Chef's Choice 878 User manual

Professional Indoor Electric Grill
Gril électrique d’intérieur professionnel
Model 878 · Modèle 878

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read ALL of the instructions.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before handling or cleaning. Always turn the
unit Off before unplugging. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
3. Do not touch the hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
4. Before using the grill, move it at least four inches away from the wall or any object. Remove any
objects that may have been placed on top of the appliance. Do not use on surfaces where heat
may cause a problem.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not place electrical equipment in water.
(See instructions for cleaning.)
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions
or has been damaged in any manner. If it appears to be damaged, return appliance to the
EdgeCraft Corporation Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the EdgeCraft Corporation may result
in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10.Only operate the grill on a dry, flat, non-slip surface.
11.Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
12.Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13.Do not move the appliance when it contains hot water or liquids.
14.Use extreme caution when removing drip tray, which may contain hot liquids.
15.Caution: Empty the drip tray when the unit is cool and before moving the appliance.
16.Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
17.Always attach grill plate to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn
power switch off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
18.Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts,
creating a risk for electric shock.
19.Do not use harsh abrasives or caustic cleaners when cleaning the appliance.
20.Do not place food directly on the heating element.
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You made a good choice!
The Professional Indoor Electric Grill, Model 878 comes to you from Chef’sChoice®, the
maker of the world’s finest professional household gourmet products.
With this Chef’sChoice®Grill your family and friends can enjoy the delicious, seared flavor
and aroma of perfectly grilled foods, indoor, year round!
The secret is in the aluminum grill plate, which provides efficient heat transfer for perfect
results every time. Whether it’s delicious, juicy, seared steaks, delicate flaky grilled salmon,
or any other grilled delicacies, the Chef’sChoice®Professional Indoor Grill will delight the
taste buds of family and friends. Enjoy!
21.Keep loose clothing, curtains, furniture and flammable material etc. away from the wall outlet
where the unit is plugged in.
22.A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains,
draperies, paper, cardboard, or plastic, etc., when in operation.
23.Caution: Never leave the indoor grill unattended when grilling.
24.Never place food containers on the heating element or on the grill plate.
25.Do not store any items under the heating elements.
26.Do not cover any part of the indoor grill with metal foil. This will cause the appliance to malfunction.
27.Charcoal briquettes or wood chips must not be used with this appliance.
28.Never operate the unit without water in the drip tray
29.Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in
an appliance garage, always first unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so
could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door
touches the unit as it closes.
30.Grill is heavy, handle it carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Getting to Know the
Chef’sChoice®Professional Indoor Electric Grill
Take a minute to identify the key features and controls of the Indoor Electric Grill, (Figure 1) made of cast aluminum,
brushed stainless steel and high strength, high temperature engineering plastics.
The grill plate is made from cast aluminum, with a ceramic non-stick coating. The grill plate is packed separate from
the grill body for safe shipping. Simply remove the grill plate from its packaging and place on top of the grill as shown
in Figure 2.
On the right side of the unit, recessed below the plastic handle, is an illuminated on/off rocker switch. When the grill
is plugged in, the switch will illuminate when it is turned to the “On” position.
The temperature control dial is graduated numerically; the higher the number the hotter the grill plate will become.
This control dial is relatively sensitive and fractional numerical changes can make a notable difference in cooking
temperature. Directly behind the temperature control knob, on top of the unit, is the “Ready” light. The light will
illuminate when the grill is at set temperature and is ready for grilling (see page 6 for more details).
Figure 1. Chef’sChoice®Professional Indoor Electric Grill.
Access Hole
Drip Tray
Heating Elements
Grill Plate
On/Off Switch
“Ready” Light
Temperature
Control Dial

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Using Professional Indoor Electric Grill FOR FIRST TIME
Before plugging in the unit, make sure that the grill is on a flat, stable, and firm surface, a safe distance away from
surfaces where heat may cause a problem.
Make sure the drip tray beneath the unit is fully in place. The grill will not turn on if the tray is not in its proper
position. Fill the tray with enough clean water so that the level is between the “Min” and “Max” labels stamped in the
tray. Having the tray properly filled with water ensures more even cooking temperatures and prevents smoke.
Note: It may be easiest to fill the drip tray with water before the grate is put in place.
Unpack the grill plate from its packaging, and place it on top of the grill so that the heating elements fit inside the
grate, as show in Figure 1 and 2. You can use the access hole in the upper left corner of the grate to position the grate
in place. See figure 1 and 2 for proper orientation of the grate on the grill. (Access hole should always be in the upper,
left hand corner of the grill.)
Insert the power cord into a grounded 120 volt outlet. Turn on the rocker switch. The switch will illuminate when it
is in the “ON” position. Turn the temperature control knob to the highest setting. We recommend running the grill at
the highest setting for about 15 minutes. On this very first cycle, a light odor may be given off which is typical of new
heating elements.
Figure 2.
Access Hole

