How To Use George Foreman’s Lean MeanFat 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 and make sure both Grilling Plates are firmly attached to the appliance. Make sure that BOTH Release Handles of the Grilling

Plates are properly latched and secured on the Grilling Machine Body before use.

2.To preheat: Close the Lid and plug the cord into a 120V AC outlet. Time and Temperature Displays will show dashes, indicating that the appliance is in the off mode. Press the Power On/Off Button to turn the unit on. The Timer and Temperature Light will illuminate. The Timer Display will show "5", indicating the start of the 5 minute (300°F) pre-heat countdown and the Temperature Display will show a flashing "300". Adjusting the Variable Temperature Control allows you to cook your food at a specific heat setting, 300° - 425°F, in 25°F increments. Adjust the temperature to your desired setting. Press the Temperature "+" Button to increase the temperature. To decrease the temperature press the Temperature "-" Button. See Suggested Cooking Chart for specific details. When the countdown is complete the unit will beep 4 times. Note: If temperature reaches displayed temperature before 5 minutes the temperature display will stop flashing and the unit will beep 4 times. Unless the time is reset, the unit will continue its 5 minute countdown and will beep 4 times once it reaches 5 minutes. The Timer Display will show "on" as a reminder that the power is still on and the Timer Light will go out. If the Temperature Display is still flashing the set temperature has not yet been reached. When the set temperature is reached the unit will beep 4 times and the display will stop flashing.

3.Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid.

4.Slide the grease catching Drip Tray under the front of the unit.

5.Carefully place the items to be cooked on the bottom grilling plate.

6.Close the Lid and press the Timer "+" Button to raise the grilling time in 1 minute increments, up to a maximum of 20 minutes. To reduce time, press the Timer "-" Button. The Timer Display will show the set time.

7.Allow the food to cook for the desired time. Do not leave appliance unattended during use! During grilling, the Timer Display will begin counting down. When the set time has elapsed the unit will beep 4 times. Reminder: The heat continues to be "on" until the appliance is turned off.

Note: The Grilling Machine will automatically shut-off one hour after you have turned it on. To continue cooking, press the ON/OFF Button and reset the temperature and time.

8.After the desired amount of time, the food should be done.

9.Press the Power On/Off Button to turn the appliance off.The Time and Temperature Displays will show dashes. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

CAUTION: To avoid any sparks at the outlet while disconnecting plug, make sure the power is off (Timer and Temperature Displays show dashes) before disconnecting the plug from the outlet.

10.Use a pot holder to carefully open the Lid.

11.Remove the food using the Plastic Spatula provided. Be sure to always use either plastic or wooden utensils so as not to scratch the non-stick surface. Never use metal tongs, forks or knives as these can damage the coating on the grilling plates.

12.When cool, the Drip Tray may be removed and emptied. Be sure the liquid has cooled before removing Drip Tray.

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