Van Hauser Charcoal Grill 8204 User Manual

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BIG BOSS GRILL™ DELUXE ITEM#: 8204  
Distributed By EMSON® NY, NY, 10001 ©Copyright 2011 EMSON®  
All Rights Reserved. Printed In China.  
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- Do not touch the hot appliance surfaces while the unit is on or while cooling.  
PARTS IDENTIFICATION  
- All users of this appliance must read and understand this User’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.  
- If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.  
- Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.  
POWER LIGHTS  
PLATE  
RELEASE  
SWITCH  
WAFFLE PLATES (2)  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
DONUT PLATES (2)  
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.  
No user-serviceable parts inside, contact qualified service personnel.  
GRIDDLE  
PLATE (1)  
(shown  
inside  
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over long cord.  
Do not use extension cord as it can be pulled on by children causing the unit to tip over.  
GRILL PLATES (2)  
POLARIZED PLUG  
unit)  
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a  
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.  
Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.  
LATCH (TO  
OPEN/CLOSE  
UNIT)  
OMELET  
PLATE (1)  
(shown  
inside  
unit)  
PLATE  
RELEASE  
SWITCH  
SANDWICH  
PLATES (2)  
TRAY HOLDER  
(holds all plates  
for easy storage)  
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The Big Boss Grill™ Deluxe can be used in two different positions:  
PRIOR TO FIRST USE  
Closed-cover position – Cooks the food on the top and bottom at the same time.  
Open-cover position – Cooks the food on the bottom only. Food may need to be turned.  
CAUTION: To avoid burns, caution should be taken when handling the unit.  
Carefully unpack and remove all packaging and materials. Wipe the unit with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Never immerse unit in water. Wash all  
plates with warm, soapy water.  
PLATE SELECTION  
TIME  
FOOD  
Use the following table for  
reference only when using  
Big Boss Grill™ Deluxe and  
its interchangeable plates.  
Before cooking food for the first time, operate the appliance without food in order to burn off residue on the plates. You may notice slight odor  
and/or smoke coming off the plates (first use only). This is normal and will go away in a few minutes.  
Hamburger  
(4-6 oz patties)  
Grill Plates  
3-5 min  
Hot Dogs  
Grill Plates  
3-5 min  
2-4 min  
2-3 min  
5-7 min  
until no longer  
pink inside  
Panini/Grilled Sandwiches  
Stuffed Sandwiches  
Boneless chicken breasts  
(1/2 inch thick)  
CHANGING PLATES  
Grill or Griddle Plates  
Sandwich Plates  
Grill Plates  
CHANGING TOP PLATE  
NOTE: Never leave unit plugged in while changing the plates. Always make sure to cool  
the unit completely before changing plates. Between uses, clean the surface of the plates  
with a damp cloth and wipe dry.  
Griddle Plate (use open)  
on top or bottom, and  
Grill Plate on other side  
Pancakes  
2-4 min  
1. Open the unit’s cover by moving the latch up and lifting the cover. See Main Diagram on page 4.  
2. See both Diagrams on right. To remove the top plate, push and slide Plate Release Switch to the  
LEFT to release top plate. The plate will pop out.  
3. To remove the bottom plate, push and slide Plate Release Switch to the RIGHT to release top  
plate. The plate will pop out.  
4. Select the desired pair of plates.  
5. FIRST, Insert the two LARGER tabs on each plate into the grill slots, then the small tabs. The plate  
will go in one way only. Push and slide Plate Release Switch while gently pushing down and snaping  
the plate into place. Repeat for the other plate.  
French Toast  
Griddle Plate (use open)  
on top or bottom, and  
Grill Plate on other side  
2-3 min  
Push and slide switch to the  
LEFT to release the plate.  
Waffle Plates  
5-7 min  
3-5 min  
Waffles  
Eggs  
CHANGING BOTTOM PLATE  
Griddle Plate (use open)  
on top or bottom, and  
Grill Plate on other side  
Grill or Griddle Plates  
Sandwich Plates  
Sandwich Plates  
Omelet Plate on bottom,  
Griddle Plate on top  
Donut Plates  
Push and slide switch to the  
RIGHT to release the plate.  
5-7 min  
5-7 min  
5-6 min  
5 min  
Bacon or Sausage  
Muffin/Corn Bread  
Grilled Cheese  
Omelet  
USAGE  
IMPORTANT: Grill unit must be used with BOTH PLATES inserted on top and bottom at  
all times. If this is not followed, the unit’s thermostat will malfunction, causing the unit  
to overheat and burn its fuse, damaging the unit.  
