User manual GEORGE FOREMAN GR18

[. . . ] Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. ELECTRICAL CORD a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. [. . . ] C) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, ) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, 2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and 3) The longer 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. Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel, In Latin America, by an authorized service center. Wash all removable parts and/or accessories as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING section of this manual. Select location where unit is to be used, leaving enough space between back of unit and wall to allow heat to flow without damage to cabinets and walls. DRIP TRAY Place the drip tray under the front sloped section of the bottom plate on the grill. When the desired temperature is reached, the preheat indicator light will go out. Note: The preheat indicator light will cycle on and off during cooking to indicate your desired temperature is being maintained. Chemicals that allow spray to come out of can build up on surface of grill plates and reduce their efficiency. note: Use suggested cooking times found in the GRILLING CHART on pages 6 , 7 and 8. Light pressure can be used on the handle to press and heat food to your liking. FOOD Asparagus Spears Bell peppers, assorted colors cut into ½-inch rings Mushrooms , thickly sliced Onion slices, ½-inch Potato slices, ½-inch Portabella mushrooms, 3-inch diameter Zucchini slices, ½-inch Fresh pineapple slices, ½-inch SETTING Mid-MAX Mid-MAX Mid-MAX Mid-MAX Mid-MAX Mid-MAX Mid-MAX Mid-MAX GRILLING TIME 4 ­ 6 minutes 5 ­ 7 minutes 4 ­ 5 minutes 5 ­ 7 minutes 5 ­ 8 minutes 4 ­ 6 minutes 3 ­ 4 minutes 2 ­ 4 minutes To prevent heat loss and for even cooking, do not open the lid frequently. When first cooking a particular food, check for doneness several minutes before suggested time; if necessary adjust time. When cooking several pieces of food, try to have them similar in size and thickness. Remember that since grill is cooking from both sides cooking time will typically be shorter than expected. For added flavor, add dry seasonings before grilling or marinate foods before cooking. Important: Use only nylon, heatproof plastic and wooden utensils when cooking on the grill. Silicone utensils are especially good because they do not discolor or melt with the high temperature. SOLUTION Always use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid scratching nonstick surface of grill plates. The light comes on when the grill is plugged in and off once the set temperature is reached. However, it will cycle on and off to indicate the correct temperature is being maintained. [. . . ] Do not use steel wool scrubbing pads or abrasive cleaners to clean grill. Because grill is cooking from both sides, food is cooked much faster than in a skillet or under a broiler. Use SUGGESTED GRILLING CHART as a guide and check food at lowest time stated on chart. Importante: No use esponjillas metálicas, lana de acero ni limpiadores abrasivos para limpiar ninguna parte de su plancha; use únicamente esponjillas de nailon o no metálicas. [. . . ]