OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. GR19BWCAN/BC/RR
GEORGE FOREMAN
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts or
pot holders.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance 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.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids. Allow liquid to cool before removing and
emptying drip tray.
12. To disconnect, grasp plug and remove from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Appliance is for Household Use Only
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Additional Important Safeguards
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the
risk of burns, fires or other injury to persons or damage to property.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for
some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot
materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place
anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner's
Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug cord from outlet. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on
all sides for air circulation. Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels or other flammable materials during use.
6. This appliance generates steam — do not operate in open position.
7. Using pot holder, hold the top cover (Lid) open while placing or
removing food on the cooking surface to prevent accidental closing
and injury.
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Consumer Safety Information
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 the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance
may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical
circuit from other appliances.
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the
counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters
or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or
table top.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes
may occur or stains can appear.
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Getting To Know Your
GR19BWCAN/BC/RR Grilling Machine
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GEORGE FOREMAN
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1. Grilling Machine Body
2. Grilling Machine Grilling Plates
3. Drip Tray - Gray (P/N 22410)
Drip Tray - Black (P/N 22410B)
4. Plastic Spatula - Gray (P/N 22411)
Plastic Spatula - Black (P/N 22411B)
5. Power Light
6. Cord
7. Bun Warmer Cover - Clear (P/N 22412)
Bun Warmer Cover - Red (P/N 22471)
8. Lid Latch
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How To Use George Foreman’s Lean Mean
Fat Reducing Grilling Machine
1. Before using the Grilling Machine for the first time, wipe the Grilling
Plates with a damp cloth to remove all dust. Wash the drip tray and
spatula in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
2. To preheat: Close the Lid and plug cord into a 120V AC outlet. The
Power Light will go on indicating that the elements are heating.
Allow Grilling Machine to preheat for 5 minutes.
3. Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid.
4. Slide the grease catching Drip Tray under the front of the unit.
5. Carefully place the items to be cooked on the bottom cooking plate.
6. Close the Lid and allow the food to cook for the desired time.
(Consult the Recipe Section at the back of this book for some suggestions.) The Power Light will go on when the Lid is closed to indicate that the elements are heating up to cook. Do not leave appli-
ance unattended during use!
7. After the desired amount of time, the food should be done.
8. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid any sparks at the outlet while disconnecting
plug, make sure the "Power Light" is off (not illuminated) before
disconnecting the plug from the outlet.
9. Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid.
10. Remove the food using the Plastic Spatula provided. Be sure to
always use either plastic or wooden utensils so as not to scratch the
non-stick surface. Never use metal tongs, forks or knives as these
can damage the coating on the cooking plates.
11. When cool, the Drip Tray may be removed and emptied. Be sure the
liquid is cooled before removing Drip Tray.
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Using the Bun Warmer
Model GR19BWCAN/BC/RR comes equipped with a Bun Warmer. You
can use this feature to warm various kinds of bread products (hamburger
buns, breakfast biscuits, English muffins, tortillas, pita bread, sliced
bagels, and mini croissants). For example, if you are cooking hamburgers, you can place your hamburger buns inside the Bun Warmer to warm
them while you cook the hamburgers! REMEMBER: The Bun W
should be used to war
any item. It is not intended for defr
very thick bread products. If a bread product is too thick, you may have
to cut it (butterfly) to fit.
1. Bun Warmer Cover
(P/N 22412 Clear)
(P/N 22471 Red)
2. Lid Latch
To use the Bun Warmer:
1. Push down on the Lid Latch at the location marked "PUSH". This will
unlatch the Bun Warmer Lid.
2. Raise the Lid and place the bread product inside the Bun Warmer.
3. Lower the Lid and gently push down on the location marked "PUSH".
The Lid will latch in place. NEVER FORCE THE LID CLOSED.
gently to close Lid.
4. Allow 2-3 minutes after the machine has warmed up to complete
heating. If you are placing bread products in the Bun Warmer that
have been refrigerated, they will take longer to warm up.
m bread products only. It will not cook or grill
osting.
The Bun Warmer cannot hold
armer
Press
CAUTION: The Bun Warmer does not have a separate operation switch. If
you want to warm some bread, but do not want to cook anything on the
grill, please be aware that the grill will be on and will become very hot.
WARNING: Do not keep cooked food (such as meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.) warm in the Bun Warmer! THE BUN WARMER IS FOR BREAD
PRODUCTS ONLY!
