Hamilton Beach 25460, 25462 Panini Press Gourmet Sandwich Maker User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Hamilton Beach
Table of Contents
Hamilton Beach 25460, 25462 Panini Press Gourmet Sandwich Maker
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following
- Read all instructions.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
- To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in water or other liquid.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. To unplug grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
- 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.
- Do not use appliance unattended.
- During use, provide 4 to 6 inches air space above, behind, and on both sides for air circulation.
- Never remove the food with any kind of cutting device or other metallic kitchen utensil.
- Always allow the appliance to cool before putting ii away, and never wrap the cord around the appliance while It is still hot
- Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
- CAUTION : HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Other Consumer Safely Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or grounded outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the Plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. if the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. if still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Ha longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that It will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where It can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
Parts and features
Before First Use: See Step 2 of “Care and Cleaning.”
- Cover
- Cover Lock Knob
- Base
- Nonstick Cooking Surfaces
- Storage Latch (optional feature on select models)
- Green Preheat Light
- Red Power ON Light
How to Use
Bum Hazard: Exterior becomes hot and escaping steam may cause bums. Use m oven mitt when rooking.
- Plug into wall outlet. The red light will illuminate and remains lit as long as the panini press is plugged in.
- Preheat for 6 minutes with cover closed. Green light will illuminate when Cooking temperature is reached.
- Use oven mitt to raise cover. Add food and lower cover. Cover can be locked at the desired height by turning cover locking knob.
- Unlock the cover to check food. Do not cut food on nonstick cooking surface.
- Use a plastic spatula to remove food. Unplug. Let cool before cleaning.
Care and Cleaning
Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse Cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
- Unplug and cool. Wipe cooking surfaces with a paper towel to remove drippings. A plastic spatula can be used to remove cooked-on food.
- Use a damp sponge with dish detergent to clean cooking surt.us. Rinse sponge and wipe surfaces clean. Wipe surfaces again with a clean, damp cloth.
- Do not use steel wool or any type of abrasive cleaner that will damage the nonstick rooking surface.
- Wipe outside of panini Press with a clean, damp cloth.
Limited warranty
This warranty applies to product purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada.
This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other
warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship
for a period of five (5) years from the date of original pun:ha5e in Canada
and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this
period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any
component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible
for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a
product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component
is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater
value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in
conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting
from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the
original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales
receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This
warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household
use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz). We exclude all claims for special,
incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied
warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every
implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to
the extent prohibited by· law, in which case such warranty or condition is
limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on
where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied
warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing
limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please
call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit
hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster
service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.
Customer Support
For questions and other information:
hamiltllnbeach.com
hamiltllnbeach.ca
hamiltllnbeach.com.mx
USA: 1.800.851.8900
canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico: 018007116100
