Useful Grilling Tips
• Always preheat the grill before cooking. Set the temperature control to the desired setting. Wait for 15 minutes, or
until the ready light comes on, whichever comes first.
• Grilling times can vary because of the room temperature, or the amount, size, and shape of the food being grilled
• Wash hands and use a clean work surface when preparing food.
• Meat will cook more evenly if it is at room temperature when you begin grilling.
• In general, large pieces of meat will require more cooking time per pound than small pieces of meat. Foods on a
crowded cooking grate will require more cooking time than just a few food items.
• Trim excess fat from steaks, chops, and roasts, leaving no more than ¼ inch (6.4 mm) of fat. Less fat makes
cleanup easier.
• Use tongs rather than a fork for turning and handling meats to avoid losing natural juices. Use two spatulas for
handling large whole fish.
• Always use a timer and an instant-read thermometer. A food thermometer is the only true way to test doneness.
• Fish and meat should be turned only once if possible. Repeated turning is unnecessary and dries out the food
being cooked.
• It is recommended to coat the top surface of the cooking grate with non-stick cooking spray before the grill is
turned on. This will help with cleanup.
Cord Safety
A short power supply cord is provided with this appliance to reduce the risk resulting from the cord becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord and causing the Cast Iron Professional Indoor Electric Grill to overturn,
spilling its hot contents. While EdgeCraft does not recommend it, extension cords are available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, it must have an integral ground wire, a three prong plug
and the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least 20 amperes. The longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not hang over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or pets or
tripped over.
Water Level
Indicators
Drip Tray
figure 3. refilling drip tray.
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