Hamilton Beach 840125300 User manual

840125300
Contact Grill
READ BEFORE USE
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USA: 1-800-851-8900
Canada : 1-800-267-2826

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Other Consumer Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
In order to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, burns or other injury or damage, follow
these instructions carefully. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not immerse appliance, cord or plug in
water or other liquid.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
5.
Escaping steam may cause burns.
Always use a hot mit to protect hand
when opening grill.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
10.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces, including
stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,”
then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than
intended purpose.
15. For units with detachable cooking plates,
be sure they are secured before cooking.
This appliance is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-
type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This type of
plug will only fit into an electrical outlet
made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety
feature intended to help reduce the risk of
electrical shock. If the plug should fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding pin by
modifying the plug in any way.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload do
not use another high wattage appliance on
the same circuit with the grill.
The length of the cord used on this appli-
ance was selected to reduce the hazards
of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a
longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an
approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating
of the grill. Care must be taken to arrange
the extension cord so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or accidentally
tripped over.
An extension cord should be connected to
the appliance first, before it is plugged into
the outlet.

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6. Drip Cup
7. Drain Spout
8. Support Leg (for flat position)
9. Cord Wrap
10. Nonstick Griddle Grids
Parts and Features
1. Cover
2. Nonstick Grill Grids
3. Locking Tab
4. Base
5. Timer

Flat
1. Flip up the support leg, then lift
cover straight
up (this will
disengage the
locked hinge).
Support leg
Grilling Options
The grill may be used in two different positions:
Closed Cover
This will cook the food on both sides
at the same time. This is the quickest
method.
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Open the grill for more grilling surface.
This will require a longer cooking time
but you can cook twice as much.
2. Lower the cover as far as it will go
to the flat
position.

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Operating Instructions
BEFORE FIRST USE: Please wash the cooking surfaces of the grill as instructed
under “Cleaning.”
1. Plug into 120 volt AC outlet.
2. Brush grilling surfaces with oil or
spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Preheat grill by turning timer to
5 minutes. Keep cover closed.
4. When preheated, raise grill cover.
(See page 4 for Closed Cover grilling
information.) Place food to be
cooked onto grill and lower grill
cover. Always use grill with drip cup
in place.
5. Set timer. The ON light comes on
when the timer is set.
6. When timer rings, use a hot mitt and
carefully lift
grill cover and
check food to
see if cooked
to desired
degree. Do not
cut food on
nonstick
grilling surface.
If additional cooking time is needed,
reset timer.
7. To turn food, use spatula/scraper
(available with select models), or
another utensil safe for nonstick
surfaces.
8. When food is cooked to desired
degree, remove the food and
unplug the grill. Let cool slightly
before cleaning.
Tips for Easy Grilling
•ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL
5 MINUTES BEFORE USING.
•Read the Grill Use & Care Guide
before starting to grill.
•Grill cooking is so easy because
you can brown meats, cook onions,
grill vegetables, “stir-fry” dishes,
steam fish and toast sandwiches
with little attention from the cook.
•Use the grill to “prep and cook”
foods for traditional range-top
recipes: brown ground beef for
spaghetti sauce or stir-fry beef strips
for a Chinese dish. Since the grill
cooks top and bottom at the same
time, there’s no need to stir while
cooking.
•Cook “guilt-free” French fries
without the extra oil or make perfect
French toast that doesn’t need to
be turned during cooking.
•Use vegetable cooking spray for
convenient, stick-free grilling. Or if
you prefer, brush grill surfaces with
vegetable oil before preheating.
•Use plastic utensils on the nonstick
grill surfaces. Do not use metal
utensils as they will damage the
nonstick surface.
•Plan ahead for quick meals by
freezing boneless chicken breasts
and burger patties for future meals.
Place individual servings on a bak-
ing sheet and freeze. When frozen,
place in plastic bags. To grill, see
the “Grilling Chart” on page 6.
•Cleanup is easy! Let grill cool down.
Wipe grill surfaces with damp paper
towel or dish cloth. Grids are dish-
washer safe.

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Grilling Chart
PREHEAT GRILL 5 MINUTES WITH COVER CLOSED.
The following times are guidelines.
COOK TIME
5 min.
5-8 min.
10-12 min.
6-8 min.
5 min.
5-7 min.
10-12 min.
6-8 min.
10-12 min.
6 min.
8 min.
6 min.
6 min.
5 min.
6 min.
4 min.
4 min.
4-5 min.
FOOD
Beef strip steak, boneless,
fresh (8 oz/225 g)
Chicken breast, boneless,
fresh (4-6 oz/115-170 g)
Chicken breast, boneless,
frozen (4 oz/115 g)
Fish fillet squares, frozen
(about 2 oz/55 g)
Frankfurter (hot dog)
Hamburger, fresh (4 oz/115g)
Hamburger, frozen (4 oz/115 g)
Pork chops, boneless, fresh
(4 oz/115 g, 3⁄4" [2 cm] thick)
Pork chops, boneless, frozen
(4 oz/115 g)
Vegetables (frozen)
Peppers and onions
Potato wedges, frozen
Stir-fry vegetable mix
Vegetables (fresh)
Broccoli florets
Green or red bell pepper
strips
Mushrooms, sliced
Onions, sliced
Zucchini or summer squash,
sliced
Grilled Cheese or
Cheese and Ham
DONENESS
Slightly pink in center; brown
on outside
No longer pink in center
No longer pink in center
Fish looks white
Heated through
No longer pink in center
No longer pink in center
No longer pink in center
No longer pink in center
Cooked through
Cooked through
Tender-crisp
Tender-crisp
Tender-crisp
Tender-crisp
Soft
Tender-crisp
Golden brown on outside;
melted cheese

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Food Time
Fried Eggs 2 to 3 minutes
French Toast 8 to 10 minutes
Pancakes 4 to 5 minutes
Bacon 10 to 15 minutes
Sausage Links and Patties 15 minutes
Cooking Chart
Cooking times are based on fresh ingredients.
Cleaning
1. Unplug grill from electrical outlet and
allow to cool.
2. While holding grid, slide locking tab
to release grid.
Open grill flat
and repeat
with other
grid. DO NOT
REMOVE THE
GRID WITH
THE GRILL IN
AN UPRIGHT
POSITION. THE GRILL SHOULD BE
FLAT TO REMOVE THE GRID.
Locking Tab
3. Wash grids in hot soapy water.
Rinse then dry. Grids may also be
washed in dishwasher.

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Customer Service
If you have a question about your grill, call our toll-free customer service number.
Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that
information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your grill. This
information will help us answer your question much more quickly.
MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ SERIES: _________________
This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. or Canada.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products, one (1) year for Hamilton Beach
products or one hundred eighty (180) days for Proctor-Silex products from the date of
original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this
product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT
EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with
respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass
containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the
original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse,
neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed
directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal
rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do
not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages,
so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have
model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
hamiltonbeach.com or proctorsilex.com
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
hamiltonbeach.com •proctorsilex.com
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.
263 Yadkin Road
Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0
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840125300