George Foreman 180 Grill System GRP3180 User Manual

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REMOVABLE PLATE 
GRILL FOR 5-10 SERVINGS	
	 	 			
USE AND CARE MANUAL MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO 
GRP3180		 	 	 		
PLACA-REMOVIBLE 
PARRILLA DE 5-10 PORCIONES
 
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• Read all instructions.• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by  or near 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 damaged in any manner. Contact customer support at the toll-free on the front of this manual. • The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.• To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.• Be sure removable plates are assembled and fastened properly (see HOW TO USE: AT TA C H I N G  T H E  P L AT E S ).• Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.• 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK. 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
 When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to 
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
POLARIZED PLUG (USA/MEXICO)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
GROUNDED PLUG (CANADA)
As a safety feature, this product is equipped with a grounded plug, which will only fit into a three-prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Improper connection of the grounding conductor may result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel. 
ELECTRICAL CORD
1.  A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.2.  If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:    a) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension   cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.    b) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.    c) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.Note: If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel; in Latin America, by an authorized service center.  
						

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1. Handle
2. Lid
3. Variable temperature control
4. Power indicator light
5. Preheat indicator light 
6. Adjustable cooking hinge 
†7. Ceramic-coated removable grill  
    plate (top)(Part #GRP3180-01)
†8. Ceramic-coated removable grill plate  
 (bottom) (Part #GRP3180-02)
 †9.  Ceramic coated griddle plate  
 (top) (Part #GRP3180-03)
 10. Cool-touch plate handles
 11.  Push-button plate release
 12.  Plate release tabs
†13. Drip tray (Part #GRP3180-04)
†14. Drip cup (Part #GRP3180-05)
Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/
removable parts
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GETTING TO KNOW  
YOUR GRILL  
						

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GETTING STARTED
• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the   power plug.  
•  Remove and save literature.
•  Please visit www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty.
•  Before first use, wash grill, plates, and grease tray according to instructions in the CARE  AND CLEANING section of this manual.
HOW TO USE
This product is for household use only.
ATTACHING THE PLATES
Important: This appliance comes with 3 ceramic coated plates: One upper and one 
lower grill plate, plus an upper griddle plate. This appliance must alwa\
ys be used with 
an upper and lower plate attached. 
Caution: Attach grill or griddle plates when the appliance is cool. 
•  Insert tabs (on the bottom of the grill or griddle plates) into the ap\
pliance. Push 
plates downward until tabs snap into place.  Make sure both upper and lower 
plates are securely fastened before preheating the grill.
USING THE GRIDDLE PLATE
• The griddle plate is provided in addition to the ribbed grilling plate for the upper cooking  surface
• Please refer to the “ATTACHING THE PLATES” section of the guide for the plate attachment  information.
• Please refer to the “CARE and CLEANING” section of the guide for the plate\
   removal information.
• Important:  This appliance must always be used with both an upper and lo\
wer cooking plate  
attached.
GRILLING (IN THE CLOSED GRILL POSITION)
• Attach upper and lower grill plates into the grill.  
• Plug cord into electrical cord outlet, the power light on the temperature control will illuminate.   
• Set desired temperature; preheat 5-8 min or until green ready/light turns on.   
• Place drip tray under the front edge of the grill using hot pad.   
• Carefully open pre-heated grill and place foods to be cooked onto lower cooking plate.
Note: Aerosol cooking spray should not be used on ceramic grill surface. Use of 
aerosol sprays can build up on grill plate surfaces and reduce cooking efficiency.
• Close grill cover and cook food to desired doneness (see TEMPERATURE GUIDE FOR  CLOSED GRILL COOKING).   
• Using hot pads, open grill cover and remove cooked food.   
• Unplug grill and allow to cool before cleaning.
Note: Always use heat proof plastic, nylon, or wood utensils to avoid scratching the 
ceramic plates. DO NOT USE metal utensils, skewers tongs knives/forks.
• Allow the drip tray contents to cool before removing it from under the grill. Wash and dry the  
grease tray after each use.  
						

