George Foreman 23440 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and

persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8. Don’t connect the appliance via a timer or remote control system.

¬ The surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use.

If the cable is damaged, return the appliance, to avoid hazard.

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

• Don’t wrap food in plastic ﬁlm, polythene bags, or metal foil. This will damage your grill and you may cause a ﬁre hazard.

• Don’t use your grill for any purpose other than cooking food.

• Don’t use your grill if it is damaged or malfunctions.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

PARTS

1. Power light (red)

2. Thermostat light (green)

3. Grill plates

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Wipe the grill plates with a damp cloth. Your grill may smoke a little the ﬁrst time you use it. This is normal and will soon disappear.

TILTING/LEVELLING THE GRILL

You can tilt your grill so that fat and juices run into the drip tray when cooking things like burgers, meat, etc. Alternatively, you can use your grill level for cooking things like panini, sandwiches, etc. To tilt your grill extend the foot upwards below your grill (FIG B). Fold the foot ﬂat again to level your grill.

USING YOUR GRILL

• Sit your grill on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, away from cupboards, curtains, etc.

• Slide the drip tray between the two runners underneath the front of your grill. Slide the tray all the way in (FIG A). The drip tray will collect any fat or juices that run oﬀ the plates during cooking.

1. Put the plug into the power socket. The power light and the thermostat light will come on.

2. The grill plates will now start heating up.

3. When the thermostat light goes out your grill is at the correct cooking temperature.

4. The thermostat light will cycle on and oﬀ as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.

5. Open your grill and carefully lay the food on the bottom grill plate. Close the grill.

6. When you have ﬁnished cooking unplug your grill.

4. Drip tray

5. Foot (underneath)

6. Cord storage hooks (on foot)

• Check that the food is cooked. If you’re in any doubt, cook it a bit more.

• Always use an oven glove when opening or closing the grill, or placing or removing food.

• Use wooden or plastic utensils to prevent damage to the plates.

• The grill hinge is articulated to accommodate thick or oddly shaped foods.

• The grill plates should be roughly parallel to avoid uneven cooking.

• When neccessary, use an oven glove and empty the drip tray into a heatproof bowl. Wipe it with kitchen paper then slide it back between the runners under the front of your grill.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug your grill and let it cool completely before cleaning or storing.

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.

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

STORING

The unit may be stood vertically (on the hinged side) for storage.

COOKING TIMES AND FOOD SAFETY

The following times should be used purely as a guide. They are 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 SANDWICHES MIN

ﬁllet 5-7 cheese 2-3 loin steak 7-8 ham (cooked) 5-6 burger, 50g 5-6 roast beef (cooked) 6-7 burger, 100g 7-8 sausage (cooked) 6-7 kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8 turkey (cooked) 6-7 round steak 5-7 SNACKS sausages (thin) 5-6 hot dogs 2-3 sausages (thick) 7-8 quesadillas 2-3 sirloin 7-9 tacos, meat ﬁlling 6-8

T-Bone 8-9 CHICKEN/TURKEY

LAMB chicken breast pieces 5-7

kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8 burger, 50g, fresh/frozen 4/5 minced 6-7 burger, 100g, fresh/frozen 5/6

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

SEAFOOD thighs (chicken) 5-7 halibut steak, 12-25mm 6-8 minced 7-8 kebabs, 25mm cube 4-6 turkey breast, thin sliced 3-4 prawn 1-2 VEGE TABLES red snapper ﬁllet 3-5 asparagus 3-4

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