George Foreman Dual Surface Griddle Grill GFG240X User Manual

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GFG240X
		 			
DUAL SURFACE 
GRIDDLE + GRILL™
PARRILLA + PLANCHA  
DE DOBLE SUPERFICIE    
PLAQUE CHAUFFANTE + GRIL  
À DEUX SURFACES
 
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• 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 and before cleaning the appliance.
•  Do not operate any appliance with a 
damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance 
malfunctions or has been damaged in any 
manner. Contact consumer support at the 
number listed in this manual.  
•  The use of accessory attachments not 
recommended by the appliance manufacturer 
may cause injuries.
•     Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug 
cord into the wall outlet. • 
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, remove plug from wall outlet.
•   Do not use this appliance for other than 
intended use.
•  This appliance is not intended for use by persons 
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience 
and knowledge, unless they have been given 
supervision or instruction concerning use of the 
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•  Children should be supervised to ensure that they 
do not play with the appliance.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK. 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
 When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to 
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
POLARIZED PLUG (USA/MEXICO)
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.
GROUNDED PLUG (CANADA)
As a safety feature, this product is equipped with 
a grounded plug, which will only fit into a three-
prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety 
feature. Improper connection of the grounding 
conductor may result in the risk of electric shock. 
Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt 
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
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
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to  reduce the risk resulting from becoming 
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords are available and may be used  if care is exercised in their use.
3. If an extension cord is used: 
a)  The marked electrical rating of the extension  cord should be at least as great as the 
electrical rating of the appliance.
b)  If the appliance is of the grounded type,  the extension cord should be a grounding 
3-wire cord.
c) The longer cord should be arranged so 
that it will not drape over the counter top or 
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or 
unintentionally tripped over.
Note:  If the power cord is damaged, it should be 
replaced by qualified personnel; in Latin America, 
by an authorized service center.  
						

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 1. Griddle surface 
 2.  Sloped grill surfaces
 3.  Handles
†4.  Temperature control probe   
  (Part # GFG240-01)
 5.  Probe receptacle †6. 
Removable drip tray (left)  
  (Part # GFG240-02)
†7. Removable drip tray (right)  
  (Part # GFG240-03)
Note: † indicates consumer  
replaceable/removable parts
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR   
DUAL SURFACE GRIDDLE + GRILL
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GETTING STARTED
• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the  
power plug. 
•  Remove and save literature.
•  Please visit www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty.
•  Before first use, wipe the cooking surface with a damp cloth or sponge and \
wash two removable drip trays according to the instructions in the CARE AND 
CLEANING section of this manual.
Important: Do not immerse temperature control probe in water or any other liquid. 
To clean, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Caution: Some counter top finishes are more affected by heat than others; make 
sure the counter top surface can withstand temperatures of 150°F to prevent 
discoloration or other damage to counter top surface. 
HOW TO USE
This product is for household use only.
USING YOUR DUAL SURFACE GRIDDLE + GRILL™  
This George Foreman Dual Surface Griddle + Grill™ features a flat cooking surface 
in the center to griddle your favorite foods, and two sloped grilling surfaces to draw 
away the fat for fast and healthy meals.
1.  Slide the removable drip trays into place in the two front sides of the unit. 
2.     To preheat: Turn the temperature control knob to the OFF position. Insert the 
temperature control probe into the probe receptacle. Plug the cord into a standard 
electrical cord outlet. Select the desired temperature setting on the temperature 
control probe. The power light on the temperature control will illuminate. 
Note: The power light will cycle on and off, as needed, to maintain the set 
temperature.
3.   Allow the unit to preheat. The unit is preheated when the light turns off.
4.     Carefully place items to be cooked on the desired cooking surface. The flat center 
of the unit is ideal for griddled foods, such as pancakes, eggs, and French toast. 
The two, sloped surfaces are ideal for grilling foods and draining fat.
5.   Allow food to cook, turning halfway through cooking time, if needed.
Important: Do not leave appliance unattended during use!
6.     When finished cooking, turn the temperature control knob to the OFF position. 
Disconnect plug from wall outlet.
7.     Remove food using silicone, plastic or wooden utensils to prevent scratching 
the cooking surface. Never use metal tongs, forks or knives as these can\
 
damage the coating.
8.   Cool appliance completely before cleaning.  
						

