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USER MANUAL GR20B Applica

THE LEAN MEAN FAT REDUCING GRILLING MACHINE

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Accessories/Parts (USA/Canada)

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.
☐ 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 use outdoors.
☐ 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.
☐ To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
☐ Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

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This product is for household use only.

POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

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.

ELECTRICAL CORD

a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,
2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
3) The longer 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.

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.

Labeled diagram of a food appliance showing six numbered components including a grater, heater, and keyboard.

1. Grill body
2. Grill plates
   † 3. Plastic spatula (Part # 20147)
   † 4. Drip tray (Part # 20148)
3. Cord
4. Power light

Note: indicates consumer replaceable/removable parts

How to Use

1. Before using the grill for the first time, wipe the grill plates with a damp cloth to remove all dust. Wash the drip tray and spatula in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
2. To preheat: Close the lid and plug cord into outlet. The power light will go on indicating that the elements are heating. Allow grill to preheat for 5 minutes.
3. Use a pot holder to carefully open the lid.
4. Slide the drip tray under the front of the unit.
5. Carefully place the items to be cooked on the bottom cooking plate.
6. Close the lid and allow the food to cook for the desired time. (Consult the Recipes Section at the back of this book for some suggestions.) The power light will go on when the lid is closed to indicate that the elements are heating up to cook. Do not leave appliance unattended during use!
7. After the desired amount of time, the food should be done.
8. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

Caution: To avoid any sparks at the outlet while disconnecting plug, make sure the power light is off (not illuminated) before disconnecting the plug from the outlet.

1. Use a pot holder to carefully open the lid.
2. Remove the food using the plastic spatula provided. Be sure to always use either plastic or wooden utensils so as not to scratch the nonstick surface. Never use metal tongs, forks or knives as these can damage the coating on the cooking plates.
3. When cool, the drip tray may be removed and emptied. Be sure the liquid is cooled before removing drip tray.

Extension Feet (not included with all models)

Some GR20 models come with a set of four (4) extension feet, so that you can grill fajitas and taco fillers—and then directly fill hard taco shells from the grill. Simply put the taco shell into one of the drip trays, placing the taco opening at the lip of the grill. Using the spatula, rake the filling directly into the taco.

Top with your favorite veggies & salsa and enjoy!

Attaching Extension Feet

To put the extension feet onto the grill, follow these simple instructions:

Note: The grill must be unplugged and clean (no food inside) when attaching the feet. Do not attempt to attach the feet while the product is plugged into a 120V socket and in use.

Turn the grill over so that all four legs are in the air. Place one foot at a time on the leg and push downwards until the foot is secure in place. After all four feet are attached, turn the grill over so that it is standing upright. Make certain that the grill is stable and all four legs are even. There shouldn't be any wobbling! If there is wobbling, adjust the foot in question, so that it is even with the others.

Note: Never use this product with only a partial set of feet. It is not intended for use with less than all four feet at one time.

To Detach the Feet

After use, unplug the unit and wait until it is cooled down and the grilling plates are cleaned. When you have established that the unit is unplugged, cooled down and cleaned, simply turn it over and pull off the feet. When all four feet are removed, turn the unit back over to an upright position.

User Maintenance Instructions

Caution: To avoid accidental burns, allow your grill to cool thoroughly before cleaning.

1. Before cleaning, unplug the grill from the wall outlet and allow to cool.
2. Inside cleaning: Place the drip tray under the front of the grill. Using the specially designed spatula, scrape off any excess fat and food particles. Wipe the plates with absorbent paper towel or a sponge. Run off will drip into the drip tray.
3. Stubborn build-up: Use a non-metallic scrubbing pad to clean the plates.
4. Empty the drip tray and clean with warm soapy water. Wipe dry.
5. Outside cleaning: Wipe with a warm, wet sponge and dry with a soft, dry cloth.
6. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleaners on any part of the grill.
7. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
8. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must be performed by a qualified electrician.
9. Make sure to hold the top cover (lid) by hand while cleaning to prevent accidental closing and injury.

Suggested Cooking Chart
Rare Medium Well145°F (63°C)* 160°F (71°C)* 170°F (77°C)*
Salmon Filet 2	12 min. 3 min. 4		12 min.
Salmon Steak 4 min. 6 min. 10 min.
Sword Fish	7 min. 9 min. 10 min.
Tuna Steak	6 min.	8 min.	10 min.
White Fish	4 min.	512 min.	7 min.
Shrimp	112 min.	212 min.	312 min.
4 oz. Turkey Burgers			5 min.
8 oz. Turkey Burgers			6 min.
Pork Loin		5 min.	6 min.
4 oz. Burgers	7 min. 8 min.	9 min.
8 oz. burgers	8 min. 9 min. 10 min.
Chicken Breast(boneless/skinless)			9 min.
Link sausage		4 min.	5 min.
Sliced Sausage ( 34 " thick)		6 min.	7 min.
Fajita Beef ( 12 " thick slices)	112 min. 2 min.	2	12 min.
T-Bone	8 min. 9 min.	10 min.
NY Strip	4 min. 7 min. 10 min.
Flank Steak	7 min. 8 min. 10 min.
Onions and Peppers(brush with olive oil)		812 min.

