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Electric Hibachi
POWERED BY THERMOCERAMIX
TM
Safety instructions and chef's grilling manual
table of Contents
4 An important message to the new
owner of the Electric Hibachi
6 Important safety instructions
8 The chef's grilling manual
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Reading and understanding the safety instructions
8
Understanding the controls
9
The grease gutter
10 Powering up for the first time
10 Getting ready to grill your first meal
on the Electric Hibachi
11
General grilling guidelines
12
Grilling your first meal
13
Care and cleaning
14Troubleshooting
15 Customer care
16Warranty
17Specifications
An important message
to the new owner of
the Electric Hibachi
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND CHEF'S GRILLING MANUAL
Congratulations on purchasing your Electric Hibachi1.
The Electric Hibachi uses the most advanced electric grill
technology available. Powered by ThermoCeramixTM2, its
combined cooking/searing element uses robust, energyefficient, proprietary technology to replace the traditional
wire (calrod) heating elements used in competitive electric
grills. A specially formulated, resistive heating element
which is applied directly to the underside of the grilling
surface results in quicker heat-up, uniform temperature
profiles and enhanced efficiency.
Please read these instructions carefully, understand
them before using the Electric Hibachi and follow
them. Retain this manual for future reference.
Failure to comply with these safety instructions
may cause injury or property damage and will void
the manufacturer's warranty.
The Electric Hibachi is certified3 to meet the requirements
of both CSA C22.2 No. 64-10 and UL 1026. It must be
powered in compliance with local codes and ordinances.
If no special local codes and ordinances are applicable,
the circuit powering the Electric Hibachi shall comply
with the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code
(CSA C22.1) in Canada and the National Electrical
Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) in the USA.
1. The Electric Hibachi is manufactured by Downtown Grill Inc., Boucherville, QC, Canada
2. ThermoCeramix Inc., 241 A Street, Boston MA 02250, USA
3. Certified for electrical safety in Canada and USA by QPS Evaluation Services Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
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Electric Hibachi
An important message to the new owner of the Electric Hibachi
Electric Hibachi
POWERED BY THERMOCERAMIX
TM
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Important
safety instructions
WARNING!
The following are common sense basic safety precautions that must always be
followed when using the Electric Hibachi. Carefully read all of these instructions
before using the grill. Save these instructions for future reference.
1
Read and follow all instructions.
2
Don't use the Electric Hibachi in the open rain or
in standing water. As with any electrical appliance,
there is always an electrical shock hazard if
used improperly.
3
To protect against possible electric shock,
do not immerse the cord, plugs or grill in water
or other liquids.
4
Unplug the grill from the power outlet when not in
use and before cleaning or servicing. Turn OFF all grill
controls before unplugging from the power outlet.
5
Allow the grill to fully cool before cleaning, servicing
or transporting. Don't attempt to move or carry a hot
grill. When conducting low-temperature long-term
grilling of greasy foods, the grease gutter needs to be
emptied during the grilling. Use extreme care as its
contents may be very hot. Use appropriate barbecue
gloves or oven mitts and carefully remove excess
grease with a turkey baster or similar utensil.
6
Don't operate the grill with a damaged cord or plug.
7
If the grill should malfunction or if it has been
damaged in any way, don't operate it until after
it has been examined, adjusted and repaired by
an authorized service facility.
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6
Be careful with the electrical cord. Don't let it touch
hot surfaces and don't let it hang over the sharp
edges of tabletops or counters.
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Important safety instructions
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Don't use the Electric Hibachi for applications
for which it was not designed. Don't attempt
to use flammable fuel, such as charcoal, or
flammable flavorings, such as wood chips,
with the Electric Hibachi.
10 Don't use any attachments with the Electric Hibachi
other than those approved and supplied by
the manufacturer.
11
Don't plug the Electric Hibachi into an ungrounded
outlet. Use only with a grounded three-wire outlet
with GFI protection.
12 Only use appropriately rated 12-gauge extension
cords with the Electric Hibachi. The Electric Hibachi
uses a 1.8 m (6 ft.) long 12-gauge power cord.