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FOODTEMPERATURE   
SETTING COOKING 
SURFACE COOK TIME
COMMENTS
Bacon #4Griddle	or	Grill 10\f12	min.	
t\brning		
occasionally
Raw	Pork		
Sa\bsage		
Patties #4
Griddle	or	Grill 5\f6	min.		
each	sideCook	sa\bsages	
to	an	internal	
temperat\bre	of	
at	least	160°F
Eggs,	fried #3	Griddle 2	min.	then	flip	
and	cook	to	
desired		
doneness.Add	b\btter	or	oil	
to	griddle	before	
cooking
Pancakes #4Griddle 3	min.		
on	each	sidePancakes	are
	
ready	to	t\brn 	
when	bottoms 	
are	brown	and 	
s\brface	b\bbbles 	
begin	to	pop.
French	Toast #5Griddle 2\f3	min.		
per	side
Hash	Brown	
Potatoes		
(refrigerated) #4
Griddle 12\f14	min.	or	
\bntil	golden	
brownHeat	oil	on	
griddle	before	
adding		
potatoes
Grilled		
sandwiches #3
Griddle	or	Grill 4\f5	min.		
per	side	
Hamb\brgers #5Grill	 7\f9	min.		
per	sideCook	to	a		
minim\bm	
temperat\bre	of	
160°F
Hot	Dogs #5Griddle	or	Grill 3\f4	min.		
t\brning	for		
even	browningCook	to	a	mini\f
m\bm	tempera\f
t\bre	of	145°F
Lean,	boneless	
steak
(NY	Strip,		
Sirloin,		
Tenderloin) #5
Grill Medium rare	
(130\f140°F)	3\f4	
min.	per	side
Medium		
(140\f150°F)	
4\f6	min.		
per	side
Medium well	
(155\f160°F)	6\f8	
min.	per	sideBased	on		
3/4\finch		
thickness.		
For	a	j\bicier	
steak,	let	rest	
2\f3	min.	before	
serving.
Boneless	
Chicken #5
Grill 10\f12	min.		
per	sideCook	to	a		
minim\bm	tem\f
perat\bre	
of	165°F
Salmon	fillets	
(5	oz.),		
skinless #5
Grill 3\f4	min.	per	side	
or	\bntil	a	mini \f
m\bm	of	145°F Br\bsh	s\brface	of
	
salmon	with	oil 	
before	grilling
Raw	Shrimp #5Grill 2\f3	min.		
per	side		
or	\bntil	pinkToss	shrimp	
with	a	little	salt	
before	grilling.
COOKING GUIDE 
The following chart is meant to be used as a guideline only. Cooking time will depend 
on the thickness of the food and your desired doneness. To be sure your food is 
cooked, USDA recommends using a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Insert 
the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat until temperature stabilizes.  
						

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CARE AND CLEANING
 Caution: To avoid accidental burns,  
  allow your unit to cool completely before cleaning.
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified  
service personnel. 1.  Empty the drip trays, clean with warm, soapy water. Wipe dry.
2.  Wipe outside of unit with a warm, wet sponge. Dry with soft, dry cloth.
3.  DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on an\
y part   
  of the grill.
4.  DO NOT immerse grill or probe in water or any other liquid.
5.  Any servicing requiring disassembly, other than the above cleaning, must be  
  performed by qualified service personnel. 
RECIPES
REUBEN SANDWICH 
Prep time: 10 min.       
Total time: 15 min.
Servings: 2 sandwiches 
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. Thousand Island dressing
1 tsp. ketchup 
4 slices rye bread
1 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/4 lb. sliced corned beef
1/4 cup sauerkraut, well drained
2 slices Swiss cheese
Directions:
Preheat griddle on setting #3.
Mix dressing and ketchup; set aside.
Spread each bread slice with butter on one side only. Place bread slices buttered 
side down on grill portion of griddle. Grill 3 to 4 min. or until golden\
 brown.
Place meat and sauerkraut on center portion of griddle; heat 3 to 4 min. 
Fill bread slices with meat, sauerkraut, cheese and dressing mixture.
TIP: Make your Reuben a Rachel by substituting thinly sliced turkey for corned beef.  
						

