George Foreman GFQ001 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

❑Read all instructions.
❑Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
❑To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in

water or other liquid.

❑Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children.

❑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.

❑Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number on the cover of this
manual.

❑The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may cause injuries.

❑Do not use outdoors.
❑Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
❑Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
❑Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or

other hot liquids.

❑To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.
❑Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
❑The appliance is only to be operated in the closed position.

POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal

of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove
the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only
by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to

reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be

used if care is exercised in their use.

c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,

2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and

3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel,
in Latin America, by an authorized service center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

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1. Lid latch

2. Lid

3. Nonstick cooking plates

4. Built-in drip reservoir

5. Slip-resistant feet

6. Power cord

1. Power indicator light (red)

2. Preheat indicator light (green)

How to Use

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This product is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material and any stickers.

• Remove and save literature.

• Please go to www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty.

• Wash all removable parts and/or accessories as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING
section of this manual.

• Wipe grill plates with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any dust. Wipe dry with a soft
cloth or paper towels.

• Select location where unit is to be used, leaving enough space between back of unit
and wall to allow heat to flow without damage to cabinets and walls.

USING YOUR QUESADILLA MAKER
Note: Before preheating the quesadilla maker, the cooking plates may be brushed with a

small amount of vegetable oil, if desired. This helps to protect the nonstick surface. You
may wish to repeat this procedure periodically.

1. Close the lid and plug cord into a standard electrical outlet. Both the red power

indicator light and green preheat indicator light will turn on as the unit begins
heating.

2. Allow the unit to preheat for approximately 5 minutes. The green preheat indicator

light will turn off when the quesadilla maker has reached cooking temperature.

3. Gently raise the lid using a pot holder/oven mitt.

Important: Always grasp lid with a pot holder/oven mitt when raising and lowering.
Note: As with any new appliance, you may notice smoke and a slight odor when using

your quesadilla maker for the first time, as residues left from manufacturing burn off the
cooking plates and heating element. This is normal.

4. Raise the lid using a pot holder/oven mitt and place prepared quesadilla centered on

the bottom cooking plate.

5. Carefully lower the lid using a pot holder/oven mitt and latch shut.

Note: Depending on the amount of food, the latch may not latch completely. DO NOT
FORCE SHUT! The unit will still cook properly.

Important: Steam may be released between the cooking plates. Caution should be taken
to prevent hands from coming in contact with the steam.

6. Grilling time should be approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Exact grilling time will be a

matter of taste and will depend on the type of filling. Do not overcook, since filling
may melt and pour out from between the tortillas.

7. The green preheat indicator light will cycle on and off as the unit maintains the ideal

cooking temperature; this prevents overheating.

8. After the quesadilla has finished cooking, gently raise the lid using a pot holder/oven

mitt and remove quesadilla with a plastic or wooden spatula.

Important: Do not use metal utensils, as they can damage the nonstick coating.

9. Keep the lid closed to preserve the heat until you are ready for the next quesadilla.

10. After use, unplug unit from the electrical outlet and allow to cool to room

temperature before cleaning.

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HELPFUL TIPS

• Use only 10-inch flour tortillas when making quesadillas with your quesadilla maker.

• Tortillas should be fresh and pliable, not dried out or stiff.

• Only use soft filling ingredients like shredded cheese, salsa, shredded or thinly sliced
pieces of cooked meat, poultry or vegetables. Do not use with any foods that have
bones or pits, since they could damage the cooking plates.

• Do not overfill your quesadillas, as the filling may leak out into the built-in drip
reservoir. Do not fill the tortilla with more than ¼ cup shredded cheese and/or ½ cup
liquid ingredients like salsa.

• Do not use processed cheese, because it turns into liquid when heated and will
leak out.

• For best results, fillings should be spread as evenly as possible, up to ½-inch from the
edge of the tortilla so that the edges can seal together.

• The average grilling time for a quesadilla on the preheated quesadilla maker is
approximately 3-4 minutes. Check quesadillas after 3 minutes; they should be slightly
crisp and have some light browning.

• Do not force the lid closed, as you may damage the hinge or latch mechanism.

Important: Always gently raise and lower the lid using a pot holder/oven mitt.

• Previously grilled quesadillas can be reheated on the quesadilla maker. Place on
preheated appliance, matching up the triangle shape of the quesadilla with that of the
cooking plates. Lower the lid and reheat 1 to 2 minutes.

Care and Cleaning

This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.

CLEANING
Important: Unplug and allow to cool before cleaning. Never immerse your quesadilla

maker in water or any other liquid.

1. Wipe lid, base, and cooking plates with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive soap or
dishwashing detergent. Wipe with a clean, soft, damp cloth and towel dry.

STORAGE

• Store cleaned quesadilla maker in a clean, dry place.

• The quesadilla maker may be stored in a vertical position (lid latch pointed up). Latch
the cooking plates together, loosely winding the cord around the base of the unit, and
stand for vertical storage.

Important: Never store while it is still hot or still plugged in.
Important: Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on cord

where it enters unit, as this could cause it to fray and break.