Thousands of people have just discovered the “correct way” to use a sandwich maker.
A heated debate has erupted after Sydney radio hosts Will and Woody from KIIS FM asked listeners a simple question.
“When the green light comes on, does that mean the toast is ready, like jaffle, or does it just mean the plate is hot enough and ready to cook a jaffle?” asked Will McMahon.
The two debated amongst themselves and then Woody Whitelaw asked, “How do you know if it’s ready?”
One co-host noted that the device “isn’t smart enough to tell you when your coffee is ready.”
Most listeners believe the green light means the plate has reached maximum temperature, but one woman on air said it means “both.”
After sharing a clip on TikTok, opinions were divided in the comments, with dozens sharing their views.
In Australia, “jaffle” is a slang term for a toasted sandwich.
A heated debate has erupted after Sydney radio hosts Will and Woody of KIIS FM asked listeners a simple question: what does the green light on a sandwich press mean?
According to the operating instructions for a Russell Hobbs sandwich maker, the green light will come on when the appliance has reached operating temperature. It will then cycle on and off while the thermostat maintains the temperature.
“The green light has nothing to do with it being ready,” one wrote.
“It’s only when it’s hot enough. I often leave my toasted sandwich inside for several rounds where the light goes on and off. If the sandwich is ready at the same time the green light comes on, it’s just a coincidence,” said another.
“The red light just indicates that it has power. The green light is the thermostat, meaning if the green light is ON, the plates are at maximum temperature and the heating element is off, meaning the food is at maximum temperature and cooked,” wrote another.
Another woman said she had wondered the same thing her whole life.
But others strongly disagreed.
“I just throw it right in and the green color means it’s ready. Mine has always been perfect,” one said.
“When it comes back on, the toast will have been there long enough and will be ready,” another added.
However, some admitted that they do not obey the lights at all.
“I don’t expect any light, it comes in when I say it comes in,” wrote one.
“The lights are useless,” another declared.
According to the operating instructions for a Russell Hobbs sandwich maker, the green light will appear when the appliance has reached operating temperature.
It will then cycle on and off while the thermostat maintains the temperature.