Note: Most meats were 1" thick. These are recommended guidelines only. Personal taste and thickness of cut may vary cooking times. Always check for doneness and always use fresh, refrigerated foods.

Please note: The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145^ F ( 63^ C). Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160^ F ( 71^ C) and poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170^ F ( 77^ C) - 180^ F ( 82^ C) to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165^ F ( 73^ C).

*Internal Food Temperatures

Recipes

Note: For all recipes, please remember to place drip tray in front of the grill to catch drippings from the cooking process.

The Champ's Sausage without Guilt

You can start your day with a sizzling sausage patty that not only tastes good, but is also good for you. This moist, flavorful sausage, served with a country-style biscuit, makes the complete breakfast. Choose ground turkey breast, which is lower in fat than ground turkey containing dark meat and skin. Turkey, especially the light meat, is a good source of niacin, which is an important B vitamin needed to maintain a healthy nervous system.

1 slightly beaten egg white
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely snipped dried apples or
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh red Delicious apple
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground sage
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 lb. lean ground turkey breast

• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the egg white, onion, dried or fresh apples, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, sage, nutmeg, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Add the ground turkey and mix well.
• Shape the mixture into eight or nine 2-inch wide patties.
• Preheat the grill and place the patties two at a time. Close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear, turning once or twice.

Yield: 8 - 9 patties

This recipe is from "The Healthy Gourmet" (Clarkson Potter) by Cherie Calbom.

George Foreman® Sausage Texas Style

A spicy sausage with true Southwestern zip! These breakfast sausages are great served with a sautéed vegetable or fresh salsa and egg scramble. Buy 90% lean ground beef for the least-fat sausage. Ninety percent lean beef has 9 grams of fat with 4 of those grams being saturated fat; whereas 73% lean beef has 18 grams of fat with 7 of the grams being saturated.

1 slightly beaten egg white
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup diced green chili peppers
1 clove (large) garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp. snipped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 lb. lean ground beef

• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the egg white, onion, bread crumbs, green chili peppers, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Add the ground beef and mix well.
• Shape the mixture into eight 3-inch wide patties.
• Preheat the grill for 3 - 5 minutes and place the patties two at a time.
• Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear, turning once or twice.

Yield: 8 patties

This recipe is from "The Healthy Gourmet" (Clarkson Potter) by Cherie Calbom.

George Foreman® Power Burger

A flavorful hamburger that we think tastes even better than its all-meat cousin! It pays to eat meals that minimize meat. To reduce saturated fat in a typical burger, you can cut back on the amount of meat and make up for it with plant-based ingredients. Bread crumbs and chopped vegetables have been added in this recipe. You could also try cooked rice, other grains or cereal. In addition, choose whole wheat buns; they typically contain one less fat gram than regular or even reduced-calorie buns.

If you settle for nothing less than a cheeseburger, Swiss cheese is 1 gram lower in fat than Cheddar, American or Monterey Jack with 8 grams of fat versus 9 in each ounce of cheese. However, reduced fat cheeses like Cheddar or Swiss contain half the fat with 4 grams per ounce. Mustard contains 1 gram of fat per tablespoon versus a whopping 11 grams of fat in a tablespoon of mayonnaise.

Top your burger in healthful style with dark, leafy green lettuce, shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, basil or spinach.

1/4 cup chopped vegetables such as yellow onions, green onions, zucchini, parsley (can be sautéed)
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 lb. lean ground beef

• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the vegetables and bread crumbs. Add the ground beef and mix well.
• Shape the mixture into four 4-inch wide patties.
• Preheat the grill for 3 - 5 minutes and place the patties on the grill two at a time.
• Close the lid and cook for 5 - 6 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear, turning once.

Yield: Serves 4

This recipe is from "The Healthy Gourmet" (Clarkson Potter) by Cherie Calbom.

Grilled vegetables

6 slices eggplant, 1/2" thick (or use 2 baby eggplants)
2 small onions, sliced 1/2" thick
2 small tomatoes, diced
2 small zucchini, sliced
4 large cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
4 - 6 mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. olive oil (optional)

• Preheat the grill for 3 - 5 minutes. At this time, also spread on olive oil if desired.
• Add the sliced eggplant and garlic, close the lid and cook 3 minutes.
• Add the slices of onion, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cover and cook 3 - 5 minutes.
• Remove the eggplant and zucchini and mushroom slices to a plate.
• Add tomatoes to the onion and garlic. Cover and cook for one minute.
• Remove and serve over the eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms.

