4 in 1 grill Model Number: 169232 UPC: 681131692328 Customer Assistance 1 877 207 0923 (US) 1 877 556 0973 (Canada) Thank you for purchasing this GE appliance. In keeping with the GE ecomagination initiative, please consider the option to recycle the packaging material and donate any appliance you are no longer using. To read more about GE's ecomagination commitment, visit: ge.ecomagination.com 169232-4-in-1-Grill-EN-08.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, burns, or other injuries or damages. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read all instructions before using. Use the appliance only for its intended use. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquids.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • • • • • • It is recommended that you use an insulated hot pad underneath the appliance to avoid any heat damage to your counter or furniture. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given initial supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Additional Safeguards GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded while in use. CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS – US ONLY The appliance has a plug that looks like Figure A. An adaptor, as shown in Figure B, should be used for connecting a 3-prong grounding plug to a 2-wire receptacle.
Parts 1 2 3 4 5 16 6 15 7 14 8 300 13 medium °F high 400 200 function ready power off griddle grill 425 warm sear 12 1 Lower part 2 Upper part 3 Handle 4 Lock button for cooking plate 5 Hinge release lever 6 Grill plates (x2) 7 Lock button for cooking plate 8 Power plug with power cord 350 low 250 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 10 9 function switch power light ready light Temperature switch Griddle plate (x2) Drip cup (x2) Cord storage Cleaning / scraping tool 169232-4-in-1-Grill-
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operation Before first use • • • • • • • • Carefully remove the grill from the packaging and retain the packaging for future use. Remove all stickers from the appliance. Clean the outside of the grill with a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Clean the cooking plates (6, 13), the drip cups (14) and the cleaning / scraping tool (16) thoroughly by hand or in the dishwasher. Dry the cooking plates (6, 13) thoroughly, before reinserting into the appliance.
operation Changing cooking plates • • • • Adjust the grill to horizontal position. Press the lock buttons (4, 7) then lift the cooking plates (6, 13) up and remove them backwards (ill. c ). Note: The cooking plates (6, 13) are marked on the front. Be sure to use the correct plate in the marked position (upper or lower). To reinsert the cooking plates (6, 13), insert them into the clamps then push the cooking plates (6, 13) down, until they lock in place.
operation Use as contact grill • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The grill can be used as a contact grill for preparing burgers, boneless meat, thin meat cuts and vegetables. Use the contact grill function, when you want to cook food quickly (ill. e ). Juice and grease flow out via the drip spout of the lower cooking plates (6, 13). When contact grilling, use only the grill plates (6). When cooking more then one piece, make sure all pieces have the same thickness to guarantee even cooking.
operation Use as Panini press • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The grill can be used as a Panini press for preparing sandwiches, breads and quesadillas. Use the grill plates (recommended) (6) (ill. e ). Depending on the type of sandwich, the griddle plates (13) may also be used. Connect the power plug (8) to a wall outlet. Install cooking plates prior to use. Set the function switch (9) to the grill position and the blue power light (10) will come on.
operation Use as open grill • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The grill can be used as an open grill to cook burgers, steaks, boneless poultry, seafood and vegetables. To use the grill as an open grill, open as described in Open to horizontal position (ill. g ). This way 2 independent grill surfaces are available. Food of different taste can be cooked on the 2 grill plate sides to avoid mixing flavors. Connect the power plug (8) to a wall outlet. Install cooking plates prior to use.
operation Use as griddle • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The grill can be used with the griddle plates (13) to cook pancakes, eggs, french toast, hash browns or breakfast meats. To use the grill as a griddle, open as described in Open to horizontal position (ill. h ). Prepare the pancake batter, eggs or other food you want to cook with the griddle function. Connect the power plug (8) to a wall outlet. Install cooking plates prior to use.
operation Use as Flat press • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The grill can be used as a flat press for preparing thinner sandwiches, quesadillas, fish and vegetable dishes Use the grill plates (recommended) (13) (ill. e ). Connect the power plug (8) to a wall outlet. Set the function switch (9) to the griddle position and the blue power light (10) will come on. Place a drip cup (14) under the spout of the lower plate (ill. f ). Set the desired cooking temperature with the temperature switch (12).
Recipes Chocolate Panini Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Closed Griddle Griddle 6 Ingredients • ¼ cup Chocolate- hazelnut spread (recommended Nutella) • 1 loaf of pound cake, cut into 12 slices (10.75 loaf) • 6 fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced • 2 teaspoons butter • 1 cup whipped cream Directions Preheat the grill on 325ºF. Spread the chocolate on all 12 slices. Arrange the strawberry slices on 6 of the cake slices. Top the strawberries with the remaining 6 slices of cake.
