George Foreman Grill GRP3842 User Manual

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Model 
Modelo
❑	GRP3842
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always\
 be 
followed, including the following:
❑	Read all instructions.
❑	Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
❑	To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or applia\
nce 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 be\
fore 
putting on or taking off parts.
❑	Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the 
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call the 
appropriate toll-free number on the cover 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 surface\
s.
❑	Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated ove\
n.
❑	Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil\
 or 
other hot liquids.
❑	To disconnect, power OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
❑	Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only. 
						

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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 polarize\
d outlet only 
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plu\
g. If it still 
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify \
the plug in 
any way.
GROUNDED PLUG (Canada models only)
As a safety feature, this product is equipped with a grounded plug, whic\
h 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
a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provide\
d to 
reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a \
 
longer cord.
b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available an\
d 
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
  1)  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,
 2)  If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should  
    be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
 3)  The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over  
    the counter-top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children  
   or tripped over.
Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified\
 
personnel. In Latin America, by an authorized service center. 
						

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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated. 
 1. Integrated handle 
† 2.  Upper ceramic grill plate      (Part # GRP5842-03)
 3. Grill plate release handles (both sides)
† 4. Lower ceramic grill plate      (Part # GRP5842-04)
 5.  Adjustable grill slope knob
 6.  Power cord (not shown)
† 7. Drip tray (Part # GRP5842-01)
† 8. Spatula (Part # GRP5842-02)
† Consumer replaceable/removable parts
 1. Up/down selection
  2.  Sear button
 3.  Temp/Timer selector
 4.  Power button
 5.  Time display
 6.  Temp display 
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Plate Included Part #
1. Upper ceramic grill plate  1 GRP5842-03
2. Lower ceramic grill plate  1 GRP5842-04
3. Slider plate  1 GRP4-09 (plate); 
  GRP4-10 (handle);
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How to use:
This product is for household use only.
GETTING STARTED
•	 Remove	all	packing	material,	any	stickers,	and	the	plastic	band	around	the	
power plug.
•	 Remove	and	save	literature.
•	 Go	to	www.prodprotect.com/applica	to	register	your	warranty.
•	 Wash	drip	tray	as	instructed	in	CARE	AND	CLEANING	section	of	this	manual.
•	 Wipe	grill	plates	with	a	damp	cloth	or	sponge	to	remove	any	dust.		Wipe	dry 	
with a soft cloth or paper towels.
•	 Select	location	where	unit	is	to	be	used,	leaving	enough	space	between	back 	
of unit and wall to allow heat to flow without damage to cabinets and \
walls.
ATTACH GRILL PLATES
Important: This appliance should always be used with 2 grill plates secu\
rely 
attached.  
Ceramic Grill Plates (See illustration A3)
1. Securely attach top and bottom grill plates using 
release handles on sides of plates (B and C). 
Important: When grilling meats, use the grill plates 
and turn the slope knob so that the grill is in the 
angled grilling position and drippings drain into the 
grease tray.
Note:  This position should only be used when grilling.
2. Place drip tray under front sloped section of bottom 
plate on grill.
B
C
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SLIDER PLATE
1. Securely attach grill plates using release handles on sides of plates.
Important: When using the Slider Plate, always use it with the grill pla\
tes and turn 
the slope knob so that the grill is in the angled grilling position and \
drippings drain 
into the grease tray.
Note: Your slider plate comes with a cool-touch handle to assist in inserting \
and 
removing the plate. Always use the handle to avoid touching hot surfaces\
. Remove 
handle when cooking.
2. Attach the cool-touch plate handle to the slider plate by sliding the fl\
at end into 
the indented opening in the plate.
Important: Be sure the handle is assembled and fastened properly.
3. Set the slider plate onto the bottom plate and then remove the handle.
Caution: Remove the cool-touch handle from the slider plate 
when cooking.
4. Place drip tray under the front of the grill (E).
5. Set temperature to 425° F and allow grill to preheat as 
described in Preheating the Grill
6. Once grill is preheated, place 2 ounces of meat for each patty 
in the slider plate, close the grill, and set the time to 4 minutes 
as described in Preheating the Grill.
PREHEATING THE GRILL:
 1.  Close lid on grill.
 2.  Unwind cord and plug it into standard electrical outlet. LCD display wil\
l show  
    dashes where time and temperature will be displayed.
 3.  Press POWER to turn grill on. 5 minutes will appear on timer display and\
  
    300º F will appear flashing on temperature display.
 4.  To adjust the desired cooking time, press the "TEMP/TIMER" function button.  
    The  "TEMP/TIMER" allows you to toggle between the two functions to adjust  
   grill settings.
 5.  The Timer can be changed at any time in one-minute increments by tapping\
  
