Preheating The Grill; Cooking Time - George Foreman GRP4EPC Use And Care Book Manual

2. Attach the cool-touch plate handle to the mini-burger plate by sliding
the flat end into the indented opening in the plate (E).
Important: Be sure the handle is assembled and fastened properly.
3. Set the mini-burger plate onto the bottom plate and then remove the
handle.
Caution: Remove the cool-touch handle from the mini-burger plate
E
when cooking.
4. Place drip tray under the front of the grill.
5. Set temperature at 425ºF and cooking time to 4 minutes; allow grill to preheat for at least
5 minutes.
6. For the mini-burger patties, use 2 ounces of meat each.

PREhEATING ThE GRILL

1. Close lid on grill.
2. Unwind cord and plug it into standard electrical outlet. LCD display will show dashes where
time and temperature will be displayed.
3. Press POWER ( ) to turn grill on; 5 minutes will appear on timer display and 300ºF will
appear on temperature display.
4. To begin preheating, set desired cooking time, adding 5 minutes for grill to preheat by
tapping (▲) Time changes in one-minute increments. (There is an audible signal each time
button is pressed.) Display will show time selected.
5. Time can be changed at any time in one-minute increments by tapping (▲) or (▼) repeatedly.
Minimum cooking time is 1 minute; maximum is 20 minutes. The LCD display will show ON.
and an audible signal will sound once the selected temperature is reached and preheating is
complete.
6. Set desired temperature by tapping (▲) repeatedly to select desired temperature.
Temperature changes in 57°F (14°C) increments. Temperature settings range from 298°F
(148 °C) to 424°F (218°C).
USING YOUR GRILL
Important: When grilling meats, poultry and fish, use switch at bottom right rear of the grill to
lift back of bottom grill plate and have drippings run into drip tray. (See illustration D.)
Important: When grilling sandwiches, making waffles or muffins and baking, tilt bottom grill
plate to horizontal (flat) position.
1. Select time and temperature desired, following directions in PREHEATING GRILL. Allow time
for preheating.
2. Before first use, if desired, lightly oil grill plates.
Note: Aerosol cooking spray should not be used on nonstick surface. Chemicals that allow spray
to come out of can build up on surface of grill plates and reduce their efficiency.
3. Carefully place foods to be cooked on bottom grill plate of preheated grill.
This grill usually accommodates 2 to 4 servings.
Note: Do not overload grill plate.
4. Close lid, closing it directly onto food.
Note: Use suggested cooking times found in GRILLING CHART on pages 7 – 8.
5. Allow food to cook for selected time.
Important: Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
6. During cooking, timer will count down. When selected time has elapsed, grill will give a
ready signal. Grill will remain on until it is unplugged.
7. After selected time, food should be done. If you would prefer longer cooking, simply follow
steps beginning at step 4.
8. Using pot holder, carefully open lid.
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9. Remove cooked food using plastic spatula provided.
Note: Always use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid scratching nonstick surface
of grill plates. Never use metal skewers, tongs, forks or knives.
10. Press POWER( ) to turn off and unplug grill.
Important: heat continues to be on until grill is unplugged.
11. Allow drip tray to cool before removing from under grill. Wash and dry the drip tray after
each use.
Caution: Do not remove grill plates while grill is hot. Always allow them to cool to room
temperature before removing or cleaning.
SUGGESTED GRILLING ChART
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a full grill of food.
Cooking times will depend upon thickness and cut being used. Use a cooking thermometer
as a test for doneness. If the food needs longer cooking, check periodically to avoid overcooking
the food.
FOOD

COOKING TIME

MEAT
Hamburger (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes
Frozen hamburgers (5 oz.) 5 – 6 minutes
Flank steak (¾ lb.) 6 – 8 minutes
Skirt steak (½ lb.) 4 – 6 minutes
NY strip steak / shell steak 6 – 8 minutes
(6 oz.)
Beef tenderloin (5 oz.) 4 - 6 minutes
Beef kabobs 5 – 7 minutes
Pork loin chops, boneless 4 – 6 minutes
Pork loin chops, bone in 4 – 6 minutes
Sausage, link or patty 4 - 6 minutes
Hot dogs 4 – 5 minutes
Bacon 6 – 8 minutes
Lamb chops, loin 5 – 7 minutes
POULTRY
Chicken breast, boneless 11 – 13 minutes
and skinless (8 oz.)
Chicken tenderloins 4 – 6 minutes
(4 to 6 pieces)
COMMENTS
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF / 71ºC)
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF / 71ºC)
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF / 63°C)
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF / 71ºC)
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF / 63ºC)
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF / 63ºC)
Cooked to medium (160ºF / 71ºC)
¾-inch thick
Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
½ -inch thick
Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
Cooked to 160ºF (71ºC)
Cooked to 168ºF (76ºC)
Cooked until just crisp
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF / 71ºC)
Cooked to 170º F (77ºC)
Cooked to 170ºF (77ºC)
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