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How To Use George Foreman’s Lean Mean
Fat Reducing Grilling Machine
1.
Before using the Grilling Machine for the first time, wipe the Grilling Plates with a
damp cloth to remove all dust and make sure both Grilling Plates are firmly
attached to the appliance.
Make sure that BOTH Release Handles of the Grilling
Plates are properly latched and secured on the Grilling Machine Body before use.
2.
To preheat:
Close the Lid and plug the cord into a 120V AC outlet. Time and
Temperature Displays will show dashes, indicating that the appliance is in the off
mode. Press the Power On/Off Button to turn the unit on. The Timer and
Temperature Light will illuminate. The Timer Display will show "5", indicating the
start of the 5 minute (300°F) pre-heat countdown and the Temperature Display will
show a flashing "300". Adjusting the Variable Temperature Control allows you to
cook your food at a specific heat setting, 300° - 425°F, in 25°F increments. Adjust
the temperature to your desired setting. Press the Temperature "+" Button to
increase the temperature. To decrease the temperature press the Temperature "-"
Button. See
Suggested Cooking Chart
for specific details. When the countdown
is complete the unit will beep 4 times.
Note:
If temperature reaches displayed
temperature before 5 minutes the temperature display will stop flashing and the
unit will beep 4 times. Unless the time is reset, the unit will continue its 5 minute
countdown and will beep 4 times once it reaches 5 minutes. The Timer Display
will show "on" as a reminder that the power is still on and the Timer Light will go
out. If the Temperature Display is still flashing the set temperature has not yet
been reached. When the set temperature is reached the unit will beep 4 times
and the display will stop flashing.
3.
Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid.
4.
Slide the grease catching Drip Tray under the front of the unit.
5.
Carefully place the items to be cooked on the bottom grilling plate.
6.
Close the Lid and press the Timer "+" Button to raise the grilling time in 1 minute
increments, up to a maximum of 20 minutes. To reduce time, press the Timer "-"
Button. The Timer Display will show the set time.
7.
Allow the food to cook for the desired time.
Do not leave appliance unattended
during use!
During grilling, the Timer Display will begin counting down. When the
set time has elapsed the unit will beep 4 times.
Reminder: The heat continues to
be "on" until the appliance is turned off.
Note: The Grilling Machine will automatically shut-off one hour after you have
turned it on. To continue cooking, press the ON/OFF Button and reset the
temperature and time.
8.
After the desired amount of time, the food should be done.
9.
Press the Power On/Off Button to turn the appliance off.The Time and
Temperature Displays will show dashes. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid any sparks at the outlet while disconnecting plug, make sure
the power is off (Timer and Temperature Displays show dashes) before
disconnecting the plug from the outlet.
10. Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid.
11. Remove the food using the Plastic Spatula provided. Be sure to always use either
plastic or wooden utensils so as not to scratch the non-stick surface. Never use
metal tongs, forks or knives as these can damage the coating on the grilling plates.
12. When cool, the Drip Tray may be removed and emptied.
Be sure the liquid has
cooled before removing Drip Tray.
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