The recipes and Grilling Chart were developed using the High setting. However the additional heat settings can be used for even more versatile grilling options. The Medium setting can be used for thick cuts of meat or bone-in cuts that should be thoroughly cooked, such as pork or poultry. These settings will assure proper cooking without drying out the meat. The Low setting should be used to *Removable Grids (available on select models) Variable Heat Model 3 hold food at serving temperature. 840122400 Ev02.qxd 2/6/04 9:37 AM Page 4 Operating Instructions BEFORE FIRST USE: Please wash the cooking surfaces of the grill as instructed under “Cleaning.” 1. Plug the grill into an outlet. The ON light comes on when the grill is plugged in. 2. Brush grilling surfaces with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. 3. Preheat 6 minutes with cover closed. Variable Heat Grill: Select heat setting before preheating. See page 3 for more information. 4. When preheated, raise grill cover. Place food to be cooked onto grill and lower grill cover. Always use grill with drip cup in place. 5. Use a hot mitt and carefully lift grill cover and check food to see if cooked to desired degree. Do not cut food on nonstick grilling surface. 6. When food is cooked to desired degree, remove the food and unplug the grill. Let cool slightly before cleaning. NOTE: Meats cooked on a contact grill will have more of a steamed, rather than grilled, appearance. Tips for Easy Grilling • ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL 6 MINUTES WITH COVER CLOSED BEFORE USING. • Read the Grill Use & Care Guide before starting to grill. • Grill cooking is so easy because you can brown meats, cook onions, grill vegetables, “stir-fry” dishes, steam fish and toast sandwiches. • Use the grill to “prep and cook” foods for traditional range-top recipes: brown ground beef for spaghetti sauce or stir-fry beef strips for a Chinese dish. Since the grill cooks top and bottom at the same time, there’s no need to stir while cooking. • Cook “guilt-free” French fries without the extra oil or make perfect French toast that doesn’t need to be turned during cooking. 4 • Use vegetable cooking spray for convenient, stick-free grilling. Or if you prefer, brush grill surfaces with vegetable oil before preheating. • Use plastic utensils on the nonstick grill surfaces. Do not use metal utensils as they will damage the nonstick surface. • Plan ahead for quick meals by freezing boneless chicken breasts and burger patties for future meals. Place individual servings on a baking sheet and freeze. When frozen, place in plastic bags. To grill, see the “Grilling Chart” on page 5. • Cleanup is easy! Let grill cool down. Wipe grill surfaces with damp paper towel or dish cloth. 840122400 Ev02.qxd 2/6/04 9:37 AM Page 5 PREHEAT GRILL 6 MINUTES Grilling Chart WITH COVER CLOSED. The following times are guidelines. Always cook with the cover closed. Variable Heat Grill: Select a heat setting before preheating. COOK TIME 5 min. 5-8 min. 10-12 min. 6-8 min. 5 min. 5-7 min. 10-12 min. 6-8 min. 10-12 min. 6 min. 8 min. 6 min. 6 min. 5 min. 6 min. 4 min. 4 min. 4-5 min. FOOD Beef strip steak, boneless, fresh (8 oz/225g) Chicken breast, boneless, fresh (4-6 oz/115-170 g) Chicken breast, boneless, frozen (4 oz/115 g) Fish fillet squares, frozen (about 2 oz/55 g) Frankfurter (hot dog) Hamburger, fresh (4 oz/115 g) Hamburger, frozen (4 oz/115 g) Pork chops, boneless, fresh (4 oz/115 g, 3.4" [2 cm] thick) Pork chops, boneless, frozen (4 oz/115 g) Vegetables (frozen) Peppers and onions Potato wedges, frozen Stir-fry vegetable mix Vegetables (fresh) Broccoli florets Green or red bell pepper strips Mushrooms, sliced Onions, sliced Zucchini or summer squash, sliced Grilled Cheese or Cheese and Ham DONENESS Slightly pink in center; brown on outside No longer pink in center No longer pink in center Fish looks white Heated through No longer pink in center No longer pink in center No longer pink in center No longer pink in center Cooked through Cooked through Tender-crisp Tender-crisp Tender-crisp Tender-crisp Soft Tender-crisp Golden brown on outside; melted cheese 6 Cleaning NOTE: If your grill has removable grids, see the following section. 1. Unplug grill from electrical outlet and allow to cool slightly. 2. Wipe grilling surfaces with a paper towel to remove drippings. 3. Use the spatula/scraper (available with select models) to scrape away cooked-on food or grease. 4. Use a damp sponge with a small amount of dishwashing detergent to scrub grilling surfaces. See illustration. Rinse out sponge and wipe surfaces clean. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe surfaces again. 5. Do not use steel wool or any type of abrasive cleaner to clean the grill, as it will damage the nonstick grilling surface, and void the warranty. 6. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe clean the outside of grill. 7. Empty drip cup. Wash drip cup and spatula/scraper in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. (They can also be put in top rack of dishwasher.) 8. The grill c...