George Foreman GR44VTCAN Kitchen Grill User Manual
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1. CAUTION When using only one side of the Grill be aware that the surface of the other side of the Grill will still generate heat Always use pot holders or oven mitts to prevent injury to persons or property Consumer Safety Information This appliance is equipped with a grounded type 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 the outlet con tact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature Short Cord Instructions A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If a longer detachable power supply cord or extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance and 2 the longer cord should be arranged so that itwill not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally Since the appliance is of the grounded type the extension cord should be a grounding type 3 wire cord Electric Power If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances your appliance may not operate properly It should be operated on a separate el2. To disconnect press ON OFF buttons to OFF then grasp plug and remove from wall outlet Do not use appliance for other than intended use Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids Allow liquid to cool before removing and emptying drip tray SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 2 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION This appliance generates heat and escaping steam dur ing use Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns fires or other damage to persons or property All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 110V 120V AC electrical outlet only When using this appliance provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation Do not allow this appliance to touch cur tains wall coverings clothing dish towels or other flammable mate rials during use Do notleave this appliance unattended during use This appliance generates steam do not operate in open position If this appliance begins to malfunction during use immediately unplug cord from outlet Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunc tioning appliance Using pot holder hold the top cover Lid open while placing or removing food on the cooking surface to prevent accidental closing and injury
3. use misuse neglect improper service commercial use repairs by unauthorized personnel or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA and Canada and does not extend to any units which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished by Maxim or to units which have been altered or modified or to damage to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed altered defaced or rendered illegible Warranty Disclaimers This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for Maxim any other liability in connec tion with the sale of our products There shall be no claims for defects or failure of perfor mance or product failure under any theory of tort contract or commercial law including but not limited to negligence gross negligence strict liability breach of warranty and breach of contract Maxim is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connections with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property or loss of revenues or profit Warranty Performance During the above one year warranty period a product with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned comparable model at Maxim s option when the product is returne
4. baby eggplants 2 small onions sliced 1 2 thick 2 small tomatoes diced 2 small zucchini sliced 4 large cloves of garlic peeled and sliced 4 6 mushrooms sliced 1 tsp olive oil optional e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 400 F At this time also spread on olive oil if desired e Add the sliced eggplant and garlic cover and cook 3 minutes e Add the slices of onion zucchini and mushrooms Cover and cook 3 5 minutes e Remove the eggplant and zucchini and mushroom slices to a plate e Add tomatoes to the onion and garlic Cover and cook for 1 minute e Remove and serve over the eggplant zucchini and mushrooms e Yield Serves 2 4 Serve as an accompaniment to meat and pasta Or stuff them into a piece of pita or french bread for a grilled vegetable sandwich Rosemary Lamb Chops 4 lamb chops shoulder or loin 2 tsp fresh chopped rosemary or 1 2 tsp dried ground black pepper to taste e Coat chops with rosemary and pepper e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 360 F e Close Lid and cook for 7 9 minutes for medium a hint of pink in the middle and 11 minutes for well done e Serve immediately e Yield Serves 4 Mustard Lemon Chicken Breast 2 Tbsp mustard 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp paprika 46 oz chicken breasts halved with the skin taken off e Mix first 5 ingredients e Add chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 1 2 hour in t
5. water and spread on the surface of the Grill Allow it to sit for a few minutes and then wipe away with a damp sponge or cloth How can cook hot dogs on my George Foreman Grill Preheat your Grill for 5 minutes Place the hot dogs lengthwise on the Grill Close the Lid and cook for 2 1 2 minutes or until desired brown ing is achieved Can hash browns be pre pared on my George Foreman Grill Yes self browning hash browns can be pre pared by preheating the Grill for 5 minutes Add hash browns onto the Grill surface close the Lid and cook for approximately half the time stated on the package for oven prepara tion Can I cook different foods such as fish and steak at the same time Yes Each side of the grill can be set to the appropriate temperature for that particular food Any other cooking sugges tions Fresh peppers can be grilled for 2 3 minutes for skinning purposes Grilled cheese sandwiches can also be cooked on your George Foreman Grill ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Maxim product warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the product Warranty Duration This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for a peri od of one 1 year from the original purchase date Warranty Coverage This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment unreasonable
