The Emeril Lagasse Pizza Grill is a versatile baking appliance designed for household use, primarily for baking pizzas and other specific foods as outlined in the accompanying recipe book. It is not intended for commercial or retail environments, nor for processing substances other than foodstuffs. The appliance can be used on a gas or charcoal grill or on a gas stove top, offering flexibility in its placement and operation.
Function Description:
The Emeril Lagasse Pizza Grill functions as a portable oven, utilizing external heat sources (grills or stove tops) to cook food. It features a main unit with an internal pizza stone and a temperature gauge on top for monitoring internal temperature. The appliance is designed to reach high temperatures, up to 750° F (399° C), which is ideal for achieving crispy crusts and perfectly cooked pizzas. In addition to the pizza stone, a grill plate (sold separately) can be used for grilling other foods. The front cover helps to maintain the internal temperature and ensures even cooking.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: SB-PB-01
- Unit Dimensions: 18" (W) x 14" (D) x 5" (H)
- Weight: 11.6 lb.
- Pizza Stone Dimensions: 13.3 in. x 11 in.
- Capacity: 11 in. pizza
- Internal Temperature: Up to 750° F (399° C)
Usage Features:
- First Use Preparation: Before initial use, the appliance requires a burn-off cycle at maximum temperature for 15 minutes to eliminate the manufacturer's protective oil coating. After this, it should be wiped clean with warm, soapy water. All parts and accessories should be washed with warm, soapy water, and the pizza stone wiped with a damp cloth.
- Placement: The appliance must be placed on a suitable grilling device or stove top. When used on a grill, specific spacing requirements must be met: at least 1/2 inch (12.7mm) between the front edge of the appliance and the front edge of the cooking grate, and at least 1 inch (25.4mm) between both side edges of the appliance and the cooking grate. This ensures proper airflow and ventilation. The grill lid must be fully opened at all times when using the appliance on a grill.
- Temperature Monitoring: A built-in temperature gauge allows users to monitor the internal temperature of the appliance, ensuring it reaches the desired heat for cooking.
- Pizza Stone Use:
- The pizza stone should be placed inside the appliance on the enameled fixing plate.
- To prevent dough from sticking, cornmeal, semolina, or fine polenta should be used on the pizza stone.
- The pizza peel (sold separately) is used to slide uncooked pizza onto the preheated stone and to remove cooked pizza.
- The front cover should be used to cover the front of the appliance during baking.
- Cooking time for pizza is typically around 5 minutes, after which doneness should be checked.
- Only appropriate bakeware or utensils (metal) should be used; plastic, silicone, or glass are not recommended.
- Foods containing fat, oil, or butter (e.g., meats, items coated with olive oil, cookies, biscuits) should not directly touch the pizza stone, as this can cause smoking, odors, staining, and impart rancid flavors. These foods should be baked in a metal baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
- Darkening of the stone over time from ingredients or excess flour is normal and does not affect performance.
- Grill Plate Use (Optional):
- The grill plate (sold separately) can be inserted into the appliance using the grill plate handle.
- Similar to the pizza stone, the appliance is preheated to the desired temperature, and food is placed on the grill plate.
- The front cover is used to cover the front of the appliance during grilling.
- Doneness should be checked after approximately 5 minutes.
- Safety Precautions:
- Always wear oven mitts when handling hot components or touching hot surfaces.
- Never operate the appliance unattended.
- Do not move the appliance when in use.
- Keep children away from the hot appliance.
- Do not operate on or near combustible materials.
- Do not cover the appliance with flammable objects.
- Blades and other metal parts are sharp; exercise great care to avoid personal injury.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning the Pizza Stone:
- Allow the stone to cool completely before cleaning; never use cold water on a hot stone, as it is sensitive to extreme temperature changes.
- Do not remove the pizza stone from the appliance when hot.
- Wipe off food particles with a damp cloth.
- Scrape off baked-on food with a plastic spatula or dry brush.
- Do not use detergents or scouring agents, as they can penetrate the stone and impair baking results.
- Never clean the pizza stone in a dishwasher, with soap, or submerge it in water.
- Discoloration of a well-used pizza stone is natural and does not indicate a need for replacement.
- Do not cut food directly on the pizza stone.
- Do not use oil to "cure" the pizza stone; it will season naturally with oils from food over time.
- Cleaning the Appliance:
- Allow all components to cool before washing.
- Wipe down surfaces with a damp, soapy washcloth or sponge.
- Do not use sharp objects or abrasive cleaning agents.
- Flour residue can be wiped off with a damp cloth.
The Emeril Lagasse Pizza Grill is backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year replacement guarantee for products purchased from authorized retailers, ensuring customer satisfaction and support.
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