IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using appliance. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and oven mitts or pot holders. 3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or body of unit in water or other liquid.
Additional Important Safeguards 1. CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam dur- ing use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons or property. 2. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner's Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized out- let only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
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Getting To Know Your GV12 Lean Mean Contact Roasting Machine Roasting Machine Body Heating Plates Lid with Handle Cleaning Utensil (P/N 21972) Power-Supply Cord with Polarized Plug Drip Tray (P/N 21973) Baking Pan (P/N 21974) Wire Rack (P/N 21975) Cord Wrap Area 10.
How To Use George Foreman’s Lean Mean Contact Roasting Machine Place the Contact Roaster on a stable and level surface, such as a counter top. Wipe the Heating Plates with a damp cloth to remove all dust. Make sure the ON/OFF Button is in the "OFF"...
Preheat the Contact Roaster before using to roast the following foods. The fol- lowing times are meant to be used as guidelines only. Times will vary due to the cut or thickness of the meat or poultry being cooked. To be sure that the food is truly done, use a cooking thermometer.
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Frozen Convenience Foods Cooking Guide Most frozen convenience foods such as small pizza, breaded stuffed jalapeno poppers, taquitos, potato skins, potato patties, and hot wings can be cooked in the Contact Roaster. Preheat the Contact Roaster and distribute the food evenly onto the Heating Plates in a single layer.
User Maintenance Instructions This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user service- able parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualified appliance repair technician if the product requires servicing. CAUTION: To avoid accidental burns, allow the Contact Roaster to cool thoroughly before cleaning.
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NOTE: For all recipes, please remember to place Drip Tray under the front of the Contact Roaster to catch drippings from the cooking process. NOTE: For recipes that do NOT require preheating the Contact Roaster – place food in the unit, close Lid and press ON. Even though the unit auto- matically goes into Preheat mode –...
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Garlic and Tarragon Roasted Chicken 4-5 lb. whole chicken 3 Tbsp. chopped tarragon 4 Tbsp. melted butter 1 Tbsp. minced garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, sliced 1 Tbsp. olive oil • Preheat the Contact Roaster. • Mix the tarragon, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pull the skin away from the chicken and rub the mixture on the meat.
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Roasted Chicken with Stuffing 4-5 lb. whole chicken 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning 2 10 3/4-oz. can reduced fat cream of mushroom soup 2 cups water 12-oz. stuffing mix • Preheat the Contact Roaster. • Coat the Baking Pan with non-stick spray. Rub the olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top of the skin.
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Beef Stew 2 Tbsp. low-fat butter 2 small onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 lb. stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 small carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices 6 small potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup chopped prunes 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 bay leaves 2 tsp.
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Marinated Roast Beef with Vegetables 2 lbs. tenderloin beef roast 1 lb. carrots, cut in half and again lengthwise 16 small new potatoes, cut in half Marinade 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce 1/2 cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp.
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Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole 2 Tbsp. low-fat butter 1 cup chopped red onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 2 14 oz. smoked turkey sausages, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 14-oz. cans Bavarian style sauerkraut, undrained • Place the Baking Pan into the Contact Roaster and add the low-fat butter.
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Ginger Salmon Steaks 4 10-oz. salmon steaks, 1-inch thick 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil 4 green onions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. minced ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced pinch red pepper 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. soy sauce • Place the Baking Pan into the Contact Roaster and add the vegetable oil.
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Fruit Pizza 2 6.5 oz. packages pizza crust mix 3 Tbsp. strawberry preserves 1/3 cup diced apples, peeled 1/3 cup diced pears, peeled 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced • DO NOT preheat the Contact Roaster. • Mix the pizza crust according to package directions. •...
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Apple Cake with Butter Sauce 2 cups self-rising flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 cup applesauce 1 1/2 cups cholesterol-free egg product 1 cup skim milk 2 tsp. lemon rind 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 baking apples, peeled and sliced Butter Sauce...
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9:00 am and 5:00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE stating that you are a consumer with a problem. Please refer to model number GV12 when you call. In-Warranty Service (USA): For an appliance covered under the warranty period, no charge is made for service or postage.