George Foreman SKILLITE SK1403P User Manual

							R12010/2-25-76
  MODELS 
❑	SK1403P
❑	 SK1403PQ
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www.georgeforemancooking.comCopyright © 2010 Applica Consumer Products, Inc.
CUSTOMER CARE LINE:
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Accessories/Parts (USA/Canada)
1-800-738-0245
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and to register your product,  
go to www.prodprotect.com/applica
3-y EAR  LIMITED  wARRANT y 
						

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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 electric 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. Return 
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair 
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.
❑	 Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet.  
To disconnect, turn any control to OFF (0), then remove plug from  
wall outlet.
❑	 Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
❑	 To reduce the risk of fire, cook only in removable container.
❑	 Make sure base is properly assembled to cooking vessel.  See instructions 
regarding assembly on page 5.
SAvE  ThESE  INSTRUCTIONS .
This product is for household use only.
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 it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to 
modify the plug in any 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  appliance,
  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  
    countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped  
   ove r.
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 handle
†  2.   Tempered glass lid (Part # SK1403P-01)
  3.  Steam vent
†  4.  Reversible meat/steam rack (Part # SK1403P-02)
  5.  Pan handles (both sides)
†  6.  Removable pan (Part # SK1403P-03)
  7.  Grease channel (at front inside pan)
†  8.  Intelli-Probe™ digital controls (Part # SK1403P-04)
  9.  Probe receptacle
  10.  Cooking base 
  11.  Pan release button (not shown)
Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/removable parts
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1.  SEAR indicator light
2. Temperature  ▲ button
3.  SEAR button
4.  ON/OFF button
5. Temperature  ▼ button
6.  Temperature indicator lights
7.  WARM indicator light
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There are 2 ways to remove the grease and oils from the channel:
•	 Use	a	bulb	baster.	
•	 Remove	the	browned	food	from	the	skillet.	Using	pot	holders,	pour	the	drippings	
into a container.
USING YOUR SKILLET
1.  Set temperature to desired temperature setting or according to your recipe. The 
indicator light will flash next to the selected temperature. 
2.  When the selected temperature is reached, the light becomes constant.
Note: During cooking the light will turn on and off, indicating the temperature is 
maintained.
3.  When finished cooking, set temperature control to WARM to keep food at serving 
temperature or OFF before unplugging and removing from the base.
4.  To take the skillet to the table for serving, remove the digital control probe.  Press 
the pan release button on the left side of the base. Using pot holders and both 
hands tilt the removable pan up on the side opposite from the probe socket and 
pull the skillet to the left to disengage the probe socket from the base. Lift the 
skillet straight up and off the base.
Caution: Be careful when removing the pan for serving, as it will still be hot from 
cooking.
Note: Use a trivet to protect the surface where the removable pan is being placed.
5.  Use silicone, rubber or wood utensils when cooking and serving. If using metal 
utensils, be careful not to scrape the nonstick finish.
Caution: Do not operate the skillet without the cooking base attached.
Important: This product is not a fryer. Do not cook with more than 1 – 2 tbsp.  
of oil or other fat at a time.
Caution: Do not cut food in the skillet. This will scratch the nonstick surface.
GENERAL TEMPERATURE RANGES
Warming - 180°F / WARM
Used to keep foods that have been prepared in the skillet at serving temperature  
for a short period of time. 
Low heat – 250°F / SIMMER 
Use for simmering, steaming, and gentle boiling. Some foods are started at higher 
temperatures then reduced to low heat to finish the cooking process. Use for 
cooking special dessert sauces, such as Bananas Foster and Cherries Jubilee.
Medium heat – 300°F / COOK
Use for eggs, bacon and sausage. Also to cook roasts and other cuts of meat after 
they have been browned at higher temperatures.
Medium-h igh heat – 350°F / SAUTÉ
Use to sauté vegetables such as onions, green pepper, or mushrooms. 
h igh heat – 400°F / BROWN
Use to brown, pan fry and pan broil meats and to stir fry meats and vegetables. 
Breaded foods such as vegetables, meats, fish, and poultry are pan fried at this 
temperature with a small quantity of oil.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	removable	parts	and/or	accessories	as	instructed	in	CARE	AND	CLEANING	 section of this manual.
•	 Wipe	grill	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 and walls.
Important: This product is not a fryer. Do not cook with more than 1 – 2 tbsp. of 
oil or other fat at a time. 
INSERTING ThE REMO vABLE PAN
1.  Before placing the removable pan onto the base, be sure the heating plate and 
outside surface of the removable pan are clean and dry.
