George Foreman 18471 Instruction manual

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the grill on.
Remove all packaging before use.

A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

1 The grill must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use

and store the grill out of reach of children.

2 Don’t put the grill in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or

outdoors.

3 Some parts aren’t as hot as others, but they’re all hot. Don’t touch – use oven

gloves or a folded towel.

4 Bread, oil, and other foods may burn. Don’t use the appliance near or below

curtains or other combustible materials, and watch it while in use.
5 Sit the grill on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, near a power socket.
6 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.

7 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system.

8 Don’t wrap food in plastic film, polythene bags, or metal foil. You’ll damage the grill

and you may cause a fire hazard.
9 Cook meat, poultry, and derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear.

Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.

10 Don’t use tools that might damage the non-stick surfaces.
11 Keep the grill and the cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.
12 Unplug the grill after use, before moving and before cleaning.
13 Don’t use the grill for any purpose other than cooking food.
14 Don’t use the grill if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
15 If the cable is damaged, you must return the grill, in order to avoid hazard.

household use only

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U BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Wipe the grill plates with a damp cloth.

C PRE PAR ATI ON

1 Prepare any garnish (cheese, tomato, etc.), and split your buns or rolls.
2 Centre the drip tray under the front of the grill, to catch run-off.

3 Wipe the grill plates with a little cooking oil or butter, then close it. Don’t use low fat

spread – it may burn on to the grill.

C PRE HE AT

4 Put the plug into the power socket.

5 The light will come on, then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain

the temperature. When the light goes off, the grill is ready for use.

C FILL THE GRILL

6 When the light goes off, use an oven glove to open the grill.

7 Lay the food on the bottom grill plate with a spatula or tongs, not fingers.

8 Close the grill. The hinge is articulated to cope with thick or oddly shaped foods.
9 The grill plates should be roughly parallel, to avoid uneven cooking.

10 Wait while the food cooks.

C REMOVE THE FOOD

11 Check that the food is cooked. If you’re in any doubt, cook it a bit more.
12 Use the oven glove to open the grill.
13 Use wooden or plastic tools to remove the food.

C FINISHED?

14 Unplug the grill.

C MORE?

15 Put on the oven glove, empty the drip tray into a heatproof bowl, give it a wipe

with kitchen paper, and replace it under the front of the grill.

C CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1 Unplug the grill and let it cool before cleaning and storing away.
2 Wipe all surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge. Use a paper towel with a dab of

cooking oil to remove stubborn stains.
3 Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water, or in the top rack of the dishwasher.

4 Take extra care with the non-stick cooking surfaces.

5 Don’t put the grill in water or any other liquid.
6 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaners, solvents, scourers, wire wool, or soap pads.

, Where the top and bottom plates make contact, the non-stick surfaces may show

signs of wear. This is purely cosmetic, and will not affect the operation of the grill.

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cooking times & food safety

Use these times purely as a guide. They’re for fresh or fully defrosted food. When
cooking frozen foods, add 2-3 minutes for seafood, and 3-6 minutes for meat and
poultry, depending on the thickness and density of the food.
Check food is cooked through before serving. If in doubt, cook it a bit more.
Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear.
Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label.

beef min

fillet 5-7
loin steak 7-8
burger, 50g 5-6
burger, 100g 7-8
burger, 200g 8-9
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
round steak 5-7
sausages (thin) 5-6
sausages (thick) 7-8
sirloin 7-9
T-Bone 8-9

fruit

apple, halve/slice 6-8
bananas, slice lengthwise 3-4
nectarines, halve/slice 3-5
peaches, halve/slice 3-5
pineapple, slice 3-7

pork

chops, 12mm 5-6
gammon steak 5-6
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
minced 7-8
sausages (thin) 5-6
sausages (thick) 7-8
tenderloin, 12mm 4-6

chicken/turkey

chicken breast pieces 5-7
burger, 50g, fresh 4
burger, 50g, frozen 5
burger, 100g, fresh 5
burger, 100g, frozen 6
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
thighs (chicken) 5-7
minced 7-8
turkey breast, thin sliced 3-4

lamb min

kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
minced 6-7
loin chops 4-6

sandwiches

cheese 2-3
ham (cooked) 5-6
roast beef (cooked) 6-7
sausage (cooked) 6-7
turkey (cooked) 6-7

seafood

halibut steak, 12-25mm 6-8
kebabs, 25mm cube 4-6
prawn 1-2
red snapper fillet 3-5
salmon fillet 3-4
salmon steak, 12-25mm 6-8
scallops 4-6
sea bass fillet 3-5
swordfish steak, 12-25mm 6-9
tuna steak, 12-25mm 6-8

snacks

calzone 8-9
hot dogs 2-3
quesadillas 2-3
tacos, meat filling 6-8

vegetables

asparagus 3-4
carrots, sliced 5-7
aubergine, slice/cube 8-9
onions, thin slice 5-6
peppers, thin slice 6-8
peppers, grill then skin 2-3
whole peppers brushed with oil 8
potatoes, slice/cube 7-9
squash, slice/cube 6-8