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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia

Customer Service in Australia

TollFree: 1800 623 118
Email: info@spectrumbrands.com.au
Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au

Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

PO Box 9817 Newmarket
Auckland 1149 New Zealand

Customer Service in New Zealand

TollFree: 0800 736 776
Email: service@spectrumbrands.co.nz
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

Warranty Against Defects

In this warranty:

Australian Consumer Law

means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition

and Consumer Act 2010;

CGA

means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;

Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in
Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;

Manufacturer

means:

1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;
or
2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case may be,

contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in Australia or
in New Zealand; and
You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.
1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law, or

the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.

2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of

the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law
or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty subject to
the Warranty Conditions:

3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials from the date

of purchase (

Warranty Period

), for the period of:-

(a) Two (2) years for Russell Hobbs products (see product packaging for details)
(b) Two (2) years with five (5) year motor warranty for Russell Hobbs products (see product

packaging for details)

If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship
or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.

Warranty Conditions

4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty

does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable
to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part of
the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability for any direct or
consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising out of any failure to use
the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, filters and brushes) of the Goods are included

under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used.

6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the property

of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the Warranty Period,
the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same
date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.

8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:

(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid freight

within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified original
proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date
and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial number and (ii) this
warranty.

9. This warranty is immediately void if:

(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to do so

by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.

10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. A limited 90-day Warranty applies to any

industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the electrical
voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.

11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport

of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.

12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia Pty

Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.

Register your product online

If you live in Australia please visit: www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty
If you live in New Zealand Please visit: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty
Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase
AND entitles you to receive these benefits: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes and
news; Information on special price offers and promotions.

Any questions?

Please contact Customer Service for advice.

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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia

Customer Service in Australia

TollFree: 1800 623 118
Email: info@spectrumbrands.com.au
Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au

Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

PO Box 9817 Newmarket
Auckland 1149 New Zealand

Customer Service in New Zealand

TollFree: 0800 736 776
Email: service@spectrumbrands.co.nz
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

Warranty Against Defects

In this warranty:

Australian Consumer Law

means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition

and Consumer Act 2010;

CGA

means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;

Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in
Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;

Manufacturer

means:

1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;
or
2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case may be,

contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of

the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law
or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty subject to
the Warranty Conditions:

3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials from the date

of purchase (

Warranty Period

), for the period of:-

(a) Two (2) years for Russell Hobbs products (see product packaging for details)
(b) Two (2) years with five (5) year motor warranty for Russell Hobbs products (see product

packaging for details)

(c) Limited Lifetime, Ten (10) years for Russell Hobbs cookware.
(d) One (1) year for George Foreman, iRobot, Westinghouse, Black & Decker and Spectrum Brands

products.

If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship
or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.

Warranty Conditions

4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty

5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, filters and brushes) of the Goods are included

under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used.

6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the property

8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:

(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid freight

9. This warranty is immediately void if:

(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to do so

by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.

10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. A limited 90-day Warranty applies to any

industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the electrical
voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.

11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport

of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.

12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia Pty

Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.

Register your product online

Any questions?

Please contact Customer Service for advice.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new George Foreman appliance. Each unit is
manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the appliance for the first time,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if
you pass on the appliance.
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

CAUTION: Handle chopping blades and slicing and grating discs carefully.

Remove all packaging material and any stickers from the product.

As some parts may be packed separately, check to ensure all items have been
unpacked before disposing of the packaging.

Wash all removable parts as instructed in “CARE AND CLEANING” section of this
manual.

Select a level, dry countertop where the appliance is to be used, allowing air
space on all sides to provide proper ventilation for the motor (50mm gap min).

ASSEMBLY

Ensure the appliance is switched off (O) and unplugged from the power socket.

Hold the tube, and turn the body until the hole is facing upwards. (see illustration A)

Lower one of the cutting cylinders into the hole, until it engages with the drive,
inside the body.

the arrow ( ) on

the ring nut with the unlock symbol ( ) on the body.

Turn the ring nut 10mm counter-clockwise toward the lock symbol ( ), to lock
the cutter into the body.

Turn the body until the tube is vertical.

To insert the body into the motor unit, turn it 45° clockwise, aligning the arrow
( ) on the body with the unlock symbol ( ) on the motor unit to engage the

Turn the body 45° counter-clockwise, to lock it in place, aligning the arrow ( )
on the body with the lock symbol ( ) on the motor unit.

CAUTION: Do not put your ﬁngers inside the cutters.

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USING THE MINI PROCESSOR

Cut the food to a shape that will go down the tube (45x35mm).

Put the plug into the power socket.

Using the switch:

In this position the processor will continue to operate until the

switch is moved to the O off position.

off

pulse The switch is spring-loaded. In pulse mode, when you let go, it will

return to O and stop operating.

