Hamilton Beach 25490A Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker Manual

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Hamilton Beach 25490A Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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.
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or any part of the appliance in water or other liquid.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving the appliance. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
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 to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as outlined in the Limited Warranty.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not use the appliance for other than the intended purpose.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
Do not operate the appliance using an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while the appliance is connected to an electrical outlet.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF; then remove the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
Place the appliance only on a dry, level, and nonflammable surface.
During use, provide 4 to 6 inches of air space above, behind, and on both sides for air circulation. Do not use it on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.
Never remove food with any kind of cutting device or other metallic kitchen utensil.
Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before putting it away. Never wind the cord around the appliance while it is still hot.
CAUTION! HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during and after operation.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
This product is provided with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. 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. If the appliance is of the grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. 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. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance. If using an extension cord, it should be connected to the unit’s power cord before it is plugged into the outlet. In the case of a power failure, the same procedure should be followed.

Parts and Features

Hamilton Beach 25490A Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker 1

Cover
Hinge
Cooking Plate Handles
Cooking Plate
Removable Ring Assembly
Base
Indicator Light
Ring Handle
Bottom Heating Plate
Top Heating Plate
Red POWER Light
Green PREHEAT Light
Timer Up Button
Timer
Timer Down Button

Before first use

Lift the Cover to remove each Ring Assembly. Wash both Rings in the dishwasher or hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Wipe the Top and Bottom Heating Plates with a damp, soapy cloth. Remove soap with a damp cloth; dry thoroughly. Spray Rings with nonstick cooking spray or wipe or brush with vegetable oil.

How to Use

WARNING Burn Hazard
Always use an oven mitt to protect your hand when opening the cover. Hot surfaces and escaping steam can burn.

Plug into an outlet. Red POWER Light will glow. Lightly spray Rings with nonstick cooking spray if necessary.
Let the unit preheat with the Cover closed and the Cooking Plates rotated in between the Rings.
NOTE
Green PREHEAT Light will come on when unit is heated to the correct temperature and will cycle on and off during cooking. It is NOT an indicator of when the sandwich is ready. The red POWER Light stays on.
Use Handles for leftovers, top rings, and Cooking Plates.
Place the bottom half of the bread (such as an English muffin, small bagel, or biscuit) onto the Bottom Heating Plate.
Top bread with ingredients such as precooked meats, vegetables, and cheese. Do not overfill the Breakfast Sandwich Maker. Overfilling will cause food to spill over Rings and get stuck in the Hinges.
Move the top rings and Cooking Plates down. Make sure the Cooking Plates are rotated securely to the back of the Rings as far as they will go to prevent the leaking ofthe egg.
Crack an egg onto each Cooking Plate. Pierce the yolk with a fork or toothpick. (You can use a whole large egg, egg white, or a scrambled egg.)
Top with the other half of the bread.
Close Cover. Cook time for sandwiches is 4-5 minutes.
NOTE
Do not push the Cover down when loaded with ingredients or when using jumbo eggs. The cover may rise as scrambled eggs cook.
Set the Timer: press the Timer Up or Timer Down Button to the desired time in half-minute (0.5) increments. If the Timer Up or Timer Down Button has not been pressed in 5 seconds, the Timer will start.
When there is less than 1 minute remaining, the Timer switches to seconds and continues to count down.
The timer will beep when the time is up. This unit does not turn off automatically at the beep.
When finished cooking, rotate the Cooking Plate Handles out until they stop.
Using an oven mitt, lift the Ring Assemblies and Cover them by holding the bottom Ring Handles open. Some sandwiches are easier to remove if Rings are lifted individually.
Remove breakfast sandwiches with plastic or wooden utensils. Never use metal. Always wait 2 minutes between cooking sandwiches to ensure the Breakfast Sandwich Maker is heated to the correct temperature.
Unplug. Allow to cool.

TIPS

Get your ingredients together before cooking your sandwiches.
Always keep the Cover closed with Rings and Cooking Plates in place when preheating.
Check to make sure Cooking Plates are in place before preheating, and when adding food.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse the cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

Unplug. Allow to cool.
To remove Ring Assemblies for cleaning, hold the Bottom Ring Handles to open, and then lift them straight up.
Wash Removable Ring Assemblies on the top rack only of the dishwasher or in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleansers on any part of the unit. Never use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning.
DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
Wipe Top and Bottom Heating Plates with a damp, soapy cloth. Remove soap with a damp cloth; dry thoroughly.
To replace Ring Assemblies, align the Hinges to the Base, a taller Ring on the bottom, with Cooking Plate Handles facing out, and lower.
Wipe the outside of the unit with a damp cloth.
NOTE
If Ring Assemblies are not correctly replaced, Cover won’t close properly

Troubleshooting

Low, poor, or slow heating

The breakfast Sandwich Maker wasn’t preheated until the PREHEAT Light was illuminated. The green PREHEAT Light will come on in about 5 to 7 minutes, indicating the unit is heated to the correct temperature. Light will cycle on and off during cooking and does not indicate sandwiches are ready.
Allow 2 minutes between making sandwiches for the Breakfast Sandwich Maker to heat to the correct temperature.
Overfilled. Reduce the amount of ingredients in your sandwiches.
The unit needs to be preheated with the Cover closed with Rings and Cooking Plates in place.
Make sure the Cooking Plates are rotated securely to the back of the Rings as far as they go, to prevent the leaking of eggs, and the cover is closed when preheating.

Egg undercooked, bread not done

Extra large eggs, frozen, or very cold ingredients may lengthen cooking time. Add additional cooking time.

Egg overcooked

Cooking time is about 5 minutes. Cooking time may vary if you are using small eggs, scrambled eggs, or egg whites. Reduce cooking time for future recipes.

Ingredients stick to Rings or nonstick Cooking Plate

Use a plastic or wooden utensil to loosen any baked-on ingredients. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray before preheating for next use.

Eggs leak out of Rings

The unit is overfilled. Only use large eggs and reduce the amount or size of ingredients. Do not press down on the Cover.
Cooking Plates may not have been in the correct position. Make sure The looking Plates are rotated securely to the back of the Rings as far as they will go to prevent the leaking of the egg.
Used very thin purchased egg whites. Use fresh egg whites or try a different brand of egg whites.
Make sure the unit is properly preheated.

The cover rises when cooking my sandwich

The air whisked into large scrambled eggs may cause the Cover to rise while the eggs are cooking. Do not press down on the Cover.

Bread too brown

Higher fat contents and sugars may cause bread to darken. Cook eggs for several minutes without top bread and Cover down. Also, have ingredients ready to assemble so the bottom bread does not cook a lot longer than the top ingredients. Then add bread to finish cooking your sandwiches.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is instead of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is the replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you.

If the product or component is unavailable, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value. This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live.

Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer-service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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