2. Insert removable pan onto base of the 
skillet, making sure the probe socket is fitted 
correctly inside the opening on the right side 
of the base (B).
3.  Press down on the pan release button on the 
cooking base and the removable pan clicks 
into place.
USING ThE INTELLI-PROBE™ DIGITAL CONTROLS
1.   Insert the control probe firmly into the probe socket.  
Important: Be sure the control is securely inserted. 
2.  Uncoil cord and plug into standard electrical outlet. 
Note: Always attach the control to the pan before plugging into an outlet.
3.	 Press	the	ON/OFF	button.		
4.  Select the desired temperature setting based on what you would like to prepare. 
(See	GENERAL	 TEMPERATURE	RANGES	for	recommendations.)	
USING ThE GREASE ChANNEL
There is a shallow channel at the front of the skillet.  As food is browning, use a 
rubber spatula to direct the drippings into the channel. This feature allows you to 
remove grease and oils from browned and seared foods before adding any sauce 
ingredients, for healthier meals.
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Searing - 500°F / SEAR
Use to quickly brown meats at high temperature while sealing in the meat’s juices. 
When preheated to this setting, the skillet will retain this temperature for 3 minutes. 
If longer searing is needed, press the SEAR button on the digital control probe.
USING ThE SEAR FUNCTION
This unique feature allows you to sear meats, fish, vegetables and fruits for up to 3 
minutes at a high temperature and then automatically lowers the temperature to 
the original setting to continue cooking.
1. 
Begin preheating by setting your desired regular cooking temperature.
2.  Press the SEAR button on the digital control probe to raise the temperature in 
the skillet to 500ºF. The light next to SEAR on the temperature control probe will 
begin flashing.
3.  When the skillet has reached the SEAR temperature, the light next to SEAR will 
become constant. It will hold that temperature for approximately 3 minutes.
Note:  It is not necessary to wait for the skillet to heat to the preset temperature 
before selecting SEAR.
4.  Carefully place food to be seared into the skillet. Sear the food on each side for 
about 1½ minutes.  
5.  After about 3 minutes the temperature on the digital control probe will change 
to the preset temperature initially selected. (For example, if you select 350ºF and 
then SEAR, the skillet will return to 350ºF after the searing function is complete.)
Note: You can turn off SEAR by pressing the ▼ button. The skillet will automatically 
revert to the preset temperature.
6.  If you have more food to sear, press the SEAR button again and follow steps 2 
through 5.
7.  When finished searing, you can add more food and continue cooking at your 
regular	temperature	or	press	the	ON/OFF	button	and	unplug	the	appliance	if	you	
are finished using the skillet.
USING ThE RE vERSIBLE STEAM/MEAT RACK
This rack can be used in 2 positions:
•	 Place	the	short	feet	down	to	roast	meats	on	the	rack
•	 Place	the	long	feet	down	to	steam	meats,	vegetables	and	fish.Care and Cleaning
This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service 
personnel.
CLEANING
1.  Unplug the cord and let skillet cool completely.
2.  Make sure the digital control probe is removed.
3.  Wash the pan and lid with warm sudsy water. The lid can also be washed in the 
dishwasher, top-rack only.
Important:  Do not immerse the removable pan in water. For hard stains, use a 
sponge or nylon scouring pad with liquid detergent.
Important: Do not use any abrasive cleaners or metal pads as they can damage 
the nonstick coating.
4.  Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly.
5.  Wipe the base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. 
STORAGE
Store the skillet in a dry place and wind electric cord into a coil securing it with a 
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TROUBLEShOOTING 
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Finish on removable 
pan is cut or scratched. Metal utensils have 
been used.Always use silicone, heatproof 
plastic or wood utensils to 
avoid scratching nonstick 
surface.	
Never	use	metal	
spoons, spatulas, tongs, forks 
or knives.
Skillet smokes or has an 
odd odor on the  
first use. This is normal on the 
first use.
Due to manufacturing 
processes, during initial use 
of this appliance, some slight 
smoke and/or odor may be 
detected.
Skillet does not turn on. Skillet is not plugged 
in or digital control 
probe is not inserted 
fully into probe 
socket.Check to be sure appliance is 
plugged into working outlet 
and the control probe is fitted 
fully into the probe socket.
Temperature does not 
register on the probe. Skillet is not plugged 
in or digital control 
probe is not inserted 
fully into probe 
socket.Check to be sure appliance is 
plugged into working outlet 
and the control probe is fitted 
fully into the probe socket.