Remove the pusher, and place the ingredients in the tube.

Replace the pusher, and use it to push the ingredients gently down the tube.

CAUTION: Never use your fingers to direct food through chute.

NOTE: The pusher can only be inserted in one direction, do not force it into the
tube. If it becomes difficult to insert, you may be pushing it into the tube the
incorrect way.

After use, switch off the wall power outlet and remove the plug.

CAUTION: Be sure the chopping blades have completely stopped spinning
before removing from the body.

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SLICING AND GRATING CUTTING CYLINDERS

Your Slice & Go comes with 3 cutting cylinders. See the

SLICING AND GRATING CUTTER FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS

SLICER

COARSE

GRATER

FINE

GRATER

Beetroot, radish, carrot, zucchini, potato, sweet potato

Fennel, celery, onion, cabbage, apple, cucumber

Pear (firm), tomato (firm), long chilli, lemongrass, peppers

Ginger, garlic, galangal, turmeric

Hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts, macadamia nuts

Hard cheeses (eg. parmesan, gouda, pecorino)

Hard boiled egg (cold)

Chocolate (cold)

Biscuits, dry bread (for breadcrumbs)

DISASSEMBLY

Switch the appliance off (O) and unplug it.

Turn the body 45° clockwise, aligning the arrow ( ) on the motor base with the
unlock symbol ( ) on the body to disengage the bayonet fittings, and pull it off
the motor unit.

Turn the ring nut 10mm clockwise, to unlock it, and lift it of the body.

Gently tilt the body onto your bench-top so that the cutter drops out.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

Jamming. If your unit is jamming:

Switch the appliance off (0) and unplug it.

Dismantle the appliance, clean it, assemble it, and start again.

Noise. If you find the appliance is noisy:

the cutter may be rubbing against the ring nut.

Applying a little cooking oil to the inside of the ring nut before use should fix this.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Switch the appliance off (O) and unplug it.

Wipe the outside of the motor unit with a clean damp cloth.

Wash the removable parts in warm soapy water, rinse well, drain, and air dry.

NOTE: You may wash removable parts in a dishwasher.

Carotenoids, which are found in carrots and many other vegetables, can cause
discolouration of plastics, which may be permanent. Although this will not affect
the operation of the appliance, permanent discolouration may be prevented by;

Rubbing the stains with cooking oil immediately before washing may help.

Cleaning the affected parts in a dishwasher may reduce the staining.

If you use a dishwasher, the harsh environment inside the dishwasher will affect
the surface finishes. The damage should be cosmetic only, and should not affect
the operation of the appliance.

STORAGE

You may store two of the cutting cylinders in the spaces in the rear of the
appliance.

One cutting cylinder can be stored in to body with the ring nut in place

PRACTICAL HINTS

•

Leave cooked foods to cool for a while before processing.

•

Do not chop food at a temperature of 50°C or higher.

•

For fibrous foods (leeks, celery, asparagus, etc) clean the blades and body
regularly during use.

•

Follow the safety instructions for disassembly and cleaning.

•

For fruit-based preparations, first cut up the fruit into manageable sized pieces
and remove pips and stones.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the power cord, plug or motor unit in water

or any other liquid.

Do not use outdoors or in damp or moist areas.

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.

Care should be taken to avoid personal injury when handling the sharp cutting blades, and during

cleaning. Use a glove or a towel for safety.

Always turn off and unplug from the power outlet before cleaning or removing any part of the appliance.

To disconnect, switch off the wall power outlet, then grasp and pull the plug from wall outlet.

Never pull by the cord.

Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned,

been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Service for examination, adjustment,

repair or replacement.

There are no user serviceable parts. If power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.

10.

Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades when in use to prevent the possibility of

severe personal injury and damage to the appliance. A plastic/silicone scraper may be used, but

only when the appliance is not running.

11.

Do not use fingers or cutlery to push food down the tube – only the pusher.

12.

Be certain all fittings such as blades are secure before using.

13.

Do not operate the motor unit without the attachments fitted.

14.

Always cut food items into manageable pieces before processing.

15.

Do not run the motor continuously for more than 10 minutes, it may overheat. After 10 minutes

switch off for at least 10 minutes, to recover.

16.

Ensure the appliance is switched off and the blades have come to a complete stop before fitting

or removing attachments and/or cleaning.

17.

Do not place on or near any heat sources.

18.

CAUTION: The blades are extremely sharp. Handle with care.

19.

Do not touch the inside of the cutters.

20.

Store the blades in a safe location out of reach of children or infirm persons.

21.

Follow the instructions when cleaning this appliance.

22.

Do not use alkaline cleaning agents or harsh abrasives when cleaning this appliance.

23.

Clean the appliance after each use.

24.

