Cuisinart GR-4 - Flat Griddler Grill, Instruction Booklet

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If you intend to use the Griddler
®
as a Full
Griddle, turn the Griddle control to the
desired temperature for cooking. Settings
range from 200°F to 425°F.
If you intend to use the Griddler
®
as a Half
Grill/Half Griddle, you may use either the
grill/panini temperature or the griddle
temperature.
If you intend to use the Griddler
®
as a Half
Grill/Half Griddle, but you do not need the
entire surface, use the bottom plate.
It may take up to 10 minutes to reach
operating temperature, depending on the
temperature level that was set. When the
thermostat has reached operating
temperature, a green indicator light inside
the chosen control will indicate that the
Griddler
®
is ready for cooking. During
operation, the light will continue to turn on
and off as the thermostat regulates the
temperature. This is normal.
The temperature controls are used to set
and maintain the temperature of the
cooking surface. You may vary the setting
of the control knob at any time during
cooking, and may wish to do so
depending on the types of foods on the
cooking plate. Refer to the Cooked Food
Temperature Chart on pages 16–17 of the
Recipe Book for recommendations.
Always exercise caution when handling
the Griddler
®
during cooking, as the
Griddler
®
housing will become hot during
use. To open the Griddler
®
, 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 an oven mitt to prevent
burns.
The lower housing is made of plastic and
can become very warm. If you need to
move the Griddler
®
during cooking, be
sure to handle it from the base only while
wearing an oven mitt. Do not touch the
cover.
Allow the Griddler
®
to cool down before
handling (at least 30 minutes).
NOTE:
The first time you use the
Griddler
®
, it may have a slight odor and
may smoke a bit. This is normal and
common to appliances with nonstick
surfaces.
The Griddler
®
comes with a black
cleaning/scraping tool. This can be used
for cleaning both the grill and griddle
sides of the plates after you have finished
cooking and the unit has cooled down
completely (at least 30 minutes). Using
the cleaning tool on a hot surface for too
long will cause the plastic to melt.
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. This includes
the provided cleaning tool.
• In between recipes, use a wooden or
heat-proof plastic utensil to scrape
excess food buildup through grease
channels and into drip tray, then wipe
off any residue with a paper towel
before proceeding with next recipe.
• Allow the Griddler
®
to cool down
completely (at least 30 minutes) before
cleaning.
CLEaNING aNd CaRE
CaUTION: BEfORE CLEaNING
appLIaNCE, maKE SURE IT HaS
COOLEd dOWN COmpLETELY.
Once you have finished cooking, turn the
Selector Dial control to the Off position
and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet. Allow the unit to cool down for at
least 30 minutes before handling.
Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove
any leftover food from the cooking plate.
The scraping tool can be washed by hand
or in the dishwasher.
Dispose of grease from the drip tray once
cooled. The drip tray can be cleaned by
hand or in the dishwasher.