NOTE: The Bun Warmer cover is specially designed for easy use. The lid is
removeable, you can take it off for
cleaning. To remove the cover, raise the
cover to an angle of 50 degrees by lifting
the cover at the two hinge connections.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble.
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User Maintenance Instructions
CAUTION: To avoid accidental burns, allow your Grilling Machine to
cool thoroughly before cleaning.
1. Before cleaning, unplug the Grilling Machine from the wall outlet and
allow to cool.
CAUTION: To avoid any sparks at the outlet while disconnecting
plug, make sure the "Power Light" is off (not illuminated) before
disconnecting the plug from the outlet.
2. Inside cleaning: Place the Drip Tray under the front of the Grilling
Machine. Using the specially designed spatula, scrape off any
excess fat and food particles. Wipe the plates with absorbent paper
towel or a sponge. Run off will drip into the Drip Tray.
3. Stubborn build-up: Use a non-metallic scrubbing pad to clean the
plates.
4. Empty the Drip Tray and clean with warm soapy water. Wipe dry.
5. Outside cleaning: Wipe with a warm, wet sponge and dry with a soft,
dry cloth.
To clean the Bun Warmer surface, simply wipe with a clean, damp
cloth or sponge. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
6. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleaners on any
part of the Grilling Machine.
7. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
8. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning
must be performed by a qualified electrician.
9. Make sure to hold the top cover (Lid) by hand while cleaning to pre-
vent accidental closing and injury.
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Suggested Cooking Chart
Rare Medium Well
(145˚F)* (160˚F)* (170˚F)*
Salmon Filet 21/2min. 3 min. 41/2min.
Salmon Steak 4 min. 6 min. 10 min.
Sword Fish 7 min. 9 min. 10 min.
Tuna Steak 6 min. 8 min. 10 min.
White Fish 4 min. 51/2min. 7 min.
Shrimp 11/2min. 21/2min. 31/2min.
4 oz. Turkey Burgers 5 min.
8 oz. Turkey Burgers 6 min.
Pork Loin 5 min. 6 min.
4 oz. Burgers 7 min. 8 min. 9 min.
8 oz. burgers 8 min. 9 min. 10 min.
Chicken Breast 9 min.
(boneless/skinless)
Link sausage 4 min. 5 min.
Sliced Sausage (3/4" thick) 6 min. 7 min.
Fajita Beef (1/2" thick slices) 11/2min. 2 min. 21/2min.
T-Bone 8 min. 9 min. 10 min.
NY Strip 4 min. 7 min. 10 min.
Flank Steak 7 min. 8 min. 10 min.
Onions and Peppers (brush with olive oil) 81/2min.
NOTE: Most meats were 1" thick. These are recommended guidelines
only. Personal taste and thickness of cut may vary cooking times.
Always check for doneness and always use fresh, refrigerated foods.
PLEASE NOTE: The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb,
etc. should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145˚F. Pork should be
cooked to an internal temperature of 160˚F and poultry products should be
cooked to an internal temperature of 170˚F - 180˚F to be sure any harmful
bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they
should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
*Internal Food Temperatures
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Recipes
NOTE: For all recipes, please remember to place Drip Tray in front of the
Grilling Machine to catch drippings from the cooking process.
The Champ’s Sausage Without Guilt
You can start your day with a sizzling sausage patty that not only tastes
good, but is also good for you. This moist, flavorful sausage, served with
a country-style biscuit, makes the complete breakfast. Choose ground
turkey breast, which is lower in fat than ground turkey containing dark
meat and skin. Turkey, especially the light meat, is a good source of
niacin, which is an important B vitamin needed to maintain a healthy nervous system.
1 slightly beaten egg white
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely snipped dried apples or 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh red
Delicious apple
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground sage
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 lb. lean ground turkey breast
•In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the egg white, onion, dried or
fresh apples, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, sage, nutmeg, black pepper,
and cayenne pepper. Add the ground turkey and mix well.
• Shape the mixture into eight or nine 2-inch wide patties.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine and place the patties on the grill four at
a time. Close the Lid. Cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is no longer
pink and the juices run clear, turning once or twice.
•Yield: 8 - 9 patties
This recipe is from "The Healthy Gourmet" (Clarkson Potter) by Cherie
Calbom.
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George’s Sausage Texas Style
A spicy sausage with true Southwestern zip! These breakfast sausages
are great served with a sautéed vegetable or fresh salsa and egg
scramble. Buy 90% lean ground beef for the least-fat sausage. Ninety
percent lean beef has 9 grams of fat with 4 of those grams being saturated fat; whereas 73% lean beef has 18 grams of fat with 7 of the grams
being saturated.