6. 0 F Center Cut Pork Chops 1 2 thick 6 oz each 10 min 11 min Pork Tenderloin 1 2 thick 2 oz each 5 min 6 min Hamburger 3 4 thick 4 oz each 8 min 9 min Hamburger 3 4 thick 8 oz each 9 min 10 min Frozen Hamburger 3 4 thick 4 oz each 12 min 13 min Frozen Hamburger 1 thick 8 oz each 15 min 16 min Chicken Breast boneless skinless 1 thick 6 8 oz each 9 min Frozen Chicken Breast boneless skinless 13 min 1 2 thick 6 8 oz each Chicken Breast bone in up to 2 thick 23 min Link Sausage 5 min 7 min Sliced Sausage 1 2 thick 6 min 7 min When cooking the following items we recommend setting your Grilling Machine to 400 F Fajita Beef 2 thick slices 1 2 min 2 min 2 2 min T Bone Steak 3 4 thick 12 oz each 4 min 5 min 6 min Frozen T Bone 3 4 thick 12 oz each 6 min 7 min 8 min NY KC Strip Steak 1 thick 8 oz each 5 min 6 min 7 min Frozen NY KC Strip Steak 1 thick 8 oz each 10 min 11 2 min 13 min Ribeye Steak 1 thick 12 oz each 6 min 7 min 9 min Frozen Ribeye Steak 1 thick 10 oz each 10 2 min 11 2 min 12 2 min Onions and Peppers brush with olive oil 8 min 15 min PLEASE NOTE The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb etc should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 F Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F and poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170 F 180 F to be sure any harmful bac
7. OWNER S MANUAL Model No GR44VTCAN GRILLING wy AR EL MAKI IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death Please follow all safety instructions When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 2 3 Read all instructions before using appliance Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs and oven mitts or pot holders To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord plugs or cooking unit in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children This appliance is not for use by children 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 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner Contact consumer service for return authorization exami nation repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appli ance manufacturer may cause injuries Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot sur faces Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven
8. and chopped vegeta bles have been added in this recipe You could also try cooked rice other grains or cereal In addition choose whole wheat buns they typically contain one less fat gram than regular or even reduced calorie buns If you settle for nothing less than a cheeseburger Swiss cheese is 1 gram lower in fat than Cheddar American or Monterey Jack with 8 grams of fat versus 9 in each ounce of cheese However reduced fat cheeses like Cheddar or Swiss contain half the fat with 4 grams per ounce Mustard contains 1 gram of fat per tablespoon versus a whop ping 11 grams of fat in a tablespoon of mayonnaise Top your burger in healthful style with dark leafy green lettuce shredded cabbage fresh cilantro basil or spinach 1 2 cup chopped vegetables such as yellow onions green onions zucchini parsley can be saut ed 1 2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 1 2 Ibs lean ground beef e Ina medium size mixing bowl combine the vegetables and bread crumbs Add the ground beef and mix well e Shape the mixture into eight 4 inch wide patties e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 360 F for 5 minutes and place the patties on the grill four to eight at a time Close the Lid e Cook for 8 9 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear turning once e Yield Serves 8 This recipe is from The Healthy Gourmet Clarkson Potter by Cherie Calbom Grilled Vegetables 6 slices eggplant 1 2 thick or use 2
9. ced a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to determine warranty sta tus C 0 D shipments cannot be accepted Return the appliance to Repair Center 708 South Missouri Street Macon MO 63552 U S A For more information on MAXIM products visit our website www maxim toastmaster com or you can email us at consumer_relations toastmaster com Printed in China 2001 Maxim Toastmaster Inc P N 60873
10. d to the Maxim facility The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the balance of the one year warranty period and an addition al one month period No charge will be made for such repair or replacement Service and Repair If service is required you should first call toll free 1 800 937 3883 between the hours of 8 00 am and 5 00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE Please refer to model GR44VTCAN when you call In Warranty Service USA for an appliance covered under the warranty period no charge is made for service or postage Contact Consumer Service for return authorization In Warranty Service Canada for an appliance covered under the warranty period no charge is made for service or postage Please return the product insured packaged with sufficient protection and postage and insurance prepaid to the address listed below Customs duty brokerage fee if any must be paid by the consumer Out of Warranty Service A flat rate charge by model is made for out of warranty service Include 10 00 U S for return shipping and handling Maxim cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage during incoming shipment For your protection carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier Be sure to enclose the following items with your appliance any accessories related to your problem your full return address and daytime phone number a note describing the problem you expe rien
