6
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5. Light pressure can be used on the handle to press and heat food to your liking.
Important: Do not use heavy pressure on the lid of the grill at any time.
6. After selected time, the food should be done. If you would prefer longer
cooking, simply follow the steps beginning at step 4.
7. Once cooking is complete, carefully open the grill cover using a pot holder.
8. Remove cooked food using plastic spatula provided.
Note: Always use silicone, heatproof plastic or wood utensils to avoid scratching
nonstick surface of grill plates. Never use metal spatulas skewers, tongs, forks or
knives.
Important: Heat continues to be ON until grill is unplugged.
9. Allow drip tray to cool before removing it from under grill. Wash and dry drip
tray after each use.
SUGGESTED GRILLING CHART
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.
FOOD COOKING TIME COMMENTS
MEAT
Fresh hamburger (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF)
Frozen hamburger
(5 oz.)
5 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF)
Flank steak (¾ lb.) 6 – 8 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF)
Cooked to medium (160ºF)
Skirt steak (½ lb.) 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF)
Cooked to medium (160ºF)
NY strip steak (shell
steak) (6 oz.)
6 – 8 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF)
Beef tenderloin (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF)
Beef kabobs 5 – 7 minutes Cooked to medium (160ºF)
Pork loin chops, bone-
less
4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to 160ºF
FOOD COOKING TIME COMMENTS
MEAT
Sausage, link or patty 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 160°F
Hot dogs 4 – 5 minutes Cooked to 168°F
Bacon 6 – 8 minutes Cook until crisp
Smoked pork loin
chops, boneless
4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 160ºF
Lamb chops, loin 5 – 7 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF)
POULTRY
Chicken breast, bone-
less and skinless (8 oz.)
11 – 13 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
Chicken tenderloins
4 to 6 pieces
4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
Turkey tenderloin (½ lb.) 9 – 11 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
Turkey burgers (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
FISH
Tilapia fillets (6 oz., ea.) 5 – 7 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Trout fillet 6 oz. 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon fillet (8 oz, ea.) 5 – 7 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon steak (6 – 8 oz.) 7 – 9 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Tuna steak (6 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Shrimp 3 – 4 minutes Cooked to 145ºF