GEORGE FOREMAN 25810 Medium Fit Grill Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- GEORGE FOREMAN
Table of Contents
GEORGE FOREMAN 25810 Medium Fit Grill
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: 25811-56
- Website: www.georgeforemangrills.com
- Power light (red)
- Thermostat light (green)
- Grill plates
- Drip tray
- Foot (underneath)
- Cord storage hooks (on foot)
- On/off switch
Product Usage Instructions
Tilting/Leveling the Grill
You can tilt your grill so that fat and juices run into the drip tray when cooking things like burgers, meat, etc. Alternatively, you can use your grill level for cooking things like panini, sandwiches, etc.
To tilt your grill
- Extend the foot upwards below your grill (FIG A).
- Fold the foot flat again to level your grill.
Using Your Grill
- Put the plug into the power socket.
- Move the switch to I. The power light will come on.
- The thermostat light will come on, then cycle on and off as the thermostat maintains the desired temperature.
- The drip tray will collect any fat or juices that run off the plates during cooking.
General Cleaning
- Wipe the outside surfaces of the appliance with a clean damp cloth.
- Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Cleaning the Grill Plates
Note: The grill plates can be cleaned when they are hot or cold.
When the plates are hot
- Unplug your grill.
- Using a piece of folded kitchen paper or damp cloth, wipe the plates in one continuous motion from the back to the front. Always support the top plate when wiping either the top or the bottom plate (Fig. B) to avoid the unit tipping over.
When the plates are cold:
- Unplug your grill and let it cool completely.
- Wipe the plates with a damp cloth or sponge. Use a paper towel with a dab of cooking oil to remove stubborn stains.
Storing
- The unit may be stood vertically (on the hinged side) for storage.
Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the grill on.
Remove all packaging before use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8. Don’t connect the appliance via a timer or remote control system. The surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use. If the cable is damaged, return the appliance, to avoid hazard.
- Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
- Don’t wrap food in plastic film, polythene bags, or metal foil. This will damage your grill and you may cause a fire hazard.
- Don’t use your grill for any purpose other than cooking food.
- Don’t use your grill if it is damaged or malfunctions.
- Wear oven gloves or similar protection.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
PARTS
- Power light (red)
- Thermostat light (green)
- Grill plates
- Drip tray
- Foot (underneath)
- Cord storage hooks (on foot)
- On/off switch
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
- Wipe the grill plates with a damp cloth.
- Your grill may smoke a little the first time you use it. This is normal and will soon disappear.
TILTING/LEVELLING THE GRILL
- You can tilt your grill so that fat and juices run into the drip tray when cooking things like burgers, meat, etc. Alternatively, you can use your grill level for cooking things like panini, sandwiches, etc.
- To tilt your grill extend the foot upwards below your grill (FIG A). Fold the foot flat again to level your grill.
USING YOUR GRILL
- Sit your grill on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
- Slide the drip tray between the two runners underneath the front of your grill. Slide the tray all the way in. The drip tray will collect any fat or juices that run off the plates during cooking.
- Put the plug into the power socket. Move the switch to I. The power light will come on.
- The thermostat light will come on, then cycle on and off as the thermostat maintains the temperature.
- Wait till the light goes out before cooking.
- Lay the food on the bottom grill plate with a spatula or tongs, not fingers.
- Don’t use anything metal or sharp, you’ll damage the non-stick surfaces.
- Close the grill.
- Wait till the food has cooked.
- Check it’s cooked. If you’re in doubt, cook it a bit more.
- Remove the cooked food with wooden or plastic tools.
- The hinge is articulated to cope with thick or oddly shaped foods.
- The grill plates should be roughly parallel, to avoid uneven cooking.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
General cleaning
- Wipe the outside surfaces of the appliance with a clean damp cloth.
- Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Grill plates
- Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaners, solvents, scourers, wire wool, or soap pads.
- Where the top and bottom plates make contact, the non-stick surfaces may show signs of wear. This is purely cosmetic, and will not affect the operation of the grill.
There are two ways you can clean the grill plates:
While the plates are still hot
- Wear appropriate protection such as a oven gloves or similar, and use extreme care while wiping the hot plates (note that oven gloves are not shown in figure B for clarity).
- Unplug your grill.
- Using a piece of folded kitchen paper or damp cloth, wipe the plates in one continuous motion from the back to the front. Always support the top plate when wiping either the top or the bottom plate (Fig. B) to avoid the unit tipping over.
When the plates are cold
- Unplug your grill and let it cool completely.
- Wipe the plates with a damp cloth or sponge. Use a paper towel with a dab of cooking oil to remove stubborn stains.
STORING
- The unit may be stood vertically (on the hinged side) for storage.
COOKING TIMES AND FOOD SAFETY
- The following times should be used purely as a guide.
- They are for fresh or fully defrosted food.
| MEAT | NOTES | TIME (MIN) |
|---|
Steak
| For best results, cook steaks when they are at room temperature.
Rest for 3-6 mins after cooking.
| Medium rare 2
Medium 3
Well done 5 +
Chicken breast| Cook until juices run clear.| 8-10
Lamb chops
| | Pink 4
Medium 5-6
Well done 8
Pork chops| Cook until juices run clear. Approx. 1-2 cm thick.| 5-8
Sausages| | 6-10
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Burgers| | 6-10
Bacon| | 3-5
Gammon| | 5-6
FISH| |
Salmon| 130-140 g| 3-5
Prawns| | 1-2
Flat fish| Plaice, Sole, etc. 120-130 g| 2-6
Round fish| Haddock, Cod, etc. 130-140 g| 3-8
Tuna / swordfish| 130-140 g| 5-10
VEGETABLES| |
Peppers| | 4-6
Aubergine| Sliced| 6-8
Asparagus| | 3-4
Courgette| Sliced| 1-3
Tomatoes| Halved| 2-3
Onions| Cut into wedges| 5-6
Mushrooms| Whole, flat mushrooms| 3-6
OTHER| |
Haloumi| | 2-4
- When cooking frozen foods, add 2-3 minutes for seafood and 3-6 minutes for meat and poultry (depending on the thickness and density of the food).
- Check food is cooked through before serving. If in doubt, cook it a bit more.
- Cook poultry, pork, burgers, etc., until the juices run clear. Cook fish, prawns, etc., until the flesh is opaque throughout.
RECYCLING
To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.