Hamilton Beach 25285 User Manual

Meal Maker Express

™

Meal Maker Express

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Meal Maker Express

™

READ BEFORE USE

LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION

LEA ANTES DE USAR

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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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles

or knobs.

3. To protect against risk of electrical shock,

do not immerse appliance, cord or plug 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 is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, electrical repair, mechanical repair, or adjustment.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. The use of accessory attachments not

recommended by Hamilton Beach/ Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries or serious damage to the unit.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter, or touch hot surfaces, including stove.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or

electric burner, or in a heated oven. Do not use this unit near oven, heater or fireplace.

11. Extreme caution must be used when

moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,”

then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than

intended purpose.

14. For units with detachable cooking plates,

be sure they are secured before cooking.

This appliance is intended for household use only.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use another high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the grill.

Always use a hot mitt to protect hand when opening the grill.

CAUTION: Escaping steam may cause burns. An extension cord should be connected to

the appliance first, before it is plugged into the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance 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.

wWARNING

Shock Hazard

• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.

• If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet:

- Do not modify the plug.

- Do not use an adaptor.

- Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

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5. Drip Cup

6. Support Leg

7. Spatula/Scraper (available with select models)

Know Your Grill

Parts and Features

1. Cover

2. Nonstick Grill Surfaces

3. Base

4. Timer

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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.

Optional Features

(on select models)

Removable Grids

Cord Wrap

Drain Spout

Locking Tab

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.

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.

•

Cleanup is easy! Let grill cool down. Wipe grill surfaces with damp paper towel or dish cloth.

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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.

5 min. 5-7 min. 6-8 min.

6 min.

8 min.

6 min.

5 min.

6 min.

4 min.

4-5 min.

FOOD

Beef strip steak, boneless, fresh (8 oz.)

Chicken breast, boneless, fresh (4-6 oz.)

Frankfurter (hot dog) Hamburger, fresh (4 oz.) Pork chops, boneless,

fresh (4 oz., 3⁄4" thick)

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

Heated through No longer pink in center No longer pink in center

Cooked through

Tender-crisp

Soft

Tender-crisp

Golden brown on outside; melted cheese

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Cleaning

NOTE: If your grill has removable grids, see the following section.

1. Unplug grill from electrical outlet and

allow to cool slightly.

2. Wipe grilling surfaces with a paper

towel to remove drippings.

3. Use the spatula/scraper (available

with select models) to scrape away cooked-on food or grease.

4. Use a damp sponge with a small

amount of dishwashing detergent to scrub grilling surfaces. See illustration. Rinse out sponge and

wipe surfaces clean. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe surfaces again.

5. Do not use steel wool or any type

of abrasive cleaner to clean the grill, as it will damage the nonstick grilling surface, and void the warranty.

6. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe

clean the outside of grill.

Empty drip cup. Wash drip cup and spatula/scraper in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. (They can also be put in top rack of dishwasher.)

8. The grill can be stored, closed and

upright, sitting on the hinge side.

Removable Grids

(on select models)

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.

wWARNING

Shock Hazard

• Do not immerse the grill in water.

• Do no clean the grill in the dishwasher.

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Recipes

These recipes were developed for use with all sizes of the Meal Maker Express

™

Contact Grills. Some ingredients are listed as a range; for example, 2 or 4 slices of bread. Use the smaller amount for the small grill or if you’re only cooking for two on the large grill. Use the larger amount for the large grill.

Guilt-Free Hash Browns

11⁄2 or 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, Southern style

⁄2 or 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional)

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. Place potatoes and onion on grill. Close lid and cook 10 minutes or until

potatoes are tender and browned.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Ham & Cheese on a Bagel

2 or 4 regular-sized bagels 4 or 8 slices (1⁄2 ounce each) American cheese 2 or 4 ounces thinly sliced ham

1. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. Place bagel tops on grill. Close lid and heat 3 minutes. Remove and keep warm.

3. Meanwhile, place cheese slices on bagel bottoms. Top with ham. Place on grill. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with bagel tops.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Toasted Peanut Butter & Jelly

4 or 8 slices firm white bread Peanut butter Jelly or jam

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. On half of the slices of bread, spread peanut butter and jelly or jam. Top with

remaining bread.

3. Close lid and cook sandwiches 5 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

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Cinnamon French Toast

3 eggs

⁄3 cup milk

1 tablespoon sugar

⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 4 slices bread Cinnamon

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla.

Soak slices of bread in egg mixture.

3. On the small grill, place 2 slices of bread. Close lid and cook 4 minutes or

until done. Repeat with remaining bread. OR,

4. On the large grill, place 2 slices of bread and top with the remaining slices of bread,

making a French toast “sandwich.” Close lid and cook 5 minutes or until done.

5. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving with butter and syrup. Makes 2 servings.

Pizza Burgers

⁄2 or 1 pound lean ground beef

⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 or 2 ounces)

⁄4 or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed 2 or 4 sandwich-size English muffins, split and toasted

1. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. Combine beef, cheese, and oregano. Mix well. Shape mixture into two or four

31⁄2-inch patties.

