OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. GV5 GEORGE FOREMAN TM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 body of 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, examination, repair or adjustment. 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance 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 surfaces. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 12. To disconnect, press ON/OFF button to OFF, then grasp plug and remove from wall outlet. 13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 14. Do not move the Contact Roaster 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 2 Additional Important Safeguards 1. CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during 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 curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels or other flammable materials during use. Do not put anything on top of the oven when it is hot. Make sure the counter top material can withstand the heat from the Contact Roaster. 5. Do not use plastic dishes inside the Contact Roaster. 6. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. This unit does NOT shut off by itself. 7. This appliance generates steam--do not operate in open position. 8. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately switch off and unplug cord from outlet. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance. 9. Using pot holder, hold the top cover (Lid) open while placing or removing food or Baking Pan to prevent accidental closing and injury. 10. Always open the Lid before removing Baking Pan. 11. CAUTION: Hot surfaces. 3 Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will 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. Short Cord Instructions A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 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 cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. 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. Note: If a power interruption occurs, the Contact Roaster will return to preheat and the power will still be "on". 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. 4 Getting To Know Your GV5 Lean Mean Contact Roasting Machine 3 12 2 1 5 6 4 CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Roasting Machine Body Heating Plates Lid with Handle Drip Tray (P/N 21678) Power-Supply Cord with Polarized Plug Baking Pan (P/N 21679) Variable Timer Display (LED) Power On Indicator Variable Timer Up Button ON-OFF Button Variable Timer Down Button Cord Wrap Area 8 7 9 10 11 5 How To Use George Foreman's Lean Mean Contact Roasting Machine 1. 2. 3. Place the Contact Roaster on a stable and level surface, such as a counter top. Wipe the Heating Plates with a damp cloth to remove all dust. Make sure the ON/OFF Button is in the "OFF" position. Make sure the size of meats, poultry or other foods fit into the Contact Roaster before preheating. To preheat: Close the Lid and plug cord into a 120V AC polarized outlet. Press the ON/OFF Button to the "ON" position. The Power On Indicator will illuminate. The Variable Timer Display will alternately flash "ph" and "5" indicating the start of the 5 minute preheat countdown. When preheat is complete the unit will beep 4 times and the Timer Display will flash "ph". If cooking time is not entered the unit will beep periodically as a reminder that the unit is ON and ready to cook. Use a pot holder or oven mitt to carefully open the Lid. Slide the Drip Tray under the front of the unit. Wear oven mitts and use plastic or wooden utensils to carefully place food into the Contact Roaster. Always use plastic or wooden utensils to avoid scratching the non-stick surface. Never use metal tongs, forks or knives as these can damage the non-stick coating. Use oven mitts when inserting Baking Pan into the hot Contact Roaster. Use the Baking Pan to cook foods containing liquids. Close the Lid. Set the Timer by pressing the UP or DOWN arrows to obtain your desired cook time. (Please note that the Contact Roaster will accept a maximum of 150 minutes.) The Display will show the set time. See the Suggested Cooking Chart on the following page and the Recipe Section for specific details and suggestions. CAUTION: Do not preheat or cook with the Lid in the open position. Allow the food to cook for the set time. Do not leave appliance unattended during use! During roasting, the Timer Display will begin counting down. When the set time has elapsed the unit will beep 4 times. The Display will alternately flash "00" and "on" as a reminder that the power is still on. The Power On Indicator will remain on until the ON/OFF Button is pressed to the "OFF" position. If the unit is not turned off, the unit will beep twice every 5 minutes as a reminder that the unit is still on. After the desired amount of time, the food should be done. Using a pot holder, carefully and slowly raise the Lid to allow steam to escape at the sides before fully opening. Check food for doneness using a cooking thermometer. If necessary, reset the Timer for additional time and check periodically to avoid over cooking. Press the ON/OFF Button to the "OFF" position. Disconnect plug from wall outlet. CAUTION: To avoid any sparks at the outlet while disconnecting plug, make sure the "Power On Indicator" is off (not illuminated) before disconnecting the plug from the outlet. Wear oven mitts and carefully remove the food using plastic or wooden utensils. Always use oven mitts when removing Baking Pan and place on a heat resistant surface. When cool, the Drip Tray may be removed and emptied. Be sure the liquid has cooled before removing Drip Tray. Thoroughly clean the Contact Roaster after each use. Refer to User Maintenance Instructions for details. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 6 Suggested Cooking Chart Preheat the Contact Roaster before using to roast the following foods. The following times are meant to be used as guidelines only. Times will vary due to the cut or thickness of the meat or poultry being cooked. To be sure that the food is truly done, use a cooking thermometer. If the food does need more time to cook, reset the timer and check periodically so you do not over cook. FOOD & QUANTITY POULTRY Chicken, whole Chicken, whole Rock Cornish Game Hens (2) Turkey Breast, boneless BEEF Tenderloin Rib Roast Sirloin Roast PORK Center Loin Roast LAMB Leg MISCELLANEOUS Baked Potatoes (2-4) 10 oz. 75-105 min. Cook until soft 4 - 5 lb. 105-120 min. 145°-170°F 3 1/2 lb. 75-105 min. 160°-170°F 2 - 3 lb. 2 - 3 lb. 4 - 5 lb. 60-90 min. 60-90 min. 75-105 min. 145°-170°F 145°-170°F 145°-170°F 2 1/2 - 3 lb. 4 -5 lb. 20 oz each 3 lb. 45-75 min. 60-75 min. 60-75 min. 75-90 min. 170°-180°F 170°-180°F 180°F 170°F COOKING TIME INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE WEIGHT PLEASE NOTE: The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°-170°F. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°-170°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 at least 165°F. 7 User Maintenance Instructions This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualified appliance repair technician if the product requires servicing. CAUTION: To avoid accidental burns, allow the Contact Roaster to cool thoroughly before cleaning. 1. Before cleaning, unplug the Contact Roaster from the wall outlet and allow to cool for approximately 30 minutes. 2. Inside cleaning: Place the Drip Tray under the front of the Contact Roaster. Wipe the plates with absorbent paper towel or a sponge. Run off will drip into the Drip Tray. If necessary, use plastic or wooden utensils to scrape off any excess fat or food particles. 3. Stubborn build-up: Use a non-metallic scrubbing pad to clean the plates. 4. Empty the Drip Tray. Wash Baking Pan and Drip Tray in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Outside cleaning: Wipe with a warm, damp sponge and dry with a soft, dry cloth. 6. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleaners on any part of the Contact Roaster. 7. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID. 8. Make sure to hold the top cover (Lid) by hand while cleaning to prevent accidental closing and injury. 9. Store the cord by wrapping around Cord Wrap Area only when Contact Roaster is fully cooled. 8 Recipes NOTE: For all recipes, please remember to place Drip Tray under the front of the Contact Roaster to catch drippings from the cooking process. NOTE: For recipes that do NOT require preheating the Contact Roaster ­ place food in the unit, close Lid and press ON. Even though the unit automatically goes into Preheat mode ­ simply adjust to the desired cooking time. Breakfast Casserole 3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed 1/2 lb. Canadian bacon, chopped 3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product 1 cup skim milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. prepared mustard dash cayenne pepper · Preheat the Contact Roaster. · Coat the Baking Pan with non-stick spray and add the bread cubes. · Layer the Canadian bacon over bread and then sprinkle cheese on top. · Mix the cholesterol-free egg product, skim milk, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over the bread mixture. · Using oven mitts, insert the Baking Pan into the Contact Roaster. Close the Lid and set the Timer for 30 minutes or bake until eggs are set. · Yield: Serves 4 9 Recipes (Cont.) Roast Lamb with Potatoes 4-5 lb. bone-in leg of lamb 2 Tbsp. sea salt 1/3 cup of chopped rosemary 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 1/3 cup olive oil 6 new potatoes · Preheat the Contact Roaster. · Mix sea salt, rosemary, black pepper, garlic and olive oil together in a bowl. Spread it on the leg of lamb and potatoes. · Using oven mitts and a plastic or wooden utensil, place the leg of lamb and potatoes into the Contact Roaster and set the Timer for 105 minutes. Check for doneness and continue roasting if necessary. · Yield: Serves 6 Garlic and Tarragon Roasted Chicken 4-5 lb. whole chicken 3 Tbsp. chopped tarragon 4 Tbsp. melted butter 1 Tbsp. minced garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, sliced 1 Tbsp. olive oil · Preheat the Contact Roaster. · Mix the tarragon, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pull the skin away from the chicken and rub the mixture on the meat. Pull skin back over the meat. · Place the ...