Hamilton Beach Warming Tray

Important Safeguards

General Safety Precautions

• Read all instructions.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs, which may be warm. Use oven mitts.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or variable heat power cord in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always attach plug to appliance first; then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "MIN" and remove plug from wall outlet.
• Use only the power cord provided with this appliance.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not use without drip tray in place. Clean after each use.
• Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Unplug variable heat power cord from griddle before cleaning. Allow appliance and cord to completely dry before reassembling.

Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

[WARNING] Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with a grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Parts and Features

The appliance consists of the following parts:

• 1. Nonstick Griddle
• 2. Drip Tray
• 3. Variable Heat Power Cord

How to Use

Before First Use

Wash Griddle in hot, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Drip Tray may be placed in the top rack of a dishwasher.

Operating Instructions

1. Always use the Griddle on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.
2. Make sure the Drip Tray is in place.
3. Set the Power Cord control to MIN. Plug the Cord into the Griddle.
4. Plug the Cord into an electrical outlet.
5. Refer to the cooking chart below to select the correct heat setting.
6. The indicator light will go out when the set temperature is reached.
7. When the indicator light on the Variable Heat Power Cord goes out, cooking temperature has been reached. You may now add food. Heat may be increased or decreased, depending upon personal preference and the type or amount of food being prepared.
8. When finished cooking, remove food, turn the temperature control to MIN, and unplug the unit.

Notes

• For best results, space foods evenly on the Griddle and do not overload it.
• Only use wooden or plastic cooking utensils to prolong the life of the nonstick coating.
• Do not place any pot, pan, or dish on the nonstick Griddle surface.

Cooking Guide

Cooking times are based on fresh, not frozen, ingredients. Visit foodsafety.gov for additional information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

Care and Cleaning

[WARNING] Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse the variable heat power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

1. When finished cooking, turn Variable Heat Power Cord control to MIN and unplug from outlet.
2. Let Griddle cool completely. Remove Power Cord. Remove Drip Tray by lifting up and then pulling out.
3. Clean Griddle and Drip Tray with hot, soapy water, using a plastic or nylon scouring pad. Rinse and then dry. Drip Tray may be washed on the top rack of a dishwasher.
4. Clean Variable Heat Power Cord with a damp cloth.

Note: Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleansers. This will damage the nonstick coating.

Pancake Preparation

Pancake Basics

• Since pancake batter does not need a lot of mixing, overmixing is a frequent mistake. Dry ingredients and wet ingredients should be stirred together until just mixed. A few lumps will remain. If your batter looks too thick, you may add more liquid. Using liquid that is called for in the recipe, add only one tablespoon at a time until batter reaches the desired consistency.
• A properly preheated Griddle is also very important for perfect pancakes. So, do not skip the preheating.
• Once you have poured batter onto the Griddle, pancakes should only be turned once. When the top of the pancake is covered with bubbles, it is ready to be turned. The second side will not take as long to cook as the first.

Your Favorite Pancakes

Make one batch of basic pancakes from your favorite scratch recipe or a boxed mix. Preheat Griddle according to directions. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the Griddle. Sprinkle with one of the following mix-ins; then turn and cook until done. Use suggested topping or regular syrup.

Mix-Ins:

• Mini-Chocolate Chips
• Chopped Pecans
• Chopped Peanuts
• Chopped Bananas
• Cooked, Crumbled Bacon

Toppings:

• Whipped Topping
• Maple Syrup
• Warmed Grape Jelly
• Strawberry Preserves
• Scrambled Eggs