George Foreman GGR50B Electric Grill Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: GEORGE FOREMAN

Table of Contents

George Foreman GGR50B Electric Grill
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT PARTS
How to use
SUGGESTED COOKING CHARTS
CARE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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George Foreman GGR50B Electric Grill

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number on the cover of this manual.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not to be used with this appliance.
Use only on properly grounded outlet.

INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product is for household use only.

GROUNDED PLUG

As a safety feature, this product is equipped with a grounded plug, which will only fit into a three-prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Improper connection of the grounding conductor may result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.

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ELECTRICAL CORD

A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used,

The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Outdoor extension cords should be used with outdoor use products and are surface marked with the suffix letter “W” and with a tag stating, “SUITABLE FOR USE WITH OUTDOOR APPLIANCES”.
The extension cord should be kept dry and off the ground.
Store product indoors when not in use – out of reach of children.
Do not clean this product with a water spray or the like.

If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel. In Latin America, by an authorized service center.

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

PRODUCT PARTS

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Lid handle / vent (Part # 21007)
Lid (Part # 21008)
Rubber-ringed fastener / hook (Part # 21039) † 4. Grill (Part # 21009)
Grease tray (Part # 21010)
Grill base (Part # 21011)
Upper pedestal tube (Part # 21098A)
Lower pedestal tube (Part # 21098B)
Pedestal base (Part # 21013)
Temperature control probe (Part # 21006A)
Probe receptacle
Probe cutout

Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/removable parts

Note: Use rubber-ringer fastener / hook to hold lid while attending food. Rotate grill base on pedestal tube to position as a windbreak when grilling outdoors.

How to use

This product is for household use only.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash grill base, grill, grease tray and lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important: Do not immerse temperature control probe in water or any other liquid. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Assemble pedestal tube by connecting two halves of tube. While pressing two pins on end of upper pedestal tube, slide that end into un-slotted end of lower pedestal tube. Rotate until pins firmly engage holes in lower pedestal tube.
Place pedestal base on a flat, level surface.
Insert slotted end of assembled pedestal tube into center hole of pedestal base and push down firmly.
Place grill base on top of pedestal tube assembly, ensuring hole in center of grill base engages with tube.
Place grease tray securely into position inside grill base. When properly placed, it is held firmly with pointed end in center of grill base.
Position grill securely on grill base.
Position probe receptacle through probe cutout in top side of grill base.
Attach lid handle to lid from the inside using rubber-ringed fastener.
Place lid over grill. Your grill is now ready to use!

GRILLING OUTDOORS

Turn temperature control probe to OFF position and attach securely into probe receptacle.
Plug into standard electrical outlet. Align desired temperature setting with indicator light. Place lid securely on grill. Allow gill to preheat to desired temperature – for approximately 10 minutes. See SUGGESTED GRILLING CHARTS for more details.
Carefully remove lid and place food onto grill; cover for most foods. Cook until done, turning at least once halfway through cooking time for most food. Adjust temperature as needed.
- Tip: You can control moisture of foods, to some extent, by opening or closing lid vent. Turn lid handle / vent clockwise to open vent for drier cooking. Turn counterclockwise to hold in moisture for moister meats. Light on temperature control probe will cycle on and off as grill thermostat maintains proper temperature. This is normal operation.
- Note: Condensation may collect on inside of lid when cooking.
- Important: Use caution when removing lid.
When finished cooking, turn temperature control probe to OFF position.Temperature probe indicator light will go out. Unplug and allow grill to cool before disassembling and cleaning. See CARE AND CLEANING.

Note: Temperature control probe may be turned to setting 1 to keep foods warm for short periods of time.

HINTS FOR GRILLING

Use tender cuts of meat for grilling.
Marinate tougher cuts of meat to tenderize before grilling.
To avoid drying out meat and fish, turn only once and do not pierce.
To turn meat and fish, use a large flat plastic or wooden spatula to support food while turning.
For roasting, place meat or chicken to be roasted in a shallow baking pan. Do not cover pan with a lid or foil. Using oven mitts, carefully place pan on preheated grill, taking care not to scratch nonstick surface. Place lid on grill.
Note: Just resting a baking container on top of nonstick grill surface will not damage it.
Use only plastic or wooden utensils on nonstick surface.

