Cuisinart GR-150 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Griddler® Deluxe

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

GR-150

Important
SafeguardS

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Unplug from outlet when not in

use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning
appliance.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces; use
handles, knobs or buttons.

4. To protect against fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, DO
NOT IMMERSE CORD OR PLUG
in water or other liquids.

5. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.

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 burners, 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 both
Temperature Knobs of UPPER
PLATE and LOWER PLATE 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.

16. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing in an

appliance garage always unplug
the unit from the electrical outlet.

Not doing so could create a risk of
fire, especially if the appliance
touches the walls of the garage or
the door touches the unit as it
closes.

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. Extension cords may be used if
care is exercised in their use.

If an 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.

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CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ............................ 3

Features and Benefits ............................ 4

Before the First Use ............................... 5

Assembly Instructions ........................... 5

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Griddler
Operating the Griddler

Cleaning and Care ................................. 7

User Maintenance .................................. 7

Storage ................................................... 7

Troubleshooting Chart ........................... 8

Warranty ................................................. 9

Deluxe Positions .................... 5

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FEATURES AND
BENEFITS

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. Control Panel

4. 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 pancakes,

eggs, heat tortillas, even sear
scallops.

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 (dishwasher safe).

7. Plate Release Buttons
Push in to release and remove
cooking plates.

8. Hinge Release Lever
Allows the cover to extend back to
the Flat position.

9. Cover Height Adjuster
Features 6 preset height positions
for top melting. Locks cover closed
for storage.

BPA Free (not shown)

All materials that come in contact
with food are BPA free.

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BEFORE THE
FIRST USE

Remove all packaging materials and any
labels or stickers from your grill. Be sure
all parts (see Features and Benefits) have
been included before discarding any
packaging materials. You may want to
keep the box and packing materials in the
event that the unit has to be shipped in
the future.

Before using your Cuisinart
Deluxe for the first time, wipe the base,
cover and controls with a damp cloth.
Thoroughly clean cooking plates, drip tray
and scraping tool; all are dishwasher safe.
Refer to Assembly Instructions below for
plate removal.

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ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS

Place base on a clean, flat surface where
you intend to cook, with the controls
directly in front of you.

To insert the cooking plates:

1. Choose the side(s) you intend to cook
on. The two cooking plates each have
two sides:

a. Grill side: ribbed surface intended for

grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken,
seafood and vegetables. Also can be
used for panini and other toasted
sandwiches.

b. Griddle side: smooth surface

intended for cooking bacon and eggs,
pancakes and French toast. Also can
be used for panini and other toasted
sandwiches.

b.a.

2. Locate the metal brackets at the back
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.
Insert the second plate into the upper
housing as you did with the first plate.

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3. Slide the drip tray into the base at the
rear of the unit from the right side.

4. Plug the cord into a standard
electrical outlet.

5. Just follow the instructions below
to position the unit, and you’re ready
to cook!

GRIDDLER® DELUXE
POSITIONS

STORAGE Position – Upper plate/cover

rests flat on the lower plate/base and
cover height adjuster is in Lock position.

PREHEAT Position – Upper plate/
cover rests flat on the lower plate/
base and cover height adjuster is in
Unlock position.

OPEN COOKING Position –
To cook on lower plate only: Lift the

handle so upper plate/cover is vertical.
Plate does not “float” in this position.

CLOSED COOKING Position –
To Contact Grill or Panini Press: Start

with unit in Open Cooking position.
Lower top carefully until plate contacts
food. Hinge will automatically release the
plate, allowing it to “float” and rest evenly
on food. If necessary, press down slightly
on front of upper plate/cover wearing
oven mitt to release hinge.

To To p Me lt: Start with unit in Open
Cooking position. Wearing an oven mitt,
press down slightly on front of upper
plate/cover to release hinge, allowing
plate to “float.” Lower it to close to the

desired height, then slide the cover height
adjuster into a notch to set the position.

FLAT COOKING Position –
To cook on Full Grill, Full Griddle or
Half Grill/Half Griddle: Upper plate/

cover opens to lie flat, level with the
lower plate/base.

To adjust to this position from the Preheat
position, put on oven mitts, open unit and
slide the hinge release lever up while
pushing the handle back. The upper plate/
cover will sit flat, resting on the handle.

To adjust to this position from Closed
Cooking position, first close the unit,
resting upper plate/cover flat on lower
plate/base. You will hear the upper plate
click into place. Open unit and slide the
hinge release lever up while pushing the
handle back. The upper plate/ cover will
sit flat, resting on the handle.

To adjust to this position from Open
Cooking position, grasp handle and pull
slightly forward, then slide the hinge
release lever up while pushing the handle
back. The upper plate/cover will sit flat,
resting on the handle.