5 min  
Donuts (12)  
IMPORTANT: Before preheating the cooking plates, lightly brush each plate with vegetable oil or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.  
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Create delicious meals with these 6 Interchangeable non-stick cooking plates.  
GRILL PLATE (2):  
Can be used as an open grill or a sandwich press with the cover open or closed. Perfect for meat, chicken, fish and vegetables.  
IMPORTANT: Grill unit must be used with BOTH PLATES inserted on top and bottom at all times. If this is not  
followed, the unit’s thermostat will malfunction, causing the unit to overheat and burn its fuse, damaging the unit.  
SANDWICH PRESS:  
1. To switch plates, please refer to the CHANGING PLATES instructions on p.5.  
2. Plug in the unit into the wall socket, one of the lights will come on.  
SANDWICH PLATE (2) - makes 4 stuffed sandwiches:  
Can be used to create stuffed sandwiches with delicious fillings. They can be filled with anything from ham and cheese or pizza  
sauce and mozzarella to your favorite fruit filling. Also, you may use cake or muffin batter to create mini cakes or corn bread.  
IMPORTANT: Grill unit must be used with BOTH PLATES inserted on top and bottom at all times. If this is not  
followed, the unit’s thermostat will malfunction, causing the unit to overheat and burn its fuse, damaging the unit.  
3. Close the unit and prepare sandwich while unit is pre-heating.  
1. To switch plates, please refer to the CHANGING PLATES instructions on p.5.  
4. Once the unit is pre-heated and ready to use (after about 3-5 minutes) the second light will come on.  
5. Lift open the cover of the unit. Place a sandwich on the bottom half of the unit.  
2. Plug the unit into the wall socket, one of the lights will come on.  
3. Keep the unit closed while it’s pre-heating. NOTE: When using messy fillings like fruit preserves, Sloppy Joe mix and such, prepare your sandwich  
ahead of time. When placing fillings on the bread, do not place too much of filling in the middle, as the unit will press, seal and separate the halves.  
For added flavor, brush the top slice of sandwich with melted butter or spread. Set aside.  
4. Once the unit is pre-heated and ready to use (after about 3-5 minutes) the second light will come on. You can make 4 stuffed sandwiches at a time.  
5. Lift open the cover of the unit. If you have already made the sandwich, place it with buttered side down on the bottom half of the unit. Butter the  
top slice with melted butter.  
6. If you haven’t prepared a sandwich in advance, place a plain or buttered slice of bread down on a plate. Then, place filling on the bottom slice.  
When placing fillings on the bread, do not place too much of filling in the middle, as the unit will press, seal and separate the halves. Top with  
another slice of bread, you can butter it as well, for added flavor.  
7. Both sides of the bread will be in contact with the plates. NOTE: If making muffin/corn bread, you may grease the bottom of each triangular  
shape (8). Then fill each triangular shape (of the bottom plate) about 3/4 of the way.  
6. Carefully lower the unit's cover, close it. Keep cover lowered or open if unable to close completely. Do not force shut.  
Please note that you might have to increase cooking time if keeping cover open, as the heat will escape during cooking.  
7. Lock the two halves with the latch while cooking (if able to close cover). Be careful, keep your hands away from the unit as steam may escape  
from between the closed plates. NOTE: During cooking, the light will cycle ON and OFF while the thermostat keeps the unit at the right temperature.  
Refer to table on p.6 for cooking times.  
8. After about 2-3 minutes, open the unit and check if the food needs to be cooked more. If you are satisfied, remove the sandwich using plastic or  
wooden spatula, otherwise close the lid again and wait for 1 minute. Use 1 minute increments when adding cooking time for best results. Do not use  
metal utensils to lift the sandwich off the unit as it may damage the non-stick coating.  
9. Close the lid to preserve the heat until you are ready for the next sandwich. Wait for both lights to come on again to place additional foods.  
10. If you are done with the unit, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and let it cool.  
GRILL:  
8. Carefully lower the unit's cover, close it. Do not force shut. Be careful, keep your hands away from the unit as steam may escape from  
between the closed plates.  
1. Plug in the unit into the wall socket, one of the lights will come on.  
2. Preheat the unit if needed, keep it closed while preparing the food. Once the unit is ready to use (after about 3-5 minutes) the second light will come on.  
3. Lift open the cover of the unit. Place the desired food on the bottom half of the unit.  
9. Lock the two halves with the latch while toasting. NOTE: During toasting, the light will cycle ON and OFF while the thermostat keeps the unit at  
the right temperature. Refer to table on p.6 for cooking times.  
