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Please note: To be sure your food is fully cooked, the USDA recommends the
following guidelines. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness by inserting the
meat thermometer into the center of the food being cooked and make sure the
thermometer is not touching the bone or grill plates.
FOOD TO BE COOKED MEDIUM WELL DONE OR FULLY
COOKED
MEAT
Chicken breast 170ºF
Chicken thigh 180ºF
Beef / Lamb / Veal 160ºF 170ºF
Pork 160ºF
Reheated cooked meats and poultry 165ºF
GRILLING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a full grill of
food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness of food. Use a fork inserted into the
center of the food to test for doneness. (Be careful not to touch the grill plate.) If the
food needs longer cooking, check periodically to avoid overcooking the food.
FOOD COOKING TIME
Asparagus spears 4 – 6 minutes
Bell peppers, assorted colors cut into ½-inch rings 5 – 7 minutes
Mushrooms, thickly sliced 4 – 5 minutes
Onion slices, ½-inch 5 – 7 minutes
Potato slices, ½-inch 15 – 18 minutes
Portobello mushrooms, 3-inch diameter 4 – 6 minutes
Zucchini slices, ½-inch 3 – 4 minutes
Fresh pineapple slices, ½-inch 2 – 4 minutes
GRILLING TIPS
• Topreventheatlossandpromoteevencooking,donotopenthegrillcover
frequently while cooking.
• Donotoverllgrill;itwillhold2to4servingscomfortably.
• Whenrstcookingaparticularfood,checkfordonenessseveralminutesbefore
suggestedtime;ifnecessary,adjusttimerusingcontrolbutton.
• Ifcookingmorethanonepieceoffood,trytohavethemsimilarinsizeand
thickness.
• Rememberthatsincegrilliscookingfrombothsides,cookingtimewilltypicallybe
shorter than expected. Watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
• Foraddedavor,adddryseasoningsbeforegrillingormarinatefoodsbefore
cooking.
Important: Use only silicone, 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.
Care and Cleaning
Thisproductcontainsnouserserviceableparts.Referservicetoqualiedservice
personnel.
CLEANING
Caution: To avoid accidental burns, allow grill to cool thoroughly before cleaning.
1. Before cleaning, unplug grill from wall outlet and allow to cool.
Important: Heat will continue to be ON until the On/O (I/O) switch is pressed
or the appliance is unplugged.
2. Place drip tray under front of grill. Use plastic spatula to scrape o any excess fat
andfoodparticlesleftonthegrillplates;runowilldripintothedriptray.
3. To remove the plates, press the release handles on both sides of the plates and
remove from the grill. The plates can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand with
hot,soapywater;alwaysdryplatesthoroughlybeforereattaching.
Note: If washing the plates in a dishwasher, dishwasher detergent may cause oxidation
on uncoated side of grill plate. This is not harmful.
4. To remove stubborn buildup, use a nylon or nonmetallic scrubbing pad to clean.
Important: Do not use metallic scrubbing pads, steel wool or any abrasive
cleaners to clean any part of your grill; use only nylon or nonmetallic scrubbing
pads.
5. Emptydriptrayandwashinhot,soapywater;drythoroughlywithapapertowel
or cloth.
6. To clean the grill cover, wipe with a warm, damp sponge and dry with a soft,
dry cloth.
Important: Do not immerse body of grill in water or any other liquid.
7. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must be
preformedbyaqualiedelectrician.
Caution: Make sure to hold grill cover while cleaning to prevent accidental
closing and injury.
STORAGE
• Alwaysmakesuregrilliscleananddrybeforestoring.
• Besurelockingsidelatchesarefullyclosedandlockedbeforestoringgrill.
This allows you to store the grill vertically.