![background image](http://html1.mh-extra.com/html/presto/cool-touch-electric-indoor-grill/cool-touch-electric-indoor-grill_instructions_1599178002.webp)
2
Raised grid grilling surface
Control Master
®
heat control
Cool-touch
base
Premium nonstick
surface
Slide-out drip tray
Fig. A
Spatula/scraper
How To Use
Before using for the first time, become
familiar with the Indoor Grill features,
Fig. A. Wash the Grill according to the
“Care and Cleaning” instructions, on
page 3.
1.
Place Grill on a dry, level, heat
resistant surface.
2. Insert the Control Master
®
heat
control into the Grill so the two
electrical pins on the Grill are
fully inserted into the heat control.
Connect cord to outlet.
3. Turn Control Master
®
heat control
to proper temperature (see
page 3 for cooking temperatures).
The recommended setting for most grilling is 400°. Preheat Grill. The pilot light will go off when selected temperature is reached
(this takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes).
4. Prepare food for cooking.
5. Place food on Grill, and cook according to grilling time chart (page 3). During cooking, the pilot light will go on and off
indicating desired temperature is being maintained.
NOTE:
This Grill features a premium nonstick finish for stick-free cooking. To help protect this special surface, use the nylon
spatula/scraper which was included with your Grill. Using metal utensils or cutting foods on the cooking surface may damage
the nonstick finish.
6. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug heat control from wall outlet then from appliance. Allow unit to
cool before removing drip pan or cleaning the Grill.
Note:
This Grill is not intended to be used as a warming tray.
Helpful Hints
•
Preheat Grill for 5 to 10 minutes for best results.
•
Before grilling, trim meat of excess fat to prevent smoking.
•
If wooden skewers are used, soak in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour before using to prevent burning.
•
Use the nylon spatula/scraper which was included with your Grill or a plastic tongs for turning meat, poultry, and fish. Forks can
pierce meat, allowing flavorful juices to escape.
•
Marinate or rub lean meat, poultry, and fish with a small amount of vegetable oil to enhance flavors and retain moisture.
•
Plastic, resealable bags work well for marinating. Place marinade ingredients, meat, fish, or poultry in bag, seal, mix well, and put
in refrigerator for several hours or according to recipe instructions.
•
The Grill works well for cooking boneless chicken breasts and thighs; however, cooking bone-in pieces of poultry on the grill is
not recommended. Because the surface is not flat, the meat does not evenly contact the grids resulting in long grilling times.
•
To speed the cooking time of larger cuts of meat or poultry, tent the Grill with a piece of aluminum foil.
•
Prevent the transfer of bacteria by using separate plates for raw and cooked meat, fish, and poultry.
Important Cord Information
Connect the power supply cord to a polarized outlet only. As a safety feature, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will only fit in a polarized outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Extension cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.