Hello all! Hope you are healthy and safe! I have a George Foreman grill, GRP4842. When I plug it in, it lights up. But pressing power does nothing. Zip, zilch, nada. Have tried pressing the other buttons as well. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Your first step is to check your power outlet and make sure the grill power cord is plugged in tightly and that it is attached to the grill. Push on this and make sure that you have it pushed in all the way. A lot of time if you have other appliances on the same outlet this will not allow the grill to turn on or even power up. Try removing all other appliances from the outlet and check again. You can try to plug in a lamp to the same outlet as the grill. Turn on the lamp and now plug in the grill. See if the lamp dims when you try and power on the grill. If this happen then the outlet is not getting enough power to run this grill correctly. If this is not happening it can be the plug for the grill or even the grill itself that has the issue. If this is the case you can try to buy a new power cord for the grill or take the grill to a repair shop and have it tested.
You may have to take it apart to replace the button but you should have an experienced person help with this.
If you have a Sears service center in your area (and they are still open) I would suggest you take it to their service department and ask for help. Ask if they can tell you what part to buy and do not leave it to be serviced if they do not help you.
www.service-center-locator.com/
You may be able to get help from the George Foreman site:
www.georgeforemancooking.com/
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I am having a problem with my George Foreman Grill GRP4842RB. When I try to turn on the grill it automatically shuts off, especially if I put it on sears (500F). Can it be repaired?
You might have a short in it. My experience has been that it is cheaper to get another one at a thrift store or yard sale than to fix that one.
In order to fix or repair this, you'll need the replacement parts. This sounds like an electrical short in your unit. I'm not sure if they do or don't sell the replacement units. Your best bet is to visit the website for George Foreman and check out what type of replacement parts they have.
My children bought us a large George Foreman grill for Christmas a few years ago and I just tried it out. Low and behold the bottom of the grill does not heat up. It barely gets warm. What can I do to resolve this problem?
Evelyn
Are you talking about the electric indoor/outdoor kettle type grill on a stand? That's what I have and the bottom of the grill is not supposed to get hot and only the grill plate itself is supposed to get hot. That's why it's safe to use indoors and outdoors.
Replacement appliance parts of all kinds at www.goodmans.net
We have the G-5 grill (the red one with changeable plates. The same thing happened. My husband carefully took the bottom section apart and found that one of the contacts had slipped out of it's socket. He pushed it back in, reassembled it and it works great. It's happened a couple of other times and he's fixed it this way every time.
My grill is on a pedestal. I bought it from someone and it worked the first time. I tried to use it the other day and the red light comes on but it does not get hot. One of the prongs is crooked. Could that be the reason it is not heating or should I just throw it away.
Check your local Goodwill store for a replacement but find out if they have a half price sale day when everything is on sale. These stores usually have tons of these.
I have the same problem. Even ordered a brand new heating element which had no effect. I used to like this brand but now will settle for stovetop grills.
i have a george foreman grill and the hinges are loose how do I fix it.
My grill do not heat up I brought the grill last year and used only fees times what should I do?
I have a Lean Mean Grilling Machine. I've had it for a few years. I don't use it much, but the non-stick has been coming of for some time now and food has been sticking as of late. In addition the lower plate no longer heats up. I like the machine, but must repair it. If I remember correctly these machines had a lifetime warranty. Am I correct? If not where do I get parts for it?
Bob
My George Foreman manual states it has a two-year warranty. For parts you can call 1-800-738-0245.
To keep the food from sticking while it's cooking, try spraying it with a cooking spray such as Pam before placing the food in it.
I am on my 3rd George Foreman Grill. I still have the first one but the teflon coating came off. I simply line the grill with foil, top and bottom, spray the foil with Pam and grill away. Works fine (got that idea on this website!) The second grill lost a heating unit on one side.
I found the best way to get immediate attention, and if the company is on Facebook, write to them on Facebook. It worked for me! How quickly I got a message from someone at the company, and the problem was resolved. Be truthful in your statement, but make it strong! It works!
