Preheating The Grill - George Foreman GRP106QPGB Use And Care Book Manual

3. This pan is versatile and allows you to prepare frittatas, bake pizzas, bake snack foods
and appetizers, such as mini quiches, chicken nuggets and hot wings appetizers, and
sauté vegetables and fillings for quesadillas.
PREhEATING ThE GRILL
1. Close the lid on the grill.
2. Unwind the cord and plug it into a standard electrical outlet.
3. Both lights on top of the grill will be illuminated.
4. Allow the grill to preheat for at least 7 minutes before grilling. If desired, use a kitchen
timer.
5. The green light will go off when the grill has reached the preset temperature.
GRILLING
Important: The floating hinge position allows for grilling extra thick foods. In this
position the grilling plate rests on top of the food.
1. Using a pot holder, carefully open the preheated grill.
2. Before first use, if desired, lightly oil the cooking plates.
Note: Aerosol cooking spray should not be used on the nonstick surface. The chemicals
that allow the spray to come out of the can build up on the surface of the grill plates and
reduce their efficiency.
3. Carefully place the foods to be cooked on the bottom grilling plate of the preheated
grill. This grill usually accommodates 2 to 4 servings.
Note: Do not overload the cooking plate.
4. Close the lid in the floating hinge position (G) with the lid
closing directly onto the food.
5. Allow the food to cook for the desired time (use of a
kitchen timer may be helpful). The chart below may be
helpful in determining proper cooking times.
G
Important: Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
6. Light pressure to the handle can be used to press and heat the food to your liking.
Caution: Do not use heavy pressure on the lid of the grill at any time.
7. This feature is especially handy when preparing grilled sandwiches and grilling thick
pieces of meat and poultry.
8. After cooking for the suggested time the food should be done. If you would prefer
longer cooking, simply follow the steps beginning at step 4.
9. Using a pot holder, carefully open the lid.
10. Remove the cooked food using the plastic spatula provided or a nylon heat resistant
spatula.
Note: Always use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid scratching the
nonstick surface of the grill plates. never use metal skewers, tongs, forks or knives.
11. Unplug the grill to turn the appliance off.
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Important: The heat continues to be ON until the appliance is unplugged.
12. Allow the drip tray to cool before removing it from under the grill. Wash and dry the
drip tray after each use.
Note: Be sure the liquid in the drip tray has cooled before removing it from under the grill.
Caution: Do not remove the grill plates while the appliance is hot. Always allow them to
cool to room temperature before removing or cleaning.
SUGGESTED GRILLING ChART FOR MEATS,
POULTRY, FISh AND SANDWIChES
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. Times reflect a full grill of food.
Cooking time will depend upon thickness and cut being used. Use cooking thermometer
as test for doneness. If food needs longer cooking, check periodically to avoid
overcooking food.
FOOD COOKING TIME
MEAT
Hamburger (5 oz.) 4 - 6 minutes
Frozen Hamburgers (5 oz.) 5 to 6 minutes
Flank steak (2 lb.) 7 to 9 minutes
Skirt steak (½ lb.) 5 to 7 minutes
nY Strip Steak 5 to 7 minutes
(Shell Steak) (6 oz.)
Beef Tenderloin (5 oz.) 4 - 6 minutes
Beef Kabobs 5 to 7 minutes
Pork loin chops, boneless 6 to 8 minutes
Pork loin chops, bone in 10 to 12 minutes
Sausage, link or patty 4 - 6 minutes
Hot dogs 4 to 5 minutes
SETTING COMMENTS
High ¾-inch thick
Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
High Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
High 1-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare
(145ºF)
High Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
High ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare,
145ºF (63ºC)
High ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare,
145ºF (63ºC)
High Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
Medium ¾-inch thick
High Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
Medium ¾ -inch thick
High Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
Medium Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
High
Medium Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
High
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