Cuisinart GR-11, Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press is
assembled properly, plug the cord into a
standard electrical outlet . The red indicator light
will illuminate to indicate that the power is on .
If you intend to use the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini
Press in the flat position, but you do not need
the entire surface, it is recommended to use the
bottom plate .
We recommend you preheat in the closed
position . It may take up to 8 minutes to reach
operating temperature . When the thermostat has
reached operating temperature, the green
indicator light will indicate that the Griddler
®
Grill
& Panini Press is ready for cooking . During
operation, the light will continue to turn on and
off as the thermostat regulates the temperature .
This is normal .
Always exercise caution when handling the
Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press during cooking, as
the housing will become hot during use . To open
the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press, grasp the black
plastic area of the handle . This part of the handle
stays cool to the touch while cooking . The arms
are made of die-cast aluminum and will become
hot during use . Do not touch them during or
immediately following cooking .
The cover is made of stainless steel and will
become very hot and should not be touched
during or immediately following cooking . If you
need to adjust the cover, be sure to use oven
mitts to prevent burns .
The lower housing is made of plastic, and while
it will become very warm, it will not burn you . If
you need to move the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini
Press during cooking, be sure to handle it from
the base only while wearing oven mitts . Do not
touch the cover .
Allow the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press to cool
down before handling (at least 30 minutes) .
NOTE:
The first time you use the Griddler
®
Grill
& Panini Press, it may have a slight odor and
may smoke a bit . This is normal and common
to appliances with nonstick surfaces .
USER MAINTENANCE
• Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch
the nonstick plates . Instead, use only wooden
or heat-proof plastic utensils .
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact with
the hot grill plates .
• In between recipes, use a wooden or heat-
proof plastic utensil to scrape excess food
buildup through grease channels and into drip
cup, then wipe off any residue with a paper
towel before proceeding with next recipe .
• Allow the Griddler
®
Grill & Panini Press to
cool down completely (at least 30 minutes)
before cleaning .
• Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative .
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE,
MAKE SURE IT IS UNPLUGGED AND HAS
COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.
Once you have finished cooking, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet . Allow the unit
to cool down for at least 30 minutes before
handling .
Dispose of grease from the drip tray once
cooled . The drip tray can be cleaned by hand
or in the dishwasher .
Press the plate release buttons to remove
plates from the housing . Be sure that the plates
have cooled completely before handling (at
least 30 minutes) . The cooking plates can be
washed in the dishwasher . Do not use metal
objects such as knives or forks for cleaning . Do
not use a scouring pad for cleaning; the
nonstick coating can be damaged .
If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the
cooking plates with lemon juice to prevent the
seafood flavor from transferring to the next
recipe .
The housing base and cover can be wiped
clean with a soft, dry cloth . For tough stains,
dampen cloth . Never use an abrasive cleaner or
harsh pad .