13 The Electric Hibachi doesn't have an internal fuse
or surge protector. It is protected by the breaker in
the electric power circuit and the GFI in this circuit
breaker or in the power outlet. A dedicated circuit for
the Electric Hibachi is desirable. When used on 15 A
circuits which also power other appliances, all other
appliances need to be turned OFF while grilling. The
chef will also need ready access to the circuit breaker
or other line disconnect switch for the power outlet
as well as the related GFI devices.
14 Maintain close and vigilant supervision when
grilling in the presence of children. Never leave
the grill unattended.
15 Do not touch hot grill surfaces. Always use
appropriate oven mitts or barbecue gloves
while grilling.
16 Grill in a clear location, free from combustible
materials and well removed from any flammable
vapors. Maintain ample clearance from combustible
surfaces as detailed in the Specifications page of
this safety manual.
17 Set the grill on a level, flat clear surface such as
a wooden, Formica or metal tabletop. Don't block
the space between the bottom of the grill and the
tabletop with any foreign objects that could reduce
or restrict air flow. The grill must be used on a level
surface (both fore and aft and sideways) to enable
unrestricted drainage of fat and grease into
the grease gutter.
18 When grilling outdoors on a deck or balcony, ensure
that there is sufficient air circulation to remove grilling
odors and vapors. When grilling indoors, ensure that
there is ample natural or forced exhaust to remove
grilling odors and vapors. Indoor kitchen exhaust
systems are normally placed above cooktops and
cook surfaces. Although kitchen cooktops provide
a surface directly under an exhaust fan, the Electric
Hibachi must not be placed on or near a hot gas
or electric burner or in a heated oven because of
the danger of fire or severe grill damage. Place the
Electric Hibachi on a countertop adjacent to the
cooktop and ensure that the exhaust fan is turned
ON while grilling.
19 The Electric Hibachi does not have a lid. This enables
the grill to be placed in the center of a balcony table
and accessed from all sides while grilling. Ensure that
the grease gutter is regularly cleaned and that there
is unrestricted ventilation between the bottom of the
grill and the table surface to eliminate the possibility
of a grease fire. Never leave a hot grill unattended.
20 Save these instructions.
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The chef's
grilling manual
WARNING!
Reading and understanding the safety instructions
Before plugging in the Electric Hibachi or beginning to use it, the new owner (chef) must
read and understand the above safety instructions and must ensure that the related
electrical requirements are complied with.
Understanding the controls
The control panel on the Electric Hibachi is shown on
the right. An on/off power switch is positioned on the
front right side of the Electric Hibachi, while the rotary
temperature control switch and related indicator light are
positioned on the front panel. The rotary temperature
control has infinite numbers of settings between 38oC
and 371 oC (100oF and 700oF). The temperature control is
turned clockwise to raise the temperature and counterclockwise to lower the temperature. When the power
switch is turned on and a desired temperature setting is
selected on the rotary control, the indicator light shows
RED. At this time, full power is supplied to the Electric
Hibachi. When the desired temperature is reached, the
indicator light turns to GREEN. Then the smart control
reduces power to the Electric Hibachi using only what
is required to maintain temperature. If the temperature
setting is reduced (for example, from maximum setting for
grilling a steak to minimum setting for grilling vegetables),
the indicator light FLASHES GREEN until the desired
temperature is reached at which time it turns to GREEN.
The related temperature settings are as shown.
The proprietary heating technology used in the Electric
Hibachi maintains a very uniform surface temperature
over the entire grilling surface for each temperature
setting.
A bi-metallic thermal cut-off switch is located internally
within the Electric Hibachi. It prevents overheating in
unforeseen circumstances by cutting off the power supply
before damage can occur. The cut-off switch resets
automatically and is inaccessible to the user.
