EQUiPEX 569-PANINIPREMIUM1G Panini Premium Machines User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- EQUiPEX
Table of Contents
EQUiPEX 569-PANINIPREMIUM1G Panini Premium Machines
100 Niantic Ave Suite 104
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
U.S.A. Tel: 401-273-3300
Fax: 401-273-3328
www.equipex.com
e-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- Read all the instructions before use.
- Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
- To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, or any part of the unit, in any liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used, especially around children.
- Unplug appliance from the electrical outlet when not in use, and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before installing or removing any parts or accessories, and before cleaning.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if appliance should sustain damage, or malfunction in any way. In this event, return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
- The use of accessories and/or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injury or damage to the appliance, and may void your warranty.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter, or to be exposed to hot surfaces, as damage may occur.
- Do not place appliance on or near a burner, or in a heated oven.
- To disconnect an appliance, first turn all controls to the ‘off’ position then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
- Do not use appliance other than for its intended use.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE!
INTRODUCTION
The Roller Grill Premium PANINI GRILLS — Models PANINI Premium and DIABLO Premium — are uniquely designed to offer quality cooking. These units are constructed of food service quality stainless steel, and use enamel impregnated fine grain cast iron top and bottom cooking surfaces. The grills are versatile in application and easy to operate. The moveable top is spring counterbalanced with externally adjustable tension on the handle. Top and bottom heating elements are thermostatically controlled up to 570 F.
The units come equipped with a removable front grease drawer. All models are available with all grooved or flat bottom and grooved top grill plates, and come standard with electronic timer and new all metal handles. The new mode switch allows selection of different heating profiles: top plate only, bottom plate only, top and bottom plate heating, or both plates off.
Specifications
Model
- PANINI Premium
- DIABLO Premium
Electrical
- 120V, 1.75KW, 14Amps
- 208/240V, 1PH, 3KW, 12/14 Amps
- 208/240V, 1PH, 6.5KW, 24/27 Amps
NEMA Plug
- 5- 15 P
- 6- 15 P
- 6-50 P
OPERATION
Initial Set-up
Before operating your SODIR Panini grill, we recommend that you season the
surface of the grill plates with cooking oil or shortening. For seasoning,
turn both plates on with the mode switch(s) and set the thermostat(s) to 525o
F. When the grill reaches the set temperature, the orange indicator light will
go out. Wipe cooking oil or shortening onto the upper and lower grill plates
using a clean, lint-free cloth, or coat the plates with cooking oil spray.
Allow the grill to season for 5-10 minutes.
Repeat the process 2 more times, each time decreasing the quantity of oil and then let the grill cool. It is normal for some smoke to appear during this process. Wipe off the excess oil using a clean, lint-free cloth. Congratulations, your grill is now ready for use!
Preheating
After the grill plates have been properly seasoned, turn the grill on using
the mode switch(s) (the green light(s) will go on) and turn the temperature
control knob(s) to the desired temperature. The orange light(s) will go on and
stay on until the desired temperature is reached. The orange light(s) will
then go out.
The preheat time will vary depending on the cooking temperature settings and the electrical specifications of your model. It will normally take 8-10 minutes for your grill to reach cooking temperature. After reaching the set temperature, the orange light(s) will cycle on and off as the thermostat cycles, to maintain temperature. The green light(s) will remain on until the unit is shut off with the mode switch.
Cooking
SODIR Panini grills can be used for a wide variety of foods. Following are
some suggested guidelines for foods frequently cooked on this grill. Cooking
times will vary depending on the food products, temperature settings and
desired results.
| Sandwich | Temperature: | 400-450o F |
|---|---|---|
| Time: | 2-3 minutes | |
| Wrap | Temperature: | 375-450o F |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time: | 1-2 minutes | |
| Chicken Breast | Temperature: | 475-500o F |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time: | 2-3 minutes | |
| Beef Steak | Temperature: | 475-550o F |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time: | 2.5-4.5 minutes | |
| Burger | Temperature: | 500-550o F |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time: | 2-4 minutes |
Adjusting Handle Tension
The handle is adjustable externally, with the supplied Allen wrench, which can
be conveniently stored in the punch-outs on the rear of the spring cover
behind the access holes. The two holes are located in the top left of the
spring cover, through which the adjustment screws are accessed. Fit the Allen
wrench into first one, and then the other screw, tightening or loosening the
screws on the handle straps slightly, until the desired tension is achieved.
CLEANING
WARNING : Disconnect (unplug) electrical power supply before cleaning
Allow the grill to cool before cleaning. Using a scotch bright pad or a stiff
wire brush scrape the debris from the upper and then lower grill plates. To
clean the grill, scrape or brush the debris toward yourself and into the
removable grease drawer. Use a cloth dampened slightly with a soap and water
mixture to clean the stainless steel housing, upper grill covers, spring
protection cover and the grease drawer.
