Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 840100500 Hamilton Beach
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Meal Maker Express ™ 840100500 Grill Safety ...................................... 2 Know Your Grill .............................. 3 Grilling Options .............................. 4 Operating Instructions .................. 5 Cleaning ............
2 Consumer Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Grill Safety In order to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, burns or other injury or damage, follow these instructions carefully. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1.
3 5. Drip Cup 6. Support Leg 7. Spatula/Scraper (available with select models) Know Your Grill Parts and Features 1. Cover 2. Nonstick Grill Surfaces 3.
Flat 1. Flip up the support leg, then lift cover straight up (this will disengage the locked hinge). Support leg Grilling Options The grill may be used in two different positions: Closed Cover This will cook the food on both sides at the same time. This is the quickest method.
5 Operating Instructions BEFORE FIRST USE: Please wash the cooking surfaces of the grill as instructed under “Cleaning.” 1. Plug into 120 volt AC outlet. 2. Brush grilling surfaces with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. 3. Preheat grill by turning timer to 5 minutes.
6 Grilling Chart PREHEAT GRILL 5 MINUTES WITH COVER CLOSED. The following times are guidelines. COOK TIME 5 min. 5-8 min. 10-12 min. 6-8 min. 5 min. 5-7 min. 10-12 min. 6-8 min. 10-12 min. 6 min. 8 min. 6 min. 6 min. 5 min. 6 min. 4 min. 4 min. 4-5 min.
7 Cleaning NOTE: If your grill has removable grids, see the following section. 1. Unplug grill from electrical outlet and allow to cool slightly. 2. Wipe grilling surfaces with a paper towel to remove drippings. 3. Use the spatula/scraper (available with select models) to scrape away cooked-on food or grease.
8 Recipes These recipes were developed for use with all sizes of the Meal Maker Express ™ Contact Grills. Some ingredients are listed as a range; for example, 2 or 4 slices of bread. Use the smaller amount for the small grill or if you’re only cooking for two on the large grill.
9 Cinnamon French Toast 3 eggs 1 ⁄ 3 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon vanilla 4 slices bread Cinnamon 1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill for 5 minutes. 2. In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla.
10 Turkey Garden Burgers 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 cup shredded carrot and zucchini 1 or 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 2 or 4 whole wheat or white sandwich buns 1. Spray grill with cooking spray.
11 Tuna Burgers 1 or 2 cans (6 ounces each) chunk light tuna, drained and flaked 1 ⁄ 4 or 1 ⁄ 2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 ⁄ 4 or 1 ⁄ 2 cup finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons or 1 ⁄ 4 cup finely chopped onion 1 or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons or 1 ⁄ 4 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise 1.
12 “Meatball” Sandwiches 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 pound lean ground beef 1 ⁄ 4 or 1 ⁄ 2 cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons or 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 1 egg or 2 egg whites 2 or 4 crusty Italian rolls, about 7 inches long 1 8-oz.
13 Really Easy Tacos 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 pound lean ground beef 1 ⁄ 4 or 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 package (1 1 ⁄ 4 ounces) taco seasoning mix 6 or 12 taco shells Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese Sour cream and/or salsa 1.
14 Chicken & Vegetable Packets 2 or 4 cooked chicken breasts (about 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 pound uncooked)* 14 or 28 frozen potato wedges with skin (about 12 ounces) 1 or 2 cups frozen peas 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 can (10 1 ⁄ 2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup Dried thyme leaves, crushed 1.
15 Grilled Vegetable Medley 1 or 2 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, sliced 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 medium onion, sliced 1 or 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (3 or 6 ounces) 1 or 2 medium or plum tomatoes, sliced 1 ⁄ 2 or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 1.
16 Customer Service If you have a question about your grill, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your grill.
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