Cuisinart GR-3
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1. 7 Warranty dies ddienseevtencerenevacavaves 8 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Griddler Jr This product is actu ally three appliances in one A hinged float ing cover and one set of removable cooking plates turn the Griddler Jr into a contact grill a panini press or a large double open grill Temperature controls and indicator lights make it easy to use Dish washer safe grill plates drip cups and a 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 Grill Plates Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup Perfect for grilling steak burg ers chicken and vegetables 4 Indicator Lights Signal power on and ready to cook 5 Temperature Knob Choose low medium high 6 Drip Cups 2 Collect grease and are dishwasher safe 7 Cleaning Scraping Tool Helps clean grill plates after cooking 8 Plate Release Buttons Push in to release and remove cooking plates 9 Hinge Release Lever Allows the cover to lie back for cooking in the flat position 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 disc2. The Griddler Jr 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 Jr as a panini press to grill sandwiches breads and quesadil las or lk The word panini is Italian for grilled sand wiches 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 plates to toast the bread and warm the sandwich Experiment to make a variety of savory or sweet sand wiches for any meal We recommend using fresh baked bread to produce the best tast ing panini Popular breads used for panini are focaccia a flat bread frequently baked with rosemary salt and onion on top michetta a small round roll with a crisp crust ciabatta a rectangular bread with a slightly domed crust and thick slices of classic Italian bread The Griddler Jr functions as a panini press in the same manner that it functions as a contact grill The Griddler Jr was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust to the thickness of the sandwich
3. appropriate relief to the consumer the consum er may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economi cally accomplished Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service repair replacement or refund for noncon forming products under warranty California residents may also according to their preference return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or if necessary replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll free at 1 800 726 0190 Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair replacement and shipping and handling for such products under warranty BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product we suggest that you call our Cuisinart Service Center at 1 800 726 0190 before returning the product serviced If servicing is needed a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location Important If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart s Authorized Service Center please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1 800 726 0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed the product is serviced with the correct parts and the product is still under warranty Cuisinart SAVOR THE GOOD LIFE Jib a gem SS Coffeema
4. desired tem perature for cooking Settings range from Low 150 F to High 450 F If you intend to use the Griddler Jr as a flat grill but you do not need the entire surface it is recommended to use the bottom plate It may take up Pa to 6 minutes to reach oper ating temper ature depending on the temperature level that was set When the thermostat has reached operating tempera ture the green indicator light will indicate that the Griddler Jr 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 sur face 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 page 7 for recommendations Always exercise caution when handling the Griddler Jr during cooking as the housing will become hot during use To open the Griddler Jr 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
5. to adjust the cover be sure to use 6 an oven mitt to prevent burns The lower hous ing is made of plastic and while it will become very warm it will not burn you If you need to move the Griddler Jr during cooking be sure to handle it from the base only Do not touch the cover Allow the Griddler Jr to cool down before handling at least 30 minutes NOTE The first time you use the Griddler Jr it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit This is normal and common to appli ances with nonstick surfaces The Griddler Jr comes with a black clean ing scraping tool This can be used for cleaning the grill plates after you have fin ished 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 e Never use metal utensils as they will scratch the nonstick plates Instead use only wooden or heat proof plastic utensils e Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot grill plates This includes the pro vided cleaning tool e In between recipes 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 e Allow the Griddler Jr to cool down com pletely at least 30 minutes before clean ing CLEANING AND CARE CAUTION BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE MAKE SURE IT IS UNPLUGG
6. you are preparing and to rest there evenly Light pressure can be applied to the handle to press and heat the sand wich to your liking When cooking two or more panini it is important that the thickness of the sand 4 wiches is consistent so the cover will close evenly on the panini Open Grill Open Grill refers to using the Griddler Jr with the cover lying flat creating a double flat cooking surface In this position the foods you are grilling will have to be turned over for cooking Use the Griddler Jr as an open grill to cook burgers steak poultry we do not rec ommend cooking bone in chicken since it does not cook evenly on an open grill fish and vegetables Cooking on the open grill is the most versa tile method of using the Griddler Jr 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 combining their flavors or cooking 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 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Place Griddler Jr on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook The Griddler Jr can be positioned in three ways Closed Position Upper plate cover rests flat on lower plate base This is your starting and heating position j
7. ED AND 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 dish washer Press the Plate Release buttons to remove plates from the housing Be sure that the plates have cooled completely before han dling at least 30 minutes The cooking plates can be washed in the dishwasher Do not use metallic 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 plate with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor transferring to the next reci pe 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 Jr is cool and dry before storing The power cord can be wrapped around the back of the base for storing COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE CHART Check internal temperature using an instant read thermometer Beef The USDA recommends cooking all ground beef to at least Medium 160 F do
8. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Cuisinart Recipe Booklet Reverse Side Cuisinart Griddler Jr GR 3 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using E IB 7638A 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 This should not be 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 Customer Service see warranty for examination repair or adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended 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 surfac es 10 Do not place on or near hot gas or elec tric 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 disc
