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• Preheat the panini grill closed when cooking with closed plates and open when
cooking with open plates. (Heat dissipates when preheating the unit open, so
preheating will take 3–4 minutes longer.)
• The cooking positions and sides of the cooking plates you use will depend on
the food being cooked, as well as personal preference. We recommend using the
grill (ridged) sides of the plates for foods like sandwiches, chicken and meats,
and vegetables; the griddle (smooth) sides of the plates for foods like pancakes,
eggs, and bacon; or one of each side when cooking combinations of these foods
at the same time. Finding your preferred method and combination may take some
experimenting.
• When cooking with open plates, you will have to flip foods during cooking.
• To make crispier, more flavorful panini and hot sandwiches, brush the outside of
your bread with oil or butter before grilling. Crispiness also depends on the fillings
you use—fillings with a lot of moisture can result in a soggier sandwich. To avoid
this, add breadcrumbs to moist fillings to absorb the excess liquid.
• If you enjoy greens like lettuce on your sandwiches but do not want them to wilt as
you grill, simply add them at the end right before serving.
• For flatter panini, press the handle down gently several times while cooking.
Do NOT overpress, as this can cause fillings to leak out.
• Experiment with a variety of breads and fillings. You can make sweet or savory
sandwiches based on your choice of fillings, and you can use all types of bread,
such as bagels, brioche, pita, and more. If using rounded breads like baguettes
or bagels, try flipping them inside out so the flat surface of the bread contacts
the grill.
COOKING TIPS
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