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Lists all the components included with the health grill for initial setup.
Highlights the key characteristics and capabilities of the appliance for user understanding.
Crucial steps to prepare the appliance before its initial operation for optimal performance.
Lists all the components included with the health grill for initial setup.
Highlights the key characteristics and capabilities of the appliance for user understanding.
Crucial steps to prepare the appliance before its initial operation for optimal performance.
The Salter Megastone Fold-out Health Grill & Panini Maker is a versatile kitchen appliance designed for ultra non-stick cooking performance, allowing users to prepare a variety of healthy grilled foods and paninis. Its primary function is to cook food efficiently with minimal oil, thanks to its advanced non-stick coating and fat drainage system.
The device serves as both a health grill and a panini maker. When used as a panini maker or a standard health grill, it operates with the lid closed, grilling food from both sides simultaneously. This dual-contact cooking ensures even heat distribution and faster cooking times for items like sandwiches, chicken breasts, or vegetables. The grill plates are designed to open 180 degrees, transforming the appliance into an open grill with two separate cooking surfaces. This feature is ideal for grilling larger quantities of food or different types of food at the same time, such as steaks, fish, or multiple vegetables, providing greater flexibility in meal preparation.
The Megastone non-stick coated surface is a key feature, engineered for optimum cooking performance. This coating significantly reduces the need for cooking oil, making meals healthier and the cleaning process much easier compared to traditional non-stick coatings. The appliance also incorporates a fat drain and drip tray system. This design allows excess oil and fat to drain away from the food during cooking, collecting it in a removable drip tray. This not only contributes to healthier cooking but also helps to keep the cooking surfaces cleaner.
An adjustable temperature control dial allows users to select the desired cooking temperature, providing precise control over the grilling process for various ingredients. This ensures that food is cooked to perfection, whether it requires a low simmer or a high sear.
Before first use, it is recommended to wipe the health grill housing with a soft, damp cloth and dry it thoroughly. The accessories should be cleaned in warm, soapy water, rinsed, and dried. It's important not to immerse the health grill in water or any other liquid and to avoid harsh or abrasive cleaning detergents. During the initial use, a slight smoke or odor may be emitted, which is normal and will subside with sufficient ventilation.
To operate the appliance, the drip tray should be positioned underneath the oil channel. After preparing ingredients, the health grill is plugged in and switched on, ensuring the temperature control dial is initially set to the 'off' position. Both red power and green ready indicator lights will illuminate, signaling that the unit is on. The desired temperature is then selected by turning the temperature control dial clockwise, which will cause the green ready indicator light to turn off as the grill heats up. Preheating takes approximately 3–5 minutes, after which the green ready indicator light will illuminate again, indicating that the set temperature has been reached.
For panini making or closed-lid grilling, the prepared ingredients are placed onto the lower cooking plate, and the lid is closed. When using the health grill as an open grill plate, the 180° locking catch is pushed upwards to allow the grill to lie flat, providing two cooking surfaces. If only one cooking plate is needed, the lower non-stick plate should be used for optimal performance. Cooking times typically range from 3–8 minutes, depending on the ingredients and selected temperature.
Once cooking is complete, the lid is carefully opened, and food is removed using a heat-resistant plastic or wooden spatula to avoid damaging the non-stick surface. The temperature control dial is then turned anticlockwise to the 'off' position, and the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the mains power supply. The lid should be left open to cool. The spatula can also be used to channel any excess oil into the drip tray.
It is crucial to always preheat the non-stick plates before cooking. Applying a thin coat of cooking oil to the non-stick plates and rubbing it in with a paper towel can help prolong the life of the non-stick coating. During use, the green ready indicator light will cycle on and off to signal that the health grill is maintaining the selected temperature. Caution is advised as the non-stick plates become very hot; heat-resistant gloves should be used to prevent injury. Care should also be taken when placing food, as fatty, oily, or wet ingredients may cause splashback. The health grill will emit steam during cooking, so caution is necessary. If used as an open grill, the amount of runoff may increase, requiring regular emptying of the drip tray to prevent overflow.
Before any cleaning or maintenance, the health grill must be unplugged from the mains power supply and allowed to cool completely. The first step in maintenance is to use the provided spatula to channel any excess oil into the drip tray. The health grill housing can then be wiped with a soft, damp cloth and dried thoroughly. Accessories should be cleaned in warm, soapy water, rinsed, and dried. For baked-on food, a small amount of warm water mixed with a mild detergent can be applied to the non-stick plates, then wiped clean with a paper towel. A non-abrasive scourer can be used for stubborn food residue.
It is important never to immerse the health grill in water or any other liquid. Harsh or abrasive cleaning detergents or scourers should be avoided as they can damage the surface of the health grill and its accessories. The health grill should be cleaned after each use. The drip tray, which collects oil and fat, may still be hot after use, so it should be allowed to cool fully before careful removal for cleaning.
For storage, ensure the health grill is cool, clean, and dry. It should be stored in a cool, dry place. The power cord should never be wrapped tightly around the health grill; instead, it should be wrapped loosely to prevent damage. The appliance contains no user-serviceable parts, and any repairs should only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
General| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Maximum Capacity | 5kg |
| Graduation | 1g |
| Display | LCD |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Tare Function | Yes |
| Type | Digital Kitchen Scale |
| Product Type | Kitchen Scales |
| Power Source | Battery |
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