Lower plate is not heating up. Can this be fixed?
373221
i switched to the Cuisinart for that very reason. the GF (after you remove the grilling plate) you'll notice a small centrally located heating element. The Cuisinart has one that covers the entire surface. The GF is a poor design unless you are cooking in dead center. and, even then, it seems to take forever to heat up. if you are getting NO heat then you obviously have a defective unit.
373222
This is a relatively easy fix. The heating element wires tend to become disconnected over time as the unit is moved about and bumped back and forth. Remove the lower plate, take a phillips head screwdriver and remove the five screws holding the base plate. Lift the base plate and there in the back, odds are, you'll see that one of the wires has simply slipped loose of the connector. You can push it back on and then crimp it slightly with a pair of needle-nose pliers and it is less likely to come loose again.
373223
If either plate does not make a good contact on the handle it will not heat properly. If contact is good, the machine may be faulty
373224
I've had two of these grills and same thing happened to both. (once the top and once the bottom stopped heating up...) It couldn't be fixed.....Love this grill except for that reason...I'm moving on to something different unfortunately...
373225
This is the problem I had and could not fix it....had to buy a whole new George Forman Grill.
1386451
Mine has been on higher wothout an issue. However i am usually slow roasting so haven't done a lot.
13666
did you fix the problem with the legs not heating up or did you have to purchase anther one
22893
I have not had that problem with mine, look around the metal plate under aluminum bowl and see if anything got in there that's melting or burning.Have you tried calling customer service about this?
1051176
I did not do anything special. I unplugged it for a short time, switched it off, plugged it back in, and switched it to low. I haven't tried that one on high again since low seems to do the job of providing heat.
753965
In the case of my toaster, all the heat was coming from the bottom. The upper part was getting hot only when the broiler function (which broke after few days) was activated.
643026
dont forget, there is a spacer plate, at the bottom. you may have to remove the plate
1513293
Probably a defective unit. Not holding heat--or not getting hot enough. Ask for a replacement. A reputable company will gladly exchange if within the warranty period
893985
Follow directions to wash & dry bottom plates - probably some dirt shorting out plates
783854
Try to keep the temp at number 2 1/2 and 3. Is the bottom heating rod working?
2235881
Two things either the heat press temperature isn't hat enough such as 375 or you dont have the knob turned down for you substrates or both
1436553
I too haven't had any issues. There are heat settings that you can adjust. If it doesn't heat up, you may have a defective unit.
1502361
Sorry, no idea. On an off chance, have you tried the temp probe from any other electric appliance? My pancake griddle power probe is almost identical. Or try e-bay or Craigs List?
1508767
the rubber (soft plastic?) strips are held on by friction and can slip down, but not easily. a bit of loctite would solve the problem if it comes to that. not hot at all on electric hotplate.
896579
Sure you can turn it on again and it will heat up. I would turn it off asap to prevent burning or just make another smll or at dinner.
1906518
Sounds like a defect. I have never had that problem. The bottom element always turns on and heats up for me.
2269974
DittoI tried to put a heater in and found the same problem - if anyone knows how I'd appreciate info too. Thank you!