1 slightly beaten egg white
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup diced green chili peppers
1 clove (large) garlic, finely minced
2 Tbsp. snipped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
•In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the egg white, onion, bread
crumbs, green chili peppers, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, chili powder,
salt and cayenne pepper. Add the ground beef and mix well.
• Shape the mixture into eight 3-inch wide patties.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes and place the patties on
the grill four at a time. Close the Lid
• Cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices
run clear, turning once or twice.
•Yield: 8 patties
This recipe is from "The Healthy Gourmet" (Clarkson Potter) by Cherie
Calbom.
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George Foreman’s PowerBurger
A flavorful hamburger that we think tastes even better than its all-meat
cousin! It pays to eat meals that minimize meat. To reduce saturated fat
in a typical burger, you can cut back on the amount of meat and make up
for it with plant-based ingredients. Bread crumbs and chopped vegetables have been added in this recipe. You could also try cooked rice, other
grains or cereal. In addition, choose whole wheat buns; they typically
contain one less fat gram than regular or even reduced-calorie buns.
If you settle for nothing less than a cheeseburger, Swiss cheese
is 1 gram lower in fat than Cheddar, American or Monterey Jack with 8
grams of fat versus 9 in each ounce of cheese. However, reduced fat
cheeses like Cheddar or Swiss contain half the fat with 4 grams per
ounce. Mustard contains 1 gram of fat per tablespoon versus a whopping 11 grams of fat in a tablespoon of mayonnaise.
Top your burger in healthful style with dark, leafy green lettuce, shredded
cabbage, fresh cilantro, basil or spinach.
1/4 cup chopped vegetables such as yellow onions,
green onions, zucchini, parsley (can be sautéed)
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 lb. lean ground beef
• In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the vegetables and bread
crumbs. Add the ground beef and mix well.
• Shape the mixture into four 4-inch wide patties.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes and place the patties on
the grill four at a time. Close the Lid.
• Cook for 8 - 9 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the
juices run clear, turning once.
•Yield: Serves 4
This recipe is from "The Healthy Gourmet" (Clarkson Potter) by Cherie
Calbom.
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Grilled Vegetables
6 slices eggplant, 1/2” thick (or use 2 baby eggplants)
2 small onions, sliced 1/2” thick
2 small tomatoes, diced
2 small zucchini, sliced
4 large cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
4-6 mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. olive oil (optional)
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes. At this time, also spread
on olive oil if desired.
• Add the sliced eggplant and garlic, cover and cook 3 minutes.
• Add the slices of onion, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cover and cook
3 - 5 minutes.
• Remove the eggplant and zucchini and mushroom slices to a plate.
• Add tomatoes to the onion and garlic. Cover and cook
for one minute.
• Remove and serve over the eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms.
•Yield: Serves 2 - 4
Serve as an accompaniment to meat and pasta. Or stuff them into a
piece of pita or french bread for a grilled vegetable sandwich.
Rosemary Lamb Chops
4 lamb chops, shoulder or loin
2 tsp. fresh chopped rosemary (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
ground black pepper to taste
• Coat chops with rosemary and pepper.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes.
• Close Lid and cook for 7 - 9 minutes for medium (a hint of pink in the
middle) and 11 minutes for well done.
• Serve immediately
•Yield: Serves 4
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Mustard Lemon Chicken Breasts
2 Tbsp. mustard
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika
4 6 oz. chicken breasts halved with the skin taken off
• Mix first 5 ingredients.
• Add chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour in the
refrigerator.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes.
•Place marinated chicken on Grilling Machine and close Lid. Let cook
for 8 -9 minutes.
• Remove and serve.
•Yield: Serves 4
Sole with Tomatoes
2 tsp. olive oil
2 small onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. ground pepper
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 lb. fillet of sole (or any white fish fillet)
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes.
• Sauté the onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the tomato, half of the herbs and a few grinds of pepper. Lay the
fish on top, add the lemon juice and remaining herbs.
• Cover and let cook for 5 - 6 minutes.
• Lift the fish and the vegetables onto a plate. If any juices
have dripped into the Drip Tray, use as a sauce to pour on
top of the fillet.
• Serve with fresh bread or rice.
•Yield: Serves 3 - 4
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Strip Steak Polynesian
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. honey
4 - 6 oz. strip steaks
• Combine first 3 ingredients.
• Marinate the strip steak in the mixture for approximately one hour in
the refrigerator.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes.