Clean the grill thoroughly at the end of each day. Failure to do so may cause hard to remove build up. In order to remove the build up from the grill plates, use industry standard food service grade degreasers or grease removers. We do not recommend using soap and water to clean the grill plates, however, if soap and water are used, the grill will need to be re-seasoned (see below). For tough to remove carbon buildup, use a commercially available carbon remover.
- DO NOT spray the unit with any cleaning liquid before unplugging it
- DO NOT allow water to drip into the housing or around the electrical components
- DO NOT immerse in water for cleaning
RESEASONING
It may be necessary to re-season the grill after extended use and cleaning. In
order to do so, follow the directions for seasoning above.
You should inspect all parts on a regular basis to ensure that all is in
proper working order. If a part is damaged, have the unit repaired by an
authorized service agency prior to returning the unit to operation.
If you have trouble locating a service agency in your area, please consult our
website at http://www.equipex.com/, or call us at
1-800-649-7885 and ask for customer
service.
Please be advised that Model DIABLO Premium is subject to on-site service
under the terms of our warranty, while Model PANINI Premium shall be carried-
in for service.
OPERATION MANUAL FOR ELECTRONIC TIMER MODEL ET-3
Model ET-3 Electronic Countdown Timer is designed to allow the operator to program up to three (3) time settings, each in the control range from 1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds at 1-second increments. The electronic timer is panel mounted and features a 4-digit LED display, Start/Stop button and three time setting buttons. All connections are via the back of the unit by way of quick connecting terminals.
SETTING TIME
Turn the equipment “on” using the On/Off switch located on the control panel
of the unit. The electronic timer is now operational. Choose the setting
button to program. The setting buttons are marked (left to right) with the
numerals 1, 2 and 3. Press and hold the chosen setting button for at least
three (3) seconds until the colon separating minutes and seconds on the LED
display starts to blink. By pressing repeatedly the setting button marked with
the numeral 2, set the desired cook time in minutes.
By pressing repeatedly the setting button marked with the numeral 3, set the desired cook time in seconds. You may press and hold either the minute setting button or the second setting button, to advance the minutes or seconds rapidly. Once the desired set point is reached, press the setting button, marked with the numeral 1, once or wait until the colon on the LED display stops blinking. The operating time is set. Note that you may change the time setting only while the colon on the display is blinking. Repeat the same procedure to program other time settings. The set points will be remembered until they are reprogrammed.
OPERATING COUNTDOWN TIMER
Turn the equipment “on” using the On/Off switch located on the control panel
of the unit. It takes just a few seconds for the timer to be operational.
Choose the desired time setting by pressing once, one of the buttons marked
(left to right) with the numeral 1, 2 or 3. For countdown, press the
Start/Stop button. When the set time has elapsed, the beeper will sound
repeatedly, until the Start/Stop button is pressed.
Panini parts list
Diablo parts list
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your new EQUIPEX product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period
of one year from the date of purchase.
This limited warranty is against defects from original factory imperfections
in material and/or workmanship and includes labor for replacement of defective
parts, provided repairs are performed by an authorized service agency.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part or parts thereof. The CUSTOMER must inform the Service Agency of warranty coverage and provide a copy of the dated sales or delivery receipt BEFORE WARRANTY REPAIRS BEGIN. Replacement parts and accessories are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase when purchased separately and will be verified by dated sales receipt or packing slip for that item. All parts or accessories replaced under warranty must be returned to the Service Agency.
This warranty applies only to equipment under normal use and service in the U.S.A. and Canada. It does not apply to any item which has been repaired or altered in any way so as, in the judgment of EQUIPEX, to affect its reliability.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY:
- Damage caused by abuse, misuse or dropping or other similar incidental damage caused by, or as a result of, customer failure to follow assembly, operation, cleaning, user maintenance or storage instructions.
- Labor to replace inoperative parts such as bulbs, plugs or racks due to normal wear and tear or abuse.
- Materials or labor to repair scratched, stained, chipped, pitted, dented or discolored surfaces, attachments or accessories.
- Transportation charges to or from a service agency for repair of your machine. If you should have questions relating to this issue, please call Equipex at 1-800-649-7885.
- Labor charges to install or test attachments or accessories, which are replaced for any reason.
- SHIPPING DAMAGES. Visible and hidden damages are the responsibility of the freight carrier. The consignee must file the claim promptly against the carrier. KEEP ALL ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR CARRIER INSPECTION.
- Products placed or stored in the equipment are not subject to this warranty and no responsibility is assumed thereof.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, FOR MERCHANTABILITY AND FOR FITNESS TOWARD A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY EQUIPEX, LLC. IT NEITHER ASSUMES, NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR US, ANY OTHER LIABILI TY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT EQUIPMENT.
For service, please call EQUIPEX at
1-800-649-7885, menu option # 3
100 Niantic Ave Suite 104
Providence, Rhode Island 02903 U.S.A.
Tel: 401-273-3300 Fax:
401-273-3328
e-mail: [email protected]