George Foreman GFQ001 GFQ001 User Manual

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Model
Modelo
❑	GFQ001
Customer Care Line:
USA/Canada 
1-800-231-9786
Accessories/Parts (USA / Canada) 
Accesorios/Partes (EE.UU./Canadá) 
1-800-738-0245
For online customer service  
and to register your product, go to 
www.prodprotect.com/applica 
						

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Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book. 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always\
 be 
followed, including the following:
❑	Read all instructions.
❑	Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
❑	To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or applian\
ce 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 be\
fore 
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. Return 
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, re\
pair 
or adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number on the cover of this 
manual.
❑	The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance 
manufacturer may cause injuries.
❑	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.
❑	The appliance is only to be operated in the closed position.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only. 
						

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POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)
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 i\
t still does not fit, 
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in an\
y way.
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
a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to 
reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a \
longer cord.
b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be 
used if care is exercised in their use.
c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
  1)  The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension  
    cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the applian\
ce,
 2)  If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a\
  
    grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
 3)  The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the co\
untertop  
    or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified\
 personnel, 
in Latin America, by an authorized service center. 
						

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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated. 
1. Lid latch 
2. Lid
3. Nonstick cooking plates
4. Built-in drip reservoir
5. Slip-resistant feet 
6. Power cord
2
1
1. Power indicator light (red)
2. Preheat indicator light (green)
4
3
2
6
1
5 
						

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How to Use
This product is for household use only.
GETTING STARTED
•	 Remove	all	packing	 material	 and	any	stickers.
•	 Remove	 and	save	 literature.
•	 Please	 go	to	www.prodprotect.com/applica	 to	register	 your	warranty.
•	 Wash	 all	removable	 parts	and/or	 accessories	 as	instructed	 in	CARE	 AND	CLEANING	
section of this manual.
•	 Wipe	 cooking	plates	with	a	damp	 cloth	or	sponge	 to	remove	 any	dust.	 Wipe	 dry	with	 
a soft cloth or paper towels.
•	 Select	 dry,	level	 location	 where	unit	is	to	 be	 used,	 leaving	 enough	 space	between	
back of unit and wall to allow heat to flow without damage to cabinets a\
nd walls.
USING YOUR QUESADILLA MAKER
Note: Before preheating the quesadilla maker, the cooking plates may be brushed with  
a small amount of vegetable oil, if desired. This helps to protect the n\
onstick surface.  
You may wish to repeat this procedure periodically.
  1. Close the lid and plug cord into a standard electrical outlet. Both the \
red power 
indicator light and green preheat indicator light will turn on as the un\
it begins 
heating. 
  2. Allow the unit to preheat for approximately 5 minutes. The green preheat\
 indicator 
light will turn off when the quesadilla maker has reached cooking temper\
ature.
Note: As with any new appliance, you may notice smoke and a slight odor when \
using 
your quesadilla maker for the first time, as residues left from manufact\
uring burn off the 
cooking plates and heating element. This is normal.
		3.	 Gently	 raise	the	lid	using	 a	pot	 holder/oven	 mitt.	
Important: Always grasp lid with a pot holder/oven mitt when raising and\
 lowering. 
  4. Raise the lid using a pot holder/oven mitt and place prepared quesadilla\
 centered on 
the bottom cooking plate.
  5. Carefully lower the lid using a pot holder/oven mitt and latch shut.
Note: Depending on the amount of food, the latch may not latch completely. DO NOT 
FORCE SHUT! The unit will still cook properly.
Important: Steam may be released between the cooking plates. Caution sho\
uld be taken 
to prevent hands from coming in contact with the steam.
		6.	 Grilling	 time	should	 be	approximately	 3	to	 4	minutes.	 Exact	grilling	 time	will	be	a	
matter of taste and will depend on the type of filling. Do not overcook,\
 since filling 
may melt and pour out from between the tortillas.
  7.  The green preheat indicator light will cycle on and off as the unit main\
tains the ideal 
cooking temperature; this prevents overheating.
  8. After the quesadilla has finished cooking, gently raise the lid using a \
pot holder/oven 
mitt and remove quesadilla with a plastic or wooden spatula. 
Important: Do not use metal utensils, as they can damage the nonstick co\
ating.
  9. Keep the lid closed to preserve the heat until you are ready for the nex\
t quesadilla.
10. After use, unplug unit from the electrical outlet and allow to cool to r\
oom 
temperature before cleaning. 
						

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HELPFUL TIPS
•	 Use	only	10-inch	 flour	tortillas	 when	making	 quesadillas	 with	your	 quesadilla	 maker.	
•	 Tortillas	 should	be	fresh	 and	pliable,	 not	dried	 out	or	stiff.
•	 Only	 use	soft	 filling	 ingredients	 like	shredded	 cheese,	salsa,	shredded	 or	thinly	 sliced	
pieces of cooked meat, poultry or vegetables. Do not use with any foods \
that have 
bones or pits, since they could damage the cooking plates.
•	 Do	 not	overfill	 your	quesadillas,	 as	the	 filling	 may	leak	out	into	 the	built-in	 drip	
reservoir. Do not fill the tortilla with more than ¼ cup shredded cheese and/o\
r ½ cup 
liquid ingredients like salsa. 
•	 Do	not	use	 processed	 cheese,	because	 it	turns	 into	liquid	 when	 heated	 and	will	 
leak out.
•	 For	 best	results,	 fillings	should	 be	spread	 as	evenly	 as	possible,	 up	to	½-inch	 from	the	
edge of the tortilla so that the edges can seal together.
•	 The	 average	 grilling	time	for	a	quesadilla	 on	the	 preheated	 quesadilla	maker	is	
approximately 3-4 minutes. Check quesadillas after 3 minutes; they shoul\
d be slightly 
crisp and have some light browning.
•	 Do	not	force	 the	lid	closed,	 as	you	 may	 damage	 the	hinge	 or	latch	 mechanism.	
Important: Always gently raise and lower the lid using a pot holder/oven\
 mitt.
•	 Previously	 grilled	quesadillas	 can	be	reheated	 on	the	 quesadilla	 maker.	Place	on	
preheated appliance, matching up the triangle shape of the quesadilla wi\
th that of the 
cooking plates. Lower the lid and reheat 1 to 2 minutes. 
						

