OVATION OV04 Vertical Grill Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
Vertical Grill
Model OV04

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. VERY IMPORTANT: Read instructions carefully before using the appliance. Save and keep this manual with the appliance for future use.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance itself in water or other liquids.
3. Always unplug by grasping the plug — do not pull the cord.
4. Unplug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
5. Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
6. Always use your appliance from a power outlet with the voltage marked on the underside of the appliance.
7. FOR ADULT USE ONLY: Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is being used near children. Do not leave hot appliances or appliances with moving parts near where children may touch them.
8. Never leave the Vertical Grill unattended when in use.
9. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
10. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas flame or electric element or in a heated oven.
11. Do not let the power cord of the appliance hang over the edge of a table or countertop or touch any hot surface.
12. Use your appliance on a stable, heat-resistant surface and place the unit at least 8 inches from walls and 8 inches clear above the unit.
13. Use away from curtains.
14. Do not use beneath overhanging cupboards.
15. Unplug the appliance if you smell or see heavy smoke or fire. After it has cooled down, make adjustments so nothing touches the heating element. This is an electrical appliance, never put water in it or on it to cool it down or stop it from emitting smoke.
16. Always unplug the unit before attempting to move it. Never move the unit when it contains hot oil, liquids or hot food.
17. Use extreme caution when working near the unit’s heating element /hot areas after using the Vertical Grill as these parts become (and remain) very hot.
18. Oversized food or metal utensils must not be inserted in the appliance as they may create fire or risk of electrical shock. The
19. Front, back, top and side surfaces become very hot. Do not allow contact with any object. Fire may occur if the Vertical Grill is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
20. Do not place or store any object or material other than food and the manufacturer’s recommended accessories in your unit. Do not place or store anything on top of the Vertical Grill when plugged in, other than the unit’s recommended accessories.
21. Polarized Electrical Plug: To reduce the hazard of potential shock, this item has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other), which will fit only one way in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit the outlet properly, turn the plug the other way; if it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician for assistance. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE.
22. SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS: A short cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use and the wattage rating is at least as great as the wattage stamped on the bottom of the appliance. If an extension cord is used, it should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be reached by children or tripped over accidentally.
23. This is an indoor product, do not use it outdoors. This product is not for commercial use.

PARTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(with Grill Basket and Drip Tray installed)

Dimensions: 42.5 L x 26 H x 12.5 W (cm)
Weight: 3.4 kg
Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Rated Frequency: 50/60Hz
Rated Power: 1300 Watts
Power Cord: 100 cm

Grilling with the Vertical Grill is easy. It’s a huge time-saver especially for busy individuals and families who want to enjoy a quality home-cooked meal. Home cooking allows for better control over your ingredients and for healthier cooking options.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VERTICAL GRILL

1. Removable Heat Shields — These two stainless steel heat shields slide down between the elements and outer housing of the grill. They reflect heat onto the food and are removable for easy cleaning. (See Care, Cleaning & Disassembling)
2. Basket Guides — The Basket Guides squeeze the Grill Basket and secure the food in the place. This gentle pressure allows for even cooking and beautiful grill marks. The Basket Guides also protect the side panels from grease splatter during cooking and are removable for thorough cleaning.(See Care, Cleaning & Disassembling)
3. Double-Wall Side Panels – The double-wall design insulates and allows minimum heat loss for efficient cooking while saving on power and provides safe-to-touch outer panels.
4. Grill Basket with Handles – This amazing Grill Basket secures food while it cooks. It has a standard-setting for normal-sized and thicker food and reverses to a thin setting for thinner food like asparagus. Convenient handles help you open/close and load the basket into your Vertical Grill.
5. Removable Drip Tray – Located at the base of the unit. This tray collects grease. fat, crumbs, etc. The Drip Tray should always be in position before using the Vertical Grill. The metal section of the tray and plastic base can be separated for thorough cleaning. (See Care, Cleaning & Disassembling)
6. Analog Timer – Turn the dial clockwise and the heating elements will start heating up immediately. Set the dial to your desired cooking time. The Vertical Grill will automatically turn off once the set time is up. We suggest you preheat your Vertical Grill for 3 minutes prior to inserting the Grill Basket for the juiciest result.
7.  Temperature Control – Set your desired heat for the best meal outcome.
8. Side Handles – There are two recessed handles on the two side panels to allow for convenient handling.

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USING YOUR VERTICAL GRILL

When grilling food, especially meat and chicken, the best results are achieved when the juices are quickly sealed within the food. The Vertical Grill cooks on both sides at once so it cooks nearly twice as fast as conventional grilling methods.

Grilling with your Vertical Grill is also one of the most effective ways of allowing unwanted fat to drain away into the convenient Drip Tray. Removing this unwanted grease and fat makes it one of the healthiest methods to cook incredibly juicy steaks, tasty sausages tender, crispy chicken, and even various frozen food.

Your Vertical Grill is not only the ideal way to cook fresh meat. it is also handy for preparing frozen party appetizers and snacks when entertaining friends. Keep your Vertical Grill on hand for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We promise it will be your new favorite kitchen appliance.
Read the following instructions carefully to get the maximum use of your Vertical Grill:

1. Ensure the front and back Heat Shields, the reflective Basket Guides and Drip Tray are clean and correctly positioned. Position both of the Basket Guides first, then let the Heat Shields slide between the inner wall and the heating elements. Be sure the stamped TOP’ is visible towards the top of the unit.

2. Drip Tray needs to be pushed all the way into the back wall. Make sure the metal tray is securely snapped on the bottom plastic tray.

3. Plug into any A.C. power outlet. Then, turn the knob to the desired temperature.

4. Turn the timer on to the desired cooking time. Grilling time should be increased or decreased according to the thickness of food, texture, color, and individual preference. (For juicier results, we recommend preheating your Vertical Grill for 3 minutes prior to inserting the loaded Grill Basket.)

5. Load the Grill Basket with food. This rack can be folded both ways and is reversible for cooking thin or thick food. Fold basket to a wide setting for normal and thick food (steak, sausages, chicken, vegetable, etc.). Fold basket to a narrow setting for thin food (bacon, etc.). All food to be grilled should be contained within the limits of the Grill Basket.

6. Lower the Grill Basket into the grill to cook the food. The Grill Basket slides in between the Basket Guides, where the basket and food are supported during cooking.
   NOTE: Cooking times given in recipes and cooking charts assume the grill has been preheated for 3 minutes prior to cooking. Cooking times may vary by thickness and size of food used.

7. When grilling pork products and other excessively fatty foods, check your tray periodically and limit the amount in each grill load to prevent grease from overflowing the Drip Tray.

RECIPES

Apricot-Stuffed Chicken Breast (Serves 4)

4 chicken breast fillets
2 slices bread, roughly torn
1 slice bacon, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1/4 cup dried apricots| 1 egg
1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs
melted butter or olive oil paprika
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1. Pound fillets out thinly.
2. Combine bread, bacon, shallot, apricots, egg, and mixed herbs in a food processor. Process until roughly chopped and thoroughly mixed.
3. Divide the mixture and spoon onto one side of the chicken fillet. Fold over and lightly pound the edges to seal.
4. Brush both sides with melted butter or olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika.
5. Arrange fillets on the Grill Basket and lower them into the preheated grill.
6. Cook for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked thoroughly and golden brown.

Mushroom Beef Burgers (Serves 4)

3/4 kg. ground beef
1/4 kg. mushrooms, finely chopped
4 sprigs of parsley, finely chopped 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese| 1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 hamburger buns
lettuce
tomatoes
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1. Combine ground beef, mushrooms, parsley, cheese, and garlic.
2. Shape mixture into 4 round patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Arrange patties in Grill Basket and lower into the preheated grill. Cook for 8-12 minutes until the desired doneness.
4. Place patties, lettuce, and tomatoes on buns. Serve immediately.

Mustard Lamb Chops (Serves 4)

8 lamb chops
1 tablespoon mild mustard
flour, seasoned with black pepper| 1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup bread crumbs
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1. Brush both sides of the lamb chops with mustard.
2. Coat in flour. Combine egg and milk, then dredge flour-coated chop in egg mixture and finally in bread crumbs.
3. Arrange chops on Grill Basket and lower into the preheated grill.
4. Cook for 13-15 minutes until desired doneness and golden brown.

