Toastess TPG-457 manual

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    P AR T Y GRILL AND RA CLETTE Instruction Booklet Model: TPG-45 7 Booklet_TPG-457_EngCov.qxd:Salton Booklet 8/13/08 10:09 AM Page 1[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances , basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions . 2. Do not touch hot surfaces . Use handles or knobs . 3. T o protect against electrical hazards , do not immerse cord, plugs , or the appliance in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervisio[...]

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    POLARIZED PLUG T his appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way . INTRODU[...]

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    BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Remove all packaging. 2. W ash the Grill Plate , Raclette P ans and Spatulas in warm soapy w ater . Rinse and dry . 3. Wipe the Lower Plate/Base of the unit with a damp cloth. Dry . NO TE: DO NO T WIPE ELEMENT . DO NO T IMMERSE UNIT IN WA TER OR ANY O THER LIQUID . 4. Place the Lower Plate/Base on a flat level heat resistant sur[...]

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    5. T urn the T emperature Control Dial to the MAX position and preheat for about 10 minutes . When cooking turn the T emperature Control Dial between ‘•‘ and MAX positions. T hese settings reflect temperatures ranging from low to high respectively . T he temperature may be adjusted during cooking for optimal cooking results . 6. T he Raclette[...]

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    GENERAL USE GUIDE Smooth-F aced Plate USE FOOD GUIDELINES W arming T ray • Any type of food or • Place food in a heat-resistant leftovers such as pasta, plate or pot and warm to desired soups , casseroles , etc. temperature F ondue • Cheese , chocolate • Can accommodate 2 aluminum and Chinese fondue . or enameled steel pots . W ARNING: Do n[...]

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    Raclette P ans USE FOOD GUIDELINES B r o i l i n g • Rac le tte ch ees e , raw eg gs , • Place food in Raclette P ans . breads , hors d’oeuvres . • P osition P ans on Lower Plate • T hinly sliced meats or fish. and broil to taste , verifying every now and then. • Melted cheese can be spread on grilled food or bread. Desserts • F ruits[...]

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    Raclette-Style Cheese Use this simple recipe for making raclette cheese . Melt the blend of cheeses in the Raclette P ans and spread on crusty bread or grilled vegetables . 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) shredded processed* Gruyere cheese 1 cup (250 ml) shredded Gouda Cheese 1 tbsp (15 ml) snipped fresh basil or oregano 2 tsp . (10 ml) Dijon-style mustard 1 t[...]

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    King-Sized Prawns with Dill 6 – 8 raw , shelled prawns Marinade: juice of 1 lemon 4-5 tbsp . (60-75 ml) oil 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt 1 tsp . (5 ml) chopped dill white pepper , to taste In a medium size bowl mix all of the marinade ingredients . Marinate prawns in this mixture for 1 – 2 hours . Preheat Grill. Place prawns directly on Grill Plate tu[...]

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    F ondue Scampi 1 clove garlic, cut in half 13 oz. (364 g) Gruyère cheese 7 oz. (196g) Emmentaler cheese 1 tsp . (5 ml) cornstarch 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) Rosé wine 1 tsp . (5ml) lemon juice 1 shot Kirsch 1 tsp . (5 ml) dried dill 10 oz. (280 g) frozen (cook ed and shelled) shrimp Crusty F rench or Italian bread, cut into bit sized pieces T haw shrimp[...]

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    A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use . If an extension cord is used, the mark ed electrical rating of the detachable power -supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the ap[...]