CLEANING, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
• Remove the drip tray and clean it under water using mild detergent and a non-abra-
sive sponge.
• Unplug the appliance and wait until it cools down completely before cleaning.
•
WARNING: Never immerse the appliance into water for cleaning as electric
shock may occur.
STORAGE
• Make sure unit is unplugged and fully cooled.
• Attach clean drip tray to the contact grill.
• Lower top grill plate.
• Store the cord on the bottom of the Contact Grill by wrapping it around the back 2
legs and the central hub. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters unit, as
this could cause it to fray and break.
USDA COOKING GUIDELINES
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that meat and poultry be
cooked to the following internal temperatures to be certain harmful bacteria has been
killed. Cook all food to these minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food
thermometer before removing food from the heat source.
Foods
Ground turkey and chicken
Ground beef, veal and lamb
Whole chicken and turkey
Goose and duck
Fresh beef, veal and lamb
Cooked to an internal temperature of
165°F / 74°C
160°F / 71°C
180°F/82°C, for breast to 170°F / 77°C
180°F / 82°C
145°F / 63°C
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