Hamilton Beach 31602 - Raclette Party Grill User manual

Raclette Party Grill
840127500
Important Safeguards .................................. 2
Parts and Features........................................ 3
What is Raclette?.......................................... 4
How to Grill – Start Up.................................. 4
How to Clean ................................................ 5
Hosting a Raclette Party ............................ 6
Recipes ...................................................... 7-9
Customer Service ...................................... 10
In USA: 1-800-851-8900
In Canada: 1-800-267-2876
READ BEFORE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Keep these
instructions for future use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord assembly, plug, or
the base in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning the appliance.
6. To disconnect, turn control to “min”
and remove plug from wall outlet.
7. Do not leave the appliance unattended
when in use.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer assistance number
for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always use the appliance on a dry level
surface.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
14. Use extreme caution when removing
trays or disposing of hot grease.
15. Always unplug grill and then remove
cord before attempting to move the
grill.
16. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by appliance manufac-
turer may cause injuries.
17. Use only on properly grounded outlet.
18. Do not use outdoors.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic
products, cloth towels, etc.
• Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.
• Always unplug unit when not in use.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
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Parts and Features
Before First Use: Wash the nonstick Grill Grid, and Personal Cooking trays in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
1. Nonstick Grill Grid
2. Personal Cooking Tray Slot
3. Base
4. Heat Resistant Spatula
5. Personal Cooking Trays (8)
6. Power On Light
7. Temperature Control
Placement of grill grid on posts
This appliance is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-
type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug
will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a
3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the
plug should fail to fit, contact an electrician
to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding pin, part of the 3-prong plug.
Other Consumer Safety Information
If a longer cord is needed, a grounded-type
3 wire extension cord may be used if the
electrical rating of the extension cord is
equal to or greater than the rating of the
electric grill. Use only an extension cord
rated 15 amperes or greater. Care must be
taken to arrange the extension cord so that
it will not drape over countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
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1. Set base on countertop.
2. Place nonstick grill grid on top of
heating element. Make sure the non-
stick grill grid is seated correctly on
the 4 posts protruding from the base.
3. Plug electrical cord into wall outlet.
The Power light will turn on.
4. Set temperature control to highest
setting. Preheat 5 to 10 minutes at
the highest level before grilling.
Once heated, turn temperature to
required level.
How To Grill – Start Up
5. Grill grid is for grilling food. Personal
cooking Trays are for heating foods.
6. Turn unit to MIN. Unplug grill when
not in use.
NOTE: To melt cheese, lower the tem-
perature setting and melt the cheese
slowly. When the cheese is melted too
quickly, the oil will separate from the
cheese.
What Is Raclette?
Raclette (pronounced rah-kleht) is a
centuries-old Swiss meal, and the
name of the cheese used to make it.
Traditionally prepared over a fire, the
once-simple raclette meal has evolved
to include more complex ingredients
and the use of an electric raclette grill
like this one.
Like the coziness of sitting around a fire
together, grilling at the dining table with
family and friends encourages relaxed
conversation. With a raclette meal,
there’s no running back and forth to the
kitchen – everything that’s needed for
the meal is put on the table within easy
reach in advance.
Another benefit of raclette is that
everyone can “make it their way” in
their own dish with any combination
of ingredients. For that reason, it’s
easier to satisfy individual tastes with
raclette – there’s something for every-
one to enjoy!
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Never heat Personal Cooking Trays on Nonstick Grill Grid.
Never preheat empty Personal Cooking Trays. Insert on Personal Cooking Tray
Slot after unit is preheated and ready for cooking.
Never fill Personal Cooking Trays beyond height of tray.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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How to Clean
1. Unplug grill and let cool.
2. Wash the nonstick grill grid, personal
cooking trays, and heat-resistant
spatulas in hot, soapy water. Use a
nylon or plastic scouring pad and
non-abrasive liquid cleanser. Do not
use metal scouring pads. Grill grid,
personal cooking trays and heat-
resistant spatulas may be placed in
the dishwasher.
3. Wash base by wiping with a damp
cloth.
4. Never immerse base and power
cord in water or place in the
dishwasher.
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Hosting a Raclette Party
Typical Ingredients
Cheese
The classic recipe for raclette consists
of melted raclette cheese scraped on
boiled new potatoes or bread, then
served with pickled vegetables (e.g.,
gherkins). However, many other deli-
cious cheeses can also be used:
Cheddar
Camembert
Emmenthaler
Feta
Fontina
Gouda
Roquefort
NOTE: Plan on using 7-8 oz of cheese
per person.
Vegetables
Raw vegetables do well on the raclette
grill, as long as they are cut into small
pieces. For faster cooking, whole veg-
etables can be blanched until al dente,
rinsed with cold water, then cut into
pieces before grilling.
Fruit
Fruits that taste best with cheese are
slightly tart fruits such as apples, pears,
plums, apricots, figs, mangos, and
papaya. However, any kind of fruit may
be used.
Meat
Meat such as chicken, pork, or beef
should be precooked or cut into very
small pieces before grilling so it cooks
faster. Consider marinating meat
beforehand – it tenderizes meat and
adds flavor and variety to the meal.
Fish
Because it cooks quickly, fish is ideal
for raclette grilling. Fattier types of fish
such as mackerel, salmon, catfish, or
fillets with the skin on tend to be better
for grilling. Peeled or unpeeled shrimp
is also delicious.
