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701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 937 332-3000 www.hobartcorp.com N S T R U C T I O N S I HCG2 FORM 34388 Rev. A (11-99) HCG CONVENIENT GRILL SERIES MODEL HCG1 ML-132000 HCG2 ML-132001 HCG3 ML-132002[...]
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– 2 – © HOBART CORPORATION, 1999[...]
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– 3 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 4 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 4 Unpacking ...........[...]
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– 4 – INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION AND CARE OF HCG SERIES CONVENIENT GRILL PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The Hobart Convenient Grill is designed to be a multi-usage grill capable of cooking a wide range of foods. Cast iron cooking surfaces promote even heat distribution and the grill's stainless steel construction provides d[...]
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– 5 – INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The Hobart Convenient Grill must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. In Canada: 1. L[...]
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– 6 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD ARE PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. THIS PLUG MUST BE CONNECTED INTO A PROPERLY GRO[...]
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– 7 – Initial Seasoning It is important to season this grill to provide a nonstick surface on the cast iron plates. 1. Using a clean, lint free cloth, wipe vegetable oil or shortening onto the upper and lower grill plates. 2. Turn the grill ON and set the temperature to 100 ° F. 3. After the red indicator light turns off, allow the grill to se[...]
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– 8 – PL-41398-1 HANDLE GUIDE USING THE CONVENIENT GRILL 1. Preheat the grill to the desired temperature. 2. Grasp the upper grill handle and lower the upper grill onto the product. • Use the upper grill guide to adjust the angle or position of the upper grill until the grill lies squarely over the product. 3. Open the upper grill only to che[...]
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– 9 – ADJUSTING TENSION SETTING WARNING: DISCONNECT (UNPLUG) ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING. The upper grill plate is spring counter balanced. This enables the grill plate to maintain the position in which it is placed. If the upper grill plate begins to deviate from its desired setting or it feels resistant to movement, follow the pr[...]
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– 10 – CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT (UNPLUG) ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING. Allow the grill to cool before cleaning. 1. Using the cleaning scraper provided or a stiff wire brush, scrape the debris from the upper grill, then the lower grill. 2. Use the cleaning scraper provided or a stiff wire brush and a cloth to clean the grill. Scra[...]
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– 11 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Upper grill will not hold an upright position • See Adjust Tension Settings on page 9. Uneven Cooking • Temperature too high or too low. • Cooking time too short or too long. • Contact your Hobart Service Representative. Food is sticking to the grill • Reseason the grill (See page 8, Reseasoning) • Perio[...]
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– 12 – – Recipes – The following r ecipes r epr esent a small portion of what the Hobart Convenient Grill can do. W e at Hobart encourage you to try new and varied r ecipes of your own.[...]
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– 13 – Grilled Chicken, Roasted Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Panini Ingr edients: 1 Loaf Chiabatta bread 1 Tsp. Garlic Oil 3 Oz. Grilled, Marinated Chicken, sliced on the bias into 1 ⁄ 4 ” strips 2 Oz. Roasted Red Pepper, julienned 1 ⁄ 4 ” strips 2 1 ⁄ 2 Oz. Fresh Mozzarella, sliced 1 ⁄ 4 ” thick Creating the Panini: 1. Brush the[...]
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– 14 – Grilled Chicken & Pepperonata Ingr edients: 1 6” crusty French roll 4 oz. Grilled marinated chicken, sliced into 1 ⁄ 4 ” strips 3 oz. Pepperonata* 1 Tbsp. Fresh basil, julienned Creating the Panini: 1. Cut the roll in half, lengthwise. 2. Lightly grill the interior of the roll until grill marks form and the bread is slightly cr[...]
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– 15 – Smoked T urkey , Gruyere & Roasted Pepper Panini Ingr edients: 1 loaf Chiabatta bread 2 Tbsp. Olive Mayonnaise (see recipe below) 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz. Smoked Turkey Breast, sliced to 1 ⁄ 16 ” thickness 2 oz. Gruyere cheese, sliced to 1 ⁄ 16 ” thickness 2 oz. Roasted Peppers, julienned Creating the Panini: Preheat grill to 400 ° F p[...]
