Hamilton Beach 840068300 Owner's manual

840068300
Parts and Features ................................................ 3
How to Use Your Grill ............................................ 4
How to Clean Your Grill ........................................ 5
Customer Service ................................................ 16
Important Safeguards ............................................ 2
USA: 1-800-851-8900
Canada: 1-800-267-2826
Recipes.................................................................... 6

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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.
This appliance has a short cord to reduce
hazards of becoming entangled or tripping
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 or plug 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 and before mov-
ing the appliance.
6. Always attach plug to appliance first,
then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to off 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 service number for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Always use the appliance on a dry level
surface.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
14. Use extreme caution when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
15. Always unplug grill and then remove
cord before attempting to move
the grill.
16. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
17. Do not use without base in place. Clean
after each use.
18. Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not
to be used with appliance.
19. Use only on properly grounded outlet.
20. When in operation, a fire may occur if
the grill is touching or near flammable
material, including curtains, draperies,
walls, backsplashes, cabinets and the
like.
Consumer Safety Information
over a longer cord. 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.
Do not leave this appliance unattended
while in use.

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1. Grill
2. Cord Receptacle
3. Power Cord
4. Base
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire do not allow flammable materials such as curtains,
draperies, walls, cabinets, backsplashes and the like to touch any part of the grill or
grilling surface when the grill is in operation. Place grill at least 6 inches away from
walls, appliances or any object which could be damaged by heat.
Parts and Features
Before First Use: Wash the grill and base in hot, soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse cord receptacle or power cord in
water or other liquid.
CAUTION: When removing the grill
from base, do not touch the prongs in
the cord receptacle. They may be hot.
Prongs

• Please remember that your grill is
coated with a nonstick surface and
that plastic utensils should always
be used.
• If grilling vegetables, fish, or lean
meat, spray the grilling surface with
a cooking spray. If grilling meat with
any amount of fat, or if the food has
been marinated, there is no need to
treat the grill.
• For best results, preheat the grill for
5 to 10 minutes before grilling.
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• Skewers are available in most large
supermarkets. If using the disposable,
wooden type skewers, soak the
skewers in water about 10 minutes
before threading on food. This pre-
vents the skewer from scorching and
makes a more attractive presentation.
• If using a marinade with oil, place grill
near an exhaust hood. Oil or fat will
produce some smoke.
Great Grilling Tips
1. Set base on countertop. Place grill
on base correctly.
2. Plug power cord into cord receptacle,
then plug into outlet. The indicator
light on the power cord will glow.
3. Preheat 5 to 10 minutes before
grilling.
How to Grill
4. When finished grilling, remove
plug from outlet, then from cord
receptacle.
5. Let grill cool completely. Carefully
dispose of any grease. Clean grill.

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Food
Bacon
Steaks, beef
1⁄2-inch thick
Pork chops,
boneless
Chicken pieces,
bone-in
Hamburgers
1⁄2-inch thick
Sausage links
or patties
Hot dogs
Fish fillets
Approximate Time
(Minutes)
4 to 8
8 to 15
15 to 20
25 to 30
8 to 10
12 to 15 minutes
8 to 10 minutes
10 minutes per
1-inch thickness
Doneness Test
Desired doneness
Until desired
doneness
Until no longer pink
Pierce with knife;
juice runs clear
No pink meat
No pink meat
Hot through
Opaque and flakes
with fork
How to Clean Your Grill
1. Let grill cool. Carefully dispose of
any grease.
2. Wash the grill and base in hot,
soapy water. Use a nylon or plastic
scouring pad and a non-abrasive
liquid cleanser. Do not use metal
scouring pads.
3. Rinse and let dry.
4. The grill and base can also be
washed in a dishwasher after
cooling and disposing of any grease.
5. The power cord must never be
immersed in water or placed in the
dishwasher. To clean, wipe with a
damp cloth.
NOTE: Do not leave the grill on to
“burn off” any food or drippings
remaining on the grill surface after
cooking. In addition to causing
unnecessary smoke this can reduce
the life of the nonstick coating and
may present a fire hazard.
Cooking Chart