Toastmaster CLEANING INSTRU C T I O N S, HINTS FOR CARE AND USE OF NON-STICK SURFAC E, USING YOUR GRILL, SEAR GRILL Models 883,8 84S and 886 only, WARMING T R AY Models 883,8 8 4 S , 885 and 898S only, TIME AND T E M P E R A TURE CHART, S E RVICE INFORMAT I O N

CLEANING INSTRU C T I O N S
1 . Unplug and cool before cleaning.
2 . R e m ove probe (DO NOT IMMERSE IN WAT E R ) . Wipe with dam p cloth and dry thor-
o u g h l y.
3 . R e m ove grease cup and wa rming tray (models 883, 884S, 885 and 898S only); e m p t y
c o n t e n t s.The grill is completely immersible with probe remove d . Wash the grill, gr e a s e
c u p, and wa rming tray.D ry thoroughly.Do not wash in an automatic dishwa s h e r.A plas-
tic pad with mild abra s i ve cleanser may be used to clean underside of gri l l .
C AU T I O N : Probe and probe receptacle must always be completely dry before use.
HINTS FOR CARE AND
USE OF NON-STICK SURFAC E
• Use only nylon, plastic, or wooden utensils with care to avoid scratching the non-stick
s u r fa c e.N ever cut food on the gri l l .
•R e m ove stubb o rn stains with a plastic scouring pad and mild dishwashing liquid;DO NOT
USE STEEL WO O L .
A ny servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must be per-
formed by an authorized service center.
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C AU T I O N :A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury result-
ing from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.Extension cords are ava i l a bl e
from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use.If an ex t e n s i o n
cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marke d
with an electrical rating of 125 V, and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2) the cord must be
a r ranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.
ELECTRIC POW E R :If electric circuit is ove rloaded with other appliances, your grill may not
o p e rate properl y.G rill must be operated on a separate electric circuit from other opera t i n g
a p p l i a n c e s.
Thank you for purchasing the Toastmaster Cool Edge Gri l lT M.You’ll find this new grill to be
extremely ve r s a t i l e.B ecause it’s so easy to clean, you’ll no doubt use it often. Some rec-
ommended temperatures are listed on the probe (temperature control).For additional fo o d s,
fo l l ow package or recipe cooking instru c t i o n s.
USING YOUR GRILL
1 . B e fore use, wash the grill, grease cup and wa rming tray (models 883, 884S, 885 and
898S only) in wa rm soapy water and dry thoroughly.DO NOT IMMERSE PROBE (tem-
p e rature control).
2 . I n s e rt grease cup and wa rming tray (models 883, 884S, 885 and 898S only) into ra i l s
under gri l l .Tu rn probe to OFF position and attach securely in place.
3 . Condition the non-stick surface with ve g e t a ble shortening before heating. If necessary,
r e m ove excess oil with paper towe l . Plug into 120 V ~ 50-60 Hz outlet. Align t empera-
ture control knob with pointer.The unit is preheated when the light on the probe goes off.
The light will cycle during use indicating the proper temperature is being maintained.
4 . When finished cooking, turn probe OFF, unplug and cool before cleaning.
C AU T I O N : Because some countertop finishes are more affected by heat than others, use
care not to place grill on surfaces where heat may cause a probl e m .
C AU T I O N : G rill surfaces are hot during use.
SEAR GRILL — Models 883,8 84S and 886 only
The flat portion of the Sear Grill can be used in the traditional manner for old favo ri t e s, while
the sear grid provides added options for the health-conscious eater. With its grill design,
grease drains away from the food during the cooking process.
Tips for Sear Grid
• Use tender cuts of meat for gri l l i n g .
•M a rinate tougher cuts of meats to tenderi ze them before gri l l i n g .
• To avoid drying out meat and fish, turn only once and do not pierce.
• Use a large flat plastic spatula to turn meat and fish to support the food while turn i n g .
WARMING T R AY — Models 883,8 8 4 S , 885 and 898S only
The wa rming tray allows foods to be stored in a keep wa rm tray under the griddle for short
p e riods of time while additional foods are prepared on top of the gri d d l e.
Tips for Warming Tr ay
• Keep cooked sausage and bacon wa rm while your pancakes are cooking.
• Store cooked ve g e t a bles and meat slices while wa rming tort i l l a s.
• Stored cooked ve g e t a bles while preparing meats for favo rite dinners.
• Store cooked hot dogs and hamburgers while wa rming buns and breads.
• Store stir-fry ve g e t a bles while preparing beef, chicken or pork .
F O O D T E M P E R AT U R E
( P r e h e a t ) T I M E ( M i nu t e s ) D I R E C T I O N S
TIME AND T E M P E R A TURE CHART
B a c o n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 5 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .DO NOT PREHEAT.Tu rn often.
S a u s a g e. . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 5 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 0 - 3 0 . . . . . . . . . .DO NOT PREHEAT.Tu rn often.
French To a s t. . . . . .3 5 0 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 1 0 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tu rn halfway into cooking time.
H a m bu r g e r. . . . . . . .3 5 0 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tu rn halfway into cooking time.
Ham Slices. . . . . . . .3 5 0 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4 - 1 8 . . . . . . . . . .Tu rn halfway into cooking time.
S a n d w i c h e s . . . . . .3 5 0 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 1 0 . . . . . . . . . . . .Butter outside and brown both sides.
Po rk Chops . . . . . .3 5 0 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 0 - 3 0 . . . . . . . . . .B r own both sides then reduce tempera t u r e
to 225°.Tu rn halfway into cooking time.
S t e a k s . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 0 0 ° . . . . . . . . . .ra r e 4 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tu rn halfway into cooking time.
m e d . 7 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tu rn halfway into cooking time.
we l l 1 3 - 1 8 . . . . . . . . . .Tu rn halfway into cooking time.
Pa n c a ke s . . . . . . . . . .4 0 0 ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pour batter onto gri l l . When bu bbles appear
on top side, turn .
S E RVICE INFORMAT I O N
Please refer to wa r ranty statement to determine if in-wa r ranty service applies.
This appliance must be serviced by a Toastmaster authori zed service center.Consult yo u r
phone directory under “ A p p l i a n c e s - H o u s e h o l d - S m a l l - S e rv ice and Repa ir”, or call
1 - 8 0 0 - 9 4 7 - 3 7 4 4 .
If an authori zed service center is not ava i l a ble locally, your appliance m ay be return e d
postage prepaid to our National Service Center at the address shown in the wa r ranty state-
m e n t . Products must be adequately protected to avoid shipping damage. Surround yo u r
appliance with three inches of protective padding and include a note explaining the probl e m
you have ex p e ri e n c e d .We recommend insuring your pack a g e.No C. O. D.shipments accept-
e d .