3. Place patties on grill. Close lid and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is no

longer pink. Serve on English muffins. Top with pizza sauce, if desired.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Grilled Ham & Cheese Special

4 or 8 slices rye bread Thousand Island or Russian salad dressing 4 or 8 ounces thinly sliced ham 2 or 4 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese

⁄2 or 1 cup deli coleslaw

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. On half of the bread, spread salad dressing. Top with ham, cheese, and

coleslaw. Top with remaining bread.

3. Close lid and cook sandwiches for 5 minutes or until heated through and

cheese melts.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

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Turkey Garden Burgers

⁄2 or 1 pound lean ground turkey

⁄2 or 1 cup shredded carrot and zucchini 1 or 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 2 or 4 whole wheat or white sandwich buns

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. Combine turkey, carrot and zucchini, onion, and parsley; mix well. Shape

mixture into two or four 31⁄2-inch patties.

3. Place patties on grill. Close lid and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until turkey is no

longer pink. Serve on buns. Top with low-fat mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato, if desired.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Pepperoni Pizzawiches

2 or 4 English muffins, split 16 or 32 pepperoni slices 2 or 4 slices Cheddar or American cheese 4 to 8 tomato slices Dried oregano leaves, crushed

1. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. On half of muffin halves, layer pepperoni, cheese, and tomato. Sprinkle with

oregano. Top with remaining muffin halves. Close lid and grill 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Cheesy Bean Quesadillas

⁄2 or 1 can (about 16 ounces) refried beans 4 or 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)

⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 or 2 ounces)

⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup picante sauce 1 to 3 green onions, sliced

1. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. Spread beans on half of tortillas to within 1⁄2

inch of edges. Top each with cheese, picante sauce, and green onions. Moisten edges of tortillas with water. Top with remaining tortillas and press edges together. Cut each into halves.

3. Place one half on small grill or 4 halves on large grill. Close lid and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from grill and cut each half into 3 triangles. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

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Tuna Burgers

1 or 2 cans (6 ounces each) chunk light tuna, drained and flaked

⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup dry bread crumbs

⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons or 1⁄4 cup finely chopped onion 1 or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons or 1⁄4 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. For burgers, combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape mixture into two

or four 31⁄2

-inch patties.

3. Close lid and cook 5 minutes or until burgers are lightly browned and heated through.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

1 or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 or 8 ounces) 1 egg white, beaten slightly 2 tablespoons or 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 or 6 cups coarsely cut-up romaine lettuce 1 or 2 green onions, sliced

⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup croutons

Caesar salad dressing

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. Dip chicken into egg white and then coat with cheese.

3. Place chicken on grill. Close lid and cook 7 to 9 minutes or until no longer pink.

Remove and let cool slightly.

4. Cut chicken into strips. Combine lettuce, green onions, croutons, and sliced chicken. Add enough salad dressing to taste. Toss to coat.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Grilled Vegetables on Italian Bread

⁄2 or 1 small eggplant, cut into 4 or 8 (1⁄2-inch) slices

⁄2 or 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips

⁄2 or 1 medium onion, sliced

1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

⁄2 or 1 cup shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese

⁄2 or 1 loaf Italian or French bread, about 12 ounces

Italian salad dressing

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. Place eggplant, pepper, onion, and garlic on grill. Close lid and cook 5 minutes

or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

3. Cut bread into lengthwise halves. Drizzle bread halves with salad dressing. Arrange vegetables with cheese on bottom half and top with remaining bread half. Cut into 2 or 4 sandwiches.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

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“Meatball” Sandwiches

⁄2 or 1 pound lean ground beef

⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs

2 tablespoons or 1⁄4 cup chopped onion

⁄2 or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 1 egg or 2 egg whites 2 or 4 crusty Italian rolls, about 7 inches long 1 8-oz. or 14-oz. jar spaghetti sauce, heated Grated Parmesan cheese

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. In bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onion, basil, and egg; mix well. Shape

mixture into two or four 31⁄2

-inch patties.

3. Place patties on grill. Close lid and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Cut each into 8 pieces. Place on rolls and top “meatballs” with hot spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Speedy Beef and Mushrooms

⁄2 or 1 pound sirloin steak strips

1 or 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (3 or 6 ounces)

⁄2 or 1 medium onion, sliced

1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced or

⁄8 or 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

⁄4 cup or 1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

⁄4 or 1⁄2 cup sour cream

Hot cooked noodles

1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. Place beef strips on grill. Close lid and cook 4 minutes or until beef is browned

and no longer pink. Remove.

3. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to grill. Close lid and cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

4. Meanwhile, heat gravy, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream in saucepan. (Or, microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until hot.) Stir in cooked beef and mushroom mixture. Serve over noodles.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

Orange Glazed Pork Chops

2 tablespoons or 1⁄4 cup orange marmalade 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger

2 or 4 boneless pork chops, 3⁄4 inch thick (about 1 pound)

1. Preheat grill for 5 minutes.

2. For glaze, combine orange marmalade, soy sauce, lemon juice, and ginger.

Place chops on grill. Pour glaze over chops. Close lid and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until chops are no longer pink. Remove chops and pour glaze from grill over all.

Makes 2 or 4 servings.

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