Courant CPP-4140 User guide

SMOOSH Panini Press and Griddler— User’s Guide

Prensa y Plancha para Paninis SMOOSH— Manual De Usuario

SMOOSH Gril Presse-Paninis— Manuel de l’utilisateur

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CPP-4140 4-slice/4 rebanadas/4 tranches

Models:

CPP-2100 2-slice/2 rebanadas/2 tranches

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards .................................................................................................................. iii

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 4

What’s In the Box ............................................................................................................................ 4

Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 5

Additional Operating Instructions and TIps .............................................................................. 8

Care, Cleaning, And Maintenance ............................................................................................... 9

Customer Support ........................................................................................................................ 10

One Year Limited Warranty (US) ................................................................................................ 11

ESPAÑOL ....................................................................................................................12

FRANÇAIS ................................................................................................................................22

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) should be used to reduce the risk

resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used. If a

longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of

the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

The cord must be arranged in such a way that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop

where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of

electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does

not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.

Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Here are some basic safety precautions that you should carefully follow as you use

your new Courant Panini Press and Griddler. Read all instructions carefully! Courant is

not responsible for damage or injuries caused by improper use of the appliance.

GENERAL SAFETY

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

2. Remove any packaging material before using this appliance.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts when cooking as the

grilling plates can become very hot.

4. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

5. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot

liquids.

6. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn

the switch to the OFF position and then remove plug from wall outlet.

7. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or any

other liquid/

8. Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is being used by or near children.

9. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

10. Always use the Panini Press and Griddler on a dry level surface.

11. If the supplied power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

12. The appliance must be grounded.

13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may

cause injuries.

14. Remove plug from wall outlet before cleaning and when not in use. Allow appliance to cool

down completely before taking o, attaching components or before cleaning.

15. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or aer the appliance malfunc-

tions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized

service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

16. Any use of this product which is not recommended by manufacturer may cause injury to

persons or damage to appliance.

17. Place appliance on flat surface or table. Do not hang its power cord over the edge of table

or counter. Ensure that the power cord does not touch hot surface of appliance.

18. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

19. Do not use outdoors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this quality Courant SMOOSH Panini Press and Griddler. The Cou-

rant SMOOSH Panini Press and Griddler was designed with a unique handle and hinge that

positions the grilling plates to adjust to the thickness of the sandwich to allow for even toast-

ing and heating. Please follow these operating instructions carefully. Keep these instructions

in a safe place and consult them as needed.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Please verify your box for the following items. Note that some models may not include

all items.

SMOOSH Panini Press and Griddler— User’s Guide

Prensa y Plancha para Paninis SMOOSH— Manual De Usuario

SMOOSH Gril Presse-Paninis— Manuel de l’utilisateur

www.courantusa.com

v.1.7

CPP-4140 4-slice/4 rebanadas/4 tranches

Models:

CPP-2100 2-slice/2 rebanadas/2 tranches

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1. Panini Press

2. User's Guide

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2. Top Housing

3. Grill Lock Button

4. Grease Drain

5. Polarized plug

6. Removable Drip Tray

7. Green Preheat Indicator Light

8. Red Power Indicator Light

9. Adjustable Feet

10. Non-Stick Grill Plates (Upper

and Lower)

Note: Unit shown is for illustrative purposes only. Your model may appear dierent.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

We recommend a ''trial run'' at a high temperature to eliminate any protective sub-

stance or oil that may have been used for packing and shipping.

1. Carefully unpack the Panini Press and remove all labels and packaging materials

2. Check that the grilling plates are clean and free of dust. You may wipe the Panini

Press and Griddler body with a clean, damp cloth. Never use metal scouring pads,

harsh or abrasive materials on the grilling plate of the Panini Press as this may

damage the non-stick surfaces. Do not immerse the Panini Press body, cord or

plug in water or other liquid.

3. Place the Panini Press and Griddler on a clean, level and stable surface.

4. Plug your unit into a standard 120v wall outlet and let the Panini Press run for 10 to

15 minutes. You may notice some smoking coming from your Panini Press during

this initial phase. This is normal during the trial run and may occur the first two or

three times that the product is used.

USING YOUR PANINI PRESS

Your new Panini Press can be used in two dierent grilling configurations:

the Contact Position (see Figure 1) or the Flat Position (see Figure 2).