Caution: Grill surfaces are hot during use. Allow grill, grease tray, lid and grill base to cool completely before handling and cleaning.

USING INDOORS

To use your grill indoors, simply lift grill base off pedestal tube and place on a heat-resistant surface.

Important: Never use grill without the grill base in place.
Caution: Some countertop ﬁnishes are more affected by heat than others; make sure countertop surface can withstand temperatures of 150°F to prevent discoloration or other damage to countertop surface.

SUGGESTED COOKING CHARTS

The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a full grill of food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness and cut being used. Use a cooking thermometer as a test for doneness. If the food needs longer cooking, check periodically to avoid overcooking the food.

GRILLING CHART

Note: Grill food according to recommended time or until desired doneness. Turn halfway through cooking time or more often, if necessary.
Tip: Boneless cuts of meat will grill more evenly and will not scratch nonstick surface.
Tip: Leave lid on during cooking to decrease cooking time and keep food moist and juicy.

Food	Temperature	Time
Bacon	5	10 – 12 minutes
Bratwurst	5	25 – 35 minutes
Chicken breast	4	20 – 30 minutes
Fish, 1” thick	4	20 minutes
Frankfurters	5	10 – 20 minutes
Hamburgers, 4 oz. ea.	4	5 – 15 minutes
Kabobs	5	20 – 25 minutes
Pork chops, 1” thick	5	20 – 35 minutes
Sausage, fresh	4	20 – 30 minutes
Steak, ¾” thick	5	7 – 14 minutes
Steak, ½” thick	5	5 – 12 minutes
Shrimp, large	5	10 – 15 minutes

ROASTING CHART

Note: A cooking bag may be used inside your baking container. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: Food wrapped in aluminum foil may be placed directly on grill. Use care when placing foil on grill to avoid scratching nonstick surface.

Food	Amount	Temp	Time	Internal Temp
Beef roast	2 – 4 lbs.	5	1½ – 2½ hrs.	Medium to well 160°F – 170°F (71°C –

77°C)
Chicken, whole fryer| 2½ – 4 lbs.| 5| 1¼ – 2 hrs.| Well 180°F (82°C)
Ham, fresh| 5 – 7 lbs.| 5| 1½ – 3 hrs.| Medium to well 160°F – 170°F (71°C – 77°C)
Pork roast| 2 – 4 lbs.| 5| 1½ – 3 hrs.| Medium to well 160°F – 170°F (71°C – 77°C)
Baked potato, wrapped in foil| 1 – 10 potatoes| 5| 1¼ – 1½ hrs.| Until done

Please note: To be sure your food is fully cooked the USDA recommends the following guidelines. Using a meat thermometer cook test for doneness by inserting the meat thermometer into the center of the food being cooked and make sure the thermometer is not touching the bone.

FOOD TO BE COOKED	MEDIUM	WELL DONE OR FULLY COOKED
Chicken Breast		170ºF
Chicken Thigh		180ºF
Beef / Lamb/Veal	160ºF	71ºC
Pork		160ºF
Reheated cooked meats and poultry		165º F

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

Caution: Do not immerse temperature control probe in water or any other liquid.

Unplug and allow grill to cool before disassembling and cleaning. Thoroughly clean all parts after each use.
Remove temperature control probe (DO NOT IMMERSE). Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Remove grill and empty grease tray.
Wash the grill base, grill, grease tray and lid in warm, soapy water. You may use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn stains. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Important: Do not use metallic scrubbing pads, steel wool or any abrasive cleaners to clean any part of your grill; use only nylon or nonmetallic scrubbing pads.

Caution: Temperature control probe receptacle must always be completely dry before use. Make sure receptacle is dry before inserting control probe.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Finish on grill plate has cut marks.	Metal utensils have been used.	Always

use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid scratching nonstick surface of grill plate. Never use metal skewers, tongs, forks or knives.
Grill marks on food are very light.| Grill was not fully preheated before use.| Always preheat grill at least 10 minutes before cooking any foods.
There is food buildup on grill plates.| Grill not properly cleaned after use.| Use nylon scrubbing pad and hot, soapy water to clean grill plates. Do not use steel wool scrubbing pads or abrasive cleaners to clean grill.
Grill does not turn on.| Grill is not plugged in.| Check to be sure appliance is plugged into working outlet and On/Off switch in the ON position.