Canada No. The Use and Care Safeguards section covers standard UL requirements. These grills don't need an on/off switch. Simply remove the cord from the outlet, then disconnect the prong from the grill.
No. The Use and Care Safeguards section covers standard UL requirements. These grills don't need an on/off switch. Simply remove the cord from the outlet, then disconnect the prong from the grill.
A standard grilling surface and a solid surface.
The coating is an industry standard nonstick coating (fluorocarbon).
Yes, the grill and the drip tray (base) are dishwasher safe. (This does not apply to the MealMaker Express™ - only its drip tray is dishwasher safe.)
The silver coating (if on your model) is a heat-reflective paint.
Phenolic, a hard plastic that is heat resistant, or aluminum (depending on your model).
Die cast aluminum with a nonstick coating.
Yes, our Home Economist tested, and it proved to ease the cleanup process and not harm the grill or base.
If your grill came with a standard plug, a variable temperature plug cannot be used.
Yes, and the bags make cleanup easy. Make sure to turn the bag over at least once halfway through the cooking cycle to prevent burning.
As a safety precaution, units that do not have on/off switches should be unplugged from the outlet first.
Example: If the cord was unplugged from the unit and it was dropped on a wet surface, it would be unsafe. If the cord was first unplugged from the wall outlet, there would not be a safety hazard.
At least five minutes.
Yes, our Home Economist has cooked up to 6 hamburgers at one time on the top half. However, bear in mind that the top half does not have a drip tray so fatty meats should be avoided in case there are significant grease drippings. We recommend this area be used for vegetables, eggs, breads, etc.
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