Hamilton Beach 25358 Instruction Manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR

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Please call us – our friendly
associates are ready to help.
USA: 1.800.851.8900

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Por favor llámenos – nuestros
amables representantes están
listos para ayudar.
MEX: 01 800 71 16 100

Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este
instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

Questions ?
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nos associés s’empresseront
de vous aider.
CAN : 1.800.267.2826

Contact Grill

Gril contact

Parrilla de Contacto

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Français ................... 11

Español ................... 19

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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, repair, or adjustment.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the

appliance manufacturer for use with this model may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.

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.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

13. Be sure removable cooking plates are secured before

cooking.

14. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug

(one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The
plug fits only one way into a polarized 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. 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 this appliance.

An extension cord should be connected to the appliance first,
before it is plugged into the outlet.

Always use grill on flat surface to ensure grease and oils drain
properly. Use caution when cleaning spilled hot grease. Use
caution when cooking and around splattering grease.

Always use drip tray and make sure it is resting on counter
directly under grill before use.

Never move grill when in use. Unplug unit and let cool before
moving.

Always use an oven mitt to protect hand when opening the grill.
CAUTION! Burn Hazard: Escaping steam may cause burns.

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Parts and Features

Cover

Removable Plate
Unlock Tabs

Drip Tray*

Base

Nonstick Removable
Cooking Plates*

Indicator
Lights

Indicator Lights

Your contact grill features two
indicator lights.

Red indicates that power is on.
Green indicates that the unit is
preheated and ready to use.

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash the nonstick removable plates
in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Plates may also be
washed in the dishwasher. Ensure the plates are locked
into place before use.

Green
READY
Light

Red
POWER
ON Light

*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826

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How to Grill

Burn Hazard.

Always use an oven mitt to protect hand when
opening a hot grill. Escaping steam can burn.

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Preheat with cover closed. Once
the grill has reached the proper
temperature, the green light will
come on.

When preheated, place food to
be cooked onto cooking plates.
Only use wooden or plastic
cooking utensils to prolong the
life of the nonstick coating.

When finished grilling, remove
plug from outlet.

Slide the drip tray into place
under front of grill.

Lift cover and check food.
If additional cooking time is
needed, lower cover.

Lower grill cover.

Plug cord into wall outlet. The
red light will glow.

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Preheat with cover closed. Once the grill has reached the proper temperature, the
green light will come on. The following times are guidelines. Always cook with the
cover closed.

Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

FOOD COOK TIME DONENESS

Beef Strip Steak, boneless, fresh (8 oz./225 g) 5 minutes Slightly pink in center; brown on outside
Chicken Breast, boneless, fresh (4–6 oz./120–180 g) 5 to 8 minutes No longer pink in center
Chicken Breast, boneless, frozen (4 oz./120 g) 10 to 12 minutes No longer pink in center
Fish Fillet, frozen (about 2 oz./60 g) 6 to 8 minutes Fish looks white
Fish, fresh (4 oz./120 g) 5 minutes Fish looks white
Hamburger, fresh (4 oz./120 g) 5 to 7 minutes No longer pink in center
Hamburger, frozen (4 oz./120 g) 10 to 12 minutes No longer pink in center
Hot Dog 5 minutes Heated through
Pork Chops, boneless, fresh (4 oz./120 g, 3/4-in./1.9-cm thick) 6 to 8 minutes No longer pink in center
Pork Chops, boneless, frozen (4 oz./120 g) 10 to 12 minutes No longer pink in center
Sausage 15 minutes No longer pink in center
Turkey Burgers (4 oz./120 g) 10 to 15 minutes

No longer pink in center; brown on outside

Bacon 10 to 15 minutes

Crispy

VEGETABLES COOK TIME DONENESS

Green or Red Bell Pepper Strips, fresh 5 minutes Tender-crisp
Mushrooms, sliced, fresh 6 minutes Tender-crisp
Onions, sliced, fresh 4 minutes Soft
Zucchini or Summer Squash, sliced, fresh 4 minutes Tender-crisp

Cooking Chart

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Helpful Tips

ALWAYS PREHEAT FOR 6 MINUTES BEFORE USING.

• Read the Use and Care Guide before using the contact grill.

• Use cooking spray for convenient, stick-free cooking. Or if
you prefer, brush cooking plates with vegetable oil before
preheating.

• Use plastic utensils on the nonstick cooking plate. Do not
use metal utensils since they will damage the nonstick
surface.

• Thicker sandwiches may shift when the lid is closed. Use a
plastic spatula to reposition. There is no need to press down
on the handle. The weight of the cover will grill the top of
the sandwich.

• Cleanup is easy! Let the grill cool down; then wipe cooking
plates with damp paper towel. Plates may also be washed in
the dishwasher.

IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:

The Extension service will have detailed information about
cooking for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension
service in your county, please visit:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/.

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Care and Cleaning

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water
or any liquid.

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Unplug grill from outlet and allow
to cool.
Wipe cooking plates with a paper
towel to remove drippings.
Remove drip tray; wash in
dishwasher or hot, soapy water.

Do not use steel wool, scouring
pads, or abrasive cleansers on
any part of the unit. Never use
sharp or pointed objects for
cleaning.

To remove plates for cleaning,
pull tab down to release and
remove upper plate. Then, pull
tabs and lift up lower plate.

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DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.

DISHWASHER-SAFE

Wipe outside of unit with a
damp, soapy cloth.

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Replace cooking grids and
ensure they are locked into
place. ALWAYS replace LOWER
cooking grid first. Repeat with
UPPER grid.

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Notes

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