[. . . ] Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliancemalfunctionsorhasbeendamagedinanymanner. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. [. . . ] When the selected temperature is reached, the preheat indicator light will go out. Note: The preheat indicator light will turn on and off during cooking to indicate your desired temperature is being maintained. Note: The George ToughTM nonstick coating on the plates is designed to work without oil, butterorcookingspray. However, aerosol cookingsprayshouldneverbeused;chemicalsthatallowspraytocomeoutofcan build up on the surface of the plates and reduce their efficiency. Light pressure can be used on the handle to press and heat food to your liking. Important: Do not use heavy pressure on the handle of the grill at any time. Ifyouwouldpreferlongercooking, simply follow the steps beginning at step 3. Note: Always use silicone, heatproof plastic or wood utensils to avoid scratching nonstick surface of grill plates. Allow liquid in drip tray to cool before removing it from under grill. Please Note: To be sure your food is fully cooked, the USDA recommends the following guidelines. Using a meat thermometer, test for donenessbyinsertingthethermometerintothecenterofthefoodbeingcooked; make sure the thermometer is not touching the bone or grill plates. ) Ifthefoodneedslongercooking , checkperiodicallytoavoidovercookingthefood. FOOD Asparagus spears Bell peppers, assorted colors cut into ½-inch rings Mushrooms, thicklysliced Onionslices, ½-inch Potato slices, ½-inch Portabella mushrooms, 3-inch diameter Zucchinislices, ½-inch Fresh pineapple slices, ½-inch COOkING TIME 4­6minutes 5­7minutes 4­5minutes 5­7minutes 15­18minutes 4­6minutes 3­4minutes 2­4minutes CLEANING Caution: To avoid accidental burns, allow grill to cool thoroughly before cleaning. Use plastic spatula to scrape off any excess fat andfoodparticlesleftonthegrillplates;runoffwilldripintothedriptray. Use a warm, soapy sponge to wipe plates clean, then rinse sponge and wipe again to remove any soapy residue. To remove stubborn buildup, use a nylon or nonmetallic scrubbing pad to clean the grill plates. [. . . ] useGRILLING CHARTasaguideandcheck food at lowest time stated on chart. For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800numberoncoverofthisbook. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual. [. . . ]