Owner's Manual

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2. Lift the back of the appliance up at around a 45 degree angle and swing the bar out.
3. Make sure the bar is in the desired position (short or long stand); then lower the back
of the grill until it rests on the countertop.
PREHEATING THE GRILL
1. Close cover on grill.
2. Unwind cord and plug into standard electrical outlet.
3. PresstheOn/Off(I/O)switchonbottomrightsideofthegrilltoON(I)positiontobegin
preheating. The preheat indicator light comes on to indicate that the elements are
heating.
4. Allow the grill to preheat (approximately 7.5 minutes) before grilling. When the desired
temperature is reached, the preheat indicator light will go out.
Note: The preheat indicator light will cycle on and off during cooking to indicate your
desired temperature is being maintained.
GRILLING
1. Using a pot holder, carefully open the preheated grill.
2. Before first use, if desired, lightly oil grill plates.
Note: Aerosol cooking spray should not be used on nonstick surface. Chemicals can build
up on surface of grill plates and reduce their efficiency.
3. Carefully place foods to be cooked on lower grilling plate. This grill accommodates
up to 6 servings, depending on the size of the food.
Note: Do not overload grill.
4. Close cover and allow food to cook for selected time. If desired, use a kitchen timer.
Note: UsesuggestedcookingtimesfoundintheGRILLINGCHARTonpages6,7and8.
Important: Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
5. Light pressure can be used on the handle to press and heat food to your liking.
Important: Do not use heavy pressure on the lid of the grill at any time.
6. After selected time, the food should be done. If you would prefer longer cooking,
simply follow the steps, beginning at step 4.
7. Using a pot holder, carefully open the grill cover.
8. Remove cooked food using plastic spatula provided.
Note: Always use heatproof plastic or wood utensils to avoid scratching nonstick surface
ofgrillplates.Neverusemetalskewers,tongs,forksorknives.
9. PressOn/Off(I/O)switchtoturngrilloff.
Important: Heating elements will continue to be ON until the On/Off (I/O) switch is
pressed or the appliance is unplugged.
10. Allowliquidindriptraytocoolbeforeremovingitfromundergrill.Washanddrydrip
tray after each use.
SUGGESTED GRILLING CHART
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a full grill
of food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness and cut being used. Use a cooking
thermometer as a test for doneness. If the food needs longer cooking, check periodically
to avoid overcooking the food.
FOOD COOKING TIME COMMENTS
MEAT
Fresh hamburger (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cookedtomedium(160ºF)
Frozen hamburger (5 oz.) 5 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cookedtomedium(160ºF)
Flank steak (¾ lb.) 6 – 8 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare
(145ºF)
Skirtsteak(½lb.) 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cookedtomedium(160ºF)
NYstripsteak(shellsteak)
(6 oz.)
6 – 8 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare
(145ºF)
Beef tenderloin (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare
(145ºF)
Beef kabobs 5 – 7 minutes Cookedtomedium(160ºF)
Porkloinchops,boneless 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cookedto160ºF
Porkloinchops,bonein 4 – 6 minutes ½-inchthick
Cookedto160ºF
Sausage,linkorpatty 4 – 6 minutes Cookedto160°F
Hotdogs 4 – 5 minutes Cookedto168°F
Bacon 6 – 8 minutes Cooked until crisp
Smokedporkloinchops,
boneless
4 – 6 minutes Cookedto160ºF
Lamb chops, loin 5 – 7 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cookedtomedium(160ºF)
POULTRY
Chicken breast, boneless
and skinless (8 oz.)
11 – 13 minutes Cookedto170ºF
Chicken tenderloins 4 to 6
pieces
4 – 6 minutes Cookedto170ºF