I see tons of George Forman grills every time I go the the Goodwill. Might be a great way to get replacements.
Same here, go to the 2nd had stores, they always have them & they aren't very expensive!
I have George foreman grill and I let someone use it they damaged the Teflon coating on it, can I repair this by myself and how?
My George Foreman rotisserie will not come on when it's plugged in.
The top plastic housing came apart from the grill on my George Foreman.
There are many of these at thrift stores and garage sales. It will be cheaper to replace it this way.
You do not say what kind of grill (there are many styles and sizes) but I tend to agree with Judy that it may be cheaper to try and find another one at one of the thrift stores or if you are not into that kind of shopping you might try looking for one on one of your local sale sites - maybe Craigslist, 4Sale, OffferUp, IOffer and many more sites sell these kind of items all the time.
I'm not sure it would be safe to use if you repaired the top but you might ask this question on the George Foreman website.
i've known fo people burning down their houses with jerryrigged appliances and electiral outlets so I would proceed with caution. The way things are now it is easier to get it replaced
you could put a free ad on craigslist or even sell it for $5 and maybe someone who is used to repairing things could take it off your hands if you don't want to just chuck it in the landfill
If you do find the part say online, it may cost more for the part + item to ship.
You may find a new George Forman Grill on sale or at a garage sale, online for less the cost.
Our large George Foreman doesn't work. I plug it and nothing happens. It won't turn on.
Plug it into another outlet. If it works you have a bad outlet. If it doesnt, replace it with a secondhand grill.
Check the connection of the plug to the grill unit. Is it kinked or twisted? That could cause it to not have a full connect point.
If it does not work in any other outlet in the house, there's probably a cut connection in the wiring somewhere. I got mine at the thrift store for $6-- hopefully you can find one if it does not work.
We have a George Foreman grill that has just decided to stop working. I've tried to change the fuse, but am unable to as the plug can't be opened. I've unscrewed the screws, but the plug can't be separated.
I want to check the fuse before I consider buying another one.
Can anyone advise?
The plug has a hidden screw behind the 'QC checked' sticker in the middle
I have a George Foreman Grilling Machine model #GR18BWR, S/N #0223. Can I repair the non-stick surface of a 7 year old unit?
By Ken from Allentown, PA
You might want to ask at:
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Also, they send out two recipes every day, with healthy recipes on Friday.
I haven't researched this, but I think that if a non-stick surface is peeling, it is time to toss the machine. You may be able to replace the grills, but you would have to check with the manufacturer. If the grill looks fine, and just seems to have lost its non-stick properties, it maybe possible to do something with it. I am not sure what sort of non-stick surface we are talking about.
My sticking surface on the George Foreman indoor outdoor grill parts of it is very rough and the food is sticking anything I can do I tried spraying something on it and it's still rough
What are the electrical components in the George Foreman GR30 grill?
Suggest you contact the company directly to answer your question correctly.
How do you repair the formane roaster it wont heat up at the bottom!#!
My George Forman Model #GR2144 won't get hot. What should I do?
By Sylvia
Either the thermostat is shot or the heating element. It may be time to replace it.
My guess is the heating element. It is cheaper to go to a thrift shop or garage sale and get another one.
I have a George Foreman GR35SBTMR grill. It will not get hot; the lights and the on/off switch work, so does the temperature gauge.
By r a s
The top grilling plate on my model GRP99 keeps falling down. It never seems to lock tight in place. Can the grips be disassembled for repairs? Any solutions appreciated.
By Giacomo S.
If you have the grill completely open, you will notice 2 screw holes at the bottom of the top grill plate. 1 of mine was missing and I took the 1 screw out to find another 1 that matched for the other side. Once I replaced the 1 that was missing my lid no longer falls down.
I have a George Foreman grill, the unit will not heat up. Plug in power is good and 110 V getting to the unit.
By Jim F.
I'm looking for a small appliance repair shop in Orland or Tinley Park, Illinois to repair my George Foreman grill. Can anyone help?
By Joni