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– 16 – Portabella and Spinach Panini Ingr edients: 1 6” crusty French roll 1 c a p Portabella Mushroom, marinated, grilled and cut into 1 ⁄ 4 ” strips (can be replaced with Eggplant) 6 leaves Fresh Spinach, washed and dried 1 Roma Tomato, cut into 1 ⁄ 8 ” slices 1 ⁄ 4 cup Red Onion, diced 1 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, julienned into 1 ⁄ 8 [...]
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– 17 – Grilled V egetables & Fresh Mozzarella Baguette Ingr edients: 1 6” crusty French roll 2 Tbsp. Black Olive Pesto (See recipe below) 6 oz . Grilled, Marinated Vegetables (For example; eggplant, tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms) 2 1 ⁄ 2 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, cut into 1 ⁄ 4 ” slices 1 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, julienned into 1 ⁄ 8[...]
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– 18 – Reuben Panini Ingr edients: 2 slices “Old World” rye or wheat bread 2 Tbsp. Thousand Island Dressing 4 oz. Corned Beef 2 oz. Sauerkraut, squeezed dry 2 oz. Swiss Cheese Creating the Panini: Preheat grill to 400 ° F prior to grilling. 1. Spread 1 tablespoon of the Thousand Island Dressing over each slice of the bread. 2. Layer the in[...]
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– 19 – Fontina T oast Ingr edients: 1 loaf Chiabatta Bread, sliced into 1 ⁄ 2 ” strips, lengthwise 1 tsp. Garlic Oil 2 oz. Imported Fontina, sliced to 1 ⁄ 16 ” thickness 2 oz. Roasted Peppers, julienned 1 oz. Marinated Mushrooms, sliced to 1 ⁄ 8 ” thickness Creating the Fontina T oast: Preheat grill to 400 ° F prior to grilling. 1.[...]
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– 20 – Panini Club Ingr edients: 1 French Baguette 2 Tbsp. Olive Mayonnaise (see recipe on page 15) 2 1 ⁄ 2 oz. Rotisserie Chicken, pulled into 1 ⁄ 2 ” strips 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz. Tomato, sliced to 1 ⁄ 8 ” thickness 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz. Bacon, cooked crisp Creating the Panini: Preheat grill to 400 ° F prior to grilling. 1. Cut the bread in half di[...]
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– 21 – Pepperonata Ingr edients: 2 Tbsp. Garlic Oil (see the recipe on page 19) 1 ⁄ 8 tsp. Hot Red Pepper Flakes 8 oz. Spanish Onion, julienned 8 oz. Red Bell Pepper, julienned 8 oz. Banana Pepper, julienned 2 Tbsp. Kalamata Olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp. Capers, drained 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt & Pepper Blend (TSP) Creating the P[...]
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– 22 – ”BBT” Bocconcini, Basil & T omato Panini Ingr edients: 1 loaf Chiabatta Bread 1 tsp. Garlic Oil 4 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, sliced to 1 ⁄ 4 ” thickness 2 oz. Tomato, sliced to 1 ⁄ 8 ” thickness 1 ⁄ 4 oz. Fresh Basil leaves, julienned 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar Creating the Panini: Preheat grill to 400 ° F prior to grill[...]
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– 23 – Mozzarella & Prosciutto Panini 1 loaf Chiabatta Bread 2 Tbsp. Italian dressing 5 oz. Prosciutto 2 Roma tomatos, sliced thin 3 oz. Smoked Mozzarella cheese Creating the Panini: Preheat grill to 400 ° F prior to grilling. 1. Cut the loaf of Chiabatta bread in half lengthwise. 2. Brush the Italian dressing over the inner sections of th[...]
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– 24 – F-34388 Rev. A (11/99) PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Y our Own Recipes:[...]