Hamilton Beach 31602 User Manual
Raclette Party Grill
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Important Safeguards .................................. 2
Parts and Features........................................ 3
What is Raclette?.......................................... 4
How to Grill – Start Up.................................. 4
How to Clean ................................................ 5
Hosting a Raclette Party ............................ 6
Recipes ...................................................... 7-9
Customer Service ...................................... 10
In USA: 1-800-851-8900
In Canada: 1-800-267-2876
READ BEFORE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Keep these
instructions for future use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord assembly, plug, or
the base 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. To disconnect, turn control to “min”
and remove plug from wall outlet.
7. Do not leave the appliance unattended
when in use.
8. 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 assistance number
for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always use the appliance on a dry level
surface.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
14. Use extreme caution when removing
trays or disposing of hot grease.
15. Always unplug grill and then remove
cord before attempting to move the
grill.
16. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
17. Use only on properly grounded outlet.
18. Do not use outdoors.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic
products, cloth towels, etc.
• Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.
• Always unplug unit when not in use.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
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Parts and Features
Before First Use: Wash the nonstick Grill Grid, and Personal Cooking trays in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
1. Nonstick Grill Grid
2. Personal Cooking Tray Slot
3. Base
4. Heat Resistant Spatula
5. Personal Cooking Trays (8)
6. Power On Light
7. Temperature Control
Placement of grill grid on posts
This appliance is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a groundedtype 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, contact an electrician
to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding pin, part of the 3-prong plug.
Other Consumer Safety Information
If a longer cord is needed, a grounded-type
3 wire extension cord may be used if the
electrical rating of the extension cord is
equal to or greater than the rating of the
electric grill. Use only an extension cord
rated 15 amperes or greater. Care must be
taken to arrange the extension cord so that
it will not drape over countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
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1. Set base on countertop.
2. Place nonstick grill grid on top of
heating element. Make sure the nonstick grill grid is seated correctly on
the 4 posts protruding from the base.
3. Plug electrical cord into wall outlet.
The Power light will turn on.
4. Set temperature control to highest
setting. Preheat 5 to 10 minutes at
the highest level before grilling.
Once heated, turn temperature to
required level.
How To Grill – Start Up
5. Grill grid is for grilling food. Personal
cooking Trays are for heating foods.
6. Turn unit to MIN. Unplug grill when
not in use.
NOTE: To melt cheese, lower the temperature setting and melt the cheese
slowly. When the cheese is melted too
quickly, the oil will separate from the
cheese.
What Is Raclette?
Raclette (pronounced rah-kleht) is a
centuries-old Swiss meal, and the
name of the cheese used to make it.
Traditionally prepared over a fire, the
once-simple raclette meal has evolved
to include more complex ingredients
and the use of an electric raclette grill
like this one.
Like the coziness of sitting around a fire
together, grilling at the dining table with
family and friends encourages relaxed
conversation. With a raclette meal,
there’s no running back and forth to the
kitchen – everything that’s needed for
the meal is put on the table within easy
reach in advance.
Another benefit of raclette is that
everyone can “make it their way” in
their own dish with any combination
of ingredients. For that reason, it’s
easier to satisfy individual tastes with
raclette – there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Burn Hazard
Never heat Personal Cooking Trays on Nonstick Grill Grid.
Never preheat empty Personal Cooking Trays. Insert on Personal Cooking Tray
Slot after unit is preheated and ready for cooking.
Never fill Personal Cooking Trays beyond height of tray.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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CAUTION
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How to Clean
1. Unplug grill and let cool.
2. Wash the nonstick grill grid, personal
cooking trays, and heat-resistant
spatulas in hot, soapy water. Use a
nylon or plastic scouring pad and
non-abrasive liquid cleanser. Do not
use metal scouring pads. Grill grid,
personal cooking trays and heatresistant spatulas may be placed in
the dishwasher.
3. Wash base by wiping with a damp
cloth.
4. Never immerse base and power
cord in water or place in the
dishwasher.
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Hosting a Raclette Party
Typical Ingredients
Cheese
The classic recipe for raclette consists
of melted raclette cheese scraped on
boiled new potatoes or bread, then
served with pickled vegetables (e.g.,
gherkins). However, many other delicious cheeses can also be used:
Cheddar
Camembert
Emmenthaler
Feta
Fontina
Gouda
Roquefort
NOTE: Plan on using 7-8 oz of cheese
per person.
Vegetables
Raw vegetables do well on the raclette
grill, as long as they are cut into small
pieces. For faster cooking, whole vegetables can be blanched until al dente,
rinsed with cold water, then cut into
pieces before grilling.
Fruit
Fruits that taste best with cheese are
slightly tart fruits such as apples, pears,
plums, apricots, figs, mangos, and
papaya. However, any kind of fruit may
be used.
Meat
Meat such as chicken, pork, or beef
should be precooked or cut into very
small pieces before grilling so it cooks
faster. Consider marinating meat
beforehand – it tenderizes meat and
adds flavor and variety to the meal.
Fish
Because it cooks quickly, fish is ideal
for raclette grilling. Fattier types of fish
such as mackerel, salmon, catfish, or
fillets with the skin on tend to be better
for grilling. Peeled or unpeeled shrimp
is also delicious.
Potatoes
The traditional vegetable for raclette is
new potatoes (pre-boiled in their skins).
Because of their wide appeal and subtle flavor, potatoes can be combined
with a large variety of foods. After
boiling, wrap the potatoes in a damp
cloth and place them in a bowl. You’ll
need about half of a pound per person
if potatoes tend to be popular with your
guests.
Seasonings
Remember to place salt, a pepper
grinder, and other flavorings such
as paprika or sauces on the table,
because grilled foods should be
seasoned after cooking, not before.
Marinades should be scraped off prior
to grilling because they tend to burn.
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