OWNER’S MANUAL

Model No. GR8WHT

GR8BLK

GEORGE FOREMANTM

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical

appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all

safety instructions.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should

always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using appliance.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and oven mitts or

pot holders.

3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or

cooking unit in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near

children.

5. This appliance is not for use by children.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to

cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the

appliance.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any

manner. Contact consumer service for return authorization, exami-

nation, repair or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appli-

ance manufacturer may cause injuries.

9. Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot sur-

faces.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated

oven.

12. To disconnect, grasp plug and remove from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing

hot oil or other hot liquids. Allow liquid to cool before removing and

emptying drip tray.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Additional Important Safeguards

1. CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam dur-

ing use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of

burns, fires or other damage to persons or property.

2. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner's

Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

3. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC

electrical outlet only.

4. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on

all sides for air circulation. Do not allow this appliance to touch cur-

tains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels or other flammable mate-

rials during use.

5. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

6. This appliance generates steam—do not operate in open position.

7. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately

unplug cord from outlet. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunc-

tioning appliance.

8. Using pot holder, hold the top cover (Lid) open while placing or

removing food on the cooking surface to prevent accidental closing

and injury.

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Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is

intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit

fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-

fied electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Short Cord Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal

injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer

cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may

be used if care is exercised in their use.

If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary.

Also, the cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125V and at

least 15A, 1875W, and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not

drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by chil-

dren or tripped over accidentally.

Electric Power

If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance

may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical

circuit from other appliances.

CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers to migrate from the finish of the

counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters

or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or

table top.

Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes

may occur or stains can appear.

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Getting To Know Your GR8

Grilling Machine

1. Grilling Machine Body

2 Grilling Machine Grilling Plates

3. Drip Tray (Black - P/N 20158/White - P/N 20146)

4. Plastic Spatula (P/N 20147)

5. Power Light

6. Cord

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How To Use

George Foreman’s Lean Mean

Fat Reducing Grilling Machine

1. Before using the Grilling Machine for the first time, wipe the Grilling

Plates with a damp cloth to remove all dust.

2. To preheat: Close the Lid and plug cord into a 120V AC outlet. The

Power Light will go on indicating that the elements are heating. Allow

Grilling Machine to preheat for 5 minutes.

3. Use a "pot holder" to carefully open the Lid.

4. Slide the grease catching 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 Recipe 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.

9. Use a "pot holder" to carefully open the Lid.

10. Remove the food using the Plastic Spatula provided. Be sure to always

use either plastic or wooden utensils so as not to scratch the non-stick

surface. Never use metal tongs, forks or knives as these can damage

the coating on the cooking plates.

11. When cool, the Drip Tray may be removed and emptied. Be sure the

liquid is cooled before removing Drip Tray.

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Suggested Cooking Chart

Rare Medium Well

(145˚F)* (160˚F)* (170˚F)*

Salmon Filet 21

/ 2 min. 3 min. 4 1

/2 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. 5 1 /2 min. 7 min.

Shrimp 11

/ 2 min. 21 /2 min. 3 1

/2 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 9 min.

(boneless/skinless)

Link sausage 4 min. 5 min.

Sliced Sausage ( 3

/ 4" thick) 6 min. 7 min.

Fajita Beef ( 1

/ 2" thick slices) 1 1

/ 2 min. 2 min. 2 1

/2 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) 8 1 /2 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. Pork should be

cooked to an internal temperature of 160˚F and poultry products should be

cooked to an internal temperature of 170˚F - 180˚F 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.

*Internal Food Temperatures

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User Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION: To avoid accidental burns, allow your Grilling Machine to

cool thoroughly before cleaning.

1. Before cleaning, unplug the Grilling Machine from the wall outlet and

allow to cool.

2. Inside cleaning: Place the Drip Tray under the front of the Grilling

Machine. 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 Grilling Machine.

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 appliance repair technician.

9. Make sure to hold the top cover (Lid) by hand while cleaning to pre-

vent accidental closing and injury.

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Recipes

NOTE: For all recipes, please remember to place Drip Tray in front of the

Grilling Machine 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 ner-

vous 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 size 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 Grilling Machine and place the patties on the grill 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.

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George’s 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 satu-

rated 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-size 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 Grilling Machine for 5 minutes and place the patties on

the grill 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 patties

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

Calbom.

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George Foreman’s PowerBurger

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 vegeta-

bles 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 whop-

ping 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 Grilling Machine for 5 minutes and place the patties on

the grill two at a time. Close the Lid.

• 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.

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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 Grilling Machine for 5 minutes. At this time, also spread

on olive oil if desired.

• Add the sliced eggplant and garlic, cover 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 Grilling Machine for 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

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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

• Mix first 5 ingredients.

• Add chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour in the

refrigerator.

• Preheat the Grilling Machine for 5 minutes.

• Place marinated chicken on Grilling Machine and close Lid. Let cook

for 9 minutes.

• Remove and serve.

• Yield: Serves 4

Sole with Tomatoes

2 tsp. olive oil

2 small onions, diced

2 cloves 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 Grilling Machine for 5 minutes.

• Sauté the onion and garlic in oil, 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

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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 Grilling Machine for 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 Grilling Machine for 5 minutes.

• Add onions and garlic 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.

NOTE: For additional recipes you can order "The George Foreman Lean

Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine Cookbook", item number "GR150".

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question

1. Can I cook frozen food on

my George Foreman Grill?

2. Why does the Power Light

turn ON & OFF?

3. Can I cook kabobs on the

George Foreman Grill?

4. After cooking with garlic,

how can I remove the smell

of the garlic from the sur-

face of my George Foreman

Grill?

5. How can I cook hot dogs

on my George Foreman

Grill?

6. Can hash browns be pre-

pared on my George

Foreman Grill?

7. Any other cooking sugges-

tions?

Response

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.

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 tempera-

ture.

Yes. In order to protect the non-stick 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.

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.

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 brown-

ing is achieved.

Yes, self-browning hash browns can be pre-

pared 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 prepara-

tion.

Fresh peppers can be grilled for 2-3 minutes

for skinning purposes.

Grilled cheese sandwiches can also be

cooked on your George Foreman Grill.