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Rotary control
setting
Grill surface
temperature
Minimum
38 oC (100 oF)
Mid-point
205 oC (400 oF)
Maximum
371 oC (700 oF)
The grease gutter
A grease gutter designed to collect grease and cooking
residue surrounds the entire grilling surface of the Electric
Hibachi. When the grill is operated on a level surface,
grease and cooking residue drain outward from all
sides of the grilling surface and are deposited in
the grease gutter.
If when conducting low-temperature long-term grilling
of greasy foods, the grease gutter needs to be emptied
during the grilling, use extreme care as its contents
may be very hot. Use appropriate barbecue gloves
or oven mitts and remove excess grease with
a turkey baster.
Grease gutter
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to move or carry a hot grill. Whenever possible, allow the grill to
fully cool before doing final cleaning of residual grease from the grease gutter.
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Powering up for the first time
Now that you have read and understood all the safety
precautions and electrical requirements and that you
have familiarized yourself with the controls and special
attributes of the Electric Hibachi, it's time to power up
the grill. The following steps are appropriate:
1
Check for and remove any tape or packing material
that may have been used for packaging or shipping
the grill.
2
Set the grill on a level surface leaving ample clearance
on all sides of the grill and above it.
3
Plug the power cord into a grounded three-wire outlet
with GFI protection.
4
Turn the power switch ON, rotate the temperature
control fully clockwise and check that the indicator
light illuminates with RED.
5
Leave the grill ON allowing it to fully heat to its
maximum grilling temperature. The indicator light
will change to GREEN when maximum temperature
is reached.
6
Leave the grill ON for 15 minutes to burn off any oil
or deposits from manufacturing. Check that the grill
continues to maintain its set temperature as shown
by a constant GREEN indicator light.
7
Leave the grill ON and turn the temperature control
counter-clockwise to the mid-point setting. The
indicator light will FLASH GREEN until the mid-point
temperature is reached after which it will illuminate
with a constant GREEN.
NOTE: Some discoloration may occur on the grilling surface.
This is normal and does not affect performance.
CAUTION!
The grill will become very hot during the above checking process. This is normal.
Use barbecue gloves or oven mitts, as required.
You are now ready to grill your first meal on the Electric Hibachi.
Getting ready to grill your first meal
on the Electric Hibachi
If you are a grilling aficionado, you will immediately
recognize that the proprietary heating technology in
the Electric Hibachi makes it the best electric grill on the
market and the only grill for outdoor balcony use that can
truly compete with backyard fired grills. If you are a novice
griller, then just follow along.
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The chef's grilling manual
Most electric grills do not provide high enough grill
surface temperatures to enable searing and sealing in
juices and goodness. As a result, they require extended
cooking times normally resulting in overdone and
tasteless outcomes.
General grilling guidelines
The following are some general, common sense cooking
guidelines and hints to be followed when grilling most
foods on the Electric Hibachi. The actual cooking protocol
that you select will depend on your preferences and the
results that you obtain through simple experimentation.
You will find that the heater technology used in the
Electric Hibachi makes it much more versatile than typical
electric grills and enables you to produce a tastier meal.
Since the selected temperature setting indicates the actual
uniform temperature of the grilling surface, it is possible
to quickly sear the outside of a food product to seal in its
juices and to then reduce the grilling temperature to cook
to the desired doneness level.
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The maximum temperature setting (371 oC/700 oF)
should always be used for searing steaks. Once the
grill temperature is reached, place the steaks on the
grill surface. The steaks will initially stick to the hot
surface grates. Once they have “released” from the
grates, rotate the steaks 90o on the same side. Once
moisture appears on the upper surface of the steaks,
they are normally ready to be flipped. Use the same
procedure when grilling on the flipped side, rotating
90o once during the grilling process. The desired
degree of doneness depends on personal preferences.
See Grilling your first meal.
2
The Electric Hibachi should be appropriately
sheltered from the breeze when grilling outdoors in
windy conditions. Always use care and constant
supervision when grilling in inclement weather.
3
Since the Electric Hibachi uniformly maintains its
selected temperature, it is good for slow cooking.