Do not use the appliance for other than its intended purpose.

25.

Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.

26.

This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this appliance.

27.

This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote

control system.

28.

For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is protected by

a residual current device (RCD), also often referred to as a ‘Safety Switch’. Your switchboard may

already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for verification and fitting if necessary.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

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RECIPES

NOTES

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® Registered Trademark of Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“SBI”), or one of its subsidiaries.

WWW.GEORGEFOREMAN.COM.AU

WWW.GEORGEFOREMAN.CO.NZ

SLICE & GO

RECIPES

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SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1L chicken stock
2 chicken fillets, skin off
2 garlic cloves, grated
4cm piece of fresh ginger, grated
1 lemon grass stalk, sliced
2 Kaffir lime leaves
4cm piece of fresh ginger, grated
2 star anise
1 long red chilli, sliced
200g rice noodles
2 tbs fish sauce
2 tbs palm sugar, grated
2 carrots, grated
100g snow peas
2 spring onions, sliced
1 lime
Sesame oil
Coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

Place the stock in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the

turn the heat down to gently simmer for 20 minutes

Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles to packet instructions and set aside

Strain the stock liquid into another large saucepan, reserve the chicken to cool

stock liquid to the stove and gently simmer

grated carrot, grated sugar and snow peas

Divide the drained noodles into bowls, drizzle a few drops of sesame oil over
each bowl and ladle over the soup. Garnish with coriander, sliced spring onion
and a big squeeze of lime juice.

Tip: You can use fish or roasted chicken for this soup and add more chilli if you like it hot!
Serves 4-6

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RECIPES

MOROCCAN BEETROOT & CARROT SALAD

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

3 carrots, grated
2 large beetroot, washed and grated
1 red onion, sliced
2 Lebanese cucumber, grated
6 radish, grated
1 garlic clove, peeled and grated
½ cup currants
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
100g baby spinach
Salt & pepper

Dressing:

½ cup fresh orange juice
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tbs olive oil
2 tsp honey
1 tsp cumin, ground
¼ tsp cinnamon, ground

Method:

Place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside

Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste,
pour over the dressing and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and
serve immediately

Tip: Serve with your favourite barbecued meat or George Foreman Power Burger!

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SUMMER SALSA

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, grated
1 red onion, grated
1 Lebanese cucumber, grated
1 long green chilli, sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
1 tin corn, drained
½ a pomegranate, seeds only
½ cup fresh basil
½ cup fresh coriander
Pepper Dressing:
1 lime, juice
½ tsp sweet paprika
1-2 drops of Tabasco sauce
3tbs olive oil
Method:

Place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside

Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, sprinkle with pepper to taste, pour
the dressing on and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve

Tip: This salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days

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RECIPES

CRUNCHY APPLE & TOASTED ALMOND COLESLAW

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

3 sticks of celery, grated
1 small fennel bulb, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
4 radish, sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and grated
3 apples, cored and sliced
2 cups cabbage, grated
½ cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Dressing:

3 tbs apple cider vinegar
2 tbs olive oil
3 tbs apple juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp black pepper

Method:

Place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside

Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, pour over the dressing and toss to
combine. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately

Tip: Serve with your favourite barbecued meat or George Foreman Power Burger!

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GEORGE FOREMAN'S POWERBURGER

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

¼ cup grated vegetables (eg. zucchini, celery, beetroot)
¼ cup grated carrot
¼ cup whole meal breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbs parsley
2 sprigs of thyme, leaves only
750g lean minced steak (5-star)
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Ground black pepper

Method:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well, using clean hands

refrigerate for 10 minutes

Meanwhile, preheat grill. Arrange patties on hotplate and cook with the lid down
for 4-6 minutes, or until juices run clear. Rest the burgers for 5 minutes.

Serve on whole-meal hamburger buns with spinach or lettuce, fresh tomato, low
fat cheese, fresh herbs and mustard

Makes 8-10 medium sized burger patties

GEORGE FOREMAN and logo are Trade Marks of Spectrum Brands, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries.
©2013 Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Recipes are to be used in conjunction with the GFC150 Slice & Go by George Foreman. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may

be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or

otherwise, without prior permission of the copyright owner.

When using the George Foreman Slice & Go, always use fresh, cold ingredients
that are 'firm' to the touch.  It is not recommended to use meat or soft cheeses
in this appliance.  Use it for grating and slicing ingredients to pop into anything
from a healthy wrap, to grating nuts for baking, or grating biscuit bases for
healthy slices and it will even grate dry bread for breadcrumbs!
The George Foreman Slice & Go has so many uses and is a really handy grating
and slicing tool for loads of recipes.  The recipes included here call for 'grate' or
'slice' in the ingredients listing.  Please refer to the chart on page 7 of the instructions
for recommendations on which tool to use.

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