The Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Express grills hamburgers, steaks, chops, and more in a fraction of the time it would take on a conventional grill. This unit features two non-stick grid surfaces that can be sandwiched together to cook foods on both sides at the same time, or laid flat for twice the grilling space. To use, preheat the grill by setting the timer control to 5 minutes. Place the food onto the grilling surface and lower the cover if desired. Set the dial for the appropriate cooking time--up to 15 minutes.