Recipes Greek Style Chicken Kebabs Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Closed Grill Grill 4 to 6 Ingredients • 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced • 4 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped • ¼ cup green olive tapenade • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1 lemon, zested and juiced • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch chunks • Black pepper • 8 Wooden skewers (6
Recipes Wasabi Grilled Tuna Panini Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Closed Grill Grill 2 Ingredients • 3 tablespoons good olive oil • ¾ pound very fresh tuna steak, 1-inch thick • 2 teaspoons of kosher salt • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 lime, zested and juiced • ½ teaspoon wasabi powder • 1 teaspoon soy sauce • 5 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco) • 2 tablespoon minced scallion, white and green parts • ½ a loaf of fresh ciabatta bread, cut into 2 sections and cut open length w
Recipes Grilled Vegetable Panini Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Closed Grill Grill Makes 2 sandwiches Ingredients • ½ red pepper cut into 1 inch strips • ½ yellow pepper cut into 1 inch strips • 6 spears of asparagus, trimmed and cut in half • 1 tablespoon olive oil • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper • 4 ounces of fresh mozzarella, cut into 4 slices • 2 to 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce (homemade or store bought) • 4 thick slices of whole grain bread Directions Preheat grill on h
Recipes Barbequed Cheddar Burgers Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Closed Grill Grill Makes 4 Burgers Ingredients • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef • 1/3 cup purchased barbecue sauce • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese • 4 sesame-seed hamburger buns, lightly toasted • Lettuce leaves • Sliced tomatoes Directions Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Mix in pepper. Shape meat mixture into 4 patties.
Recipes Coco and Chili Rubbed Steak Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Closed Grill Grill 2 Ingredients • 1 ½ tablespoon good quality coco • 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • ½ teaspoon ground mustard • ½ teaspoon chili powder • ½ teaspoon ground allspice • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed • 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt • 2 boneless rib eye or porterhouse steaks Directions Combine the first 8 ingredients in a mini food processor or grinder.
Recipes Grilled Vegetables Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Closed Grill Grill 4 to 6 Ingredients • 1 red pepper, sliced into 1 inch strips • 1 yellow pepper, sliced into 1 inch strips • 1 bunch of asparagus trimmed • 2 tablespoons olive oil • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Mix all the ingredients in large bowl toss, the vegetables well. Preheat grill on high. Lay the asparagus across the lower grill, (some spears may have to be vertical).
Recipes Shrimp Wraps Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Open Griddle Grill 6 to 8 appetizer servings Ingredients • 6 to 8 birds eye, red chilies, seeds and ribs removed • ½ cup of fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped • 2 cloves fresh garlic • ½ cup olive oil • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 pounds shrimp (16 to 20 shrimp per pound) peeled and deveined • 1 lime quartered • 1 head of bibb lettuce, washed and dried Directions Combine the f
Recipes Banana Pecan Pancakes Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Flat Griddle Griddle Makes 18 pancakes Ingredients • 2 large eggs • 2 cups buttermilk • 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour • ¼ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons baking soda • ½ teaspoon sea salt • 1 cup diced bananas (2 large) • ½ cup finely chopped pecans • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Stir in the melted butter.
Recipes Leek and Mushroom Omelet Position Selector Plates Serves : : : : Flat Griddle Griddle Makes 2 omelets Ingredients • 1 cup mushrooms (about 4 ounces), sliced • 1 tablespoons butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 large leek, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only) • ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled • 6 eggs • 3 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 ½ teaspoons dried, crumbled • ½ cup diced, red bell pepper • ½ cup grated provolone or Italian Fontina cheese • Fresh rosemary sprigs Directions
Cleaning and maintenance • • • • • • • • • After use, turn the function switch (9) to the off position. Unplug the power plug (8) from the wall outlet and let the appliance cool down completely. Use the cleaning / scraping tool (16) to remove residue from the cooking plates. Clean the tool by hand or in the dishwasher. Dispose of the grease in the drip cups (14). Clean the drip cups (14) by hand or in the dishwasher. Press the lock button (4, 7) to remove the cooking plates (6, 13) from the appliance.
troubleshOoting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Grill not working. Power plug (8) not connected to wall outlet. Connect power plug (8) to wall outlet. Cooking plates (6, The cooking plates (6, 13) 13) do not fit into can only be mounted in their place. respective positions. Check backside for marking UPPER or LOWER. Mount the cooking plates (6, 13) according to their markings. Ready light (11) keeps going on and off. The temperature is being adjusted. No issue. The grill is working normally.
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