11. ectrical circuit from other appliances CAUTION To prevent Plasticizers to migrate from the finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture place NON PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GR44VTCAN GRILLING MACHINE EEE DI Grilling Machine Body Grilling Machine Grilling Plates Drip Tray 2 P N 20352 Plastic Spatula P N 20147 Cord ON OFF Button Power On Indicator LED Variable Temperature Up Button Variable Temperature Down Button 0 Variable Temperature Display LED 5 DAPR How To Use George Foreman s Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine Before using the Grilling Machine for the first time wipe the Grilling Plates with a damp cloth to remove all dust To preheat Close the Lid and plug cord into a 120V AC outlet Press the ON OFF Button the Power Light will go on indicating thatthe elements are heating Each side of the Grill has separate heating elements so if you are using both sides the ON OFF Button on each side must be pressed Select desired temperature The Variable Temperature Control allows you to cook your food at a specific heat setting 300 400 Each side has an independent control so you can cook at different tempera tures on each side or set each side to the same temp
12. erature if so desired Adjust the Variable Temperature Control to your desired tem perature See Suggested Cooking Chart on following page for specific details Allow Grilling Machine to preheat for 5 minutes Temperature will flash until temperature is reached Once temperature is reached unit will beep and display will stop flashing Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid Slide the grease catching Drip Tray under the front of the unit Carefully place the items to be cooked on the grilling plate Close the Lid and allow the food to cook for the desired time Consult the Recipe Section at the back of this book for some suggestions The Power Light will be on until the On Off Button is pressed to turn the unit off Do not leave appliance unattended during use After the desired amount of time the food should be done Note The Grilling Machine will automatically shut off one hour after you have turned it on To continue cooking press the ON OFF Button Press the ON OFF Button to turn off the Grill If both sides have been turned on both ON OFF Buttons must be pressed to the OFF position Disconnectthe plug from the wall outlet CAUTION To avoid any sparks at the outlet while disconnecting plug make sure the Power On Indicator is off not illuminated before dis connecting the plug from the outlet Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid Remove the food using the Plastic Spatula provided Be sure to always use ei
13. he refrigerator e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 360 F e Place marinated chicken on Grilling Machine and close Lid Let cook for 8 9 minutes e Remove and serve e Yield Serves 4 Sole with Tomatoes 2 tsp olive oil 2 small onions diced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 small tomatoes chopped 2 Tbsp fresh basil or 1 2 tsp dried chopped 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped 1 Tbsp ground pepper 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Ib fillet of sole or any white fish fillet e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 360 F e Saut the onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes stirring occasionally e Add the tomato half of the herbs and a few grinds of pepper Lay the fish on top add the lemon juice and remaining herbs e Cover and let cook for 5 6 minutes e Lift the fish and the vegetables onto a plate If any juices have dripped into the Drip Tray use as a sauce to pour on top of the fillet e Serve with fresh bread or rice e Yield Serves 3 4 Strip Steak Polynesian 4 Tbsp soy sauce 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp honey 4 8 oz strip steaks e Combine first 3 ingredients e Marinate the strip steak in the mixture for approximately one hour in the refrigerator e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 400 F e Place the marinated strip steaks onto the preheated grill Close the Lid Grill for 6 minutes open grill add the rest of the marinade sauce to the top of the steaks Close the Lid Grill for 1 2 minutes open g
14. ith a saut ed vegetable or fresh salsa and egg scramble Buy 90 lean ground beef for the least fat sausage Ninety percent lean beef has 9 grams of fat with 4 of those grams being satu rated fat whereas 73 lean beef has 18 grams of fat with 7 of the grams being saturated 1 slightly beaten egg white 1 3 cup finely chopped onion 1 4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 4 cup diced green chili peppers 1 clove large garlic finely minced 2 Tbsp snipped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 1 2 tsp chili powder 1 4 tsp sea salt 1 8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 2 lb lean ground beef e Ina medium size mixing bowl combine the egg white onion bread crumbs green chili peppers garlic cilantro vinegar chili powder salt and cayenne pepper Add the ground beef and mix well e Shape the mixture into eight 3 inch wide patties e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 360 F and place the patties on the grill eight at a time Close the Lid e Cook for 4 5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear turning once or twice e Yield 8 patties This recipe is from The Healthy Gourmet Clarkson Potter by Cherie Calbom George Foreman s PowerBurger A flavorful hamburger that we think tastes even better than its all meat cousin It pays to eat meals that minimize meat To reduce saturated fat in a typical burger you can cut back on the amount of meat and make up for it with plant based ingredients Bread crumbs
