HOW TO OPERATE
1. Before first use, wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth and dry.
2. The Cooking Surface should be lightly coated with a small amount of vegetable oil. This can be
applied with a paper towel. The oil will help protect the Nonstick Cooking Surface. This should be done
periodically to maintain the non-stick quality.
3. Find a dry, suitable, level surface near an electrical outlet.
4. Preheat the appliance by closing the Lid and plugging into an electrical outlet.
5. When the power is on, the Red Power Light will come on. The Green Ready Light will stay off while
the appliance is preheating.
6. While the appliance is preheating, you may prepare the ingredients for your homemade quesadilla.
7. When the appliance is hot and ready to cook your quesadilla, the Green Ready Light will come on.
8. REMINDER: NEVER leave the appliance unattended.
9. The appliance should preheat for a minimum of 3-7 minutes. During this time, you may notice slight
smoking or a slight odor; this is normal with most new appliances. The smoking and odor is caused by
the residues burning off the Cooking Surface and the Heating Element. Allow the appliance to preheat
until smoke and odor no longer exists. The Green Ready Light will turn on when the appliance is ready
to cook.
10. Slide the Drip Tray under the front of the appliance.
11. Raise the quesadilla maker Lid, always using the front Handle to prevent accidental burns. For
additional safety use an oven mitt or a potholder to open the Lid.
12. Place a tortilla, centered, on the lower Cooking Surface.
13. Add desired ingredients evenly on top of the bottom tortilla. When all ingredients have been added,
top with the second tortilla.
14. Close the Lid using a potholder or oven mitt.
15. Lock the Lid after lowering.
16. There are two locking positions for the Lid:
17. Lock Lid in Position 1 for thinner quesadillas. Lock Lid in Position 2 for more thickly stuffed
quesadillas.
18. DO NOT force the Lid to lock.
19. Steam may be released from appliance during cooking. For your safety, avoid contact with steam, as
it is very hot and can cause burns.
20. The cooking time will range between 3-7 minutes, depending on the type of fillings, the amount of
fillings and personal taste. DO NOT overcook! This will cause the cheese and other food
fillings used to melt excessively and run out of tortillas.
21. Once the quesadilla has completed cooking, raise the Lid with a potholder or oven mitt. Remove the
quesadilla from the Cooking Surface with a flat plastic or wooden utensil. DO NOT use metal utensils, as
they may scratch and damage the Nonstick Cooking Surface.
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