Hamilton Beach 840081900 - Manual (Page 4)

• Please remember that your grill is
coated with a nonstick surface and
that plastic utensils should always be
used.
• If grilling vegetables, fish, or lean
meat, spray the grilling surface with a
cooking spray. If grilling meat with
any amount of fat, or if the food has
been marinated, there is no need to
treat the grill.
• For best results, preheat the grill for
5 to 10 minutes before grilling.
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1. Set base on countertop. Place grill
on base correctly.
2. Plug power cord into the cord
receptacle, then plug into outlet.
The indicator light on the power
cord will glow.
3. Preheat 5 to 10 minutes before
grilling.
How to Grill
Variable Heat Power Cord
• The variable heat power cord offers
heat settings from 1 (low) to 5 (high).
The recipes and cooking chart were
developed using setting 5. The addi-
tional heat settings can be used for
more versatile cooking options.
• Settings 3 and 4 are for thick cuts of
meat or large pieces of bone-in
chicken. These settings will assure
4. When finished grilling, turn control to
MIN. Then remove plug from outlet,
then from cord receptacle.
5. Let grill cool completely. Carefully
dispose of any grease. Clean grill.
thorough cooking without drying out
the food. Start cooking at the higher
setting then reduce heat if needed.
Settings 1 and 2 should be used to
keep food warm after it has been
cooked. Always make sure the
power cord is turned to MIN and
unplugged from wall outlet before
inserting or removing the power
cord.
• Skewers are available in most large
supermarkets. If using the disposable,
wooden type skewers, soak the
skewers in water at least 10 minutes
before threading on food. This pre-
vents the skewer from scorching and
makes a more attractive presentation.
• If using a marinade with oil, place grill
near an exhaust hood. Oil or fat will
produce some smoke.
Great Grilling Tips