9. NN when using the contact grill or panini press functions Open Position Upper plate cover is open Open the cover to this position before using the Griddler Jr as a contact grill or panini press To adjust the Griddler Jr to this position simply lift the handle until you feel it come to a locking posi tion The unit will stay in this posi tion until you close the cover or con tinue to open it to the flat position The cover will stay in the upright position until you lower the handle for cooking When this is done the hinge will release itself so that the upper plate lies flat on the top of the food you are preparing This allows you to cook your food evenly from both top and bottom When you lift the handle to open the Griddler after cooking the cover will remain in the flat position parallel with the lower plate In order to lock the cover back into the upright position you must close the Griddler Jr without any food in place and open it again Flat Position Upper plate cover is level with lower upper and ae lower plates line up to cre ate one large cooking surface The Griddler Jr is in this position when it is used as an open grill To adjust the Griddler Jr to this position locate the hinge release lever on the right arm see diagram below With your left hand on the handle use your right hand to slide the lever toward you Push the handle back until t
10. arding any packaging materials You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date Note Drip cups are located on outside of left polyfoam insert Scraper is on outside of right polyfoam insert Before using your Cuisinart Griddler Jr for the first time wipe the base cover and controls with a damp cloth Thoroughly clean cooking plates drip cups and scrap ing tool The grill plates drip cups and cleaning tool are dishwasher safe Refer to Assembly Instructions for plate removal THE GRIDDLER JR DOES IT ALL The Griddler Jr is the ultimate kitchen appliance offering you three separate cook ing options Simply adjust the hinge to use as a contact grill panini press or open grill See Assembly Instructions and Operating Instructions Contact Grill Use the Griddler Jr 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 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 Rest the cover on top of the food until it has reached the desired cooked temperature
11. e 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 Jr has been manufac tured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorized accessories and replacement parts 8 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 consequen tial damages Some states do not allow the exclu sion or limitation of these damages so they may not apply to you CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY California law provides that for In Warranty Service California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product A to the store where it was purchased or B to another retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the same type The retail store shall then at its discretion either repair the product refer the consumer to an inde pendent repair facility replace the product or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer s prior usage of the product If the above two options do not result in the
12. est you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate veri fication 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 proof 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 If your Cuisinart Griddler Jr 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 1 800 726 0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return please enclose 10 00 for shipping and handling of the product Please pay by check or money order California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1 800 726 0190 for shipping instruc tions 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 Pleas
13. he cover rests flat on the counter The unit will stay in this position until you lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position If the Griddler Jr is already in the open position and you wish to adjust it to the flat position pull the handle slightly toward you and then lift the hinge release lever Push the handle back until the cover rests in the flat position Pulling the handle forward slightly before lifting the hinge release lever will take some of the pressure off of the Hinge release lever hinge and you will be able to adjust the Griddler Jr more easily To insert cooking plates Adjust the Griddler Jr to the flat position see below with the controls directly in front of you Insert one plate at a time Each plate is designed to fit in either the upper housing or the lower housing of the Griddler Jr The word lower or upper is embossed into each grill plate to let you know where to attach the plate Pick up the lower grill plate with the cutouts for the heating element facing down If you are facing the Griddler Jr the drip spouts should be at the forward corners of the plate Locate the metal brackets at the center of the housing Tilt the back end of the plate and line up the cutouts at the back of the plate with the metal brackets Slide the plate underneath the brackets and push down the front end of the plate It will snap into place Turn the Griddler Jr a
14. kers Food Toasters Rice Cookware Grills Processors Cookers 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 com 2007 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 Printed in China 07CU26395 Any other trademarks or service marks of third parties referred to herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners Version no GR3_IB 7638A Size 140mm W X 216mm H Material Cover 157gam Matt art paper inside 120gsm Gloss art paper Coating Cover Gloss varnishing Color Front 4C 1C CMYK PMS8501C Back 1 1C Black Date 23 08 07 Co ordinator Astor You XieFaxing Des cription IB 7638A OPERATOR Xu XieFaxing Code E IB 7638A __ En CREEEEEEER TEEREEE EERE EEE __ SHEE __ EEE
15. neness or until center is no longer pink Pork Always grill using an instant read thermometer until the internal temperature reaches 160 F when tested Poultry Boneless poultry breast should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170 F Ground poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 170 F Seafood Fish Cook until opaque and easily flaked with a fork Scallops Cook until opaque and firm Shrimp Cook until shrimp turn orange red and flesh is pearly opaque Bacon Cook bacon until crispy to taste Ib at a time Hot Dogs Smoked Sausages Although they are precooked we recommend cooking hot dogs and smoked sausages until the internal temperature is 165 F when tested with an instant read thermometer Beef Bright red center 140 F lighter pink to outside Light pink center 160 F brown to outside Well Brown consistently 170 F done throughout WARRANTY LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is available to consumers only You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Griddler Jr that was purchased at retail for personal family or household use Except as otherwise required under applicable law this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners We warrant that your Cuisinart Griddler Jr will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase We sugg
16. onnect turn control to OFF set ting then remove plug from wall outlet 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 CONTENTS troduction ninen Parts and Features cccccseeseseeeeeee Before the First Use The Griddler Jr Does it All assecc 3 Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions User Maintenance ccccccsecsseereeeees Storage Cleaning and Care se e 0 e E A T Cooked Food Temperature Chart
17. round and insert the matching grill plate into the upper housing as you did with the first plate To remove cooking plates Adjust Griddler Jr to flat position Locate the plate release buttons on one side of the unit Press firmly on button and the plate will pop up slight ly from the Upper plate base Grasp release button the plate with two hands Lower plate slide it out release button from under the metal brackets and lift it out of the base Press on the other plate release but ton to remove the other cooking plate in the same manner To position drip cups When using the Griddler Jr as a contact grill or panini press 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 cup Grease should be safely disposed of after cooking The drip cups can be cleaned in the dishwasher When using the Griddler Jr as an open grill place the cups at either end of the unit directly below the grease spouts OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Once the Griddler Jr is assembled proper ly plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet You are now ready to begin cooking When the temperature knob is turned on low medium or high the red indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on If you intend to use the Griddler Jr as a contact grill panini press or flat grill turn the Grill Panini control to the
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