Getting To Know Your Griddle; Temperature Control Probe; Before Using For The First Time; Operating Instructions - Bella 14445 Manual De Instrucciones

Getting to Know Your Griddle

Product may vary slightly from illustrations
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Temperature Control Probe

1. The temperature control probe is the nerve center and brain of the electric Griddle. Treat it carefully.
Dropping or banging it could change its calibration and make the temperature settings inaccurate.
2. Rotate the dial to select the temperature as called for in the recipe.
3. The indicator light on the temperature control probe will illuminate as soon as the dial is rotated.
The light will go out once the selected temperature has been reached.
4. Allow the Griddle to cool before removing the temperature control probe.
5. To clean the temperature control probe, simply wipe down with a soft, damp cloth.
Make sure you dry it thoroughly before using again.
NOTE: The temperature control probe is not submersible.
CAUTION: Use the temperature control probe supplied with this Griddle only. The use of any other
temperature control probe may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

Before Using for the First Time

1. Carefully unpack the Griddle and remove all packaging materials.
2. Place the non-stick Griddle on a clean, flat working surface.
NOTE: Some countertop and table surfaces, such as Corian® and other surfaces, are not designed to
withstand the prolonged heat generated by this Griddle. We recommend placing a hot pad or trivet
under the Griddle beforehand to avoid possible damage to the surface. Be sure the sides and back of
the Griddle are at least 4 inches away from any walls, cabinets, or objects on the counter or table.
3. Before first use, see Hints For Care and Use of Non-Stick Surface and Care & Cleaning Instructions
sections of this Instruction Manual.
4. Before cooking in the Griddle for the first time, wash the non-stick Griddle in mild dishwashing soap,
wipe and allow to dry.
NOTE: The Griddle is not dishwasher safe.
5. Insert drip tray into rails under the Griddle's side, positioned directly under the grease drain.
6. Turn the temperature control knob on probe to OFF position and attach securely in place.
7. Coat the non-stick surface with vegetable shortening before heating. If necessary, remove excess oil
with paper towel.
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Detachable Temperature Dial
Pull out drip tray
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Operating Instructions

1. Turn temperature control probe to the OFF position.
2. Plug the temperature control probe securely into Griddle's control probe socket.
3. Plug cord into any standard 120 V AC wall outlet.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS PLUG CORD INTO GRIDDLE FIRST, THEN INTO WALL OUTLET.
4. Preheat Griddle for approximately 10 minutes before cooking. To preheat, turn the temperature control
to desired temperature. The indicator light on the temperature control probe will illuminate as soon as
the dial is rotated. The light will go out once the selected temperature has been reached.
5. Add food and cook according to the recipe. Adjust temperature control dial from 200ºF to 400ºF as necessary.
NOTE: During cooking, the light will go on and off indicating that the Griddle is maintaining proper temperature.
CAUTION: Griddle surfaces are hot during use.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COOKING SPRAYS. THEY CAN CAUSE A BUILD-UP ON THE COOKING PLATES
AND MAY AFFECT THE NON-STICK PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT.
6. When cooking bacon or foods containing large quantities of grease, it may be necessary to check the
drip tray to make sure it is not full. Remove drip tray; empty contents and wash if needed. See the Time/
Temperature Chart for basic suggested cooking information.
7. When cooking has been completed, turn the temperature control to the OFF position. The indicator light
on the temperature control probe will turn off.
8. Unplug cord from wall outlet. Let the Griddle cool completely.
9. Remove temperature control probe from Griddle. Follow the Care & Cleaning Instructions described in
this Instruction Manual.

Time/Temperature Chart

FOOD TEMPERATURE
Bacon 325° - 350° F
Sausage 325° - 350° F
French Toast 350° F
Hamburger 350° F
Ham Slices 350° F
Sandwiches 350° F
Pancakes 400° F
Pork Chops 350° F
400° F Rare
Steaks 400° F Medium
400° F Well

USDA Cooking Guidelines

NOTE: The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that meat and poultry be cooked to
the following internal temperatures to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. Ground turkey and
chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F / 74˚C and ground beef, veal, lamb and pork
be cooked to an internal temperature 160˚F / 71˚C. Whole chicken and turkey should be cooked to an internal
temperature of 180˚F / 82˚C; 170˚F / 77˚C for the breast. Goose and duck should be cooked to an internal
temperature of 180˚F / 82˚C. Fresh beef, veal and lamb, etc., should be cooked to an internal temperature of
at least 145˚F / 63˚C. Fresh pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160˚F / 71˚C. When
re-heating meat and poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F / 74˚C.
TIME DIRECTIONS
Set to appropriate temperature –
8-14 minutes
turn as required
Set to appropriate temperature –
20-30 minutes
turn as required
6-10 minutes Rotate halfway into cooking time
3-14 minutes Rotate halfway into cooking time
14-18 minutes Rotate halfway into cooking time
Butter outside and brown both
6-10 minutes
sides
Pour batter onto griddle - when
2-6 minutes
bubbles appear on top side, turn
Brown both sides then reduce
20-30 minutes temperature to 325°
Rotate halfway into cooking time
4-6 minutes
7-12 minutes Rotate halfway into cooking time
13-18 minutes
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