George Foreman GRill GR39A User Manual

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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 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 sautéed)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
•In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the vegetables and bread
crumbs. Add the ground beef and mix well.
•Shape the mixture into eight 4-inch wide patties.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 8 minutes. Place the patties on the
grill eight at a time. Close the Lid.
•Cook for 8 - 9 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the
juices run clear, turning once.
•Yield: Serves 8
This recipe is from The Healthy Gourmet (Clarkson Potter) by Cherie
Calbom.
How To Use George Foreman’s Lean Mean
Fat Reducing Grilling Machine
1. Before using the Grilling Machine for the first time, wipe the Grilling
Plates with a damp cloth to remove all dust.
2.To preheat: Close the Lid and plug cord into a 120V AC outlet. Both
Power Lights (LEDs) will illuminate indicating that the elements are
heating. Allow Grilling Machine to preheat for 8 minutes.
3. Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid.
4. Slide the grease catching Drip Tray under the front of the unit.
5. Carefully place the items to be cooked on the bottom cooking plate.
6. 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 sug-
gestions.) The Power Light will go on when the Lid is closed to indi-
cate that the elements are heating up to cook. Do not leave appli-
ance unattended during use!
7. After the desired amount of time, the food should be done. 
8. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. 
CAUTION: To avoid any sparks at the outlet while disconnecting
plug, make sure the Power Lights are off (not illuminated) before 
disconnecting the plug from the outlet.
9. Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid.
10. Remove the food using the Plastic Spatula provided. Be sure to
always use either 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 cooking plates.
11. When cool, the Drip Tray may be removed and emptied. Be sure the
liquid is cooled before removing Drip Tray.
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1. Grill Machine Body
2. Grilling Plates
3. Handle
4. Power Cord 
5. Power On Light (LED)
6. Drip Tray (P/N 22660)
7. Plastic Spatula (P/N 20166)
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Grilled Vegetables
6 slices eggplant, 1/2” thick (or use 2 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)
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 8 minutes.  At this time, also spread
on olive oil if desired.
•Add the sliced eggplant and garlic, cover and cook 3 minutes.
•Add the slices of onion, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cover and cook
3 - 5 minutes.
•Remove the eggplant and zucchini and mushroom slices
to a plate.
•Add tomatoes to the onion and garlic. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
•Remove and serve over the eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms.
•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
•Coat chops with rosemary and pepper.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 8 minutes.
•Close Lid and cook for 7 - 9 minutes for medium (a hint of pink in the
middle) and 11 minutes for well done.
•Serve immediately
•Yield: Serves 4
Getting To Know Your Grilling Machine
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Mustard Lemon Chicken Breast
2 Tbsp. mustard
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika
4 6 oz. chicken breasts halved with the skin taken off
•Mix first 5 ingredients.
•Add chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour in the
refrigerator.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 8 minutes.
•Place marinated chicken on Grilling Machine and close Lid.  Let cook
for 8 - 9 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run
clear.
•Remove and serve.
•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 lb. fillet of sole (or any white fish fillet)
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 8 minutes.
•Sauté the onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
•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.
•Cover and let cook for 5 - 6 minutes.
•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.
•Serve with fresh bread or rice.
•Yield: Serves 3 - 4
Polarized Plug
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 in 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.
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. 
Do not use an extension cord with this product. 
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appli-
ance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate
electrical circuit from other appliances.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION:  To prevent Plasticizers from migrating 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.
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							Strip Steak Polynesian
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. honey
4 - 8 oz. strip steaks
•Combine first 3 ingredients.
•Marinate the strip steak in the mixture for approximately one hour in
the refrigerator.
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 8 minutes.
•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 grill and serve on a bed of rice. 
•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 and cumin
•Preheat the Grilling Machine for 8 minutes.
•Add onions and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
•Add meat/chicken, close the Lid, and cook for 3 minutes or until
cooked through.
•Add red chili sauce and seasoning until mixed through and hot.
•Remove from grill.
•Yield: Makes 8 burritos
Roll into warmed flour tortilla and top with your choice of guacamole,
sour cream, shredded Jack cheese.
NOTE:For additional recipes you can order The George Foreman Lean
Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine Cookbook, item number GR150.
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Additional Important Safeguards
CAUTION HOT SURFACES:  This appliance generates heat and escap-
ing steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the
risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.
CAUTION:  This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for
some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot
materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place
anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot. 
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owners
Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electri-
cal outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug cord from outlet. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunc-
tioning appliance.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. 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.
6. This appliance generates steam — do not operate in open position.
7.Using pot holder, hold the top cover (Lid) open while placing or
removing food on the cooking surface to prevent accidental closing
and injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts or
pot holders.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. 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.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appli-
ance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot sur-
faces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
11. 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.
12. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
1. Can I cook frozen food on
my George Foreman Grill?
2. Why does the Power Light
turn ON and OFF?
3. Can I cook kabobs on the
George Foreman Grill?
4. After cooking with garlic,
how can I remove the smell
of the garlic from the sur-
face of my George Foreman
Grill?
5. How can I cook hot dogs
on my George Foreman
Grill?
6. Can hash browns be pre-
pared on my George
Foreman Grill?
7. Can I cook different foods,
such as fish and steak, at
the same time?
8. Any other cooking sugges-
tions?
Response
It is preferable that food be defrosted before
placing on the George Foreman Grill. Make
sure that the Grill is preheated, see preheat
instructions, before placing food on the grilling
plate.
As stated in the manual, the Power Light goes
ON to indicate when the Grills elements are
heating. The Power Light goes OFF when the
proper temperature has been reached. The
thermostat will cycle ON and OFF throughout
the cooking process to maintain proper tem-
perature.
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 cleaning your George Foreman Grill
according to the User Maintenance
Instructions make a paste of baking soda and
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. 
Preheat your Grill for 8-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. 
Yes, self-browning hash browns can be pre-
pared by preheating the Grill for 8 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.
Yes. In fact, this is one of the biggest advan-
tages of this Grill. Very different food can be
cooked at the same time with no infusion of
flavors.
Fresh peppers can be grilled for 2-3 minutes
for skinning purposes. Grilled cheese sand-
wiches can also be cooked on your George
Foreman Grill.
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							GEORGE FOREMAN
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. GR39A
® LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY 
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product and is not transferable. For a period of one (1) year from the date of origi-
nal purchase of the product, our Repair Center will, at its option, either (1) repair
the product or (2) replace the product with a reconditioned comparable model.
These remedies are the purchasers exclusive remedies under this warranty.
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either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protec-
tion to the Repair Center specified below. You must enclose a copy of your sales
receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility for warranty cover-
age.
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ATTN: Repair Center Consumer Relations Department
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Macon, MO 63552 USA Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA
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