Recipes
Find additional recipes for healthy, gourmet meals at  
www.georgeforemancooking.com!
SAUTÉED TILAPIA WITh GINGERED PINEAPPLE SAUCE
1 cup thinly sliced purple onion
1½ cups pineapple juice
2 tbsp. lime juice
½ cup halved seedless green grapes
1 orange, peeled, cut in half and sliced
1 cup cubed mango
2 tbsp. slivered orange peel
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
6 tilapia fillets (about 1½ lb.)
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Hot cooked rice
Heat skillet to 350°F. Cook onion for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1¼ cups 
pineapple juice and lime juice. Stir in grapes, orange pieces, mango, orange peel, 
ginger salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. 
Blend remaining ¼ cup pineapple juice with cornstarch. Stir into pineapple juice 
mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened and smooth. Remove to bowl and keep 
warm.
Raise temperature to 375°F. Cook fish until golden on both sides and fully cooked, 
pushing any grease or drippings into the grease channel. Remove grease and return 
sauce to skillet and heat through.
Serve over rice and garnish with sliced toasted almonds, if desired
Makes 6 servings. 
						

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QUICK AND EASY CUBED STEAK
1½ lb. cubed beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into strips
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Adobo seasoning
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. coarse ground pepper
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
Hot cooked rice
Chopped parsley
Heat skillet to 400°F. Brown beef on both sides, pushing any grease or drippings into 
the grease channel. Allow to cook several minutes until tender. Remove to platter and 
keep warm; empty drippings from grease channel.
Add onion, green pepper and garlic to skillet. Season all with seasoning, salt and 
pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes and cook several minutes. 
Add tomato sauce and return meat to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to 250°F. 
Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes; stir occasionally.
Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with parsley.
Makes 4 servings. SAUTÉED ShRIMP WITh PESTO
2½ lb. shrimp
1 large Vidalia onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
½ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. jarred traditional basil pesto
2 tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. coarse ground pepper
Hot cooked rice
Chopped parsley
Shell shrimp, leaving tail on and devein. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat skillet to 350°F. Cook onion for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper 
and garlic. Cook 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. 
Add next 7 ingredients. Stir in shrimp. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to 250°F. Cover and 
let simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp are fully cooked; stir occasionally.
Serve over rice and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Makes about 8 servings. 
						

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NEED hELP?
For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 
800	
number	 on	cover	 of	this	 book.	 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 the website listed on the cover of this manual.
Three-Year Limited Warranty   
(Applies only in the United States and Canada)
What does it cover?
•	 Any	 defect	 in	material	 or	workmanship	 provided;	however,	Applica’s	liability	will	not	
exceed the purchase price of product.
For how long?
•	 Three	 years	from	the	date	 of	original	 purchase	 with	proof	 of	such	 purchase.
What will we do to help you?
•	 Provide	 you	with	 a	reasonably	 similar	replacement	 product	that	is	either	 new	 
or factory refurbished.
how do you get service?
•	 Save	 your	receipt	 as	proof	 of	date	 of	sale.
•	 Check	 our	on-line	 service	site	at	www.prodprotect.com/applica,	 or	call	 our 
toll-free number, 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.
•	 If	 you	 need	 parts	or	accessories,	 please	call	1-800-738-0245.
What does your 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 relate to this warranty?
•	 This	 warranty	 gives	you	specific	 legal	rights,	 and	you	may	 also	have	 other	 rights	 that	
vary from state to state or province to province.
Made in People’s Republic of China 
Printed in People’s Republic of China
PORK 'N SALSA STEW
2½ lbs. boneless pork loin, cut in ¾-inch cubes
2½ cups chicken broth
1 cup salsa
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 large cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp coarse ground pepper
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen shelled edamame
1 bunch green onions, cut in 1½-inch pieces
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Hot cooked rice
Coarsely chopped cashews
Heat skillet to 400°F. Add pork and brown well on all sides, pushing any grease or 
drippings into the grease channel. Remove grease from grease channel. Stir in 2 cups 
chicken broth and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. 
Reduce heat to 250°F. Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes; stir occasionally. Add 
edamame and green onions and cook 10 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables 
are tender.
Blend remaining ½ cup chicken broth with cornstarch. Increase heat in skillet to 350°F. 
Stir cornstarch mixture into skillet and cook, stirring until thickened and smooth.
To serve, spoon over rice and garnish with cashews.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.