  ▲ or ▼ repeatedly.  The Timer can be set for a minimum of 1 minute and  
    maximum of 20 minutes.
 6.  Set desired temperature by tapping ▲ repeatedly to select desired  
    temperature. Temperature changes in 25° increments. 
	 	 	 •	Temperature	settings	range	from	300º	F	to	425º	F. 		
	 	 	 •	"SEAR"	may	also	be	selected	(see	"SEARING").
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							 7. Once preheated, the grill will beep and the temperature will stop flas\
hing.
  8.  Carefully place foods to be cooked on bottom grill plate. This grill usu\
ally  
    accommodates 5 servings. Do not overload grill.
 9.  Close lid and allow food to cook to desired doneness. 
See	suggested	cooking	times	found	in	GRILLING	CHART	on	page		9.
  10.  Using pot holder or oven mitts carefully open lid.
 11.  Check food with thermometer to verify doneness after cooking.
 12.  When finished cooking, remove cooked food.  Press POWER and unplug  
           grill to turn off.
Important: Heat continues to be ON until the power button is turned off \
or the grill 
is unplugged.
Note:  Always use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid scratchi\
ng 
nonstick	surface	of	grill	plates.	Never	use	metal	skewers,	tongs,	forks	or	knives.
SEARING DIRECTIONS:
Pressing “SEAR” will illuminate the red LED and automatically set \
the highest 
temperature (500º F) for a duration of time.  
 1.   For best searing results, make sure the food surface is free of moisture\
.
 2.   Turn on grill and set temperature to 350°F then press SEAR.  A red LE\
D will  
    illuminate and the display will flash 500°F while preheating.
 3.   When the grill reaches 500°F (approximately 8-10 minutes), the temp\
erature  
    display will stop flashing and an audible “beep” will be heard.
 4.   IMMEDIATELY place food on the grill plate and close lid.  Meat will sear\
 for  
    90 seconds then default back to 350°F.
 5.   Continue to cook food to the desired doneness using chart below.  Let me\
at  
    stand 1-2 minutes before cutting
Caution: Grill will be hot during searing.
GRILLING MEAT, POULTRY, FISH AND SANDWICHES:
When grilling meats, poultry and fish, use the grill plates and turn t\
he slope knob so that 
the grill is in the angled grilling position and drippings drain into th\
e grease tray.
When grilling sandwiches, turn the slope knob so that the grill is in th\
e  
horizontal position.
	 1.	 Select	time	and	temperature	desired,	following	directions	in	PREHEATING 	 
   GRILL. Allow time for preheating grill.
 2.  Before first use, if desired, lightly oil grill plates.
Note: Aerosol cooking spray should not be used on ceramic or nonstick surface\
. Chemicals that 
allow spray to come out of can build up on surface of grill plates and r\
educe their efficiency.
 3.  Carefully place food on bottom grill plate of preheated grill. 
Note: Do not overload grill plate.
 4.  Close lid directly onto food
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							SEARING GUIDELINES CHART
Note:	Use	suggested	cooking	times	found	in	GRILLING	CHART
 5.  Allow food to cook for selected time.
Important: Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
 6.  During cooking, timer display will count down.  When selected time has e\
lapsed,  
    grill will give audible signal. Grill will remain on until powered off o\
r unplugged.
 7.  After selected time, food should be done. If you would prefer longer coo\
king,  
    simply follow steps beginning at step 4.
 8.  Using pot holder, carefully open lid.
 9.  Remove cooked food.
Note:  Always use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid scratchi\
ng nonstick 
surface	of	grill	plates.		Never	use	metal	skewers,	tongs,	forks	or	knives.
 10.  Press POWER to turn off and unplug grill.
Caution: To avoid sparks at outlet while disconnecting plug, make sure unit is pow\
ered 
off before disconnecting plug from outlet.
 11.  Allow drip tray to cool before removing from under grill. Wash and dry t\
he    
drip tray after each use. 
Note:  Be sure liquid in drip tray has cooled.
Caution:  Do not remove grill plates while grill is hot.  Always allow t\
hem to cool 
to room temperature before removing or cleaning.
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FOOD  COOKING TIME   RECOMMENDED FINISHED  (after searing)   INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
Boneless Steak  Med Rare - Sear + 1 min.   140ºF 
(¾-1-inch thick) (5 oz.)  Med           - Sear + 2 min.   150ºF 
  Med well  - Sear + 3 min.   160ºF
Boneless Chicken Breast (5 oz.)  Sear + 3 – 4 minutes    170ºF at thickest point
Salmon	Fillet	(5	oz.)	 Sear	+	2	–	4	minutes	 	 140-150°F.		Note:	Salmon 	 
   will continue cooking after 
    it is removed from grill
Fresh	Hamburger	(5	oz.)		 Sear	+	2	–	3	minutes	 	 160ºF 
¾-inch thick
Please note: To be sure your food is fully cooked the USDA recommends the 
following guidelines:  Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness by in\
serting 
the meat thermometer into the center of the food being cooked and make s\
ure the 
thermometer is not touching the bone. 
						

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SUGGESTED GRILLING CHART FOR MEATS, 
POULTRY, FISH AND SANDWICHES 
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. Times reflect \
full grill of 
food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness and cut being used.  Use c\
ooking 
thermometer as test for doneness. If food needs longer cooking, check pe\
riodically 
to avoid overcooking food. Suggested cooking temperatures are printed un\
der the 
grill handle surface for reference.
FOOD COOKING TIME COMMENTS
MEAT
Hamburger	(5	oz.)	 4	–	6	minutes	 ¾-inch	thick 
  Cooked to medium (160ºF)
Frozen hamburgers (5 oz.)  5 – 6 minutes 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 Cooked to medium  (160ºF)
NY	strip	steak	 6	–	8	minutes	 ¾-inch	thick 
(shell steak) (6 oz.)  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 160ºF
Hot	dogs	 4	–	5	minutes	 Cooked	to	168ºF
Bacon 6 – 8 minutes 
Smoked pork loin chops,  4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 160ºF 
boneless
Lamb chops, loin  5 – 7 minutes ¾-inch thick 
   Cooked to medium (160ºF)