4. Carefully lower the unit's cover, close it. Keep cover lowered or open if unable to close completely. Do not force shut.  
Please note that you might have to increase cooking time if keeping cover open, as the heat will escape during cooking.  
5. Lock the two halves with the latch while cooking (if able to close cover). Be careful, keep your hands away from the unit as steam may escape from  
between the closed plates. NOTE: During cooking, the light will cycle ON and OFF while the thermostat keeps the unit at the right temperature.  
Refer to table on p.6 for cooking times.  
10. After about 2-3 minutes, open the unit and check if the sandwich needs to be toasted more. If you are satisfied, remove the sandwich using plastic  
or wooden spatula, otherwise close the lid again and wait for 1 minute. Use 1 minute increments when adding cooking time for best results. Do not  
use metal utensils to lift the sandwich off the unit as it may damage the non-stick coating.  
11. Close the lid to preserve the heat until you are ready for the next sandwich. Wait for both lights to come on again to place additional foods.  
12. If you are done with the unit, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and let it cool.  
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6. You also have an option to open the unit to its flat position if both cooking surfaces are needed. Refer to  
Diagram on right. While holding the bottom part of the unit, simply lift the top part of the unit upward,  
then push back to its flat position. Please note that you might have to increase cooking time if  
keeping cover open, as the heat will escape during cooking.  
7. After about 2-3 minutes, open the unit and check if the food needs to be cooked more. If you  
are satisfied, remove the food using plastic or wooden spatula, otherwise close the lid again and  
wait for 1 minute. Use 1 minute increments when adding cooking time for best results. Do not  
use metal utensils to lift the food off the unit as it may damage the non-stick coating.  
8. Close the lid to preserve the heat until you are ready for the next item. Wait for both lights  
to come on again to place additional foods.  
Make mouth-watering waffles for your whole family for breakfast or top it with ice cream for a tasty desert.  
IMPORTANT: Grill unit must be used with BOTH PLATES inserted on top and bottom at all times. If this is not  
followed, the unit’s thermostat will malfunction, causing the unit to overheat and burn its fuse, damaging the unit.  
WAFFLE PLATE (2)  
makes 4 waffles:  
FIRST,  
LIFT  
UP  
1. To switch plates, please refer to the CHANGING PLATES instructions on p.5.  
2. Plug in the unit into the wall socket, one of the lights will come on.  
3. Close the unit and prepare waffle mix while unit is pre-heating.  
4. Once the unit is ready to use (after about 3-5 minutes) the second light will come on.  
5. Lift open the cover of the unit. Pour the batter into the bottom half of the unit (makes 4 waffles).  
6. Lower the unit's cover. Lock the two halves with the latch while cooking. Some steam may escape from between the closed plates.  
7. After about 5-6 minutes, unlock and lift the cover. Check to make sure the waffles are done. If need more cooking time, leave for 1 minute longer.  
Otherwise, remove waffles onto the serving dish and enjoy. Do not use metal utensils to lift the waffles off the unit as it may damage the non-stick coating.  
8. If you are making more waffles, close the lid to preserve the heat. Wait for both lights to come on again to place additional foods.  
9. If you are done with the unit, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and let it cool.  
9. If you are done with the unit, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and let it cool.  
Can be used to make pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and more of your  
breakfast favorites. Can be used with the cover open. Use another plate  
on the other side, such as a Grill or Omelet plates.  
GRIDDLE PLATE (1):  
IMPORTANT: Grill unit must be used with BOTH PLATES inserted on top and bottom at all times. If this is not  
followed, the unit’s thermostat will malfunction, causing the unit to overheat and burn its fuse, damaging the unit.  
1. To switch plates, please refer to the CHANGING PLATES instructions on p.5.  
Can be used to make a variety of mouthwatering omelets. Insert the Omelet plate on the bottom and Griddle plate on top.  
OMELET PLATE (1):  
IMPORTANT: Grill unit must be used with BOTH PLATES inserted on top and bottom at all times. If this is not  
followed, the unit’s thermostat will malfunction, causing the unit to overheat and burn its fuse, damaging the unit.  
1. To switch plates, please refer to the CHANGING PLATES instructions on p.5.  
2. Plug in the unit into the wall socket, one of the lights will come on.  
3. Close the unit and get the food ready while unit is pre-heating.  
2. Plug in the unit into the wall socket, one of the lights will come on.  
4. Once the unit is ready to use (after about 3-5 minutes) the second light will come on.  
3. Close the unit and mix the omelet ingredients while unit is pre-heating.  
5. Lift open the cover of the unit. Place the food to be cooked on the Griddle plate. You may use the other side for other foods to be cooked simultaneously.  
