IB-5280(0,0) 7pp 6/25/04 8:08 PM Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side CuisinartTM GriddlerTM GR-4 IB-5280A For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. IB-5280(0,0) 7pp 6/25/04 8:08 PM Page 2 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 Center 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 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 AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD DO REPAIRS. 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: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before the First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The GriddlerTM Does it All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 2 2 4 5 5 6 6 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the CuisinartTM GriddlerTM. This multifunctional product is actually four appliances in one. A hinged, floating cover, two sets of removable cooking plates and a convertible design turn the GriddlerTM 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 and a cleaning/scraping tool clean up in seconds. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 1 IB-5280(0,0) 7pp 6/25/04 8:08 PM Page 3 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 pancakes, 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 degrees 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 Release Lever: Allows the cover to lay 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 discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Note: Drips cups are located on outside of left polyfoam insert. Before using your CuisinartTM GriddlerTM 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 cleaning tool are dishwasher safe. Refer to Assembly Instructions for plate removal. THE GRIDDLERTM DOES IT ALL: The GriddlerTM 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 GriddlerTM 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 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 GriddlerTM 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 GriddlerTM 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. 7 3a 2 8 7 1 4c 4a 4b 6 5 3b 2 IB-5280(0,0) 7pp 6/25/04 8:08 PM Page 4 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. Open Grill: Use the GriddlerTM 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 Grill is the most versatile method of using the GriddlerTM. 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. "Open Grill" refers to using the GriddlerTM 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 GriddlerTM is used as an Open Grill, the grill plates should be used. Panini Press: Use the GriddlerTM 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 savory 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), 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. When the GriddlerTM is used as a Panini Press, the grill plates are recommended. We recommend 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 GriddlerTM functions as a Panini Press in the same manner that it functions as a Contact Grill. The GriddlerTM 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 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. Griddle: Use the GriddlerTM 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 for a large family. The large surface area allows you to cook a variety of different foods at the same time, or large amounts of your favorite food. When you use the GriddlerTM 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. 3 IB-5280(0,0) 7pp 6/25/04 8:08 PM Page 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Place GriddlerTM on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook. The GriddlerTM 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. Open Position ­ Upper plate/cover is open and in the 100° position. Open the cover to this position before using the GriddlerTM as a Contact Grill or Panini Press. To adjust the GriddlerTM 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. The cover will stay in the upright position until you lower the handle for cooking. When this is done, the cover will release itself so that it 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 GriddlerTM 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 GriddlerTM, without any food in place, and open it again. Flat Position ­ Upper plate/cover is level with lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates line up to create one large cooking surface. The GriddlerTM is in this position when it is used as an Open Grill or Griddle. To adjust the GriddlerTM to this position, locate the hinge release lever on the right arm. With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to slide the lever toward you. Push the handle back until the cover rests flat on the counter. The unit will stay in this position until 4 you lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position. If the GriddlerTM is already in the open Hinge Release position and you wish Lever 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 switch will take some of the pressure off of the hinge and you will be able to adjust the GriddlerTM more easily. To insert cooking plates: Adjust the GriddlerTM to the Flat Position (see above) 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 GriddlerTM. The word "lower" or "upper" is embossed into each grill or griddle plate to let you know where to attach the plate. Pick up the lower grill/griddle plate with the cutouts for the heating element facing down. If you are facing the GriddlerTM the drip spout should be at the forward right-hand corner of the plate. ...