Cuisinart CGR-4C User's Manual
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1. has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorized accessories and replacement parts This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident misuse shipment or other ordinary household use This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages Cuisinart SAVOR THE GOOD LIF E Food Processors Coffeemakers Juicers Toasters Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart ca 2004 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 156 Parkshore Drive Brampton Ont L6T 5M1 Consumer Call Centre Email Consumer_Canada Conair com Printed in China 04CC18029 G IB 5280 CAN2. at the same time The ribs on the grill plates combined with the grease spout at the corner of the plate allow the grease to drip from the meat and drain off the plates When the Griddler is used as a Contact Grill the grill plates are recommended Rest the cover evenly on top of the food until it has reached the desired cooked temperature The Griddler was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust to the thickness of the food You can easily grill anything from a thinly sliced potato to a thick sirloin steak with even results When cooking more than one food item in the contact grill it is important that the thickness of food items is consistent so the cover will close evenly on the food Panini Press Use the Griddler as a Panini Press to grill sandwiches breads and quesadillas The word Panini is an Italian term for grilled sandwich Panini can include any combination of ingredients such as vegetables meat and cheese layered between two pieces of fresh baked bread The sandwich is then pressed between two grill or griddle plates to toast the bread and warm the sandwich Experiment to make a variety of savoury or sweet sandwiches for any meal We recommend using fresh baked bread to produce the best tasting Panini Popular breads used for Panini are focaccia a flat bread frequently baked with rosemary salt and onion on top mic
3. on the cooking plate Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature Chart of the Recipe Book for recommendations NOTE The first time you use the Griddler it may have a slight odour 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 grill plate Instead use only wooden or heat proof plastic utensils Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot grill plate In between recipes scrape excess food buildup through grease channel and into drip cups then wipe off any residue with a paper towel before proceeding with next recipe CLEANING AND CARE CAUTION BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE MAKE SURE IT HAS COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY Once you have finished cooking turn the Selector 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 drip cups The drip cups 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 metallic objects such as knives or for
4. Opens the cover to rest flat on the surface 9 Recipe Book not shown With 26 recipes BEFORE THE FIRST USE Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your grill Be sure all parts listed under Parts and Features of your new appliance have been included before discarding any packaging materials You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date Before using your Cuisinart Griddler for the first time remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base cover and controls with a damp cloth Thoroughly clean cooking plates drip trays and scraping tool The grill and griddle plates drip trays and scraping tool are dishwasher safe Refer to Assembly Instructions for plate removal THE GRIDDLER DOES IT ALL The Griddler is the ultimate kitchen appliance offering you four separate cooking options Simply change the cooking plates and adjust the hinge to use as a Contact Grill Panini Press Open Grill or Griddle See Assembly Instructions and Operating Instructions Contact Grill Use the Griddler as a Contact Grill to cook burgers boneless pieces of meat and thin cuts of meat and vegetables The Contact Grill function works best when you want to cook something in a short amount of time or when you are looking for a healthy method of grilling When cooked on the Contact Grill food will cook quickly because you are grilling both sides of the food item
5. en Position Upper plate cover is open and in the 100 position Open the cover to this position to add or remove food from the Griddler when using the Contact Grill or Panini Press functions To adjust the Griddler to this position simply lift the handle until you feel it come to a locking position The unit will stay in this position until you close the cover or continue to open it to the Flat Position Flat Position Upper plate cover is level with lower plate oase The upper and lower plates line up to create one large cooking surface The Griddler is in this position when it is used as an Open Grill or Griddle To adjust the Griddler to this position simply lift the handle to the open position With your left hand on the handle use your right hand to lift up the Hinge Lock Continue to open the cover by pushing the cover back until it A rests flat on the table The unit will stay in this position until you lift the cover off the table and return it to the closed position To insert cooking plates Adjust Griddler to Open Position See above with the Controls directly in front of you Insert one plate at a time Pick up one of the plates you intend to cook with and hold it with the grease spout on the edge closest to you Be sure that the side of the plate with the cutouts for the heating element is facing down Locate the metal brackets in the centre of the housing Tilt t
6. f of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture For added convenience you may also visit our website at www cuisinart ca to register your product online If your Cuisinart Griddler should prove to be defective within the warranty period we will repair it or if we think necessary replace it To obtain warranty service simply call our toll free number 1 800 472 7606 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart 156 Parkshore Drive Brampton Ont L6T 5M1 To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return please enclose 10 00 for shipping and handling of the product Please pay by cheque or money order NOTE For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned we recommend you use a traceable insured delivery service Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us Lost and or damaged products are not covered under warranty Please be sure to include your return address daytime phone number description of the product defect product model located on bottom of product original date of purchase and any other information pertinent to the product s return Your Cuisinart Griddler
