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GETTING STARTED
• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the
power plug.
• Remove and save literature.
• Please visit www.prodprotect.com/georgeforeman to register your warranty.
• Before first use, wash grill, plates, and grease tray according to instructions in
the CARE AND CLEANING section of this manual.
• Operate the appliance empty for 15 minutes to burn off any residual oil from the
manufacturing process and to cure the heating elements. This may cause smoke
or odor but it’s normal and nothing to worry about. Ensure the room is well
ventilated.
HOW TO USE
This product is for household use only.
ATTACHING THE PLATES
Important:
Never power on this appliance without both cooking plates securely
attached.
Caution:
Attach grill plates when the appliance is cool.
1. Securely attach top grill plate using the release tabs on each side. To secure
the plate, insert the tabs at the bottom of the plate into the slots closest to the
hinge. Push the plate onto the grill until the release tabs snap into place.
2. Securely attach bottom grill plate using the release tabs as described in Step 1.
PREHEATING THE GRILL
• Close lid and plug cord into outlet. The red “power” indicator light turns on.
• Allow grill to preheat approximately 4½ minutes before grilling. When grilling
temperature is reached, the green “ready” indicator light turns on.
GRILLING
• Using a pot holder, carefully open the preheated grill.
Note:
Aerosol cooking spray should not be used on grill plates. Chemicals can build
up on surface of grill plates and reduce their efficiency.
• Carefully place foods to be cooked on lower grilling plate. Close lid.
Note:
Do not overload grill.
• Close cover and allow food to cook for desired time. (See Suggested Cooking
Chart)
• When finished cooking, unplug the appliance to cool.
• Using pot holder or oven mitts carefully open lid and remove food.
Note:
Always use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid scratching
nonstick surface of grill plates. Never use metal skewers, tongs, forks or knives.
• Allow the drip tray to cool before removing it from under the grill. Wash and dry
the drip tray after each use. Drip tray is dishwasher safe on top rack.