• Place the marinated strip steak onto the preheated grill. Close the Lid.
• Grill for 6 minutes, open grill, add the rest of the marinade sauce to
the top of the steaks. Close the Lid.
• Grill for 1 minute, open grill and serve on a bed of rice.
•Yield: Serves 4
Burritos
2 small onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups ground meat, shredded beef, or chicken cubed
2-1/2 cups canned red chili sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon & cumin
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes.
• Add onions and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add meat/chicken, close the Lid, and cook for 3 minutes or until
cooked through.
• Add red chili sauce and seasoning until mixed through and hot.
• Remove from grill.
•Yield: Makes 8 burritos
Roll into warmed flour tortilla and top with your choice of guacamole,
sour cream, shredded Jack cheese.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question
1. Can I cook frozen food on
my George Foreman Grill?
2. Why does the Power Light
turn ON & OFF?
3. Can I cook kabobs on the
George Foreman Grill?
4. After cooking with garlic,
how can I remove the smell
of the garlic from the surface of my George Foreman
Grill?
5. How can I cook hot dogs
on my George Foreman
Grill?
6. Can hash browns be prepared on my George
Foreman Grill?
7. Any other cooking suggestions?
Response
Yes, but of course the cooking time will be
longer. And it is preferable that food be
defrosted before placing on the George
Foreman Grill. Please refer to the Suggested
Cooking Chart in this manual for examples.
As stated in the manual, the Power Light goes
ON to indicate when the Grill's elements are
heating. The Power Light goes OFF when the
proper temperature has been reached. The
thermostat will cycle ON & OFF throughout the
cooking process to maintain proper temperature.
Yes. In order to protect the non-stick surface
use wooden skewers. We recommend that
you soak the skewers first in water for about
20 minutes. This will keep the skewers from
burning.
After cleaning your George Foreman Grill
according to the "User Maintenance
Instructions" make a paste of baking soda and
water and spread on the surface of the Grill.
Allow it to sit for a few minutes and then wipe
away with a damp sponge or cloth.
Preheat your Grill for 5-minutes. Place the hot
dogs lengthwise on the Grill. Close the Lid and
cook for 2-1/2 minutes or until desired browning is achieved.
Yes, self-browning hash browns can be prepared by preheating the Grill for 5 minutes.
Add hash browns onto the Grill surface, close
the Lid, and cook for approximately half the
time stated on the package for oven preparation.
Fresh peppers can be grilled for 2-3 minutes
for skinning purposes.
Grilled cheese sandwiches can also be
cooked on your George Foreman Grill.
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Maxim®product warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the product.
Warranty Duration: This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for a period of
one (1) year from the original purchase date.
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship. This
warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service, commercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel or other causes
not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is effective only if the product
is purchased and operated in the USA and Canada, and does not extend to any units which have
been used in violation of written instructions furnished by Maxim
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, or to units which have been
altered or modified or to damage to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number
removed, altered, defaced or rendered illegible.
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sale of our products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure under any theory of tort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to, negligence,
gross negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty and breach of contract.
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is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of or
in connections with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss
of property, or loss of revenues or profit.
Warranty Performance: During the above one-year warranty period, a product with a defect will
be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned comparable model (at Maxim
the product is returned to the Maxim
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facility. The repaired or replacement product will be in war-
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's option) when
ranty for the balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one-month period. No
charge will be made for such repair or replacement.
Service and Repair
If service is required, you should first call toll-free 1-800-937-3883 between the hours of 8:00 am
and 5:00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE. Please refer to model
GR19BWCAN/BC/RR when you call.
In-Warranty Service (USA) for an appliance covered under the warranty period, no charge is
made for service or postage. Contact Consumer Service for return authorization.
In-Warranty Service (Canada) for an appliance covered under the warranty period, no charge is
made for service or postage. Please return the product insured, packaged with sufficient protection, and postage and insurance prepaid to the address listed below. Customs duty/brokerage fee,
if any, must be paid by the consumer.
Out-of-Warranty Service: A flat rate charge by model is made for out-of-warranty service. Include
$10.00 (U.S.) for return shipping and handling.
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cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage during incoming shipment. For your protection, carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. Be sure to enclose
the following items with your appliance: any accessories related to your problem; your full return
address and daytime phone number; a note describing the problem you experienced; a copy of your
sales receipt or other proof of purchase to determine warranty status. C.O.D. shipments cannot be
accepted.
Return the appliance to:
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