7. g their flavours or cook ing large amounts of the same type of food The open position also accommodates different cuts of meat with varying thicknesses allowing you to cook each piece to your liking Open Grill refers to using the Griddler with the cover laying flat creating a double flat cooking surface In this position the foods you are grilling will have to be turned over for cooking When the Griddler is used as an Open Grill the grill plates should be used Griddle Use the Griddler as a Griddle to cook pancakes eggs French toast hash browns and breakfast meats Using the Griddle function is a wonderful way to prepare breakfast for two or fora large family The large surface area allows you to cook a variety of different foods at the same time or large amounts of your favourite food When you use the Griddler as a Griddle open the cover so it lays flat creating a double flat cooking surface In this position the foods you are preparing will have to be turned over for cooking When using this cooking function the griddle plates should be used ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Place Griddler on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook The Griddler can be positioned in three ways Closed Position Upper plate cover rests flat on lower plate base This is your starting and heating position when using the Contact Grill or Panini Press functions Op
8. he back end of the plate and slide it under neath the brackets Push down the front end of the plate It will snap into place Insert the matching grill or griddle cooking plate into the upper housing as you did with the first plate Note The plates are interchangeable and can be inserted into either the top or bottom housing To remove cooking plates Adjust Griddler to Flat Position see above Locate the Plate Release Buttons on one side of the unit Press firmly V i on one of the Plate Release Buttons and the plate at that end of the unit will pop up slightly from the base Grasp the plate with two hands slide it out from under the metal brackets and lift it out of the base Press on the other Plate Release Button to remove the other cooking plate in the same manner Upper Plate Release Button Lower Plate Release Button Position drip cups When using the Griddler as a Contact Grill or Panini Press only one drip cup is needed Place the cup directly below the grease spout while cooking Grease from the food will run off the plates through the grease spout and into the drip cups Grease should be safely disposed of after cooking The drip cups can be cleaned in the dishwasher When using the Griddler as an Open Grill or Griddle both drip cups should be used Place the cups at either A end of the unit directly below the grease spouts Once the Griddler is assembled properl
9. hetta a small round roll with a crisp crust ciabatta a rectangular bread with a slightly domed crust and thick slices of classic Italian bread When the Griddler is used as a Panini Press the grill plates are recommended We recom mend the grill plates because a traditional style Panini sandwich will have grill marks on the bread However depending upon the type of sandwich you are preparing you may wish to use the griddle plates The Griddler functions as a Panini Press in the same manner that it functions as a Contact Grill The Griddler was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust to the thickness of the sandwich you are preparing and to rest there evenly Light pressure can be B 1 applied to the handle to press and heat the sandwich to your liking When cooking more than one Panini it is important that the thickness of each sandwich is consistent so the cover will close evenly on the Panini F Open Grill Use the Griddler as an Open Grill to cook burgers steak poultry we do not recommend cooking bone in chicken since it does not cook evenly on an open grill fish and vegetables Cooking on the Open Grillis the most versatile method of using the Griddler In the open position you have double the surface area 200 sq inches for grilling You have the option of cooking different types of foods on separate plates without combinin
10. ks 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 plate with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavour transferring to the next recipe The housing base cover and control knobs can be wiped clean with a soft dry cloth For tough stains dampen cloth Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad STORAGE Always make sure the Griddler is cool and dry before storing The power cord can be wrapped around the back of the base for storing One set of cooking plates should be stored in the Griddler when not in use The other set can be stored in a drawer or cabinet along with the drip cups and scraping tool WARRANTY Limited Three Year Warranty This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Griddler that was purchased at retail for personal family or household use This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchaser or owners We warrant that your Cuisinart Griddler will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase However return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proo
11. o gt INSTRUCTION UISINALE o CGR 4C For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair centre 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 o
12. toe bone ae eee ens 5 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Griddler This multifunctional product is actually four appliances in one A floating hinge two sets of removable cooking plates and a convertible design turn the Griddler into a Contact Grill a Panini Press or your choice of a large double Open Grill or Griddle Dual temperature controls and indicator lights make this product easy to use Dishwasher safe grill plates griddle plates drip pans anda cleaning scraping tool clean up in seconds PARTS AND FEATURES 1 Base and Cover Solid construction with stainless steel self adjusting cover 2 Panini Style Handle Sturdy cast metal handle adjusts cover to accommodate thickness of food 3 Removable Cooking Plates Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup a Grill Plates Perfect for grilling steak burgers chicken and vegetables b Griddle Plates Prepare flawless pan cakes eggs bacon and seared scallops 4 Controls Indicator lights signal power on and ready to cook a Selector Choose the Grill Panini or Griddle function b Grill Panini Adjust temperature from warm to sear c Griddle Adjust temperature from 200 to 425 F 5 Drip Cups Collect grease and are dishwasher safe 6 Cleaning Scraping Tool Helps clean grill or griddle plates after cooking 7 Plate Release Buttons Push in to release and remove cooking plates 8 Hinge Lock
13. utlet 15 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK ONLY AUTHORIZED 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 entangled 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS INMOCUCHON o o ceca eretas Res eben eeaee Se 1 Parts and Features 00005 2 Before the First Use 05 2 The Griddler Does itAll 2 Assembly Instructions 4 Operating Instructions 05 5 Cleaning and Care 0000 eee 5 DIAC are se ethene ee eee oe ae ee oo 5 Wananty ga da
14. y plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet You are now ready to begin cooking OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Once the Griddler is assembled properly and you are ready to begin cooking turn the Selector to the left to choose the Griddle function or to the right to choose the Grill Panini function depending on what you intend to cook When the knob is turned to either function a red indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on If you intend to use the Griddler as a Contact Grill Panini Press or Open Grill turn the Grill Panini Control to the desired temperature for cooking Settings range from Warm 150 F to Sear 450 F If you intend to use the Griddler as a Griddle turn the Griddle Control to the desired temperature for cooking Temperature settings range from 200 F to 425 F 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 cook ing 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
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