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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. GR44VTCAN
TM
GEORGE FOREMAN
®
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Modéle GR44VTCAN
MD
GEORGE FOREMAN
LA « MACHINE À GRILLADES »
POUR CUISINE-SANTÉ
®
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions. 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
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 5 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. 3. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 110V/120V AC electrical outlet only. 4. When using this appli
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 7 Consumer Safety Information This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, con- tact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Short Cord Instructions A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becomi
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ON OFF TEMP ON OFF TEMP GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GR44VTCAN GRILLING MACHINE 2. 5. 1. 3. 4. 1. Grilling Machine Body 7. 6. 8. 2. Grilling Machine Grilling Plates 3. Drip Tray (2) (P/N 20352) 4. Plastic Spatula (P/N 20147) 5. Cord 6. ON/OFF Button 7. Power On Indicator (LED) 8. Variable Temperature Up Button 9. 10. 9. Variable Temperature Down Button 10. Variable Temperature Display (LED) 5 ON OFF TEMP ON OFF TEMP Les éléments de la machine à grillades GR
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 11 How To Use George Foreman’s Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine 1. Before using the Grilling Machine for the first time, wipe the Grilling Plates with a damp cloth to remove all dust. 2. To preheat: Close the Lid and plug cord into a 120V AC outlet. Press the ON/OFF Button, the Power Light will go on indicating that the elements are heating. Each side of the Grill has separate heating elements, so if you are using both sides, the ON/OFF Button o
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 13 Suggested Cooking Chart The following times are meant to be used as guidelines only. Times will vary due to the cut or thick- ness of the meat being cooked. To be sure that the food is truly done, use a cooking thermometer. If the food does need more time to cook, reset the timer and check periodically so you do not overcook. When cooking the following items, we recommend setting your Grilling Machine to 300˚F: Rare 145˚F* Medium 160˚F* Well 170˚F* S
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 15 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To avoid accidental burns, allow your Grilling Machine to cool thoroughly before cleaning. 1. Before cleaning, unplug the Grilling Machine from the wall outlet and allow to cool. 2. Inside cleaning: Place the Drip Tray under the front of the Grilling Machine. Using the specially designed spatula, scrape off any excess fat and food particles. Wipe the plates with absorbent paper towel or a sponge. Run off will dr
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 17 Recipes NOTE: For all recipes, please remember to place Drip Tray in front of the Grilling Machine to catch drippings from the cooking process. The Champ’s Sausage Without Guilt You can start your day with a sizzling sausage patty that not only tastes good, but is also good for you. This moist, flavorful sausage, served with a country-style biscuit, makes the complete breakfast. Choose ground turkey breast, which is lower in fat than ground turkey co
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 19 George’s Sausage Texas Style A spicy sausage with true Southwestern zip! These breakfast sausages are great served with a sautéed vegetable or fresh salsa and egg scramble. Buy 90% lean ground beef for the least-fat sausage. Ninety percent lean beef has 9 grams of fat with 4 of those grams being satu- rated fat; whereas 73% lean beef has 18 grams of fat with 7 of the grams being saturated. 1 slightly beaten egg white 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/4
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 21 George Foreman’s PowerBurger A flavorful hamburger that we think tastes even better than its all-meat cousin! It pays to eat meals that minimize meat. To reduce saturated fat in a typical burger, you can cut back on the amount of meat and make up for it with plant-based ingredients. Bread crumbs and chopped vegeta- bles have been added in this recipe. You could also try cooked rice, other grains or cereal. In addition, choose whole wheat buns; they t
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 23 Grilled Vegetables 6 slices eggplant, 1/2” thick (or use 2 baby eggplants) 2 small onions, sliced 1/2” thick 2 small tomatoes, diced 2 small zucchini, sliced 4 large cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced 4-6 mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp. olive oil (optional) • Preheat the Grilling Machine to 400˚ F. At this time, also spread on olive oil if desired. • Add the sliced eggplant and garlic, cover and cook 3 minutes. • Add the slices of onion, zucchini, and mus
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 25 Mustard Lemon Chicken Breast 2 Tbsp. mustard 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. paprika 4 6 oz. chicken breasts halved with the skin taken off • Mix first 5 ingredients. • Add chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour in the refrigerator. • Preheat the Grilling Machine to 360˚ F. •Place marinated chicken on Grilling Machine and close Lid. Let cook for 8 - 9 minutes. • Remove and serve. •Yield:
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 27 Strip Steak Polynesian 4 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. honey 4 - 8 oz. strip steaks • Combine first 3 ingredients. • Marinate the strip steak in the mixture for approximately one hour in the refrigerator. • Preheat the Grilling Machine to 400˚ F. • Place the marinated strip steaks onto the preheated grill. Close the Lid. • Grill for 6 minutes, open grill, add the rest of the marinade sauce to the top of the steaks. Close the Lid. • G
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 29 Frequently Asked Questions Question Response 1. Can I cook frozen food on Yes, but of course the cooking time will be my George Foreman Grill? longer. And it is preferable that food be defrosted before placing on the George Foreman Grill. Please refer to the Suggested Cooking Chart in this manual for examples. 2. Can I cook kabobs on the Yes. In order to protect the non-stick surface George Foreman Grill? use wooden skewers. We recommend that you soa
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GR44VTCAN_20-11-04 11/20/04 4:03 PM Page 31 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ® This Maxim product warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the product. Warranty Duration: This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for a peri- od of one (1) year from the original purchase date. Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse,