When cooking foods containing a lot of fats or oils, we recommend raising the adjust-

able feet of the Panini Press and Griddler to ensure that the grease runs towards the

rear of the grill into the drip tray. To raise the adjustable feet., swing out the feet to the

raised position as shown below.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Note: Unit shown is for illustrative purposes only. Your model may appear dierent.

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GRILLING IN THE CONTACT (OR CLOSED) POSITION

Cooking in the CONTACT position (see Figure 1) allows both the LOWER and UPPER

plate to contact the food. Food cooks much faster this way than traditional open grill-

ing cooking. Grease drains away to the rear of the grill into a removable DRIP DRAWER.

The position is most commonly used to grill sandwiches, steaks, burgers, chicken,

and fish. This position is best used with thick, crusty breads, such as French, Italian,

and focaccia. The top grill plate will compress and grill a panini to perfection in about

3 minutes (depending on the bread, filling, and personal taste).

1. Ensure that your drip tray is in the sliding position and fully inserted under the grill

in the center of the lower housing (see Figures 5 and 6).

2. Before using the Panini Press and Griddler, use a pastry brush to lightly coat the top

and bottom grilling plates with vegetable oil.

3. Close the top housing and plug into a 120-volt 60HZ AC grounded outlet only.

4. The red light will turn on indicating that the appliance is preheating. Aer ap-

proximately 3 minutes, the green light will turn on indicating that the appliance is

preheated and ready for use.

5. Place items to be cooked on the LOWER grilling plate. Use the handle to lower the

top housing and cook the food according to desired temperature. Do not apply

excessive force to close the top housing cover; the grilling plate should simply rest

on the food during cooking.

6. To ensure a perfectly grilled panini, all sandwiches placed on the Panini Grill at

the same time must be the same thickness. Look to make sure that the top grilling

plate lies evenly on the top of the bread. Make sure the sandwiches are centered

on the grilling plate. If desired, press the handle down several times while cooking.

NOTE: The GREEN (READY) indicator light will cycle on and o during cooking.

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his indicates that the thermostat is maintaining the proper cooking temperature.

7. Using an oven mitt or pot holder, grasp the handle and carefully li the top grilling

plate. Continue grilling until the bread is toasted, and food is cooked to your liking.

8. To remove your grilled panini sandwiches, always use a plastic or wooden spatula.

Figure 5

Figure 6

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GRILLING IN THE FLAT (OR OPEN) POSITION

Cooking in the FLAT position allows for more space to grill. This configuration can be

used to grill vegetables, meats, fruits, and thinly sliced fish.

IMPORTANT: Always preheat the Panini Press and Griddler in the CLOSED position.

NOTE: When cooking on both Lower and Upper grilling plates in FLAT mode ensure

that your food is spread evenly amongst both plates. Always place the food with

longest cooking time on the Lower plate. When cooking on one plate, only use Lower

plate. In the FLAT position the Upper plate will run 75˚F cooler than the Lower plate.

WARNING: Open the grill using the handle only. Be careful not to touch any hot sur-

face such as the housing or grill plates. We recommend the use of oven mitts or pot-

holders to prevent the risk of injury. Extreme care must be used when operating this

appliance as surface temperatures get extremely hot.

1. Ensure that your drip tray is in the sliding position and fully inserted under the grill

in the center of the lower housing (see Figures 5 and 6).

2. Following the procedures outlined in the ''Operating Instructions,” raise the front

two adjustable feet. This will enable the oil to flow into the grease drain in the

center of the flattened grill plates, and then into the drip tray.

3. Before using the Panini Press and Griddler, use a pastry brush to lightly coat the

top and bottom grilling plates with vegetable oil.

4. Close the top housing and plug into a 120-volt 60Hz AC grounded outlet only.

5. The red light will turn on indicating that the appliance is preheating. Aer approxi-

mately 3 minutes, the green light will turn on indicating that the appliance is pre-

heated and ready for use.

6. Press the Grill Lock Button to create a full ribbed contact grill. Wear protective

oven mitts grasp the handle and open the Panini Press and Griddler.

