George Foreman PANINI PRESS GR0742S User Manual

2010/4-26-58
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GR0742S
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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 electric 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....

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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated. 
 
1. handle
  2. Lid
  3  Top plate release button
†  4.  Panini plates (Part # GR0742S-01)
  5.  h inge release button for open  
    cooking surface
  6.  Bottom plate release button
  7.  Temperature control dial † 
8.  Drip tray (Part # GR0742S-02)
  9.  Adjustable angle feet
  10.  Ready indicator light (green)
  11.  Power indicator light (red)
†  12.  Griddle plates (Part # GR0742S-03)
Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/
removable parts...

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PREhEATING 
1. Close the lid.
2.  Unwind the cord and plug it into a standard 
electrical outlet. The red power indicator light on 
the front left corner will turn on (E). 
3.  Turn the temperature control dial to the desired 
setting	(see	COOKING	CHART	on	pages	7,	8,	9	and 	
10 for recommended settings) (F).   
	 •	 The	temperature	ranges	from	250ºF	to	425ºF. 		
	 •	 To	increase	temperature,	turn	the	dial 	 
	 	 clockwise	toward	the	HIGH	setting.
	 •	 To	decrease	temperature,	turn	the	dial...

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SUGGESTED COOKING ChART FOR SANDWIChES
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a 
full cooking plate of food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness of the 
sandwich or wrap. If the food needs longer cooking, check periodically to 
avoid overcooking.
SANDWIChES
TEMPERATURE 
SETTING C
OOKING  TIME NOTES
Panini High3 to 5 minutes Press lightly at 
the beginning of 
cooking. Cook until 
cheese is melted.
Grilled	 cheese,	
plain High
3 to 5 minutes Cook until cheese 
is...

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FOOD
TEMPERATURE  
SETTING COOKING 
TIME COMMENTS
Smoked pork 
loin chops, 
boneless Medium
4 to 6 
minutes Cooked	
to	160ºF
Lamb chops, 
loin High
7 to 9 
minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium 
(160ºF)
POULTRY
Chicken breast, 
boneless and 
skinless (8 oz.) Medium	
High10 to 12 
minutes Cooked	
to	170ºF
Chicken 
tenderloins   
(4 to 6 pieces) Medium	
High4 to 6 
minutes Cooked	
to	170ºF
Turkey 
tenderloin   
(¾ lb.) Medium	
High9 to 11 
minutes Cooked	
to	170ºF
Turkey burgers 
(5 oz.) High
4 to 6...

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FLOATING hINGE POSITION TIPS
•	 To	prevent	heat	loss	and	promote	even	cooking,	do	not	open	the	lid	
frequently.
•	 Do	not	overfill	the	appliance;	it	will	hold	2	to	3	servings	comfortably.
•	 When	first	cooking	a	particular	food,	check	for	doneness	several	minutes	 before suggested time; if necessary adjust the time.
•	 If	cooking	more	than	one	piece	of	food,	try	to	have	them	similar	in	size	and	 thickness.
•	 Remember	that	since	the	appliance	is	cooking	from	both	sides,	cooking	 time will probably...

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SUGGESTED
 COOKING ChART FOR GRIDDLE  FOODS
FOODTEMPERATURE TIMEDIRECTIONS
Bacon High8 to 14 
minutes Turn often for even 
browning.
Sausage, fresh 
links and patties High
8 to 12 
minutes Turn often for even 
browning and 
thorough cooking.
Sausage, frozen 
links and patties High
8 to 14 
minutes Turn often for even 
browning and 
thorough cooking.
French toast Medium	High 6  to 10 
minutes Lightly butter the 
griddle before cooking 
each side.  Turn once.
Pancakes High3 to 5 
minutes Lightly...

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TROUBLEShOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Finish on cooking 
plates is scratched or 
has cut marks.  Metal utensils have 
been used.
Always use silicone, 
heatproof plastic or 
wood utensils to avoid 
scratching nonstick 
surface of the plates.  
Never	
use	metal	 spatulas,	
skewers, tongs, forks or 
knives.
The green ready light 
turns on and off. The heating 
elements are cycling. This is normal. The green 
light turns on when the set 
temperature is reached. 
However,	
it	will	 cycle	 on...

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GROWN-UP GRILLED ChEESE
4 slices hearty wheat bread
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 large tomato sliced
6 slices crisp bacon
4 slices (about ¹/
³ lb.) white Cheddar cheese
½ cup arugula
2 tbsp. bottled balsamic vinaigrette
Spread melted butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Place 2 slices of bread buttered side down on cutting board. Top each slice of 
bread with tomato, bacon, cheese and arugula. Drizzle each sandwich with  
1 tbsp. vinaigrette. Cover with remaining slices of bread with buttered side...