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GRILLING (IN THE FULL OPEN GRILL POSITION)
• To open, grasp the large handle on top of the grill; lift upward to release hinge and rest the  upper grill handle securely on the counter top, as shown.   
• Plug in grill and preheat on MAX/SEAR
Note: MAX/SEAR setting is recommended for the open position 
•  Place the drip tray under the front edge of the 
lower grill plate and the drip cup under the drain 
spout of the griddle plate. (see diagram) 
• Once preheated, carefully place foods onto 
the grill or griddle cooking surface (See 
TEMPERATURE GUIDE FOR OPEN GRILL and 
GRIDDLE COOKING)
Note: Always use heat proof plastic, nylon, or wood 
utensils to avoid scratching the ceramic plates. DO 
NOT USE metal utensils, skewers tongs knives/
forks.
• When finished cooking, unplug the appliance.
• Allow grill and plate to cool before removing to clean, to avoid accidental burns.
TEMPERATURE GUIDE FOR CLOSED GRILL COOKING
**The following chart is meant to be used as a guideline only.  Cooking time will depend 
on the thickness of the food.  To be sure your food is cooked, USDA recommends 
using a meat thermometer to test for doneness.  Insert the meat thermome\
ter into the 
thickest part of the meat until the temperature stabilizes.
FoodGrill 	Temperature\fook	Time**Food	Temp\fomment\b 	
Lean	\bteak		(NY	\btrip,	top	\birloinMAX/SEAR
Rare												2	min.	Med.Rare				3-4	min.	Medium						4-5	min.	Well	Done			6+	min.
123°-130°F	135°-145°F	150°-160°F	160°F	+
Ba\bed	on	a	6	oz. 	bonele\b\b	\bteak 	¾–1	inch	thick
Fre\bh, 	ground 	beef	pattyMED4-6	min.Min	of	165°FBa\bed	on	a	5	oz. 	p at t y,	¾-1	inch 	thick
Bonele\b\b 	pork	chopMED4-5	min.Min	of	145°FBa\bed	on	a	6	oz. 	chop,	¾-1	inch	thick
Bonele\b\b, 	\bkinle\b\b	chicken	brea\bt
MED6-8	min.Min	of	165°F
Ba\bed	on	a	6	oz. 	Brea\bt,	pounded 	to	even	thickne\b\b 	~1	inch	thick
ShrimpMED2-3	min.	or	until	pinkMin	of	145°FRaw,	large,	16-20 	count
Salmon	filletMIN3-4	min.Min	of	145°FBa\bed	on	5	oz. 	fillet	¾	inch	at	thicke\bt	part
Thin	fi\bh 	fillet\bMIN4-5	min.Min	of	145°FPan	fi\bh,	tilapia, 	\bole,	etc.  
						