Grill Lock ButtonFigure 3

7. When the grill plates are in an opened, flat position, it may be necessary to

adjust the angle of the upper grill plate. Press the grill plate down on the center

grease drain to adjust the angle

8. Center food on an open grill plate(s). CAUTION: To prevent risk of burns, always

use oven mitts. Be careful not to touch any hot surfaces such as the top housing

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or grill plates, or any hot liquid in the drip tray. Extreme care must be taken when

operating this appliance as the surface temperatures get extremely hot.

9. Allow the food on the Panini Press and Griddler to grill for 3 to 8 minutes, accord-

ing to recipe directions. Most recipes will vary in cook time and brownness. Note

the perfect grill times for each food for future use.

Note: If additional a food is to be grilled, close the Panini Press and Griddler to retain

heat.

10. When grilling is finished, remove the plug from the wall outlet and allow Panini-

Maker to cool before removing the drip tray for cleaning the unit.

ADDITIONAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS

Paninis are commonly prepared from a hearty loaf of bread. However, Panini(s) made

from the store, sliced breads or rolls can be delicious and simple to make. Experiment

with a variety of breads, tortillas, flatbreads, --even pitas. For health-conscious cooks,

the non-stick coating of the grilling plates assures a crisp and delicious toasting with-

out the use of oil or butter. The raised ridges and tilted bottom plate allow grease and

other liquids to drip off into the drip tray and away from your food.

With the Panini Grill's non-stick grill plates, it is not necessary to use butter or oil the

outside of the bread. However, spreading a small amount of butter or olive oil is rec-

ommended to encourage even browning of the bread.

NOTE: Do not use non-stick sprays as they can cause build-up on the grilling plates.

Use olive oil instead.

WARNING: Do not use non-fat spreads. They may burn and damage the non-stick

grilling plates.

Always preheat the Panini Grill before each use. Have all the ingredients at hand before

preparing the panini.

When using soft or liquid fillings, use thicker slices of breads. Try removing the inside

of the bread to create a cup form in which filing can be added.

Most fresh fruits release juice when heated. If a recipe calls for canned fruit, drain and

dry the fruit with a clean paper towel.

Avoid using processed cheeses, as they tend to melt under high temperatures.

A teaspoon of sugar sprinkled on the buttered side make the grilled panini more crispi-

er and adds flavor when using sweet fillings.

After you have removed the finished panini, close the top grill plate to retain heat while

assembling more sandwiches.

To avoid food contamination, wear oven mitts and use a soft absorbent paper towel

to wipe the grill plates, and clean after each use.

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CARE, CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE

Other than the cleaning mentioned in this manual, no other servicing or maintenance

of this appliance is required. Repairs, if necessary, must be performed by an autho-

rized service center. For best results, always clean your Panini Press and Griddler after

each use to prevent a buildup of baked-on foods and/or residue.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, remove the plug from the power outlet and allow the

unit to cool before removing the drip tray or cleaning the unit.

IMPORTANT: Never immerse the Panini Press and Griddler in water or other liquids.

Never place Panini Press and Griddler in the dishwasher.

Note: This appliance does not disasemble for cleaning. Do not attempt to remove the

grill plates from the unit.

1. Slide the removable drip tray out from the bottom of the unit. Clean the drip tray

in warm soapy water or in the top rack of your dishwasher. Always clean the drip

tray before each use and never operate the Panini Press and Griddler without the

drip tray properly in place.

2. Wipe the inside and the edges of the grilling plates with a clean, damp cloth. Do

not use abrasive cleaners. steel wool or coarse scouring pads.

3. To protect the premium quality non-stick surfaces, use only plastic, nylon or

wooden utensils.

4. To remove any butter baked onto the cooking plate, pour a small amount of

cooking oil onto the hardened butter. Allow to set for 5 minutes, and then wipe

softened butter off with a paper towel or soft cloth.

5. To remove stubborn stains, use a plastic mesh puff or pad. A clean toothbrush

works well to remove baked-on butter from the grilling plates.

6. Wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth.

7. Dry all parts thoroughly before using again or storing.

Note: The grilling plates should be cleaned and conditioned before each heating.

Brush non-stick grilling plates with a clean soft pastry brush or cloth to condition the

plates; lightly coat the cooking surfaces with solid vegetable shortening or vegetable

oil.

