Cuisinart CGR-4C User Manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

Cuisinart™Griddler

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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CGR-4C

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 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.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before the First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The Griddler™Does it All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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.

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into a

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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:

burgers, chicken and vegetables

b. Griddle Plates:

cakes, eggs, bacon and seared scallops

4. Controls: Indicator lights signal “power on”
and “ready to cook”

a. Selector:

Griddle function

b. Grill/Panini:

“warm” to “sear”

c. Griddle:

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: Opens the cover to rest flat on
the surface

9. Recipe Book (not shown): With 26 recipes

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Perfect for grilling steak,

Prepare flawless pan-

Choose the Grill/Panini or

Adjust temperature from

Adjust temperature from 200

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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.

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Before using your Cuisinart
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

Griddler™for the

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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

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grilling both sides of the food item at the same
time. The ribs on the grill plates combined with

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the grease spout at the corner of the plate allow

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the grease to drip from the meat and drain off
the plates.

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When the Griddler
the grill plates are recommended. Rest the cover

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evenly on top of the food until it has reached the
desired cooked temperature.

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The Griddler
handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust
to the thickness of the food. You can easily grill

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anything from a thinly-sliced potato to a thick
sirloin steak with even results.

is used as a Contact Grill

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was designed with a unique

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