Preparing to Use Your Steam Grill, Grill Guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing to Use Your Steam Grill

•If you intend to use frozen food, always allow sufficient time to defrost beforehand. Make sure that it has defrosted completely before putting it on the steam grill to cook.

•Place the steam grill on a stable, heat resistant working surface, close to an electrical outlet but out of the reach of children.

•Make sure that the drip pan is in place.

•Wipe the grilling plates with a small amount of cooking oil. Do not use olive oil or butter as it may burn and damage the grilling surface.

•If you wish to use the steam feature, fill the water reservoir with 5 ounces of water.

•Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet and let the steam grill preheat.

•Cut the food to be grilled into 1- inch slices.

•When using the steam feature, you can choose the amount of steam that you want by setting the steam control. Turning the steam control knob all the way to the left will give you no steam. Turn the steam control knob all the way to the right to get maximum steam. (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

No Steam
No Steam		Maximum
		Steam
		Steam

Grill Guide

Use the following easy guidelines for successful steam grilling:

•Fill the water reservoir with water (5 ounces).

•Brush the grilling plates with a small amount of vegetable oil.

•Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. The power light will come on.

Grill Guide (cont.)

•Let the steam grill preheat for about 5 minutes before placing anything on the grilling plates.

•Meats can be marinated before grilling for extra flavor and tenderness if desired. Marinades with added sugar will cause meats to brown more quickly.

•Before grilling, partially cook bone- in chicken, ribs and uncooked smoked or fresh sausages for best results. If not partially cooked, these meats may become over- browned on the outside before the center is done.

•If desired, brush with barbecue or other sauce during last 5-10 minutes of grilling.

•Cooking times will be the same no matter how much food is on the grill. The starting temperature will affect cooking time. Food directly from the refrigerator will take longer to cook than food at room temperature.

•Unplug from electrical outlet and allow grill to cool completely before disposing of grease that has accumulated in the drip tray.

•To ensure doneness, we recommend using an instant read thermometer to check the temperature of food before serving.

•To avoid scratching the non-stick coating on the grilling plates, do not use metal utensils. Use only plastic or wooden utensils.

•For thicker slices of meat, the hinge between the base and the lid is loose enough to allow you to lift the lift a little before lowering it on to the food.

•Do not use the steam grill to defrost food.

•Do not use the steam grill to cook frozen food as the outside will burn before the inside is cooked.

•Cooking time will depend on the type and thickness of the food being grilled.

Grill Guide (cont.)	Care & Cleaning
• When cooking meat or poultry,	• Unplug appliance from electrical
cook until the juices run clear.	outlet before cleaning.
Cook fish until the flesh is opaque	• Allow appliance to cool thoroughly
throughout.	before cleaning.
• Always use an oven mitt or pot	• Be sure that the grease in the drip
holder when opening the steam	pan is cool before removing drip
grill lid.	pan from grill.
• When finished cooking, turn the	• If necessary, wipe the power cord
steam control to the “no steam”	with a damp cloth.
position (all the way to the left)	• DO NOT IMMERSE STEAM
before opening the lid to avoid	GRILL OR POWER CORD IN
steam burns or injuries. Then	WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
remove the food from the steam	• Wipe the outside of the grill with a
grill.	warm, wet sponge and dry with a
• When finished grilling, unplug the	soft, dry cloth.
steam grill and let cool before	• Ensure that the holes for the
cleaning.	drippings that enter the drip tray
	are clean and free of grease.
	• To clean the non-stick grill surface,
	use damp sponge to wipe ribs free
	of heavy debris. Wipe clean with a
	warm, damp sponge.
	• To clean the removable drip tray,
	empty any grease that has
	accumulated. Wash the removable
	drip tray in warm, soapy water.
	Rinse and dry. The drip tray is top
	rack dishwasher safe.
	• Never use scouring pads or harsh
	cleansers on any part of the unit. If
	necessary, use a nylon bristle
	brush.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS