Elite Gourmet EGL-3450 Electric Smokeless Indoor Grill Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Elite Gourmet

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SHORT CORD PURPOSE
POLARIZED PLUG
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
BEFORE FIRST USE
COOKING REFERENCE CHART
RECIPES – Steak
RECIPES – Seafood
RECIPES – Miscellaneous
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
Documents / Resources

ELECTRIC SMOKELESS
INDOOR GRILL
MODEL: EGL-3450
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference.

Elite Gourmet EGL-3450 Electric Smokeless Indoor Grill

Questions? Elite’s customer service team is ready to help.
Call us toll-free at 800-365-6133 ext. 120/107/105.
For more Elite products, visit us at www.maxi-matic.com.
Recipes are included in this manual.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all instructions and important safeguards.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING : When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed as below:

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or thermostat control switch itself in water or any other liquids.
Wash all removable accessories before using them for the first time.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children. It is not recommended for children to operate this appliance.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not operate the grill without the drip pan in place.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric stove, or in a heated oven.
Always attach the Thermostat Control Switch to the appliance first, and then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to the OFF position, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted into the appliances they may cause a fire or risk of electrical shock.
A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like when in operation.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electrical shock.
Do not store any materials other than manufacturers’ recommended accessories on this unit when not in use.
Do not place any of the following materials on the unit: Paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.
Some countertop and table surfaces, such as Corian®, wood, and/or laminates, are not designed to withstand prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. It is recommended by countertop manufacturers that a hot pad or trivet be placed under your appliance to prevent possible damage to the surface.

SHORT CORD PURPOSE

Note : A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Longer power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If an extension cord is used: (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the product; (2) the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can unintentionally be pulled on or tripped over by children or pets.

POLARIZED PLUG

If this appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), please follow the below instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable to fit the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use the plug with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug of the product or any extension cord being used with this product. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Elite Gourmet EGL-3450 Electric Smokeless Indoor Grill - PARTS
IDENTIFICATION

A. Cool-Touch Grill Handles
B. Non-Stick Grilling Surface
C. Thermostat Control Switch| D. Power Cord
E. Cool-Touch Grill Base

Includes a Removable Drip Pan (Not pictured)
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TO ASSEMBLE:
CAUTION : DO NOT ASSEMBLE WHILE THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN OR STILL HOT!

First, place the Drip Pan inside of the Cool-Touch Grill Base.
Insert the Thermostat Control Switch onto the Non-Stick Grilling Surface. (See “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” for directions)
Place the Non-Stick Grilling Surface onto the Cool-Touch Grill Base.

FEATURES :

Your new Electric Smokeless Indoor Grill has many unique features. Please read all instructions before operating your grill so each of the features will function to its fullest and give you wonderful years of satisfactory cooking.

12” Non-stick Grilling Surface: Easily removed from the unit for easy cleaning.
Grill a Variety of Meals: Cook steaks, hamburgers, fish, chicken, and vegetables faster and easier.
Cool-Touch Grill Handles & Grill Base: Makes handling the unit safer and easier.
Removable Drip Pan: That is removable, dishwasher safe, features a non-stick coating, and makes cleaning easy and convenient.
Thermostat Control Switch: Adjustable temperature control to meet all your grilling needs.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Clean all parts (except the Thermostat Control Switch) before using them for the first time. (Refer to “CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS” section)
Grill is fully immersible with the Thermostat Control Switch removed.
NEVER use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the non-stick surface as they might damage the coating.

NOTE:

The initial 15 minutes of use may result in minimal smell and smoke. This is normal and harmless and comes from the protective substance applied to the heating elements during manufacturing.
Always use the electric grill on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface and where it won’t
easily fall or tip over.
Do not use the grill without the Drip Pan in place as it may damage countertops, tables, work surfaces, etc.
Ensure that the nonstick Grilling Surface is securely positioned on the Cool-Touch Grill Base before using.

CAUTION: Unplug from the outlet when not in use. Let all parts cool completely before cleaning.

HOW TO USE

PREPARE THE GRILL FOR COOKING:

Prepare the grill by adding enough water to the Drip Pan so it covers the entire bottom surface to reduce smoking during cooking and make clean up easier.

CONNECTING THERMOSTAT CONTROL SWITCH:

Make sure the Thermostat Control Switch is set to OFF, and that it is NOT plugged into an electrical outlet. Also, ensure that the unit and its parts are not hot.
nsert the extended rod piece on the Thermostat Control Switch into the receptacle on the side of the Non-Stick Grilling Surface until you feel it lock into place.
Plug the cord into 120V AC electrical outlet.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE:

Set to the desired temperature.
When setting the temperature, the indicator light on the Thermostat Control Switch will light up indicating that the power is now ON. When the desired temperature setting has been reached, the light will shut off—this does not mean the grill is OFF.

COOKING:

Coat the Non-Stick Grilling Surface with cooking spray or oil.
Let the grill preheat for approximately 5 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature (when the indicator light shuts off ).
Place desired food onto the grill to cook.
When grilling is complete, set the Thermostat Control Switch to the OFF position and unplug it from the electrical outlet.

TIPS :

Always preheat the grill for approximately 5 minutes for better results.
Remove excess fat from meats to reduce smoking while grilling.
Use cooking spray when cooking fish, lean meats, or vegetables.
When using wooden/bamboo skewers for kebobs, soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes. This will prevent them from burning during grilling.
To protect the non-stick coating on the Non-Stick Grilling Surface, only use utensils that are made of nylon, plastic, or wood. Avoid metal utensils.
Use separate plates for raw meats, fish, and chicken to prevent the transfer of harmful bacteria.
Using tender cuts of meat is recommended. Marinate meats before grilling.
Add enough water to cover the bottom surface of the drip pan to help reduce smoking and make clean up easier.

WARNINGS:

Use caution when cooking with hot oil, grease or juices may splatter.
Do not touch any hot surfaces, use handles, and knobs.
Do not attempt to cut food while it is on the non-stick grilling surface during the cooking process.
Do not use metal utensils to handle food while it is cooking. This will damage the non-stick coating of the grilling surface.
Do not attempt to move the electric grill while it is in use and plugged into the electrical outlet.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Make sure the power cord is unplugged and that all parts have cooled completely before disassembling the unit for cleaning.
Use a wooden or plastic spatula to scrape off any food residue.
Use paper towels to remove any excess grease.
Wash the grill in the dishwasher or in warm sudsy water.
Use a non-abrasive soapy sponge or cloth to clean the Grilling Surface.
Remove the Drip Pan, wipe it with a paper towel first and then wash it by hand with warm soapy water. Ensure that it dries completely before reinserting the tray back under the grill.
Use a wet soapy sponge or cloth to clean the Cool-Touch Grill Base.
ENSURE THAT ALL PARTS HAVE DRIED THOROUGHLY BEFORE REASSEMBLING THE GRILL FOR USE OR FOR STORAGE.

WARNINGS:

Never immerse the thermostat control switch in water or any other liquid as this may lead to personal injury.
Do not use abrasive cleaning material, scouring pads, or steel wool to clean any part of the electric grill.
Do not plug into an electrical outlet if any part of the unit is wet.
Do not clean while the unit is plugged into an electrical outlet.

COOKING REFERENCE CHART

Cooking time may vary due to differences in sizing and thickness of food and may also need adjustment based on how well you prefer your food to be cooked. Please use the table below for suggested internal temperatures for meats, fish, and poultry. Cook accordingly. (Source: www.fda.gov)
NOTE : The use of a food thermometer when grilling is recommended.

MINIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE & REST TIME:
Cook all food to these minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food thermometer before removing food from the heat source. For reasons of personal preference, consumers may choose to cook food to higher temperatures.

FOOD	INTERNAL TEMPERATURE (°F)
Chicken Breasts	165°
Steaks	145° (allow to rest for at least 3 minutes)
Fish Fillets	145° (or until opaque/milky white)
Hamburgers	160°
Shrimp	145° (or until opaque/milky white)
Pork	145° (allow to rest for at least 3 minutes)

GRILLING TIME CHART:

FOOD| TEMPERATURE (°F)|

GRILLING TIME (min.)

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Steaks, 1/4-inch thick (medium rare)| 400| 10-14
Steaks, 1/4-inch thick (medium)| 400| 14-18
Hamburger| 400| 14-16
Chicken breast, boneless/skinless (pound to even thickness)| 400| 12-18
Fish fiillet or steak, 1-inch thick| 400| 8-12
Shrimp| 400| 4-6
Beef kabobs (medium)| 400| 8-10
Vegetable kabobs| 400| 8-12
Lamb chops, 3/4-inch thick (medium)| 400| 14-18
Pork chops, 1/4-inch thick, (boneless)| 400| 12-15
Pork chops, 1/4-inch thick, (with bone)| 400| 14-16
Sausage, precooked| 325-350| 8-10
Sausage, uncooked| 400| 12-15
Veal, 3/4-inch thick (medium), boneless| 400| 8-10

RECIPES – Steak

GARLIC DIJON GRILLED STEAKS

2 whole garlic bulbs
1 tbsp. dijon mustard| 1 tbsp. olive oil
4 (5oz.) boneless beef sirloin steaks
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Cut a 12” square of heavy-duty foil; spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Cut ½ inch from the top of each garlic bulb and remove the outer layers.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil with mustard and mix well. Set aside.
Place garlic bulbs in microwave and heat on High for 1-½ minutes or until tender. Let cool for 1 minute.
Squeeze garlic bulb to release garlic cloves onto sprayed foil. Top with mustard mixture. Wrap securely in foil using double-fold seals.
When ready to grill, pour the contents of the garlic foil packet onto the steaks and then set the steaks on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes or until steaks are of the desired doneness.

GRILLED STEAKS WITH CHEDDAR-ONION BUTTER

Steaks:
4 beef sirloin or T-bone steaks (1 inch thick)
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. coarse ground black pepper

Cheddar-Onion Butter:
¼ cup butter softened
¼ cup sliced green onions
½ tsp. dry mustard
2 oz. (½ cup) finely shredded cheddar cheese

In a small bowl, combine all cheddar-onion butter ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
Coat the steaks with the butter mixture when ready to grill. Place steaks into the grill. Cook for 10 minutes or to desired doneness.
Reserve leftover butter mixture to serve with steaks.

PEPPER STEAK WITH CABERNET

6 sirloin steaks
4 tbsp. cracked peppercorn
½ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 shallots, sliced| 1 cup Cabernet wine
1 cup cream
1 ½ cups beef broth
2 tbsp. butter
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Season your steaks with peppercorn and salt then place onto the grill and cook for 10 minutes or until you have attained your desired doneness.
Over medium heat, in a saucepan, combine olive oil and 1 Tbsp. of butter, shallots, and cabernet. Stir and cook until the mixture thickens slightly to a glaze.
Add cream and reduce mixture. Mix well, keep warm, and season with salt. Remove steaks from the grill and serve with sauce.

NOTE : Use care when adding the wine to the saucepan, as a flame could arise from the burning of the alcohol.

RECIPES – Seafood

SAVORY GRILLED FISH

1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 ½ tbsp. of finely chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp. lemon juice| 2 tbsp. bottled sun-dried tomato
1 ½ lb. swordfish, halibut, shark,
tuna, or salmon steaks
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Combine the first four ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside 4 tbsp. of the mixture for later use.
Brush the remaining mixture onto both sides of fish steaks.
Let stand for 10 minutes to marinate.
Place fish steaks onto the grill. Grill for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
To serve, transfer fish steaks onto a plate and top each with the remaining mayonnaise mixture.

SOUTHERN GRILLED SHRIMP

1 lb. large shrimp
½ medium onion
4 cloves garlic| 3 tsp. lime juice
¼ c hot sauce
1 tsp. of chopped ginger
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Peel and de-vein shrimp.
Place remaining ingredients in blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Pour contents of blender over shrimp in a non-metal container and marinate at least one hour, or as long as eight hours.
Place each individual shrimp onto the grill and grill for 3-5 minutes or until desired doneness. If desired, baste with remaining sauce.

HERB-MARINATED GRILLED HALIBUT

2 tbsp. finely chopped herbs
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. olive oil
¼ tsp. coarse ground black pepper| 2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (4oz.) halibut steaks
¼ tsp. salt
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In a small bowl, combine herbs, lemon juice, oil, and garlic; mix well. Place halibut steaks on a plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Spoon herb mixture over fish and spread evenly. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate. When ready to grill, place fish onto the grill.
Cook 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, sprinkle fish with additional chopped fresh herbs before serving.

GRILLED FISH WITH MUSHROOMS

4 fish fillets (any)
3 tbsp. butter
1 ½ cups chopped mushroom| 1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. of salt
½ tsp. of lemon pepper| 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
Parsley sprigs and lemon
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Place fillets onto grill. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt, and lemon pepper.
Grill for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and sauté over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
Serve by adding mushroom mixture over the fish and garnish with parsley springs and lemon wedges.

