Black & Decker CG42 manual How to Use, Food, Time

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How to Use

This appliance is for household use only.

Important: For warranty verification, do not remove line cord sticker.

Getting Started

Wash each set of plates as instructed in the Care and Cleaning section.

Grilling Options

The grill can be used in two different positions:

•Closed-cover position – Cooks the food on the top and bottom at the same time.

•Open-flat position – Gives you a larger cooking surface. Cooks the food on the bottom only. Food may need to be turned. See steps 1 and 2 below for setting up the unit to the open-flat position.

To remove plates currently in position

7.When finished cooking, unplug the unit and let it cool completely before attempting to remove the plates for cleaning.

Care and Cleaning

This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

1.	Before attempting to remove the cooking plates, be sure that the unit is unplugged and
	completely cool.
2.	Remove the cooking plates. Wash each in sudsy water, and dry thoroughly. The plates may also
	be placed in a dishwasher.
3.	Wipe the outside surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or
	abrasive cleaners of any kind.
4.	Remove any crumbs from the cooking elements with a small brush.

A

B

1.Make sure the unit is unplugged.

2.Flip up the support leg on the cover then pull open the lid lock. Open the grill to the half-open position (A).

3.Lift the lid slightly to release the grill hinge so the grill can be placed in the open-flat position (B).

4.Press the release buttons (C) and lift out the plates. CAUTION: Plates may be extremely hot after cooking.

To insert the plates

1.Insert the two tabs on each plate into the grill slots (D).

2.Gently push down and snap plates into place.

To close the grill

1.Gently bring down the lid over the bottom base until they both come together.

2.Snap the lid lock in place (E).

5. To store the unit, wrap the cord around the legs and stand the unit vertically. Cooking plates

can be stacked for easy storage.

Food	Cooking	Position	Time
	plates
Hamburgers		Open or Closed	3 to 5 minutes
(4 to 6 oz. patties)

C

D

E

Getting Ready to Cook

1.Before preheating the cooking plates, lightly brush each plate with vegetable oil or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

2.Always preheat the grill in the closed position and before placing any food on the cooking plates.

3.Close the grill and plug the unit into a standard wall outlet. The power on indicator light comes on and stays on until the unit is unplugged. The green preheat light comes on until the unit reaches the cooking temperature.

4.Once preheated, the preheat light will go out. Open the grill and place food to be cooked on the cooking plate.

CAUTION: Plates are hot, use a hot mitt and carefully lift the Lid to check or remove food.

5.Close the grill. The green preheat light may cycle on and off while in the cooking cycle.

IMPORTANT: Should grease or oil overflow during use, unplug unit and let it cool completely. Remove the cooking plates and clean the grease or oil from around the heating elements before further use.

6.Use the chart below as a guide to cooking times and grill positions. Check minimum time and watch food closely as actual cooking times may vary.

Hot Dogs	Closed	3 to 5 minutes
Panini/Grilled	Closed	2 to 4 minutes
Sandwiches
Boneless chicken	Open or Closed	3 to 5 minutes until
breasts (1/2” thick)		heated through
Pancakes	Open	2 to 4 minutes
French toast	Open	2 to 3 minutes, turn
		and cook 1 or 2 minutes
Waffles	Closed	5 to 7 minutes
Eggs	Open	3 to 5 minutes
Bacon, sausage	Open or Closed	2 to 4 minutes

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