Baby back ribs or pork chops can be slow-cooked
to produce “pulled pork”. Set the grill temperature at
mid-point setting and cook for several hours, turning
occasionally. Once the meat is ready to fall off the
bones, increase the temperature to the maximum
setting for a short time to finish the pork and give it
a nice color. Remove from the grill and apply sauces
as desired. Always watch the accumulation of
drippings in the grease gutter when slow cooking
pork and remove excess grease as required.
4
The Electric Hibachi is ideal for cooking bacon as
bacon can be placed crossways across the grates,
suspended above the surface and out of its own
grease. When cooking bacon, always watch the
accumulation of grease in the grease gutter and
remove excess grease as required.
5
Sliced potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, asparagus
and similar fresh vegetables are easily cooked on the
Electric Hibachi. Select a suitable temperature setting
such as minimum or mid-point and perhaps finish
them off with a few minutes at maximum setting.
Other chefs prefer grilling vegetables such as peppers
and mushrooms on maximum setting, watching
closely to achieve the desired doneness on each side.
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Normally, foods should be conditioned at room
temperature for several hours before grilling. Taking a
food product directly from the refrigerator to the grill
may not produce the desired results. Depending on
your personal preference, seasoning may be applied
to your steaks or other grilled foods before, during, or
after grilling is completed.
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Grilling your first meal
For your first Electric Hibachi grilling experiences,
we suggest that you try some of the following dishes.
If you are a novice, use a meat thermometer to check
the internal degree of doneness and to become familiar
with the Electric Hibachi. Guidelines are as follows.
Rib eye beef steak
You may wish to allow a steak to rest for about 5 minutes
after it is removed from the grill. This ensures that it will
retain its juices when it is sliced. Note that the steak will
continue to cook and gain an additional 3oC (5oF) internal
temperature during this period.
Select a high-quality, marbled rib eye steak 30 mm
(1.25 in.) thick. Place the steak on a plate and condition
at room temperature for two hours before grilling.
Preheat the Electric Hibachi at the maximum setting
(371 oC/700 oF). When the grill has reached maximum
temperature, place unseasoned steak on the grilling
surface.
After first side is cooked and steak has been flipped,
season with freshly ground pepper and sea salt, as
desired, or with a high-quality Montréal style steak spice
(such as Schwartz's, Moishes, Clubhouse's La Grille or
Chef Paul Prudhomme's).
For a rare steak, grill 1.5 to 3 minutes per side. Using meat
tongs, turn the steak 90 o on the grill surface midway
through the grilling of each side to create additional sear
marks. For a medium steak, grill an additional 1.5 to
2 minutes per side. For a well done steak, grill an
additional 3 minutes per side.
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Degree of doneness
Internal appearance
Internal temperature
Rare
Bright purple-red, warm, juicy
49 to 54oC (120 to 130oF)
Medium
Rich pink, yielding, slightly juicy
57 to 63oC (135 to 145oF)
Medium-well
Tan, slight pink, firm, some juice
63 to 68oC (145 to 155oF)
Well done
Tan, brown, chewy, little juice
> 68oC (> 155oF)
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Atlantic salmon
Select a high-quality Atlantic salmon fillet, 45 mm
(1.75 in.) thick. Condition the fillet at room temperature
for two hours before grilling. Marinate with lemon juice,
capers, soya sauce and saki 30 minutes before grilling.
Preheat the Electric Hibachi at maximum setting
(371 oC/700 oF). Place the fillet skin side down on the
grill. Grill for 2.5 to 3.5 minutes per side. Caution: do not
overcook. The fillet should be slightly translucent, flaky
and tender. When it appears ready, flake off a piece to
check that it is cooked to your liking.
Care and cleaning
1
The Electric Hibachi should be cleaned after each use.
2
Before cleaning, turn the grill OFF, unplug the grill
and allow it to cool.
3
Brush any grease and residue in each channel of
the grill surface sideways into the grease gutter
using a bristle brush or a soft wire brush.
