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Grilling Chart 

PREHEAT GRILL 5 MINUTES WITH COVER CLOSED.

The following times are guidelines.

COOK TIME

5 min.

5-8 min.

10-12 min.

6-8 min.

5 min.

5-7 min.

10-12 min.

6-8 min.

10-12 min.

6 min.

8 min.

6 min.

6 min.

5 min.

6 min.

4 min.

4 min.

4-5 min.

FOOD

Beef strip steak, boneless,
fresh (8 oz.)

Chicken breast, boneless,
fresh (4-6 oz.)

Chicken breast, boneless,
frozen (4 oz.)

Fish fillet squares, frozen
(about 2 oz.)

Frankfurter (hot dog)

Hamburger, fresh (4 oz.)

Hamburger, frozen (4 oz.)

Pork chops, boneless,
fresh (4 oz., 

3

4

" thick)

Pork chops, boneless,
frozen (4 oz.)

Vegetables (frozen)

Peppers and onions

Potato wedges, frozen 

Stir-fry vegetable mix

Vegetables (fresh)

Broccoli florets

Green or red bell pepper
strips

Mushrooms, sliced

Onions, sliced

Zucchini or summer
squash, sliced

Grilled Cheese or 
Cheese and Ham

DONENESS

Slightly pink in center; brown
on outside

No longer pink in center

No longer pink in center

Fish looks white

Heated through

No longer pink in center

No longer pink in center

No longer pink in center

No longer pink in center

Cooked through

Cooked through

Tender-crisp

Tender-crisp

Tender-crisp

Tender-crisp

Soft

Tender-crisp

Golden brown on outside;
melted cheese

Summary of Contents for 840100500

Page 1: ...Meal Maker Express 840100500 Grill Safety 2 Know Your Grill 3 Grilling Options 4 Operating Instructions 5 Cleaning 7 Recipes 8 Customer Service 16 In USA 1 800 851 8900 In Canada 1 800 267 2826 ...

Page 2: ...appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 12 To disconnect turn any control to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet 13 Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose 14 For units with detachable cooking plates be sure they are secured before cooking This appliance is intended for household use only This appliance is equipped with a grounded type 3 wire cord 3 prong plug This type of...

Page 3: ...3 5 Drip Cup 6 Support Leg 7 Spatula Scraper available with select models Know Your Grill Parts and Features 1 Cover 2 Nonstick Grill Surfaces 3 Base 4 Timer ...

Page 4: ...ions Closed Cover This will cook the food on both sides at the same time This is the quickest method 4 Optional Features on select models Removable Grids Cord Wrap Drain Spout Drain Spout Locking Tab Open the grill for more grilling surface This will require a longer cooking time but you can cook twice as much 2 Lower the cover as far as it will go to the flat position ...

Page 5: ...G Read the Grill Use Care Guide before starting to grill Grill cooking is so easy because you can brown meats cook onions grill vegetables stir fry dishes steam fish and toast sandwiches with little attention from the cook Use the grill to prep and cook foods for traditional range top recipes brown ground beef for spaghetti sauce or stir fry beef strips for a Chinese dish Since the grill cooks top...

Page 6: ...ss fresh 4 oz 3 4 thick Pork chops boneless frozen 4 oz Vegetables frozen Peppers and onions Potato wedges frozen Stir fry vegetable mix Vegetables fresh Broccoli florets Green or red bell pepper strips Mushrooms sliced Onions sliced Zucchini or summer squash sliced Grilled Cheese or Cheese and Ham DONENESS Slightly pink in center brown on outside No longer pink in center No longer pink in center ...

Page 7: ...amage the nonstick grilling surface and void the warranty 6 Use a clean damp cloth to wipe clean the outside of grill 7 Empty drip cup Wash drip cup and spatula scraper in hot soapy water Rinse and dry They can also be put in top rack of dishwasher 8 The grill can be stored closed and upright sitting on the hinge side DO NOT IMMERSE THE GRILL IN WATER DO NOT CLEAN THE GRILL IN THE DISHWASHER Remov...

