Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Before Use
Using Your Contact Grill
(cont.)
•
Carefully unpack your Compact
Grill and remove all packaing
materials.
•
Wipe the surfaces with a clean,
damp cloth, then dry with a soft
cloth. This will remove any dust
that may have settled during
packaing.
•
Do not immerse the power cord or
grill in water or any other liquid.
•
Do not use sharp objects on the
non-stick cooking surfaces as
these may damage the non-stick
coating.
•
During use, the temperature light
will go on and stay on as long as
the timer or "Stay On" function is
engaged. Always unplug the unit
when it is not in use.
•
Always place the grill on a firm
and stable surface such as a table
or counter. Never place on a hot
stove.
•
Let the contact grill cool down
thoroughly before storing.
•
After preheating, carefully open the
lid using a pot holder and place
food to be cooked on the grill.
Close lid and set the timer
according to recipe directions.
•
When the timer bell sounds, the
grill will automatically shut off.
Carefully open the lid with a pot
holder and remove food using the
spatula provided. Use only non-
metal or wooden utensils on the
non-stick cooking surface to
prevent damage to the non-stick
coating. Never cut food on the grill
with a knife as this will damage the
non-stick surface.
•
When finished using the contact
grill, disconnect plug from the
electrical outlet and all the grill to
cool before cleaning.
•
When cool, remove the drip tray,
empty and wash.
Using Your Contact Grill
•
Do not operate this appliance on
the same electrical circuit as other
high wattage appliances.
•
Place the Contact Grill on a flat,
level surface, such as a countertop
or table. It is recommended that
you use an insulated hot pad
underneath the grill to prevent any
heat damage to your countertop or
table.
•
Insert the removable drip tray into
the rails under the grill.
Do not
use
without drip tray in place.
•
To preheat the grill, close the lid
and plug into an electrical outlet.
Turn the timer to the "STAY ON"
position. The power indicator light
will illuminate showing that the grill
is heating. Let it preheat for 4-5
minutes.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Grill Guide
Care & Cleaning
Use the following easy guidelines for
successful grilling:
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Preheat the grill as directed in
recipe.
•
Meats can be marinated before
grilling for extra flavor and
tenderness if desired. Marinades
with added sugar will cause meats
to brown more quickly.
•
Before grilling, partially cook bone-
in chicken, ribs and uncooked
smoked or fresh sausages for best
results. If not partially cooked,
these meats may become over-
browned on the outside before the
center is done.
•
If desired, brush with barbecue or
other sauce during last 5-10
minutes of grilling.
•
Cooking times will be the same no
matter how much food is on the
grill. The starting temperature will
affect cooking time. Food directly
from the refrigerator will take
longer to cook than food at room
temperature.
•
Unplug from electrical outlet and
allow grill to cool completely before
disposing of grease that has
accumulated in the drip tray.
•
To ensure doneness, we
recommend using an instant read
thermometer to check the
temperature of food before
serving.
•
Unplug appliance from electrical
outlet before cleaning.
•
Allow appliance to cool thoroughly
before cleaning.
•
Be sure that the grease in the drip
pan is cool before removing drip
pan from grill.
•
If necessary, wipe the power cord
with a damp cloth.
•
DO NOT IMMERSE GRILL OR
POWER CORD IN WATER OR
ANY OTHER LIQUID.
•
Wipe the outside of the grill with a
warm, wet sponge and dry with a
soft, dry cloth.
•
Ensure that the holes for the
drippings that enter the drip tray
are clean and free of grease
.
•
To clean the no -stick grill surface,
use the scraper/spatula to scrape
ribs free of heavy debris. Wipe
clean with a warm,damp sponge.
•
To clean the removable drip tray,
empty any grease that has
accumulated. Wash the removable
drip tray in warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry. The drip tray is
dishwasher safe.
•
Never use scouring pads or harsh
cleansers on any part of the unit. If
necessary, use a nylon bristle
brush.