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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Cuisinart
®
Griddler
®
. This product is
actually five appliances in one. A hinged,
floating cover and one set of removable
and reversible cooking plates turn the
Griddler
®
into a contact grill, panini press,
full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half
griddle. Dual temperature controls and
indicator lights make this product easy to
use. Dishwasher-safe plates, integrated
drip tray and a cleaning/scraping tool
make cleanup fast and easy.
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 and Reversible
Cooking Plates
Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy
cleanup
a. Grill Side: Perfect for grilling
steak,
burgers, chicken and vegetables
b. Griddle Side: 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 200ºF to 425ºF
5. Drip Tray
Collects grease and removes from base
for easy cleanup (dishwasher safe)
6. Cleaning/Scraping Tool
Helps clean grill and griddle plates
after cooking
7. Plate Release Buttons
Push in to release and remove
cooking plates
8. Hinge Release Lever
Allows the cover to extend 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.
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 tray and
scraping tool. The plates, drip tray and
cleaning 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 five separate
cooking options. Simply flip the reversible
cooking plates and adjust the hinge to
use as a contact grill, panini press, full
grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle.
See Assembly Instructions and
Operating Instructions.
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