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CHICKEN FAJITAS 
Prep time: 25 min. (including refrigeration time)   
Total time: 35 min.
Servings: 8 
Ingredients:2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into strips
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded to ½-inch thickness
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Directions:
Place oil into a small mixing bowl. Add peppers and onions; toss to coat. Set aside.
Spoon spices into a sealable plastic bag. Add lime juice and chicken, seal and gently 
knead chicken to coat. Refrigerate 15-30 minutes.
Preheat griddle on setting #4. Cook chicken on grill portion of griddle 10-12 minutes, 
turning half way through cooking, until done (165°F).  Remove chicken; let stand 3 
minutes. Cut chicken into strips.
Place peppers and onions on grill; cook, turning frequently until tender crisp, about 4 
min. Remove from griddle; keep warm.
Heat tortillas on griddle about 1 min. per side.
To serve, spoon chicken, pepper mixture and your choice of toppings down center of 
tortillas; fold in half.  
						

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RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST SANDWICH 
Prep time: 5 min.   
Total time: 10 min.
Servings: 4 
Ingredients:1 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 English Muffins, split
2 (1 oz.) slices breakfast ham
2 eggs
2 American cheese slices
Directions:
Preheat griddle on setting #3.
Spread butter on cut sides of English muffins. Place muffins, cut side down on grill 
portion of griddle, and ham and eggs on center griddle. Cook 4 min. or until desired 
doneness, turning eggs and ham half way through cooking.
Fill toasted muffins with ham, eggs and cheese.
TIPS: 
Substitute precooked pork sausage patties for ham. 
Wrap sandwiches in aluminum foil to take on the go.
FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRIES 
Prep time: 5 min.   
Total time: 10 min.
Servings: 4 
Ingredients: 2 eggs
2 egg whites
¼ cup low fat milk
½ tsp. cinnamon 4 slices whole grain bread
¼ cup agave nectar
2 cups mixed berries  
(strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Directions:
Preheat griddle to setting #4.
Place eggs, egg whites, milk and cinnamon into a shallow bowl; stir to m\
ix.
Dip bread slices into milk mixture until completely soaked.
Place bread on griddle; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. 
Place French toast on plates and top with one Tbsp. agave nectar and ½ cup be\
rries.  
						

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WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER 
SERVICE INFORMATION
For support or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 
number listed within this section. 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 our Product Protection Center at  
www.prodprotect.com/applica .
Three-Year Limited Warranty  
(Applies only in the United States and Canada)  
What does my warranty cover?
•  Your warranty covers any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, the liability of 
Spectrum Brands Inc. will not exceed the purchase price of product.
How long is the warranty period?
• Your warranty extends three years from the date of original purchase with proof of 
purchase.
What support does my warranty provide?
• Your warranty provides you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either 
new or factory refurbished.
How do you get support?
• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
•  Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-free 
 
1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.
•  If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.
What does my 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 affect my warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from 
state to state or province to province.  
						

