 cup fresh cilantro.

Apple-Cheddar Grilled Cheese: Substitute 4 slices of Cheddar cheese for Mozzarella. Layer cheese and top evenly with 1 thinly sliced Gala apple. Sprinkle with pepper to taste.

Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Cheese: Substitute 8 slices of Havarti cheese for Mozzarella and Cheddar. Layer cheese on bread and spread cheese evenly with 12 cup of red pepper jelly.

Turkey Bacon Guacamole Panini

3 tbsp. Guacamole
1 loaf Cibatta Bread
6 slices Deli-style Turkey Breast
3 slices Bacon, cooked
1 / 8 cup Asiago Cheese, grated
Lettuce, Sweet Onion, Parsley, Cilantro to taste

1. Slice cibatta bread into sandwich sized slices, cover each half with cheese.
2. Toast in the Grill & Panini Press until cheese is melted.
3. Open sandwiches and add turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, parsley, Cilantro, and guacamole as desired.

Gyro Chicken Panini

1 Skinless Chicken Breast half, cooked and sliced thinly

1/2 - 1 Tomato, sliced

14 cup Feta Cheese

Kalamata Olive, sliced

12 tsp. Olive Oil

Pita Bread

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

1. Brush the sides of of each pita with olive oil. Fill the pita with the ingredients desired.
2. Place on preheated Grill & Panini Press and cook until crispy on the outside and warm on the inside. Cut into six to eight wedges.
3. Serve with cucumber yogurt sauce.

Steak and Grilled Vegetable Panini

1 large Yellow Bell Pepper, thinly sliced

1 8-oz. package Baby Portobello Mushrooms, sliced

1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp. Red Wine Vinaigrette

3% tsp. Salt

3 / 4 tsp. Cracked Pepper

1 Beef Steak, cooked

1 cup Fresh Baby Spinach, tightly packed

8 Ciabatta Bread Slices

1 / 2 cup Fontina Cheese

1. Toss bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion with 1 tbsp. vinaigrette, 14 tsp. salt, and 14 tsp. pepper.
2. Grill or sauté vegetables until tender.
3. Sprinkle steak with remaining 12 tsp. salt and 12 tsp. pepper. Let steak stand 5 minutes, then carve steak into strips.
4. Toss spinach with remaining 1 tbsp. vinaigrette. Divide the spinach among 4 bread slices. Top with cheese, steak, vegetables, and remaining bread slices. Sandwiches will be very full.
5. Cook sandwiches in the preheated Grill & Panini Press for 5 to 8 minutes, or until bread is a light golden brown.

Baby Burgers

112 lb. Lean Ground Beef

112 Onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce

1 clove Garlic

Salt and Pepper to taste

4 slices Bacon, cooled and crumbled

Dinner Rolls

1. Mix ingredients in a medium sized bowl until well combined. Form burger into small-sized patties.
2. Grill in contact grill position or 180^ flat grill position. Grill patties until internal temperature is at least 140^ F.
3. Serve baby burgers open faced with desired toppings, or enjoy as a side dish.

Beef Kebabs

112 Ibs Beef Sirloin Steak, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 Cup Marinade
12 Medium Mushrooms
1 Large Onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Green Pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Red Pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
12 Cherry tomatoes

1. Marinate the beef cubes in the refrigerator for several hours. Try the marinades listed below for ideas.
2. Drain the beef cubes thoroughly before grilling.
3. Thread onto skewers, alternating meat and vegetables. Leave space between for even cooking.
4. Preheat Grill & Panini Press and place the kebabs lengthwise on the grill plates. Grill to desired doneness, turning occasionally.

Be creative. Use these marinades with your favorite meats to spice up grilling.

Teriyaki Marinade

^1 / _3 cup Soy sauce
^1/3 cup Dry white wine
^1 / 3 cup Vegetable oil

2 tbsp. Dried minced onion

1 tbsp. Sugar
1 clove Garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. Ground ginger

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.
2. Place beef, chicken or pork in 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour the prepared marinade over the meat; cover and place in the refrigerator for several hours. Spoon marinade over the meat occasionally.
3. Drain the meat thoroughly before grilling. Makes approximately 1 cup.

Lemon Butter

1/4 Cup Butter
1 tbsp. Dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp. Lemon juice
1 / 2 tsp. Onion salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the remaining ingredients; stir to combine. Use to baste fish, seafood, meats or vegetables during grilling.

Dill Butter

1/4 Cup Butter
1/4 tsp. Onion powder
1 tsp. Dried dill weed

1. Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine. Use to baste fish, seafood, meats or vegetables during grilling.

Italian Herb Rub

2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
3 / 4 tsp. Salt
1 / 2 tsp. Garlic powder
1/4 tsp. Pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Rub into the surface of the meat before grilling.

Sweet Dessert Panini

1 cup Hazelnut Spread

8 slices White Bread, cut 1/2 -inch thick

2 Bananas, sliced lengthwise

16 Marshmallows, cut into halves

Butter, softened

Powdered sugar, for dusting

1. Butter one side of each slice of bread and place 4 bread slices, butter or oiled sides down, on wax paper. Spread all of the unbuttered sides of the bread with a thin layer hazelnut spread. Add banana slices and marshmallows. Make into a sandwich.

2. Place each sandwich on the pre-heated grill for about 5 minutes. Once cooked, put sandwiches on a platter and dust with powdered sugar.

Chocolate-Strawberry Panini

1/4 cup Chocolate-hazelnut Spread

12 slices Pound Cake, cut 12 thick

6 fresh Strawberries, hulled and very thinly sliced

1. Spread the chocolate-hazelnut spread over 1 side of all of the pound cake slices. Arrange the sliced strawberries over 6 cake slices. Cover with the remaining cake slices, chocolate side down.

2. Grill each sandwich until the pound cake is crisp and golden and the fillings are warm, about 2 minutes.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electronics, LLC ("Focus Electronics") warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus Electronics' discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electronics if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTYES, INCLUDING WARRANTYES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCUSED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the Focus Electronics Customer Service Department at [phone], or e-mail us at [e-mail]. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus Electronics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REplacement Parts

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electronics, LLC several ways. Order online at www.Focuselectrics.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the phone by calling [phone], or by writing to:

Focus Electronics, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P.O.Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total. Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance, which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus Electronics, LLC.

Your state/province's sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

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Focus Electronics, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P.O.Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095