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General Grilling Procedure
If the Professional Indoor Electric Grill has not been used before, follow instructions on page 5 for
“Using Professional Indoor Electric Grill for First Time.”
• Makesurethegrillinonaat,stable,rmsurfaceandthatthetemperaturecontroldialisatitslowestsetting.
• Ensurethatthedriptrayiscleanandslideitfullyinplace.(Thegrillwillnotturnonifthetrayisnotinits
proper position.)
• Fillthetraywithenoughcleanwatersothatthelevelisbetweenthe“Min”and“Max”indicatorsstamped
in the tray
• Placethegrillplateontopofthegrill(makesuretheaccessholeisintheupperrighthandcorner)
• Insertthepowercordinto120voltoutlet.
• TurnontheOn/Offrockerswitchsothatitisilluminated
• Adjustthetemperaturecontroldialtothedesiredsetting.
• Allowthegrilltocometotemperature.Itisreadytocookin15minutesorwhenthegreen“ready”light
illuminates. Please note that the green light may take longer than 15 minutes to come on when the grill is at its
highest setting, but the grill will be ready to cook.
• Placefoodtobegrilledonthegrillplatesurface,tryingtodistributethefoodasevenlyaspossible.
• Forextendedgrillingperiods,makesuretomaintaintheminimumwaterlevelinthedriptray.Ifthewaterruns
out, the grill may start to smoke. Refill the tray by pulling the tray slightly forward, using both hands, and add
water to the max fill line (see Figure 3). Always turn off and unplug the unit before refilling. (Caution: the drip tray
and the water in the drip tray may be very hot!)
• Itisrecommendedtouseameatthermometertoensureallfoodisthoroughlycooked.**Thefollowingare
general guidelines for minimum internal temperatures. Cooking times will vary depending on the starting
temperature and the thickness of the cut of meat.
• AlwaysusethelatestUSDATemperatureGuidelinesfordoneness.
Product Minimum Internal Temperature
Beef, Pork, Veal, & Lamb 145 degrees and rest 3 minutes
Ground Beef 160 degrees
All Poultry 165 degrees
Fish 145 degrees
** Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs
may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain
medical conditions.

Figure 3. Refilling drip tray.
Useful Grilling Tips
• Alwayspreheatthegrillbeforecooking.Setthetemperaturecontroltothedesiredsetting.Waitfor15minutes,or
until the ready light comes on, whichever comes first.
• Grillingtimescanvarybecauseoftheroomtemperature,ortheamount,size,andshapeofthefoodbeinggrilled
• Washhandsanduseacleanworksurfacewhenpreparingfood.
• Meatwillcookmoreevenlyifitisatroomtemperaturewhenyoubegingrilling.
• Ingeneral,largepiecesofmeatwillrequiremorecookingtimeperpoundthansmallpiecesofmeat.Foodsona
crowded cooking grate will require more cooking time than just a few food items.
• Trimexcessfatfromsteaks,chops,androasts,leavingnomorethan¼inch(6.4mm)offat.Lessfatmakes
cleanup easier.
• Usetongsratherthanaforkforturningandhandlingmeatstoavoidlosingnaturaljuices.Usetwospatulasfor
handling large whole fish.
• Alwaysuseatimerandaninstant-readthermometer.Afoodthermometeristheonlytruewaytotestdoneness.
• Fishandmeatshouldbeturnedonlyonceifpossible.Repeatedturningisunnecessaryanddriesoutthefood
being cooked.
• Itisrecommendedtocoatthetopsurfaceofthecookinggratewithnon-stickcookingspraybeforethegrillis
turned on. This will help with cleanup.
Cord Safety
A short power supply cord is provided with this appliance to reduce the risk resulting from the cord becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord and causing the Professional Indoor Electric Grill to overturn, spilling its hot
contents. While EdgeCraft does not recommend it, extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use. If an extension cord is used, it must have an integral ground wire, a three prong plug and the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least 20 amperes. The longer cord should be arranged so that it
will not hang over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or pets or tripped over.
Water Level
Indicators
Drip Tray
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Cleaning and Storage
• BeforecleaningtheProfessionalIndoorElectricGrill,alwaysunplugthepowercord.
• Wait until the Grill cools to room temperature before cleaning.
• Note: always empty the drip tray before attempting to move the grill. The drip tray is dishwasher safe.
• Nevercleanthegrillbodyunderwater.
• Theexteriorcanbesafelycleanedwithamilddetergentonadampsoftcloth,orsmallsoftbrush.
• Thegrillplateshouldberemovedwhencoolforfurthercleaning.Thegratecanbescrubbedwithasponge.
Do not use sharp or pointed tools as they will damage the non-stick surfaces.
Optional Accessory
EdgeCraft also manufactures an optional cast aluminum griddle plate, with a non-stick ceramic coating, that may be
purchased separately from your retailer. The griddle plate is particularly well suited for frying eggs and bacon, making
pancakes and home fries and many other delicious foods.
Service
This appliance is for household use only. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
In the event service is needed, return your Chef’sChoice®, Professional Indoor Electric Grill to EdgeCraft Corporation,
where the cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated before the repair is undertaken. If
failure occurs within the warranty period there may be no charge.
Please include your return address and a brief description of the problem or damage on a separate sheet inside the
box. Insure the shipment and retain a shipping receipt as evidence of shipment and for your protection against loss
in shipment.
Send your Indoor Grill insured and postage prepaid to:
EdgeCraft Corporation
825 Southwood Road, Avondale, PA 19311 U.S.A.
Telephone [phone] or 610-268-0500
www.chefschoice.com
Retain evidence of shipping for your protection.
Limited Warranty: Used with normal care, this EdgeCraft product is guaranteed against defective material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date
of original purchase (“Warranty Period”).We will repair or replace, at our option, any product or part that is defective in material or workmanship without charge if the
product is returned to us postage prepaid with dated proof of purchase within the Warranty Period. This warranty does not apply to commercial use or any product
abuse. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. EDGECRAFT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Conforms to: UL 1026 Certified to CAN/CSA: C22.2#64
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