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TEMPERATURE GUIDE FOR OPEN GRILL  
AND GRIDDLE COOKING
**For best results, use HIGH/SEAR temperature setting when cooking in the open grill 
position.  The following chart is meant to be used as a guideline only.  Cooking time 
will depend on the thickness of the food and individual preferences.
FoodGrill	Temperature**\fook	Time**\fomment\b 	
Pancake\bMAX/SEAR3-6	min.
For	be\bt	re\bult\b,	lightly	grea\be 	griddle.		Turn	pancake\b	when	bubble\b	form	on	\burface	and	bottom\b	are	golden	brown.
French	Toa\btMAX/SEAR5-8	min.
For	be\bt	re\bult\b,	lightly	grea\be 	griddle.		Dip	bread	\blice\b	in	egg	and	milk	mixture;	turning 	to	coat	both	\bide\b.		\fook	until 	golden	brown	on	both	\bide\b.
Bacon:	regular	cutMAX/SEAR10-12	min/	or 	until	the	de\bired 	donene\b\b.
Place	bacon	on	bottom	grill 	plate	to	drain	off	grea\be	while 	cooking.		Adju\bt	timing	for	thick	bacon.
Ha\bh	brown	potatoe\bMAX/SEAR10-12	min.	from 	refrigerated;	12-15 	min.	from	frozen.
\fook	with	oil	for	more	even 	browning.
Egg\b,	friedMAX/SEAR
3-4	min.	\bunny	\bide	up.	\fook	an 	additional	2-4	min. 	if	flipping	egg\b.
Add	a	\bmall	amount	of	oil	or 	butter	to	griddle	before	frying 	egg\b	to	prevent	\bticking.
Egg\b,	\bcrambledMAX/SEAR2-4	min	or	until 	egg\b	thicken.Lift	and	turn	egg\b	while 	cooking
Grilled	\bandwiche\bMAX/SEAR
3-6	min.	or	until 	golden	brown,	flipping	half	way 	through	cooking.
Spread	butter	or	margarine 	on	bread	\blice\b.		Fill	with	your 	choice	of	meat\b	and	chee\be\b.
Hamburger\bMAX/SEAR
10-12	min.	or	to	a	minimum 	temperature	of 	165°F
Ba\bed	on	5	oz.,	¾	inch	thick	patty.	Turn	half	way	through 	cooking
Salmon	Fillet	6	oz.MAX/SEAR
8-10	min	or	until 	cooked	through	to 	a	minimum	of	145°F	at	the	thicke\bt	part.
Ba\bed	on	5	oz.	¾	inch	thick	fillet.	  
						

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CARE AND CLEANING
 
Caution: To avoid accidental electric shock and burns, unplug from outlet 
before cleaning, allow your grill to cool completely.
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified s\
ervice 
personnel.
1. Empty the drip tray and/or drip cup, clean with warm, soapy water. Wipe dry.
2. To remove the plates, press the push-button plate release on the right side of the 
plates and remove from the grill. The plates can be washed in the dishwasher or 
by hand with hot, soapy water; always dry plates thoroughly before reattaching.
3. Wipe outside of unit with a warm, wet sponge. Dry with soft, dry cloth.
4. DO NOT use steel wool, scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on any part of\
 the grill.
5. DO NOT immerse the grill in water or any other liquid.
6. Make sure to hold the lid open by hand while cleaning to prevent accidental 
closing and injury.
7. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must be 
performed by a qualified service personnel.  
						

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WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER 
SERVICE INFORMATION
For support or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 
number listed within this section. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of 
purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a 
service center. You may also want to consult our Product Protection Center at www.
prodprotect.com/applica .
Three-Year Limited Warranty (Applies only in the United States and Canada) 
What does my warranty cover?
• Your warranty covers any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, the liability of 
Spectrum Brands Inc. will not exceed the purchase price of product.
How long is the warranty period?
• Your warranty extends three years from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase.
What support does my warranty provide?
• Your warranty provides you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.
How do you get support?
• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-free  
1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.
• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.
What does my warranty not cover?
• Damage from commercial use
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified in any way
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow 
the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may 
not apply to you.) 
How does state law affect my warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from 
state to state or province to province.  
						

