proctor silex HealthSmart Contact Grill User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Proctor Silex

Table of Contents

proctor silex HealthSmart Contact Grill
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- Other Consumer Safety Information
Parts and Features
Operating Instructions
Tips for Easy Grilling
Grilling Chart
Cleaning
Recipes
LIMITED WARRANTY
References
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proctor silex HealthSmart Contact Grill

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

Read all instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the base, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
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.
The drip tray slides in for storage. Do not use a grill with a drip tray attached for storage. To use, remove the drip tray and place it on a counter under the grill.
To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not use appliances for other than the intended purpose.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use
Always use the appliance on a dry-level surface
Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard:
This product is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

Cover
ON Light
Base
Drip Tray (slides in for easy storage)
Nonstick Grill Surfaces

Operating Instructions

BEFORE FIRST USE:
Please wash the cooking surfaces of the grill as instructed under Cleaning.

Plug the grill into an outlet. The ON light comes on when the grill is plugged in.
Brush grilling surfaces with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Preheat for 6 minutes with the cover closed.
When preheated, raise the grill cover. Place the food to be cooked onto the grill and lower the grill cover. Always use a grill with a drip tray in place.
Use an oven mitt and carefully lift the grill cover and check the food to see if cooked to the desired degree. Do not cut food on a nonstick grilling surface.
When food is cooked to the desired degree, remove the food and unplug the grill. Let cool slightly before cleaning.

NOTE: Meats cooked on a contact grill will have more of a steamed, rather than grilled, appearance.

Tips for Easy Grilling

ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL FOR 6 MINUTES BEFORE USING IT. Read the Grill Use and Care Guide before starting to grill.
Grill cooking is so easy because you can brown meats, cook onions, grill vegetables, “stir-fry” dishes, steam fish, and toast sand- wiches.
Use the grill to “prep and cook” foods for traditional range-top recipes: brown ground beef for spaghetti sauce or stir-fry beef strips for a Chinese dish. Since the grill cooks top and bottom at the same time, there’s no need to stir while cooking.
Cook “guilt-free” French fries without the extra oil or make her perfect French toast that doesn’t need to be turned in during cooking.
Use a vegetable cooking spray for convenient, stick-free grilling. Or if you prefer, brush grill surfaces with vegetable oil before preheating.
Use plastic utensils on the nonstick grill surfaces. Do not use metal utensils since they will damage the nonstick surface.
Plan ahead for quick meals by freezing boneless chicken breasts and burger patties for future meals. Place individual servings on a baking sheet and freeze. When frozen, place in plastic bags. To grill, see the “Grilling Chart”.
Cleanup is easy! Let the grill cool down. Wipe grill surfaces with a damp paper towel or dishcloth.

IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:
The Extension service will have detailed information about cooking for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension service in your county, please visit: https://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/.

Grilling Chart

PREHEAT GRILL-6 MINUTES WITH THE COVER CLOSED.
The following times are guidelines. Always cook with the cover closed.

FOOD	COOK TIME	DONENESS
Beef strip steak, boneless, fresh (8 oz. [225 g])	5 min.	Slightly pink in

the center; brown on the outside
Chicken breast, boneless, fresh (4–6 oz. [120–180 g])| 5–8 min.| No longer pink in center
Chicken breast, boneless, frozen (4 oz. [120 g])| 10–12 min.| No longer pink in center
Fish fillet squares, frozen (about 2 oz. [60 g])| 6–8 min.| Fish looks white
Frankfurter (hot dog)| 5 min.| Heated through
Hamburger, fresh (4 oz. [120 g])| 5–7 min.| No longer pink in center
Hamburger, frozen (4 oz. [120 g])| 10–12 min.| No longer pink in center
Pork chops, boneless, fresh (4 oz. [120 g], 3/4-in. [1.9-cm]

thick)

| 6–8 min.| No longer pink in center
Pork chops, boneless, frozen (4 oz. [120 g])| 10–12 min.| No longer pink in center
Vegetables (frozen)

Peppers and onions

|

6 min.

|

Cooked through

Potato wedges, frozen| 8 min.| Cooked through
Stir-fry vegetable mix| 6 min.| Tender-crisp
Vegetables (fresh)

Broccoli florets

|

6 min.

|

Tender-crisp

Green or red bell pepper strips| 5 min.| Tender-crisp
Mushrooms, sliced| 6 min.| Tender-crisp
Onions, sliced| 4 min.| Soft
Zucchini or summer squash, sliced| 4 min.| Tender-crisp
Grilled cheese or ham and cheese| 4–5 min.| Golden brown on the outside; melted cheese

Cleaning

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse the cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.

Unplug the grill from the electrical outlet and allow it to cool slightly.
Wipe grilling surfaces with a paper towel to remove drippings. Empty grease or drippings from the drip tray.
Use a damp sponge with a small amount of dishwashing detergent to scrub grilling surfaces. See illustration. Rinse out the sponge and wipe surfaces clean. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe surfaces gain.
Wash the drip tray in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. (The drip tray can also be put in the dishwasher.)
Do not use steel wool or any type of abrasive cleaner to clean the grill, since it will damage the non-stick grilling surface.
Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe clean the outside of the grill.

Recipes

Extra-Quick Chicken Caesar Salad
Slice one or two grilled chicken breasts (see the Grilling Chart). Toss with a bag of Complete Caesar Salad mix.

Barbecued Chicken Breasts
Top grilled chicken breasts (see the “Grilling Chart”) with barbecue sauce and shredded cheese.

Spicy Potato Wedges
Sprinkle cooked potato wedges (see the “Grilling Chart”) with chili powder.

Super Franks
Top grilled frankfurter with peppers and onions (see the Grilling Chart). Serve in buns with mustard and ketchup.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase, is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by a breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer- service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance.

Contact Information

Ciudad de México

ELECTRODOMÉSTICOS
Av. Plutarco Elias Calles No. 1499 Zacahuitzco, Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México, C.P. 09490 Tel: 55 5235 2323.

CASA GARCÍA
Av. Patriotismo No. 875-B Mixcoac, Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México, C.P. 03910 Tel: 55 5563 8723.

Nuevo León
FERNANDO SEPÚLVEDA REFACCIONES Ruperto Martínez No. 238 Ote. Col. Centro, Monterrey, N.L., C.P. 64000 Tel: 81 8343 6700.

Jalisco
SERVICIOS DE MANTENIMIENTO CASTILLO Garibaldi No. 1450, LadrÃ³n de Guevara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, C.P. 44660 Tel: 33 3825 3480.

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