Contact Grill
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USA: 1-800-851-8900
Canada : 1-800-267-2826
READ BEFORE USE
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Parts and Features
1. Cover
6. Drip Cup
2. Nonstick Grill Grids
3. Locking Tab
4. Base
7. Drain Spout
8. Support Leg (for flat position)
9. Cord Wrap
5. Timer
10. Nonstick Griddle Grids
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Grilling Options
The grill may be used in two different positions:
Closed Cover
This will cook the food on both sides
at the same time. This is the quickest
method.
Flat
Open the grill for more grilling surface.
This will require a longer cooking time
but you can cook twice as much.
1. Flip up the support leg, then lift
cover straight
up (this will
disengage the
locked hinge).
Support leg
2. Lower the cover as far as it will go
to the flat
position.
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Operating Instructions
BEFORE FIRST USE: Please wash the cooking surfaces of the grill as instructed
under “Cleaning.”
1. Plug into 120 volt AC outlet.
6. When timer rings, use a hot mitt and
carefully lift
2. Brush grilling surfaces with oil or
grill cover and
spray with nonstick cooking spray.
check food to
3. Preheat grill by turning timer to
see if cooked
5 minutes. Keep cover closed.
to desired
4. When preheated, raise grill cover.
(See page 4 for Closed Cover grilling
information.) Place food to be
cooked onto grill and lower grill
cover. Always use grill with drip cup
in place.
degree. Do not
cut food on
nonstick
grilling surface.
If additional cooking time is needed,
reset timer.
5. Set timer. The ON light comes on
7. To turn food, use spatula/scraper
(available with select models), or
another utensil safe for nonstick
surfaces.
when the timer is set.
8. When food is cooked to desired
degree, remove the food and
unplug the grill. Let cool slightly
before cleaning.
Tips for Easy Grilling
ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL
Use vegetable cooking spray for
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5 MINUTES BEFORE USING.
convenient, stick-free grilling. Or if
you prefer, brush grill surfaces with
vegetable oil before preheating.
Read the Grill Use & Care Guide
before starting to grill.
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Use plastic utensils on the nonstick
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Grill cooking is so easy because
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grill surfaces. Do not use metal
utensils as they will damage the
nonstick surface.
you can brown meats, cook onions,
grill vegetables, “stir-fry” dishes,
steam fish and toast sandwiches
with little attention from the cook.
Plan ahead for quick meals by
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freezing boneless chicken breasts
and burger patties for future meals.
Place individual servings on a bak-
ing sheet and freeze. When frozen,
place in plastic bags. To grill, see
the “Grilling Chart” on page 6.
Use the grill to “prep and cook”
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foods for traditional range-top
recipes: brown ground beef for
spaghetti sauce or stir-fry beef strips
for a Chinese dish. Since the grill
cooks top and bottom at the same
time, there’s no need to stir while
cooking.
Cleanup is easy! Let grill cool down.
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Wipe grill surfaces with damp paper
towel or dish cloth. Grids are dish-
washer safe.
Cook “guilt-free” French fries
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without the extra oil or make perfect
French toast that doesn’t need to
be turned during cooking.
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Grilling Chart
PREHEAT GRILL 5 MINUTES WITH COVER CLOSED.
The following times are guidelines.
FOOD
COOK TIME
DONENESS
Beef strip steak, boneless,
fresh (8 oz/225 g)
5 min.
Slightly pink in center; brown
on outside
Chicken breast, boneless,
fresh (4-6 oz/115-170 g)
5-8 min.
10-12 min.
6-8 min.
No longer pink in center
No longer pink in center
Fish looks white
Chicken breast, boneless,
frozen (4 oz/115 g)
Fish fillet squares, frozen
(about 2 oz/55 g)
Frankfurter (hot dog)
5 min.
5-7 min.
10-12 min.
6-8 min.
Heated through
Hamburger, fresh (4 oz/115g)
Hamburger, frozen (4 oz/115 g)
No longer pink in center
No longer pink in center
No longer pink in center
Pork chops, boneless, fresh
(4 oz/115 g, 3⁄4" [2 cm] thick)
Pork chops, boneless, frozen
(4 oz/115 g)
10-12 min.
No longer pink in center
Vegetables (frozen)
6 min.
Cooked through
Peppers and onions
Potato wedges, frozen
Stir-fry vegetable mix
8 min.
6 min.
Cooked through
Tender-crisp
Vegetables (fresh)
Broccoli florets
6 min.
5 min.
Tender-crisp
Tender-crisp
Green or red bell pepper
strips
Mushrooms, sliced
Onions, sliced
6 min.
4 min.
Tender-crisp
Soft
4 min.
Zucchini or summer squash,
sliced
Tender-crisp
4-5 min.
Grilled Cheese or
Cheese and Ham
Golden brown on outside;
melted cheese
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Cooking Chart
Food
Time
Fried Eggs
2 to 3 minutes
8 to 10 minutes
4 to 5 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
15 minutes
French Toast
Pancakes
Bacon
Sausage Links and Patties
Cooking times are based on fresh ingredients.
Cleaning
1. Unplug grill from electrical outlet and
3. Wash grids in hot soapy water.
Rinse then dry. Grids may also be
washed in dishwasher.
allow to cool.
2. While holding grid, slide locking tab
to release grid.
Open grill flat
and repeat
with other
grid. DO NOT
REMOVE THE
GRID WITH
THE GRILL IN
Locking Tab
AN UPRIGHT
POSITION. THE GRILL SHOULD BE
FLAT TO REMOVE THE GRID.
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Customer Service
If you have a question about your grill, call our toll-free customer service number.
Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that
information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your grill. This
information will help us answer your question much more quickly.
MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ SERIES: _________________
This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. or Canada.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products, one (1) year for Hamilton Beach
products or one hundred eighty (180) days for Proctor-Silex products from the date of
original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this
product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT
EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with
respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass
containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the
original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse,
neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed
directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal
rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do
not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages,
so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have
model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
hamiltonbeach.com or proctorsilex.com
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.
PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0
263 Yadkin Road
Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387
hamiltonbeach.com proctorsilex.com
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