Smokeless Grill & Press Owner’s Manual Save These Instructions – For Household Use Only MODEL: GMC01 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Do not use the Shaq Smokeless Grill & Press until you have read this manual thoroughly. Visit TristarCares.com for tutorial videos, product details, and more.
Shaq Smokeless Grill & Press BEFORE YOU BEGIN The Shaq Smokeless Grill & Press has been designed and engineered to reduce to a minimum the smoke and visible vapors usually associated with grilling. Delivers outdoor results indoors. But before you begin, it’s very important that you read this entire manual, making certain that you are completely familiar with this appliance’s operation and precautions.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cooking Guidelines & Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: 10. DO NOT USE this appliance if the plug, the Power Cable, or the appliance itself is damaged in any way. If the power cord is damaged, contact customer service using the contact information on the back of this manual. 1. The Main Unit Housing contains electrical components and heating elements. DO NOT IMMERSE it in water or rinse it under the tap. 11.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 22. If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semiprofessional purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions in the user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Tristar will not be held liable for damages. 23. Always unplug the appliance after use. 24. Let the appliance cool for approximately 30 minutes. before handling, cleaning, or storing. 25. The handle gets very hot. Always use oven mitts. 26.
Parts & Accessories NOTE: Unpack all listed contents from packaging. Contents vary by model. Please remove any clear or blue protective film on the components before use. A LID WITH TOP HEATING ELEMENT B TOP GRILL PLATE C BOTTOM GRILL PLATE OR GRIDDLE PLATE* D BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT E INNER DRIP TRAY F APPLIANCE BASE G OUTER DRIP TRAY *Griddle Plate may be sold separately. NOTE: The Top and Bottom Grill Plates are removable. The Top Heating Element is fixed and cannot be removed.
Parts & Accessories 8 1. Appliance Base 2. Control Panel 3. Outer Drip Tray 4. Power Cord 5. Bottom Grill Plate 6. Top Grill Plate 7. Lid 7 6 8. Handle 5 3 1 2 4 CAUTION NOTE: Ensure that your Shaq Smokeless Grill & Press has been shipped with the components that you ordered (some accessories may be sold separately). Check everything carefully before use. If any part is missing or damaged, do not use this product. Contact customer service using the number located in the back of this manual.
Using the Control Panel 4 2 6 1 FAN 5 3 ON/OFF UPPER ON/OFF 1. POWER BUTTON: P ress the Power Button to turn the appliance on. You can press the Power Button at any time during the cooking process to cancel the cooking process. 2. TIME/TEMPERATURE SELECTION BUTTON: P ress the Time/Temperature Selection Button to switch between adjusting the cooking time and temperature. 3. TOP HEATING ELEMENT BUTTON: P ress the Top Element Heating Button to turn the Top Heating Element on or off. 4.
General Operating Instructions SWITCHING OUT THE GRILL AND GRIDDLE PLATES To remove the Grill Plate or Griddle Plate from the appliance, open the lid. Use two hands to hold the two metal handles on each side of the plate (see Fig. i). Pull straight upward to remove the plate from the appliance. NOTE: Let the appliance fully cool down, which can take at least 30 minutes, before switching out the Grill and Griddle Plates.
General Operating Instructions BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Remove all packing materials, labels, and stickers. 2. Wipe the Grill Plates with a dampened cloth and wipe dry. Remove the Outer Drip Tray from the underside of the Appliance Base and wash the Outer Drip Tray in warm, soapy water using a neutral kitchen detergent. Rinse it under clean running water, dry it with a clean towel, and return it to the Appliance Base.
Cooking Guidelines & Tips TIPS • Be careful not to transfer germs from raw meat to cooked meat. Use separate utensils and platters for raw and cooked meat. • • • • When marinating food, always use a tightly covered nonmetal dish and turn the food occasionally. Be sure to refrigerate all meats while marinating. Before grilling, partially cook bone-in chicken, ribs, and uncooked smoked or fresh sausages for best results.
Recipes GRILLED MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS Serves 2 2 6-oz chicken breasts 2 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. ground black pepper juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1. Marinate the chicken breasts in a shallow pan with the rest of the ingredients for 2 hours in the refrigerator. 2. Preheat the Shaq Smokeless Grill & Press to 375° F/191° C.
Recipes PATTY MELT PANINIS Serves 2 GRILLED MARINATED SALMON Serves 2 2 6-oz hamburgers 1 small onion, sliced 1 tbsp. butter 4 slices rye bread 8 slices Swiss cheese 2 tbsp. margarine 2 6-oz salmon filets 1 lemon 1 shallot, minced 2 tbsp. dill, chopped 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. white wine 1 tbsp. soy sauce ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 1. Preheat the Shaq Smokeless Grill & Press to 450° F/232°* C. 2. Season the hamburgers with salt and black pepper. 1.
Troubleshooting, Care & Cleaning IF YOUR APPLIANCE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY • Make sure the Power Cord is plugged into an electrical socket. • Make sure the Power Cord is properly connected to the Heating Element. • Make sure you have set the temperature higher than 140° F/60° C. • The appliance may not be able to draw enough operating power from the outlet. Try switching the Power Cord to an outlet that has no other appliances attached to it.
Smokeless Grill & Press 60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE The Shaq Smokeless Grill & Press is covered by a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with your product, return the product and request a replacement product or refund. Proof of purchase is required. Refunds will include the purchase price, less processing and handling. Follow the instructions in the Return Policy below to request a replacement or refund.
Smokeless Grill & Press We are very proud of the design and quality of our Shaq Smokeless Grill & Press. This product has been manufactured to the highest standards. Should you have any questions, our friendly customer service staff is here to help you. Visit us at www.TristarCares.com, email us at customerservice@tristarproductsinc.com, or call us at 973-287-5113 Distributed by: Tristar Products, Inc. Fairfield, NJ 07004 © 2020 Tristar Products, Inc.
