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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles
or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD
OR PLUG in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the appli-
ance has malfunctioned or has been dam-
aged in any manner. Return the appliance
to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for
examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not rec-
ommended by Cuisinart may result in fire,
electrical shock, or risk of injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Unplug the unit when finished using.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be exercised when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
14. To disconnect, turn control to OFF setting,
then remove plug from wall outlet.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHO-
RIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD
DO REPAIRS.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming entan-
gled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or animals, or tripped over.
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before the First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contact Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Panini Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
User Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recommended Cooking Te m p e r a t u re Chart . 13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
INTRODUCTION
Plug in your Griddler Express™ and get ready
to add a little variety to brunch, lunch and din-
ner! You'll find yourself grilling more than ever,
because you can do it right on your countertop.
This contact grill cooks both sides of food at
once. Burgers are healthier because the
Griddler Express™ drains away unhealthy fat as
it cooks. And wait until you make panini! Filled
with your choice of fresh vegetables, protein-
rich meats and cheese, or deep, dark choco-
late, they’ll give you delicious new ways to
please family and friends. Enjoy this two-in-one
appliance, constructed of classically elegant,
always brilliant, polished stainless steel.
