George Foreman GBZ4BL, Owner'S Manual

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Using the Grill
PREPARATIONS
1. Note: Aerosol cooking spray should not be used on nonstick surface. Chemicals
that allow spray to come out of can build up on surface of grill plates and reduce
their efficiency.
2. Important: Don’t use anything metal or sharp, as it will damage the nonstick
surface.
3. Place the drip tray under the front sloped section of the bottom grill plate.
PREHEATING THE GRILL
1. Close cover on grill.
2. Unwind cord and plug into a standard electrical outlet.
Important: Always wear oven gloves when your hands come near the grill.
3. The preheat indicator light comes on to indicate that the elements are heating.
4. When grill reaches required temperature, the light will go out, and cycle on and off
as thermostat operates to regulate the temperature.
GRILLING
Important: Always wear oven gloves when your hands come near the grill.
1. When the preheat indicator light goes off, carefully place the items to be cooked
on the bottom grilling plate with a plastic spatula or tongs do not use your fingers.
Note: Use oven gloves to carefully close the lid.
Important Tips:
• Always use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid scratching nonstick
surface of grilling plate. Never use metal skewers, tongs, forks or knives.
• Do not overload grill.
2. Allow the food to cook for the desired time.
3. Use cooking times found in the SUGGESTED GRILLING CHART.
Important: Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
4. After selected time, the food should be done.
Important: Don’t leave food to cool on the grill – remove it while it’s still hot. The
nonstick surfaces will only remain nonstick if it is treated and cleaned properly.
5. Use oven gloves to carefully open the lid.
6. Remove cooked food with a plastic spatula or tongs.
7. When you’ve finished, unplug the grill from the standard electrical outlet or
extension cord.
Important: Heat continues to be ON until grill is unplugged.
8. Let the grill cool completely.
9. Allow drip tray to cool. Use oven globes to remove it from under the grill.
Important: Be sure the liquid in drip tray has cooled before attempting to remove it.
10. Wash and dry the drip tray after each use.