If both cooking surfaces are needed, open the unit to its flat position. Refer to Diagram above. While holding the bottom part of the unit, simply lift the top  
part of the unit upward, then push back to its flat position. Please note that you might have to increase cooking time if keeping cover open, as the  
heat will escape during cooking.  
NOTE: During cooking, the light will cycle ON and OFF while the thermostat keeps the unit at the right temperature. Refer to table on p.6 for cooking times.  
6. Pay close attention to the food being cooked. Use 1 minute increments when adding cooking time for best results.  
7. When done, remove the food off the Griddle Plate (or other plate, if you used it). Do not use metal utensils to lift the food off the unit as it may damage  
the non-stick coating.  
4. Once the unit is ready to use (after about 3-5 minutes) the second light will come on.  
5. Lift open the cover of the unit. Pour the egg mixture in the bottom half of the unit. NOTE: During cooking, the light will cycle ON and OFF while the  
thermostat keeps the unit at the right temperature. Refer to table on p.6 for cooking times.  
6. Lower the unit's cover. Lock the two halves with the latch while cooking. Some steam may escape from between the closed plates.  
7. After about 5 minutes, unlock and lift the cover. Check to make sure the omelet is done. If need more cooking time, leave for 1 minute longer.  
Otherwise, remove it onto the serving dish and enjoy. Do not use metal utensils to lift the omelets off the unit as it may damage the non-stick coating.  
8. If you are making more omelets, close the lid to preserve the heat. Wait for both lights to come on again to place additional foods.  
9. If you are done with the unit, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and let it cool.  
8. Close the lid to preserve the heat until you are ready for the next item. Wait for both lights to come on again to place additional foods.  
9. If you are done with the unit, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and let it cool.  
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Make delicious donuts for your whole family for breakfast or a tasty desert.  
IMPORTANT: Grill unit must be used with BOTH PLATES inserted on top and bottom at all times. If this is not  
followed, the unit’s thermostat will malfunction, causing the unit to overheat and burn its fuse, damaging the unit.  
DONUT PLATE (2)  
makes 12 donuts:  
CLEANING/STORAGE  
CAUTION: Unplug from electrical outlet and allow to cool completely before cleaning.  
DO NOT IMMERSE UNIT IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.  
1. To switch plates, please refer to the CHANGING PLATES instructions on p.5.  
2. Plug in the unit into the wall socket, one of the lights will come on.  
3. Close the unit and prepare donut batter while unit is pre-heating.  
4. Once the unit is ready to use (after about 3-5 minutes) the second light will come on.  
5. Lift open the cover of the unit. Pour the batter into each of the donut cups on the bottom half of the unit (makes 12 small donuts).  
- After you finished using the unit, make sure you unplug the unit and let it cool completely.  
- Wipe the inside and the edges of the plates with damp paper towel or soft cloth.  
- Should any filling be difficult to remove from the plates, briefly soak it in warm soapy water. Use a soft sponge or paper  
towel to gently wipe off the residue.  
6. Lower the unit's cover. Lock the two halves with the latch while cooking. Some steam may escape from between the closed plates.  
7. After about 5 minutes, unlock and lift the cover. Check to make sure the donuts are done. If need more cooking time, leave for 1 minute longer.  
Otherwise, remove donuts onto the serving dish and enjoy. Do not use metal utensils to lift the donuts off the unit as it may damage the non-stick coating.  
8. If you are making more donuts, close the lid to preserve the heat. Wait for both lights to come on again to place additional foods.  
9. If you are done with the unit, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and let it cool.  
- Do not use any abrasive cleaners or padding when cleaning the inside or outside of the unit as it will damage the finish.  
- Make sure to keep the unit clean of grease and oil. Wipe the outside of the unit with slightly moistened cloth.  
- Never store the unit while it is hot or still plugged in. Always unplug unit and allow to cool.  
- Never wrap cord tightly around appliance. Do not put any stress on cord where it connects to the unit, as this could cause  
cord to fray and break.  
- Use the provided tray holder to store all plates. Refer to p.4 for Parts Identification.  
HELPFUL HINTS  
1. Always preheat unit prior to use. During that time, prepare your food to be cooked.  
2. For soft or liquid sandwich fillings choose bread with medium thick slices, otherwise use regular bread slices.  
3. When making sandwiches, you may use flavored spreads for best taste.  
4. If making sandwiches with fruit fillings, you may sprinkle a little sugar on the outside for extra crispiness.  
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