Yield: Serves 2 - 4

Serve as an accompaniment to meat and pasta, or stuff them into a piece of pita or french bread for a grilled vegetable sandwich.

Rosemary Lamb Chops

4 lamb chops, shoulder or loin

2 tsp. fresh chopped rosemary (or 1/2 tsp dried)

ground black pepper to taste

• Coat chops with rosemary and pepper.
  • Preheat the grill for 3 - 5 minutes.
• Close lid and cook for 5 minutes for medium (a hint of pink in the middle) and 7 minutes for well done.
• Serve immediately.

Yield: Serves 4

Mustard Lemon Chicken Breasts

2 tbsp. mustard
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika
4, 6 oz. chicken breasts halved with the skin taken off

• Preheat the grill for 3 - 5 minutes.
• Mix first 5 ingredients.
• Add chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour in the refrigerator.
• Place marinated chicken on grill and close lid. Let cook for 3-1/2 minutes.
• Remove and serve.

Yield: Serves 4

Sole with Tomatoes

2 tsp. olive oil or red wine (optional)
2 small onions, diced
2 clove s garlic, minced
2 small tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. ground pepper
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 lb. fillet of sole (or any white fish fillet)

• Preheat the grill for 3 - 5 minutes.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in oil or wine for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato, half of the herbs and a few grinds of pepper. Lay the fish on top, add the lemon juice and remaining herbs.
• Cover and let cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Lift the fish and the vegetables onto a plate. If any juices have dripped into the drip tray, use as a sauce to pour on top of the fillet.
- Serve with fresh bread or rice.

Yield: Serves 3 - 4

Strip Steak Polynesian

4 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. honey
4,6 oz. strip steaks

• Combine first 3 ingredients.
• Marinate the strip steak in the mixture for approximately one hour in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the grill for 3 - 5 minutes.
• Place the marinated strip steak onto the preheated grill. Close the lid.
• Grill for 3 minutes, open grill, add the rest of the marinade sauce to the top of the steaks. Close the lid.
• Grill for 1 minute, open grill and serve on a bed of rice.

Yield: Serves 4

Burritos

2 small onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups ground meat, shredded beef, or chicken cubed
2-1/2 cups canned red chili sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon & cumin

• Preheat the grill for 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add onions and garlic, close the lid, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add meat/chicken, close the lid and cook for 3 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add red chili sauce and seasoning until mixed through and hot.
- Remove from grill.

Yield: Makes 8 burritos

Roll into warmed flour tortilla and top with your choice of guacamole, sour cream, shredded Jack cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Response
1. Can I cook frozen food on my George Foreman® Grill?	Yes, but of course, the cooking time will be longer. And it is preferable that food be defrosted before placing on the George Foreman® Grill.Please refer to the SUGGESTED COOKING CHART in this manual for examples.
2. Why does the power light turn ON & OFF?	As stated in the manual, the power light goes ON to indicate when the grill's elements are heating.The power light goes OFF when the proper temperature has been reached. The thermostat will cycle ON & OFF throughout the cooking process to maintain proper temperature.
3. Can I cook kabobs on the George Foreman® Grill?	Yes. In order to protect the nonstick surface use wooden skewers. We recommend that you soak the skewers first in water for about 20 minutes.This will keep the skewers from burning.
4. After cooking with garlic, how can I remove the smell of the garlic from the surface of my George Foreman® Grill?	After cleaning your George Foreman® Grill according to the USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS make a paste of baking soda and water and spread on the surface of the grill.Allow it to sit for a few minutes and then wipe away with a damp sponge or cloth.
5. How can I cook hot dogs on my George Foreman® Grill?	Preheat your grill for 5-minutes. Place the hot dogs lengthwise on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 2-1/2 minutes or until desired browning is achieved.
6. Can hash browns be prepared on my George Foreman® Grill?	Yes, self-browning hash browns can be prepared by preheating the grill for 5 minutes. Add hash browns onto the grill surface, close the Lid, and cook for approximately half the time stated on the package for oven preparation.
7. Any other cooking suggestions?	Fresh peppers can be grilled for 2-3 minutes for skinning purposes.Grilled cheese sandwiches can also be cooked on your George Foreman® Grill.

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For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number on cover of this book. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual.

Two-Year Limited Warranty

(Applies only in the United States and Canada)

What does it cover?

- Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica's liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.

For how long?

- Two years after the date of original purchase.

What will we do to help you?

- Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.

How do you get service?

- Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.

- Check our on-line service site at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call our toll-free number, 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.

- If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.

What does your warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use

• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect

- Products that have been modified in any way

- Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase

- Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit

• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit

- Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)

How does state law relate to this warranty?

- This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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