Page 8: ...toes are tender and browned Makes 2 or 4 servings Ham Cheese on a Bagel 2 or 4 regular sized bagels 4 or 8 slices 1 2 ounce each American cheese 2 or 4 ounces thinly sliced ham 1 Preheat grill for 5 minutes 2 Place bagel tops on grill Close lid and heat 3 minutes Remove and keep warm 3 Meanwhile place cheese slices on bagel bottoms Top with ham Place on grill Cover and cook 3 minutes or until chee...

Page 9: ...redded mozzarella cheese 1 or 2 ounces 1 4 or 1 2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves crushed 2 or 4 sandwich size English muffins split and toasted 1 Preheat grill for 5 minutes 2 Combine beef cheese and oregano Mix well Shape mixture into two or four 31 2 inch patties 3 Place patties on grill Close lid and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink Serve on English muffins Top with pizza sauc...

Page 10: ...lices Dried oregano leaves crushed 1 Preheat grill for 5 minutes 2 On half of muffin halves layer pepperoni cheese and tomato Sprinkle with oregano Top with remaining muffin halves Close lid and grill 5 minutes or until cheese melts Makes 2 or 4 servings Cheesy Bean Quesadillas 1 2 or 1 can about 16 ounces refried beans 4 or 8 flour tortillas 6 inch 1 4 or 1 2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 or 2 ou...

Page 11: ...grill for 5 minutes 2 Dip chicken into egg white and then coat with cheese 3 Place chicken on grill Close lid and cook 7 to 9 minutes or until no longer pink Remove and let cool slightly 4 Cut chicken into strips Combine lettuce green onions croutons and sliced chicken Add enough salad dressing to taste Toss to coat Makes 2 or 4 servings Grilled Vegetables on Italian Bread 1 2 or 1 small eggplant ...

Page 12: ...easpoon garlic powder 3 4 cup or 1 jar 12 ounces beef gravy 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 4 or 1 2 cup sour cream Hot cooked noodles 1 Spray grill with cooking spray Preheat grill for 5 minutes 2 Place beef strips on grill Close lid and cook 4 minutes or until beef is browned and no longer pink Remove 3 Add mushrooms onion and garlic to grill Close lid and cook 3 minutes or until vegetables ...

Page 13: ...alt Close lid and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink Makes 2 or 6 appetizers Chicken Pepper Wraps 1 2 or 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 2 or 1 cup picante sauce 1 or 2 medium green or red bell peppers cut into strips 1 2 or 1 medium onion sliced 1 4 or 1 2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves crushed 2 or 4 flour tortillas 8 inch 1 2 or 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 or 4 ounces ...

Page 14: ...ng Chart on page 6 Makes 2 or 4 servings Spicy Pepper Steak 1 2 or 1 pound sirloin steak strips 1 or 2 small green or red bell peppers cut into strips 1 2 or 1 medium onion sliced 1 or 2 cloves garlic minced or 1 4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 2 or 1 jar 12 ounces beef gravy 1 or 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 4 or 1 2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Hot cooked rice 1 Spray grill with cooking spray Preheat gri...

Page 15: ...Sprinkle with basil Close lid and cook 5 minutes 4 Pour tomato mixture with cooking juices from drip tray over zucchini mixture and toss to mix Season with salt and pepper if desired Makes 2 or 4 servings Extra Quick Chicken Caesar Salad Slice one or two grilled chicken breasts see the Grilling Chart Toss with a bag of Complete Caesar Salad mix Barbecued Chicken Breasts Top grilled chicken breasts...

Page 16: ...RE HEREBY EXCLUDED There is no warranty with respect to the following which may be supplied with this product glass parts glass containers cutter strainer blades and or agitators This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse misuse neglect use for commercial purposes or any use not in conformity with the printed directions This warra...

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