Hamilton Beach 840081800 manual How to Grill, Great Grilling Tips, Cooking Chart

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How to Grill

1.Set base on countertop. Place grill on base correctly.

2.Plug power cord into cord receptacle, then plug into outlet. The indicator light on the power cord will glow.

3.Preheat 5 to 10 minutes before grilling.

4.When finished grilling, remove plug from outlet, then from cord receptacle.

5.Let grill cool completely. Carefully dispose of any grease. Clean grill.

Great Grilling Tips

•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 you are 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.

•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.

Cooking Chart

Food	Approximate Time	Doneness Test
	(Minutes)
Bacon	4 to 8	Desired doneness
Steaks, beef	8 to 15	Desired doneness
1⁄2-inch thick
Pork chops,	15 to 20	Until no longer pink
1⁄2-inch thick
Chicken breasts,	25 to 30	Pierce with knife;
boneless		juice runs clear
Hamburgers	8 to 10	Until no longer pink
1⁄2-inch thick
Sausage links	12 to 15 minutes	Until no longer pink
or patties
Hot dogs	8 to 10 minutes	Hot through
Fish fillets	10 minutes per	Opaque and flakes
	1-inch thickness	with fork

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