4
A GrillStone cleaning block (Earthstone) also works
well for cleaning the grates. Rub the block back
and forth on the grill and it will soon assume the
contour of the grates. After several uses, the stone
accumulates grease, becoming smooth. Flush the
greasy stone under hot water to remove the grease
so it recovers its abrasiveness. (GrillStone cleaning
blocks are made from recycled glass and are readily
available in barbecue shops.)
5
If necessary, warm water and a soft scouring pad
may be used as a final grate cleaning step, with any
excess water allowed to flow into the grease gutter.
6
For final cleaning of the grease gutter, use a paper
towel or soft cloth to remove any residual water.
You may wish to monitor the internal temperature of the
salmon. Depending on your preference, it should typically
range from 54 to 63oC (130 to 145oF).
Serve with freshly grated ginger and soy sauce.
Vegetables
We can go on with vegetable dishes such as sliced
potatoes, green peppers, mushrooms, asparagus or corn
on the cob. Preheat the Electric Hibachi at maximum
setting (371 oC/700 oF). Season the vegetables to taste and
place on the grill. The high heat will drive off moisture,
seal in the goodness of the product and allow the items to
grill. Continually move the vegetables around on the grill
to avoid burn marks. Some grill marks are ideal for flavor.
CAUTION
Do not place the full grill assembly under running water or in a dishwasher
as this may create a serious safety hazard.
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Troubleshooting
The Electric Hibachi doesn't have an internal fuse or surge
protector. It is protected by the breaker in the electric
power circuit and the GFI in this circuit breaker or in
the power outlet.
If the Electric Hibachi does not power up, perform
the following checks:
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1
Is there an overall power failure? Make certain that
the electric outlet is live. Plug in another appliance
such as a light to verify that there is power.
2
Is the plug correctly inserted into the power
receptacle?
3
Has the circuit breaker tripped? If it has, turn off
any other appliances on the same circuit and reset
the breaker.
4
Has the GFI (in the circuit breaker or in the power
receptacle) tripped? If so, reset the GFI.
5
Turn the power switch to OFF and wait 20 minutes
before turning back on; the thermal cut-off disk may
have been tripped. Does the indicator light come on?
Does the grilling element heat up? If answers
to all these questions are yes, enjoy your meal.
If the answer to any of these questions is no,
contact your dealer or service representative.
6
Does the indicator light blink red? If yes, contact
your dealer or service representative.
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Troubleshooting
Customer care
To obtain more product information,
visit us at www.downtowngrill.co
or contact customer service.
Email: info@downtowngrill.co
Phone: 450-641-5461
Fax: 450-641-5495
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Warranty
All components in the Electric Hibachi, including
the heating element, are warranted for a period of
two (2) years from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser and
to single-family residential use. It does not apply to
commercial use.
This warranty covers parts only. It does not cover labour
or labour-related charges.
This warranty does not cover parts becoming defective
through misuse, accidental damage, electrical damage or
improper handling and storage. It does not apply to rust,
corrosion, oxidation or discoloration unless the affected
component becomes inoperable.
This warranty specifically excludes liability for indirect,
incidental or consequential damages.
Please retain a copy of your sales slip for proof of
purchase and mail in the product registration card that
was supplied with your grill or register your grill online.
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Electric Hibachi
Warranty
Specifications
Grill identification
Name
The Electric Hibachi
Model
SF00500
Heating technology
Proprietary film (powered by ThermoCeramixTM)
Overall dimensions
Height
152 mm (6 in.)
Width
483 mm (19 in.)
Depth
406 mm (16 in.)
Surface size of grill element
394 mm (15.5 in.) x 254 mm (10 in.)
Mass
10.5 kg (23 lb.)
Electrical requirements and rating
Canada/USA
120 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 A circuit with GFI protection
Rating of grilling element
120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1800 W
Minimum allowable clearances from combustible surfaces with grill in use
Above
203 mm (8 in.)
Behind
152 mm (6 in.)
Right side
152 mm (6 in.)
Left side
152 mm (6 in.)
Beneath
None
Specifications
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