STORAGE

Make sure unit is unplugged and fully cooled. Never wrap the cord tightly around ap-

pliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as this could cause

the cord to fray and break. Store the Panini Press and Griddler in its box or stand unit

upright for an easy and compact storage.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Visit our website to contact us, find answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and for

other resources which may include an updated version of this user's guide.

 WWW.COURANTUSA.COM

If you wish to contact us by phone, please be sure to have your model number and

serial number ready and call us between 9:00am and 6:00pm ET, at +1 888-943-2111.

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Courant™ warrants this product against defects in materi-

al and workmanship to the original purchaser as specified

below. Please be sure that the product is registered online

within fourteen (14) days of purchase.

PARTS – if the product is determined to have a

manufacturing defect, within a period of one

(1) year from the date of the original purchase,

Courant™ will repair or replace the product

parts at no charge (for parts) to consumers in

the U.S.A. and Canada.

LABOR – if the product is determined to have

a manufacturing defect, within a period of

ninety (90) Days from the date of the original

purchase, Courant™ will repair or replace the

product at no charge to consumers in the U.S.A.

and Canada. Aer ninety (90) days, it will be the

responsibility of the consumer.

Shipping costs to and from our warranty service center are

the sole responsibility of the consumer.

To obtain warranty service by an authorized Courant™

service center, please email us at: service@courantusa.

com to obtain a Repair and Maintenance Authorization

(RMA) number and to locate the Warranty Service Center

nearest you. Once authorized, you must mail the product

to the authorized Courant™ service center in its original

product packaging materials or equivalent, to prevent

damage while in transit.

Further, should Courant™ determine that the product is

outside of the Warranty terms, Courant™ will return the

product to sender at sender’s expense without being re-

paired or replaced, unless authorized by the consumer

to service the out-of-warranty product at consumer’s ex-

pense. All handling or restocking charges for returns and/

or replacements shall be non-refundable.

Courant™ specifically excludes from this warranty any

non-electric/mechanical attachments, accessories, and

disposable parts including, but not limited to, outside

case, connecting cables, batteries, and AC adapters.

Courant™ reserves the right to repair or replace defective

products with the same, equivalent, or newer models.

We reserve the right to either repair or replace product at

our discretion. Replacement may be either new or refur-

bished and while every endeavor will be made to ensure

it is the same model, if same model is not available, it will

be replaced with a model of equal or higher specification.

Normal “Wear and Tear” is not covered by this, or any oth-

er, warranty. Further, Courant™ hereby reserves the right

to determine “Wear and Tear” on any and all products.

Tampering or opening the product casing or shell will void

this warranty in its entirety.

In addition, this warranty does not apply if the product

has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or mis-

application; has been altered or modified without the

written permission of Courant™; has been serviced by a

non-authorized repair center of Courant™; has not been

properly maintained or operated according to the opera-

tion manual; has been used for commercial, non-house-

hold purposes; has been cosmetically damaged; was not

imported by Courant™; was not manufactured according

to specification of the United States market; was damaged

due to improper installation or neglect by the consumer;

was damaged due to improper packaging in shipment to

the Warranty Service Center; was damaged due to natural

disasters; or if the serial number for the product has been

removed or defaced.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WAR-

RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO

ONE (1) YEAR PARTS AND NINETY (90) DAYS LABOR FROM

THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OF THIS

PRODUCT.

THESE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE THE SOLE AND

EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES IN CONNECTION

WITH THE SALE AND USE OF THE PRODUCT. NO OTHER

WARRANTIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IM-

PLIED, ARE GIVEN.

COURANT™ IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY

DAMAGE, WHETHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUEN-

TIAL, DIRECT OR OTHERWISE, OR WHETHER KNOWN OR

SHOULD HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO COURANT™, INCLUDING

LOST PROFITS, GOODWILL, AND PROPERTY AND PER-

SONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WAR-

RANTY, THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR UNDER

ANY LEGAL THEORY IN CONTRACT OR TORT. COURANT™

LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE

PAID TO THE RETAIL SELLER OF THE DEFECTIVE PROD-

UCT.

No Courant™ dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to

make any modification, extension, change or amendment

to this warranty without the written consent and authori-

zation from Courant™.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of im-

plied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential

damages, or do not allow a limitation on how long an im-

plied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific le-

gal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from

state to state.

Note: Our Warranty Service Center ships only within Conti-

nental U.S.A., excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (US)

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