15. rill and serve on a bed of rice e Yield Serves 4 Burritos 2 small onions chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 4 cups ground meat shredded beef or chicken cubed 2 1 2 cups canned red chili sauce 2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon amp cumin e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 360 F e Add onions and garlic and saut for 1 minute e Add meat chicken close the Lid and cook for 3 minutes or until cooked through e Add red chili sauce and seasoning until mixed through and hot e Remove from grill e Yield Makes 8 burritos Roll into warmed flour tortilla and top with your choice of guacamole sour cream shredded Jack cheese Frequently Asked Questions Question 1 Can cook frozen food on my George Foreman Grill Response Yes but of course the cooking time will be longer And it is preferable that food be defrosted before placing on the George Foreman Grill Please refer to the Suggested Cooking Chart in this manual for examples Canl cook kabobs on the George Foreman Grill Yes In order to protect the non stick surface use wooden skewers We recommend that you soak the skewers first in water for about 20 minutes This will keep the skewers from burning After cooking with garlic how can remove the smell of the garlic from the sur face of my George Foreman Grill After cleaning your George Foreman Grill according to the User Maintenance Instructions make a paste of baking soda and
16. teria has been killed When reheating meat poultry products they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F Internal Food Temperatures USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To avoid accidental burns allow your Grilling Machine to cool thoroughly before cleaning 1 Before cleaning unplug the Grilling Machine from the wall outlet and allow to cool 2 Inside cleaning Place the Drip Tray under the front of the Grilling Machine Using the specially designed spatula scrape off any excess fat and food particles Wipe the plates with absorbent paper towel or a sponge Run off will drip into the Drip Tray 3 Stubborn build up Use a non metallic scrubbing pad to clean the plates 4 Empty the Drip Tray and clean with warm soapy water Wipe dry 5 Outside cleaning Wipe with a warm wet sponge and dry with a soft dry cloth 6 Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on any part of the Grilling Machine 7 DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID 8 Anyservicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician 9 Make sure to hold the top cover Lid by hand while cleaning to pre vent accidental closing and injury Recipes NOTE For all recipes please remember to place Drip Tray in front of the Grilling Machine to catch drippings from the cooking process The Champ s Sausage Without Guilt You can start your day wi
17. th a sizzling sausage patty that not only tastes good but is also good for you This moist flavorful sausage served with a country style biscuit makes the complete breakfast Choose ground turkey breast which is lower in fat than ground turkey containing dark meat and skin Turkey especially the light meat is a good source of niacin which is an important B vitamin needed to maintain a healthy ner vous system 1 slightly beaten egg white 1 3 cup finely chopped onion 1 4 cup finely snipped dried apples OR 1 2 cup finely chopped fresh red Delicious apple 1 4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 Tbsp snipped fresh parsley 1 2 tsp sea salt 1 2 tsp ground sage 1 4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 4 tsp black pepper 1 8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 2 Ib lean ground turkey breast e Ina medium size mixing bowl combine the egg white onion dried or fresh apples bread crumbs parsley salt sage nutmeg black pepper and cayenne pepper Add the ground turkey and mix well e Shape the mixture into nine 2 inch wide patties e Preheat the Grilling Machine to 300 F and place the patties on the grill nine at a time Close the Lid Cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear turning once or twice e Yield 8 9 patties This recipe is from The Healthy Gourmet Clarkson Potter by Cherie Calbom George s Sausage Texas Style A spicy sausage with true Southwestern zip These breakfast sausages are great served w
18. ther plastic or wooden utensils so as not to scratch the non stick surface Never use metal tongs forks or knives as these can damage the coating on the grilling plates When cool the Drip Tray may be removed and emptied Be sure the liq uid is cooled before removing Drip Tray 6 Suggested Cooking Chart The following times are meant to be used as guidelines only Times will vary due to the cut or thick ness of the meat being cooked To be sure that the food is truly done use a cooking thermometer If the food does need more time to cook reset the timer and check periodically so you do not overcook When cooking the following items we recommend setting your Grilling Machine to 300 F Rare 145 F Medium 160 F Well 170 F Salmon Filet 1 thick 4 oz each 6 min 7 min Salmon Steak 1 thick 10 oz each 8 min 9 min Sword Fish 1 thick 6 oz each 8 min 9 min Tuna Steak 1 thick 6 oz each 7 min 9 min White Fish 1 2 thick 6 oz each 5 min 6 min Turkey Burger 3 4 thick 4 oz each 8 min Turkey Burger 3 4 thick 8 oz each 12 min Frozen Turkey Burgers 1 thick 4 oz each 12 min Frozen Turkey Burgers 1 thick 8 oz each 15 min Sea Scallops 1 thick 1 oz each 3 2 min 4 2 min Shrimp Split Shell med size 1 2 Ib 4 min When cooking the following items we recommend setting your Grilling Machine to 36
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