Potatoes
The traditional vegetable for raclette is
new potatoes (pre-boiled in their skins).
Because of their wide appeal and sub-
tle flavor, potatoes can be combined
with a large variety of foods. After
boiling, wrap the potatoes in a damp
cloth and place them in a bowl. You’ll
need about half of a pound per person
if potatoes tend to be popular with your
guests.
Seasonings
Remember to place salt, a pepper
grinder, and other flavorings such
as paprika or sauces on the table,
because grilled foods should be
seasoned after cooking, not before.
Marinades should be scraped off prior
to grilling because they tend to burn.
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Recipes
Preparation and Planning Tips
Timing
When it’s planned and prepared in
advance, a raclette meal lets the host
participate in the meal and relax.
Cheese and vegetables can be pre-
sliced, and meat can be marinated,
pre-cooked, and cut up.
Marinating Tips
Chicken or beef can be marinated
overnight, however, fish should not be
marinated for more than a half hour.
Also, never use marinade as a finishing
sauce on food – it can contain harmful
bacteria. Food should never be mari-
nated in metal containers because
acidic ingredients can react with metal,
causing an unpleasant taste. Instead,
use plastic bags, or non-metal bowls
made of ceramic or glass.
Meat Safety Tips
Meat should be thawed in the refrigera-
tor, never at room temperature. Also,
meat can be sliced, marinated, and put
into serving bowls in advance, but until
you’re ready to grill, store meat in the
refrigerator.
S’mores
4 graham cracker sheets
16 mini marshmallows
4 ounces milk chocolate
Break graham cracker sheets in half. Place one half graham cracker sheet in a
personal cooking tray and top with four mini marshmallows. Insert personal cook-
ing tray in personal cooking tray slot. Cook until marshmallow brown. Remove
from grill. Top with one ounce milk chocolate and another half of graham cracker
sheet. Makes 4 servings.
Baked Tomato Raclette
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1⁄2teaspoons garlic powder
4 Swiss cheese slices
2 roma tomatoes, sliced
Combine breadcrumbs and garlic powder. Place one slice Swiss cheese in a per-
sonal cooking tray. Add tomato slices topped with breadcrumb mixture. Insert
personal cooking tray in personal cooking tray slot. Cook until breadcrumbs
brown. Remove from grill. Makes 4 servings.
Grilled Cheese
8 French baguette slices, 1⁄3inch thick
4 Swiss cheese slices
Place two slices French baguette in a personal cooking tray. Top with one slice
Swiss cheese. Insert personal cooking tray in personal cooking tray slot. Cook
until cheese browns. Remove from grill. Makes 4 servings.
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Potato Raclette
4 Swiss cheese slices
8 small cooked potatoes, quartered
Place one slice Swiss cheese and potatoes in a personal cooking tray. Insert per-
sonal cooking tray in personal cooking tray slot. Cook until cheese browns.
Remove from grill. Makes 4 servings.
Mexican Raclette
4 Cheddar cheese slices
1⁄2cup corn, cooked
1⁄2cup salsa
1⁄2cup black beans, cooked
Place one slice cheddar cheese in a personal cooking tray. Add two tablespoons
corn, salsa, and black beans. Cook until warm and brown. Remove from grill.
Makes 4 servings.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp
1⁄2cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
5 tablespoons cajun seasoning mix
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1⁄4teaspoon fresh grated ginger root
1⁄4teaspoon dill weed
Combine all ingredients except shrimp. Mix well then add shrimp. Marinate 1 to 4
hours. Drain marinade and discard. Place shrimp on grill and cook 2 minutes. Turn
and cook 2 minutes longer or until done.
Sesame Soy Sea Scallops
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons white wine
1⁄4 cup tamari sauce or soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1⁄8teaspoon ground ginger
Dash garlic salt
Dash pepper
1 pound sea scallops
Combine all ingredients and let marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Thread onto skewers. Place on grill and cook for 5 minutes or until done. Turn
halfway through cooking time. Makes 4 servings.
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Crispy Grilled Sea Trout
1⁄4cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 egg white
3⁄4pound sea trout
Combine bread crumbs, parsley, garlic salt, and tarragon; set aside. Beat egg white
with fork or whisk until frothy. Dip fish in egg white then coat with bread crumb mix-
ture. Place on grill and cook 5 minutes. Turn and cook 5 minutes more or until done.
Makes 2 servings.
Salmon with Dill
1⁄2pound salmon steak
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
Brush salmon with lime and sprinkle with dill weed. Spray grill with cooking spray.
Cook salmon 4 minutes. Turn and cook 4 minutes or until done. Makes 2 servings.
Mahi Mahi with Ginger and Dill
1⁄4cup lime juice
1⁄4teaspoon black pepper
1⁄4teaspoon fresh grated ginger root
1⁄4teaspoon dill weed
3⁄4pound mahi mahi (or monkfish)
Combine lime juice, pepper, ginger root, and dill weed. Marinate fish in this mixture for
2 hours. Place on grill and cook 5 minutes. Turn and cook 5 minutes more or until
done. Makes 2 servings.
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Customer Service
If you have a question about your appliance, call our toll-free customer service
number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in
that information below. This information will help us answer your question much
more quickly.
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