Elite Gourmet EMG1100 Electric Indoor Nonstick Grill User Manual

Elite Gourmet EMG1100 Electric Indoor Nonstick Grill

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all instructions and important safeguards.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed as below:

1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the thermostat control, power cord, or plug in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
6. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries or product damage.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
9. Do not move the grill while it is in operation.
10. Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to the OFF position, then remove the power cord from the electrical outlet.
14. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the appliance as they may cause a fire or risk of electrical shock.
15. A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material including curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in operation.
16. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electrical shock.
17. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other material other than metal or glass.
18. Do not store any materials other than manufacturers recommended accessories in this unit when not in use.
19. Do not place any of the following materials on the grill: Paper, cardboard, plastic and the like.
20. Some countertop and table surfaces, such as Corian®, wood and/or laminates, are not designed to withstand prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. It is recommended by countertop manufacturers that a hot pad or trivet be placed under your appliance to prevent possible damage to the surface.

SHORT CORD PURPOSE

Note: A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.

Longer power-supply cords or extension cords 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 product;
2. the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can unintentionally be pulled on or tripped over by children or pets.

POLARIZED PLUG

If this appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), please follow the below instructions:

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable to fit the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the plug.

If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use the plug with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug of the product or any extension cord being used with this product. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

• A. Lid Knob
• B. Tempered Glass Lid
• C. Removable Non-stick Plate
• D. Base with Handles
• E. Drip Tray
• F. Thermostat Control

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Read instructions carefully.
• Remove all packaging materials; make sure all parts are included and are in good condition.
• Wash all parts and accessories with warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly before reassembling for use or for storage. (See “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” section for further instructions.)

HOW TO USE

HOW TO ASSEMBLE:

1. Assemble knob on lid
   • Position the knob and knob ring over the hole on the lid.
   • Push the screw and washers through the hole on the bottom side of the lid.
   • Screw firmly into knob being careful not to over-tighten.
   • Periodically tighten screw if necessary.
2. Insert grilling pan
   • Place grilling pan onto the base assuring the power receptacle fits into the corresponding opening on the base.
   • Push down on the grilling pan, locking it securely to the base.
3. Connecting the temperature selector
   • Insert the thermostat plug on the thermostat control into the corresponding socket on the grill; at the same time ensure that the pins in the thermostat socket are inserted into their corresponding sockets on the thermostat control switch.
   • Ensure that the Thermostat Control is not loose or falling off of the grill

HOW TO USE:

1. Assemble the grill.
2. Place the grill and grill base on top of a stable, flat, heat resistant surface.
3. Spray or brush the grilling surface with your cooking oil of choice.
4. Plug the power cord on the Thermostat Control into the electrical outlet. Turn the knob to the desired temperature. The red indicator light will illuminate. The light will go off when the grill has reached the selected temperature indicating that the grill is ready to use.
5. Place your food onto the grill to cook.
6. When you are finished cooking, turn the knob to “OFF” to shut off. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
7. After the grill has cooled down, disassemble the grill, wash and thoroughly dry all parts before storing or using again.

CAUTION

• Always attach the thermostat control to the grill first and then plug it into the electrical outlet. Make sure the thermostat control switch is in the “off” position before attaching it to the grill.

NOTE

• The initial 15 minutes of use may result in minimal smell and smoke. This is normal and harmless and comes from the protective substance applied to the heating elements during manufacturing.
• As the temperature of the grill is being maintained, the indicator light on the thermostat control will turn on and off.

CAUTION

• Never touch the grilling surface when the appliance is in operation as it is very hot and doing so will lead to personal injury. To protect the premium quality non-stick surface, use only heat resistant plastic, silicone, nylon or wooden utensils.

COOKING REFERENCE CHART

Cooking time may vary due to differences in sizing and thickness of food and may also need adjustment based on how well you prefer your food to be cooked. Please use the table below for suggested internal temperatures for meats, fish, and poultry. Cook accordingly. (Source: www.fda.gov)

NOTE: The use of a food thermometer when grilling is recommended.

MINIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE & REST TIME:
Cook all food to these minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food thermometer before removing food from the heat source. For reasons of personal preference, consumers may choose to cook food to higher temperatures.

GRILLING TIME CHART:

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Do not use any abrasive soaps, detergents, or cleaning materials to clean any part of this appliance.
• NEVER IMMERSE THE THERMOSTAT CONTROL AND ELECTRICAL CORD IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
• ALWAYS make sure that the grill is OFF, unplugged from the electrical outlet, and that all parts have thoroughly cooled before cleaning.
• DO NOT PUT THE LID THROUGH RAPID CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE: i. e. putting a hot lid immediately into cold water. doing so could cause damage.

1. First, disconnect the plug from electrical outlet.
2. Allow the unit to cool down completely then disassemble the grill.
3. Wash the grill, the base, and the lid with warm soapy water by hand or using a soft sponge or washcloth. You may also place parts in the dishwasher with exception of Thermostat/Temperature Control and Power Cord.
4. Remove the Drip Tray and discard the grease drippings accordingly. Wash the Drip Tray with soap and warm water.
5. The grill, lid, and grease collector may be cleaned in a dishwasher. Position pieces in dishwasher so they do not touch one another or other objects being washed.
6. Dry all parts thoroughly before reassembling for use or storage.