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•  Lea todas las instrucciones.
•  No toque las superficies calientes. Use las asas 
o las perillas.
•  A fin de protegerse contra el riesgo de descargas 
eléctricas, no sumerja el cable, los enchufes ni el 
aparato en agua. 
•  Se requiere la supervisión de un adulto cuando 
cualquier aparato es utilizado cerca de los niños o 
por ellos mismos.
•  Desconecte el aparato del tomacorriente cuando 
no esté en uso y antes de limpiarlo. Espere que el 
aparato se enfríe antes de instalarle o retirarle piezas 
y antes de limpiarlo.
•  No use ningún aparato eléctrico que tenga el 
cable o el enchufe averiado, que presente un 
problema de funcionamiento o que este dañado. 
Acuda a un centro de servicio autorizado para 
que lo examinen, reparen o ajusten. O bien, llame 
al número gratuito apropiado que aparece en la 
portada de este manual.
•  El uso de accesorios no recomendados por el 
fabricante del aparato puede ocasionar incendio, 
choque eléctrico o lesiones a las personas. •  
Siempre conecte primero el cable al aparato y 
después, enchúfelo al tomacorriente.
•  No use este aparato a la intemperie.
•  No permita que el cable cuelgue del borde de la 
mesa o del mostrador ni que entre en contacto con 
superficies calientes.
•  No coloque el aparato sobre ni cerca de las hornillas 
de gas o eléctricas ni adentro de un horno caliente.
•   Tome mucha precaución al mover de un lugar 
a otro un aparato que contenga aceite u otros 
líquidos calientes.
•  Para desconectar, retire el enchufe del 
tomacorriente.
•  Este aparato se debe usar únicamente con el fin 
previsto.
•  Este aparato no está diseñado para ser usado 
por personas (incluído niños) con capacidad 
limitada física, mental o sensoriales disminuidas 
y falta de experiencia o conocimiento que les 
impida utilizar el aparato con toda seguridad sin 
supervisión o instrucción.
•  Se debe asegurar la supervisión de los niños 
para evitar que usen el aparato como juguete.
POR FAVOR LEA ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. 
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES  
DE SEGURIDAD.Al utilizar cualquier aparato eléctrico siempre deben tomarse precauciones 
básicas de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes:
CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.
Este aparato eléctrico es para uso doméstico solamente.
ENCHUFE POLARIZADO (EE.UU / México
Este aparato cuenta con un enchufe polarizado 
(un contacto es más ancho que el otro). A fin de 
reducir el riesgo de un choque eléctrico, este 
enchufe encaja en un tomacorriente polarizada 
en un solo sentido. Si el enchufe no entra en el 
tomacorriente, inviértalo y si aun así no encaja, 
consulte con un electricista. Por favor no trate 
de alterar esta medida de seguridad.
ENCHUFE DE TIERRA (Canadá)
Como medida de seguridad, este producto está 
equipado con un enchufe de tierra que se conecta 
a un tomacorriente de tres patas. No trate de 
alterar esta medida de seguridad. La conexión 
impropia del conductor de tierra puede resultar 
en el riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte a 
un electricista calificado si tiene alguna duda en 
cuanto a si la salida es correcta a tierra.
TORNILLO DE SEGURIDAD
Advertencia:  Este aparato cuenta con un tornillo 
de seguridad para evitar la remoción de la cubierta 
exterior del mismo. A fin de reducir el riesgo de 
incendio o de choque eléctrico, por favor no trate 
de remover la cubierta exterior. Este producto no 
contiene piezas reparables por el consumidor. Toda 
reparación se debe llevar a cabo únicamente por 
personal de servicio autorizado.CABLE ÉLECTRICO
1. El producto se debe de proporcionar con un  cable eléctrico corto, a fin de reducir el riesgo de 
tropezar o de enredarse en un cable más largo.
2. Existen cables de extensión disponibles y  estos pueden ser utilizados si se toma el 
cuidado debido en su uso.
3. Si se utiliza un cable de extensión:
a) La clasificación eléctrica del cable de extensión  debe ser, como mínimo, igual a la clasificación 
eléctrica del aparato.
b) Si el aparato es del tipo de conexión a tierra, el  cable de extensión debe ser un cable de tres 
alambres de conexión a tierra.
c) El cable más largo debe ser acomodado de  manera que no cuelgue del mostrador o de la 
mesa para evitar que un niño tire del mismo o 
que alguien se tropiece sin querer.
Nota: Si el cable de alimentación está dañado, 
éste debe ser reemplazado por personal calificado; 
en América Latina, debe ser reemplazado por 
un cuento de servicio autorizado.