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Care and Cleaning
This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service 
personnel.
CLEANING
Important: Unplug and allow to cool before cleaning. Never immerse your \
quesadilla 
maker in water or any other liquid.
1. Wipe lid, base, and cooking plates with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive \
soap or 
dishwashing detergent. Wipe with a clean, soft, damp cloth and towel dry\
.
STORAGE
•	 Store	 cleaned	quesadilla	 maker	in	a	clean,	 dry	place.	
•	 The	 quesadilla	 maker	may	be	stored	 in	a	vertical	 position	 (lid	latch	 pointed	 up).	Latch	
the cooking plates together, loosely winding the cord around the base of the unit, and 
stand for vertical storage.
Important: Never store while it is still hot or still plugged in. 
Important: Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any \
stress on cord 
where it enters unit, as this could cause it to fray and break. 
						

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RECIPES
SPEEDY QUESADILLAS
½ cup (4 oz.) finely shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
½ cup chunky salsa
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Real dairy sour cream
Guacamole	(optional)
Sprinkle half of the cheese on two of the tortillas. Divide and evenly s\
pread the salsa 
over the cheese. Sprinkle evenly with the cilantro and remaining cheese.\
 Cover with the 
remaining tortillas.
Place on preheated quesadilla maker, one at a time. Close lid and cook 3 – 4 minutes or 
until tortilla is lightly browned. Remove from quesadilla maker and cut \
into triangles. 
Serve with additional salsa, sour cream or guacamole, if desired.
Makes 2 quesadillas (12 triangles)
BEAN & CHEESE QUESADILLAS
1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
¼ cup (2 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 small onion, minced
3 tsp. minced pickled jalapeño pepper (optional)
6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Divide and evenly spread refried beans on three of the tortillas, up to \
½-inch from the 
edge. Sprinkle evenly with the Cheddar cheese, minced onion and jalapeñ\
o pepper, if 
desired. Cover with the remaining tortillas.
Place on preheated quesadilla maker, one at a time. Close lid and cook 3 – 4 minutes or 
until tortilla is lightly browned. Remove from quesadilla maker and cut \
into triangles.  
Serve with fresh salsa or sour cream, if desired.
Makes 3 quesadillas (18 triangles) 
						

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HERBED RICOTTA & RED PEPPER QUESADILLAS
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 jar (4 oz.) chopped roasted red peppers, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs like: parsley, cilantro, thyme, or basil
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
¼ tsp. salt
¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Combine ricotta, roasted peppers, herbs, garlic, salt and black pepper t\
ogether in a small 
mixing bowl.
Divide and evenly spread ricotta filling mixture on two of the tortillas\
, up to ½-inch from 
the edge. Cover with the remaining tortillas. Press down gently.
Place on preheated quesadilla maker, one at a time. Close lid and cook 3 – 4 minutes or 
until tortilla is lightly browned. Remove from quesadilla maker and cut \
into triangles.  
Serve with fresh salsa or sour cream, if desired.
Makes 2 quesadillas (12 triangles)
WILD MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 roasted, canned jalapeño pepper, chopped
½ lb. crimini or white button mushrooms, including stems, coarsely ch\
opped
½ tsp. salt
¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper
½	cup	 (4	oz.)	 shredded	 Swiss	or	Gouda	 cheese
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Heat olive oil in medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the on\
ion and garlic 
and sauté 4 – 6 minutes or until soft. Add the jalapeño pepper \
and mushrooms. Sauté  
5 – 7 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft. Season with salt and b\
lack pepper. Drain 
to remove any remaining cooking liquid.
Evenly sprinkle two tortillas with half of the cheese up to ½-inch fr\
om the edge. Evenly 
spread mushroom filling over cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of\
 each and 
cover with remaining tortillas.
Place on preheated quesadilla maker, one at a time. Close lid and cook 3 – 4 minutes or 
until tortilla is lightly browned. Remove from quesadilla maker and cut \
into triangles.  
Serve with sour cream, if desired.
Makes 2 quesadillas (12 triangles) 
						

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PEPPERONI PIZZA POCKETS
½ cup pizza sauce
¼ cup (2 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. minced pepperoni
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Combine the pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni in a small m\
ixing bowl.
Divide and evenly spread pizza filling mixture on two of the tortillas, \
up to ½-inch from the 
edge. Cover with the remaining tortillas.
Place on preheated quesadilla maker, one at a time. Close lid and cook 3 – 4 minutes or 
until tortilla is lightly browned. Remove from quesadilla maker and cut \
into triangles.  
Makes 2 quesadillas (12 triangles)