Black & Decker GR9040B Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be 

followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs 

or appliance in water or other liquid.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by  

or near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. 

Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before 

cleaning the appliance.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or 

after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any 

manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service 

facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Or, call the 

appropriate toll-free number on the front of this manual. 

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the 

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot 

surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a 

heated oven.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance 

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

• To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

• The appliance is only to be operated in the closed position.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including 

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 

or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have 

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the 

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play  

with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent 

removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. 

Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from 

becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified 

personnel; in Latin America, by an authorized service center.

This product is for household use only.

•  Close lid and plug cord into outlet. 

•  Allow grill to preheat 3 minutes before grilling. When desired temperature is 

reached, the orange “ready” indicator light turns off. 

•  Using a pot holder, carefully open the preheated grill.

Note: Aerosol cooking spray should not be used on nonstick surface. 

Chemicals that allow spray to come out of a can build up on surface of grill 

plates and reduce their efficiency.

•  Carefully place foods to be cooked on lower grilling plate. Close lid. 

Note:  Do not overload grill.

•  Close cover and allow food to cook for desired time.  

•  When finished cooking, unplug the appliance.

•  Using pot holder or oven mitts carefully open lid.

Note:  Always use heatproof plastic, nylon or wood utensils to avoid 

scratching nonstick surface of grill plates.  Never use metal skewers, tongs, 

forks or knives.

•  Allow the drip tray to cool before removing it from under the grill. Wash and 

dry the grease tray after each use.

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified 

service personnel.

1.  Empty the drip tray, clean with warm, soapy water. Wipe dry.

2.  Wipe outside of unit with a warm, wet sponge. Dry with soft, dry cloth.

3.  DO NOT use steel wool, scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on any part  

    of the grill.

4.  DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.

5.  Make sure to hold the lid open by hand while cleaning to prevent  

    accidental closing and injury.

6.  Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning  

    must be performed by a qualified service personnel.

For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the 

appropriate 800 number on the front of this sheet. Please DO NOT return the 

product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to 

manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center.  You may also want to consult the 

website listed on the cover of this manual.

•  Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica’s liability 

will not exceed the purchase price of product.

•  Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase.

•  Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new 

or factory refurbished.

•  Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.

•  Check our on-line service site at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call our 

toll-free number, 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.

•  If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.

•  Damage from commercial use

•  Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect

•  Products that have been modified in any way

•  Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase

•  Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit

•  Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit

•  Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some 

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental 

damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)

•  This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other 

rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

2013/4/12/115 E/S/F

T23-5000286

© 2013 Applica Consumer Products, Inc.

USA/Canada 1-800-231-9786

Accessories/Parts 1-800-738-0245

Register your product at www.prodprotect.com/applica

63 ˚C (145 ˚F) 

71 ˚C (160 ˚F)  76 ˚C (170 ˚F)

Salmon Steak 6 oz 

Burgers 4 oz 

Chicken Breast 6 oz 

Steak 7 oz 

is a registered trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation,  

Towson, Maryland, USA

Made and Printed in People’s Republic of China

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1.  Grill cover

2.  Power indicator light

†3.  Grease tray  

       (Part #GR0036B-01)

Note: † indicates consumer 

replaceable/removable parts

2-SERVING GRILL

MODEL   ❍ GR9040B