RECIPES – Miscellaneous

OLD FASHIONED BURGERS

1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. red wine
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. of salt & pepper combined| 1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. fresh ginger root, minced
1/4 minced onions
2 tbsp. cornstarch
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Combine ground beef, salt & pepper, red wine, ginger, egg, and cornstarch into a large bowl and mix well.
Flatten meat into 4 individual patties. Brush each patty with vegetable oil on both sides.
Place patties onto grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes or to desired doneness.

BAHAMA-RAMA GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

4 chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Juice from 2 fresh limes
2 tbsp. olive oil
¼ cup bacon, finely diced
½ cup thinly sliced strips of green bell pepper| ½ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups diced canned tomatoes (with juice)
½ tsp. dried thyme
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper and marinate in lime juice for about 2 hours. Place chicken breasts onto grill and grill for 5-10 minutes or until attaining your desired doneness.
In a separate saucepan, heat oil and bacon over medium heat. When bacon is browned, add the onion, green pepper, and celery, and sauté: cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low.
Simmer for about 10 minutes or until everything is tender. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve sauce over chicken and with steamed rice.

SPICY GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

3 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. ground cumin
2 tsp dried thyme – crumbled
2 tsp. sugar
2 cups hot pepper jelly| 1 ½ tsp salt
¾ tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 lamb chops each about 1 ½” thick
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Combine chili powder, cumin, thyme, sugar, salt, allspice, and black pepper into small bowl.
Sprinkle the mixture over the chops and rub it evenly all over the meat.
Chill the chops, covered, overnight.
Place chops onto grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes or until desired doneness.
Serve chops with pepper jelly.

*LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR
WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE**

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE OF PURCHASE.
If you have any problems with this unit, contact Customer Service for support.

Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product.
Retail stores/merchants selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way revise the terms and conditions of the warranty.
If you use your appliance for household use and according to instructions, it should give you years of satisfactory service.
At its sole discretion, Maxi-Matic USA will either repair or replace the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remaining balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one-month period.
Consumer’s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center.
This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and does NOT cover normal wear of parts or:
– Damages caused by unreasonable use, neglect, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly or installation of product.
– Damages caused in shipping.
– Damages caused by replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers.
– Defects other than manufacturing defects.
– Breakage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance, or incorrect current or voltage.
– Lost or missing parts of the product. Parts will need to be purchased separately.
– Damages of parts that are not electrical; i.e. cracked or broken plastic/glass, scratched/dented inner pots.
– Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel.
– Extended warranties purchased via a separate company or reseller.
– Acts of nature such as fire, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
This warranty does not apply to re-manufactured merchandise.
Maxi-Matic, USA shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Apart from the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in time to the duration of the warranty.

*One Year Limited Warranty valid only in the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia, excluding Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA; product usage which is in violation of the written instructions
provided with the unit will void this warranty.

**Any instruction or policy included in this manual may be subject to change at any time.

MAXI-MATIC, USA
18401 E. Arenth Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748
Customer Support Hours of Operation MON-FRI 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST
800-365-6133 Ext: 120/107/105; 626-912-9877 Ext: 120/107/105
Visit: www.maxi-matic.com for Live Chat Support and Contact Us Form

RETURN INSTRUCTIONS

RETURNS:
A. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (info@ maxi- atic.com) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #.
B. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic,
USA:

Carefully pack the item in its original carton or another suitable box with sufficient cushioning to avoid damage in shipping.
Before packing your unit for return, be sure to enclose: a) Your name, full address with zip code, daytime telephone number, and RA#,
b) A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE,
c) The model number of the unit and the problem you are having (Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed,) and
d) Any parts or accessories related to the problem.
Maxi-Matic, USA recommends that you ship the package via UPS ground service for tracking purposes.
We cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged products returned to us during incoming shipment. For your protection, always carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. C.O.D shipments cannot be accepted.
All return shipping charges must be prepaid by you.
Once your return has been received by our warehouse, Maxi-Matic, USA will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or
workmanship, subject to the conditions in paragraph B.
Maxi-Matic will pay the shipping charges to ship the repaired or replacement product back to you.

Elite Customer Service Center
Mail:
Maxi-Matic, USA
18401 E. Arenth Ave
City of Industry, CA
91748-1227
Phone: 800-365-6133 ext. 120/105
Website: www.maxi-matic.com
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