Glazed Pork Spare-Ribs (Serves 4)

8 pork spare-ribs
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 inch piece of ginger, grated
1 cup apricot nectar| 1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice
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1. Combine garlic, ginger, apricot nectar, soy sauce, Tabasco, and spices.
2. Coat spare ribs and marinate for 3 hours.
3. Arrange spare ribs on Grill Basket and lower them into the preheated grill. Remove Grill Basket and brush spare-ribs with marinade halfway through cooking.
4. Cook for approximately 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.

Hawaiian Giant Prawns (Serves 4)

8 giant prawns, peeled & deveined
1 can crushed pineapple, drained 1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup orange juice| 3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1. Combine prawns, pineapple, olive oil, orange juice, soy sauce, parsley, and ginger.
2. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Arrange on Grill Basket and lower into the preheated grill.
4. Cook 8-10 minutes or until prawns are cooked.

Crispy Herbed Potatoes (Serves 4-6)

6 new potatoes, sliced 1/2″ thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced| cracked black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
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1. Toss sliced potatoes in a medium bowl with olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and rosemary until well coated.
2. Arrange on Grill Basket and lower into the preheated grill.
3. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until tender and golden brown. Serve immediately.

CARE, CLEANING & DISASSEMBLING

• NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

• BEFORE FIRST USE: Be sure the Vertical Grill is not plugged in. Wash and dry the removable parts in warm soapy water. Never immerse the machine or the cord in water. Keep at least 8 inches of clearance on all sides and do not place it under a cabinet when in use. A little smoke is normal when you first use the machine.

• TO DISASSEMBLE
  Step 1 – Remove the front and back Heat Shields by sliding up and at an angle, wiggling if necessary.
  Step 2 – Remove the left and right side Basket Guides by twisting a quarter turn and then lifting up and out of the grill.
  Step 3 – Remove Drip Tray by sliding it towards you and away from the grill. Remove the top metal plate for thorough cleaning.

• TO REASSEMBLE, simply reverse the above steps, ensuring the Basket Guides are repositioned first, before inserting the Heat Shields.

• With the timer off, unplug your Vertical Grill before cleaning. Allow cooling before removing any parts for cleaning. Dispose of fat from the Drip Tray by allowing it to cool and solidify. Remove the front and back reflective heat shields by pulling them up and out of the grill.

• Heat Shields and Basket Guides: Wash in hot, soapy water. Nylon scouring pads are recommended to remove stubborn buildup. They are dishwasher safe.

• IMPORTANT: Wash Drip Tray after every use. Built-up grease can increase the temperature and result in damage to the Drip Tray base.

• After several uses, there may be a buildup of carbonized grease or fat on the Reflective Heat Shield or Side Heat Shields. Wash off excess fat as instructed above. If necessary, use an oven cleaner, but rinse thoroughly after use.

• NOTE: Heavy buildup of grease on the Reflective Heat Shields can reduce the cooling efficiency of your Vertical Grill. However, the slight discoloration that may show up after extended use on Reflective Heat Shields and Side Heat Shields will not affect performance in any way.

• Grill Basket and Drip Tray: Wash in hot, soapy water. Use a nylon scouring pad to remove stubborn buildup.

• CAUTION: It is NOT recommended that the plastic parts be washed in a dishwasher as the high water temperatures and detergents may warp the plastic handles and tray.

• DO NOT use metal cleaners or oven cleaners as they are too harsh on the steel tray and plastic handles.

• Vertical Grill Exterior: Wipe over with a damp non-abrasive cloth. To clean front and back stainless steel surfaces, we recommend cleaners or wipes designed specifically for stainless steel surfaces. These cleaners are available at your local grocery or hardware store.

• CAUTION: Never immerse the Vertical Grill in water or other liquid.

• DO NOT use steel wool, harsh abrasives, or chemical cleaners to clean the exterior of your Vertical Grill as these will damage the surface.

• Any repairs should be handled only by an authorized service facility.

*** It is highly unlikely, but if you should see or smell heavy smoke when using your Vertical Grill, the food is probably touching the hot heating element. This indicates that the meat or vegetable is too big or it wasn’t placed in the basket properly. If this occurs, unplug your Vertical Grill and let it cool down. Take the grill basket out and trim any excess fat or meat that is sticking out the basket. Be sure the food is centered in the grill basket without any excess pieces sticking out and touching the heating element.
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