Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Grill with Hot and Cold Smoke Infuser

Introduction

The Hamilton Beach® Indoor Searing Grill with Hot/Cold Smoke Infuser is designed to bring the rich flavors of grilling and smoking right to your kitchen countertop. This versatile appliance allows you to sear, grill, and infuse foods with delicious smoke flavor in a convenient indoor setting. Its high-quality nonstick grill plate provides ample cooking surface for family meals.

Image: The Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Grill with its lid open, showcasing grilled meats and vegetables on the cooking surface.

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or grill base 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.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
• 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.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not leave appliance unattended when operating.
• Ensure proper ventilation when using the smoke infuser function.

Product Components

Familiarize yourself with the various parts of your Hamilton Beach Indoor Searing Grill:

• Vented Hood: Top cover with adjustable vent for smoke control.
• Nonstick Grill Plate: The main cooking surface, 116 sq. in.
• Patent-Pending Wire Smoking Rack: Supports food during smoking, can be lowered for grilling.
• Drip Tray: Collects excess grease and liquids.
• Smoke Infuser: Chamber for wood shreds to create smoke.
• Fan: Circulates smoke for infusion.
• Smoke Infuser Fan Switch: Activates the smoke fan.
• Control Knob: Adjusts temperature settings.
• Large and Small Filters: For the smoke infuser.
• Filter Support: Holds the filters in place.

Image: An exploded diagram showing all the individual components of the Hamilton Beach Indoor Searing Grill, including the vented hood, nonstick grill plate, wire smoking rack, drip tray, smoke infuser, fan, and controls.

Setup

1. Unpack: Carefully remove all components from the packaging.
2. Clean: Before first use, wash the nonstick grill plate, wire rack, drip tray, and hood in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The smoke infuser and its components (filters, filter support) should also be washed by hand.
3. Assemble:
   • Place the drip tray into the base of the grill.
   • Position the nonstick grill plate securely on top of the drip tray.
   • Place the wire smoking rack on the grill plate. Ensure it is in the UP position for smoking or DOWN position for direct grilling/searing.
   • Close the vented hood.
4. Placement: Place the assembled grill on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from walls and cabinets to allow for proper ventilation.
5. Power: Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.

Operating Instructions

General Grilling

1. Ensure the wire rack is in the DOWN position for direct grilling.
2. Close the vented hood.
3. Turn the control knob to your desired temperature (150°F - 450°F). The red indicator light will illuminate, indicating preheating.
4. Wait for the green "Ready" light to illuminate, indicating the grill has reached the set temperature.
5. Carefully open the hood and place food directly on the nonstick grill plate.
6. Close the hood to maintain consistent temperature and reduce cooking time.
7. Monitor food and flip as needed until desired doneness is achieved.

Image: Six perfectly grilled burger patties on the nonstick cooking surface of the Hamilton Beach Indoor Grill, demonstrating its capacity for family-sized meals.

Hot Smoke Infusion

Hot smoke infusion is ideal for meats, poultry, and fish, adding a smoky flavor while cooking.

1. Close the vent on the hood.
2. Preheat the grill to your desired temperature (e.g., 350°F).
3. Place the wire rack in the UP position.
4. Place food on the wire rack.
5. Close the lid.
6. Open the smoke infuser lid and add one teaspoon of wood shreds (not included).
7. Press the fan switch to turn on the fan.
8. Ignite the wood shreds with a long lighter, then close the infuser lid.
9. After 5 seconds, press the fan switch to turn it off.
10. To reach intended smoke flavor, every 5 minutes repeat igniting wood shreds with the fan on for 5 seconds. Do not open your grill cover or you will release the smoke.
11. After hot smoking, open the vent to finish grilling your food. You can then lower the rack into the DOWN position for searing.

Image: A hand adding wood shreds to the smoke infuser chamber of the grill, ready for the smoking process.

Image: A person using tongs to handle food on the grill, demonstrating the searing process after smoke infusion.

Cold Smoke Infusion

Cold smoke infusion adds smoky flavor without cooking, perfect for cheese, nuts, hard-boiled eggs, and more.

1. Ensure the grill is OFF and cool.
2. Place the wire rack in the UP position.
3. Place food on the wire rack.
4. Close the lid.
5. Follow steps 5-9 from the Hot Smoke Infusion section to generate smoke.
6. Allow food to infuse with smoke for the desired time, typically 20-60 minutes, depending on the intensity of flavor desired.

Image: A visual comparison showing the setup for hot smoke (high temperature, wire grid up) and cold smoke (low or no temperature, wire grid up) infusion methods.

Official Product Video: How to Infuse Hot Smoke

Maintenance and Cleaning

Proper cleaning and maintenance will ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your grill.

• Before Cleaning: Always unplug the grill from the outlet and allow it to cool completely before disassembling or cleaning.
• Dishwasher Safe Parts: The nonstick grill plate, wire rack, drip tray, and hood are all dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning.
• Hand Wash Only Parts: The smoke infuser and its components, including the large and small filters and filter support, should be washed by hand with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before reassembling.
• Grill Base: Wipe the exterior of the grill base with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the base in water or any other liquid.
• Stubborn Residue: For stubborn food residue on the grill plate, soak in warm, soapy water for a few minutes before cleaning. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scouring pads that could damage the nonstick coating.

Image: The nonstick grill plate and drip tray being placed into a dishwasher, illustrating the ease of cleanup for these components.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

• Model Number: 25375
• Brand: Hamilton Beach
• Color: Black
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Product Dimensions: 12.3"D x 17.5"W x 7.7"H
• Cooking Surface Area: 116 sq. in.
• Temperature Control: 150°F - 450°F (Searing)
• Wattage: 1200 watts
• Voltage: 120 Volts
• Item Weight: 9.9 Pounds
• Special Features: Non Stick Coating, Removable Surface, Temperature Control, Hot and Cold Smoke Infuser
• Included Components: Nonstick Grill Plate, Wire Rack, Drip Tray, Hood, Smoke Infuser, Large and Small Smoking Filters, Filter Support, User Manual
• UPC: 040094253753

Image: The Hamilton Beach Indoor Searing Grill with measurements indicating its dimensions: 12.3 inches deep, 17.5 inches wide, and 7.7 inches high.

Warranty and Support

This Hamilton Beach appliance comes with a Limited Warranty. For specific details regarding the warranty period and coverage, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Hamilton Beach website.

For customer support, product registration, or to order replacement parts, please contact Hamilton Beach Customer Service:

• Website: www.hamiltonbeach.com
• Phone: Refer to your product's specific manual or the website for regional contact numbers.

Please have your model number (25375) and purchase date available when contacting customer service.