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•  Lea todas las instrucciones.•  No toque las superficies calientes. Use las asas o las perillas.• A fin de protegerse contra un choque eléctrico y lesiones a las personas,  no sumerja el cable, los enchufes ni el aparato en agua ni en ningún otro líquido.• Todo aparato eléctrico usado en la presencia de los niños o por ellos mismos requiere la supervisión de un adulto.• Desconecte el aparato del tomacorriente cuando no esté en uso y antes de limpiarlo. Espere que el aparato se enfríe antes de instalarle o retirarle piezas y antes de limpiarlo.• No use ningún aparato eléctrico que tenga el cable o el enchufe averiado, que presente un problema de funcionamiento o que este dañado. Acuda a un centro de servicio autorizado para que lo examinen, reparen o ajusten. O bien, llame al número gratuito apropiado que aparece en la portada de este manual.• El uso de accesorios no recomendados por el fabricante del aparato puede ocasionar incendio, choque eléctrico o lesiones a las personas.• No use este aparato a la intemperie.
• No permita que el cable cuelgue del borde de la mesa o del mostrador ni que entre en contacto con superficies calientes.• No coloque el aparato sobre ni cerca de las hornillas de gas o eléctricas ni adentro de un horno caliente.• Tome mucha precaución al mover de un lugar a otro un aparato que contenga aceite u otros líquidos calientes.• Para desconectar, retire el enchufe del tomacorriente.• Asegúrese de que las placas removibles estén colocadas y ajustadas correctamente (INSERTE LAS PLACAS DE LA PARRILLA).• Este aparato se debe usar únicamente con el fin previsto.• Este aparato no está diseñado para ser usado por personas (incluído niños) con capacidad limitada física, mental o sensoriales disminuidas y falta de experiencia o conocimiento que les impida utilizar el aparato con toda seguridad sin supervisión o instrucción.• Se debe asegurar la supervisión de los niños para evitar que usen el aparato como juguete.
POR FAVOR LEA ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. 
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES  
DE SEGURIDAD.
Al utilizar cualquier aparato eléctrico siempre deben tomarse precauciones 
básicas de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes:
CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.
Este aparato eléctrico es para uso doméstico solamente.
ENCHUFE POLARIZADO (EE.UU/Mexico)
Este aparato cuenta con un enchufe polarizado (un contacto es más ancho que el otro). A fin de reducir el riesgo de un choque eléctrico, este enchufe encaja en un tomacorriente polarizada en un solo sentido. Si el enchufe no entra en el tomacorriente, inviértalo y si aun así no encaja, consulte con un electricista. Por favor no trate de alterar esta medida de seguridad.
ENCHUFE DE TIERRA (CANADA)
Como medida de seguridad, este producto está equipado con un enchufe de tierra que se conecta a un tomacorriente de tres patas. No trate de alterar esta medida de seguridad. La conexión impropia del conductor de tierra puede resultar en el riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte a un electricista calificado si tiene alguna duda en cuanto a si la salida es correcta a tierra.
TORNILLO DE SEGURIDAD
Advertencia: Este aparato cuenta con un tornillo de seguridad para evitar la remoción de la cubierta exterior del mismo. A fin de reducir el riesgo de incendio o de choque eléctrico, por favor no trate 
de remover la cubierta exterior. Este producto no contiene piezas reparables por el consumidor. Toda reparación se debe llevar a cabo únicamente por personal de servicio autorizado.
CABLE ÉLECTRICO
1. El producto se debe de proporcionar con un cable eléctrico corto, a fin de reducir el riesgo de tropezar o de enredarse en un cable más largo.2. Si se utiliza un cable separable o de extensión,a) El régimen nominal del cable separable o del cable de extensión debe ser, como mínimo, igual al del régimen nominal del aparato.b) Si el aparato es de conexión a tierra, el cable de extensión debe ser un cable de tres alambres de conexión a tierra.c) Uno debe de acomodar el cable más largo de manera que no cuelgue del mostrador o de la mesa, para evitar que un niño tire del mismo o que alguien se tropiece.Nota: Si el cordón de alimentación está dañado, en América Latina debe sustituirse por personal calificado o por el centro de servicio autorizado.  
						

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1. Asa
2. Tapa
3. Control de temperatura variable
4. Luz indicadora de funcionamiento
5. Luz indicadora de precalentamiento
6. Bisagra ajustable de altura  
 de coccion
†7. Ceramic-coated removable grill  
 plate (top)(Part #GRP3180-01)
†8. Placa de parrilla revestida en  
 cerámica, removible (inferior)  
  (Pieza N° GRP3180-02)
 †9. Placa de plancha revestida en  
 cerámica (superior)   
 (Pieza N° GRP3180-03)
 10. Asas de las placas, frías al tacto
 11. Botón a presión para soltar la placa
 12. Lengüetas para soltar la placa
†13.  Bandeja de grasa  
  (Pieza N° GRP3180-04)
†14. Taza de goteo   
 (Pieza N° GRP3180-05)
Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/
removable parts
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