Hamilton Beach 25325 User Manual
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Meal Maker Express
™
Meal Maker Express
™
Meal Maker Express
™
READ BEFORE USE
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Other 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 the appliance
manufacturer 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.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is
provided with either a polarized (one wide
blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce
the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized or grounded outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
plug by modifying the plug in any way or by
using an adapter. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, have an electrician replace 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 appliance. If the
appliance is of the grounding type, the
extension cord must also be a groundingtype, 3-wire cord. 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.
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.
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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.
4
Optional Features
(on select models)
Removable Grids
Cord Wrap
Drain Spout
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 and 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.
6 min.
5 min.
6 min.
4 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
Cooked through
Tender-crisp
Tender-crisp
Tender-crisp
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.
7.
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
1
⁄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 and 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
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 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
1/2 or 1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 or 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 or 2 ounces)
1/4 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
3
1
⁄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 and 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
1/2 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
1/2 or 1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 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
1/2 or 1 can (about 16 ounces) refried beans
4 or 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
1/4 or 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 or 2 ounces)
1/4 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
1/4 or 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 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
1/4 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
1/2 or 1 small eggplant, cut into 4 or 8 (1/2-inch) slices
1/2 or 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 or 1 medium onion, sliced
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 or 1 cup shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese
1/2 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
1/2 or 1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 or 1/2 cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons or 1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 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
1/2 or 1 pound sirloin steak strips
1 or 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (3 or 6 ounces)
1/2 or 1 medium onion, sliced
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced or
1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup or 1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 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
1/4 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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