RECIPES

GARLIC DIJON GRILLED STEAKS

• 2 whole garlic bulbs
• 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 (5oz.) boneless beef sirloin steaks

1. Cut a 12” square of heavy-duty foil; spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cut ½ inch from top of each garlic bulb and remove outer layers.
3. In small bowl, combine olive oil with mustard and mix well. Set aside.
4. Place garlic bulbs in microwave and heat on High for 1-½ minutes or until tender. Let cool for 1 minute.
5. Squeeze garlic bulb to release garlic cloves onto sprayed foil. Top with mustard mixture. Wrap securely in foil using double-fold seals.
6. When ready to grill, pour the contents of the garlic foil packet onto the steaks and then set the steaks on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes or until steaks are of desired doneness.

OLD FASHIONED BURGERS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 tsp. red wine
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger root, minced
• 1/4 minced onions
• 1/2 tsp. of salt & pepper combined
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch

1. Combine ground beef, salt & pepper, red wine, ginger, egg, and cornstarch into a large bowl and mix well.
2. Flatten meat into 4 individual patties. Brush each patty with vegetable oil on both sides.
3. Place patties onto grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes or to desired doneness.

SAVORY GRILLED FISH

• 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 ½ tbsp. of finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. bottled sun-dried tomato
• 1 ½ lb. swordfish, halibut, shark, tuna, or salmon steaks

1. Combine the first four ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside 4 tbsp. of the mixture for later use.
2. Brush remaining mixture onto both sides of fish steaks.
3. Let stand for 10 minutes to marinate.
4. Place fish steaks onto grill. Grill for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
5. To serve, transfer fish steaks onto plate and top each with the remaining mayonnaise mixture.

SOUTHERN GRILLED SHRIMP

• 1 lb. large shrimp
• ½ medium onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tsp. lime juice
• ¼ c hot sauce
• 1 tsp. of chopped ginger

1. Peel and de-vein shrimp.
2. Place remaining ingredients in blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
3. Pour contents of blender over shrimp in a non-metal container and marinate at least one hour, or as long as eight hours.
4. Place each individual shrimp onto the grill and grill for 3-5 minutes or until desired doneness. If desired, baste with remaining sauce.

SPICY GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

• 3 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp dried thyme – crumbled
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 2 cups hot pepper jelly
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• ¾ tsp. ground allspice
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 lamb chops each about 1 ½” thick

1. Combine chili powder, cumin, thyme, sugar, salt, allspice, and black pepper into small bowl.
2. Sprinkle the mixture over the chops and rub it evenly all over the meat.
3. Chill the chops, covered, overnight.
4. Place chops onto grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes or until desired doneness.
5. Serve chops with pepper jelly.

LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE OF PURCHASE.
If you have any problems with this unit, contact Customer Service for support.

1. Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product.
2. Retail stores/merchants selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way revise the terms and conditions of the warranty.
3. If you use your appliance for household use and according to instructions, it should give you years of satisfactory service.
4. At its sole discretion, Maxi-Matic USA will either repair or replace the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
5. The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remaining balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one-month period.
6. Consumer’s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center.
7. This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and does NOT cover normal wear of parts or:
   •  Damages caused by unreasonable use, neglect, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly or installation of product.
   • Damages caused in shipping.
   • Damages caused by replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers.
   • Defects other than manufacturing defects.
   • Breakage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance, or incorrect current or voltage.
   • Lost or missing parts of the product. Parts will need to be purchased separately.
   • Damages of parts that are not electrical; i.e. cracked or broken plastic/glass, scratched/dented inner pots.
   • Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel.
   • Extended warranties purchased via a separate company or reseller.
   • Acts of nature such as fire, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
8. This warranty does not apply to re-manufactured merchandise.

Maxi-Matic, USA shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Apart from the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in time to the duration of the warranty.

*One Year Limited Warranty valid only in the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia, excluding Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA; product us-age which is in violation of the written instructions provided with the unit will void this warranty. For international warranty, please contact the local distributor. This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may also have other rights to which you are entitled which may vary by state, province, and/or jurisdiction.

**Any instruction or policy included in this manual may be subject to change at any time.

MAXI-MATIC, USA
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RETURN INSTRUCTIONS

RETURNS:

• A. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #.
• B. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic, USA:
  1. Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box with sufficient cushioning to avoid damage in shipping.
  2. Before packing your unit for return, be sure to enclose:
     a) Your name, full address with zip code, daytime telephone number, and RA#,
     b) A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE,
     c) The model number of the unit and the problem you  are having (Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed,) and
     d) Any parts or accessories related to the problem.
  3. Maxi-Matic, USA recommends that you ship the package via UPS ground service for tracking purposes. We cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged products returned to us during incoming shipment. For your protection, always carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. C.O.D shipments cannot be accepted.
  4. All return shipping charges must be prepaid by you.
  5. Once your return has been received by our warehouse, Maxi-Matic, USA will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or workmanship, subject to the conditions in paragraph B.
  6. Maxi-Matic will pay the shipping charges to ship the repaired or replacement product back to you.

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