2. Turn the UPPER PLATE and/or LOWER
PLATE temperature to the desired
setting – from Warm to 450°F.

See below for recommendations:

Cooking Option Plate Selection

Contact Grill Both

Panini Press Both

Full Grill Both

Full Griddle Both

Half Grill and Half Griddle Both

Half Grill or Half Griddle Lower or Upper
Top Melt Both

3. A red indicator light on the selected
control will illuminate to indicate that
the power is on. It may take up to 12
minutes to reach operating temperature,
depending on the temperature level
that was set.

NOTE: The first time you use the

Griddler

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Deluxe, it may have a slight
odor and may smoke a bit. This is
normal and common to appliances with
nonstick surfaces.

4. When the thermostat has reached
operating temperature, a green
indicator light inside the chosen control
will indicate that the Griddler

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Deluxe is

ready for cooking.

5. You may vary the setting of the control
knob at any time during cooking.

6. To turn the plate(s) off, simply turn the
temperature dial(s) to the OFF position.

NOTE: If the unit is on and heated for

more than 2 hours, it will automatically
shut off. This is a safety feature of the

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Griddler

Deluxe. To reactivate, simply

turn either dial.

OPERATING THE
GRIDDLER® DELUXE

Standard Cooking

1. Make sure the Griddler® Deluxe is in
the PREHEAT position. We recommend
you preheat with grill in the closed
position.

SEAR Function

You can sear foods at 500°F for up to
2 minutes. NOTE: We do not recommend
putting food on the grill during preheat.

1. Follow Standard Cooking, Step 1.

2. Press UPPER SEAR and/or LOWER
SEAR button to initiate SEAR function.
The LED light in the UPPER PLATE
and/or LOWER PLATE temperature dial
will go off.

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3. The LED light around the UPPER SEAR
and/or LOWER SEAR button(s) will
illuminate red indicating the unit is
heating to 500˚F.

4. When the plate(s) reach the SEAR
temperature, the LED light around the
UPPER SEAR and/or LOWER SEAR
button(s) will turn green and will flash
ten times to allow enough time to put
the food on the plate(s).

5. After 10 seconds, the green light will
stop flashing and the upper and/or
lower plates will sear for 2 minutes.

6. When the sear cycle has finished, the
LED light around the UPPER SEAR
and/or LOWER SEAR button(s) will go
off and the unit will adjust to the
temperature(s) selected on the
corresponding temperature knobs.

7. To cancel SEAR, press the SEAR
button(s) again. The LED light(s) will
turn off and the unit will adjust to the
temperature(s) selected on the
corresponding temperature knobs.

CLEANING AND CARE

1. Once you have finished cooking, turn
Plate Selector dial(s) to the OFF
position and unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to
cool down for at least 30 minutes.

2. Use the cleaning/scraping tool to
remove any leftover food from the
cooking plate(s).

3. Dispose of grease from the drip tray,
once cooled.

4. Press the plate release buttons to
remove cooking plates from the
housing. Be sure that the plates have
cooled completely before handling
(at least 30 minutes).

5. Wipe down the plates to remove any
leftover food. The cooking plates, drip
tray and cleaning/scraping tool can be
cleaned by hand or on the top shelf of
the dishwasher. The housing base,
cover and control panel can be wiped
clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough
stains, dampen cloth. Never use an
abrasive cleaner or harsh pad.

USER MAINTENANCE

• Alwaysexercisecautionwhenhandling

the Griddler
Open and close the unit using the
handle only. Do not touch the arms or
top cover during or immediately after
cooking, as they become hot during
use. We recommend you wear oven
mitts when handling the Griddler
Deluxe to prevent burns.

• Neverusemetalutensils,whichwill

scratch the nonstick plates. Instead,
use wooden or heat-proof plastic
utensils.

• Neverleaveplasticutensilsincontact

with the hot grill plates. This includes
the cleaning tool that is included.

• Inbetweenrecipes,usecleaning/

scraping tool to scrape excess food
buildup through grease channels and
into the drip tray. Wipe off any residue
with a paper towel before proceeding
with next recipe.

• AllowtheGriddler

down completely (at least 30 minutes)
before cleaning.

• Anyotherservicingshouldbe

performed by an authorized service
representative.

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Deluxe during cooking.

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Deluxe to cool

STORAGE

• Wrapthepowercordaroundthe

cord storage clips at the back of
the base.

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• Storecleancookingplatesanddrip

tray in the unit.

• Lockunitclosedbyslidingthecover

height adjuster to the Lock position.

Troubleshooting Chart

Subject Question Answer/Solution

Check to make sure your unit is plugged

Why won’t my unit turn on?

Power

Why is my unit turning
itself off?

Can I change my temperature or
plate selection when the unit is
already cooking?

Programming

Can I sear when I’m
already cooking?

into a functional outlet.

Contact Customer Service at
1-800-726-0190.

It is possible the unit overheated. Wait for
the unit to cool down and try again. If it
does not turn back on, contact Customer
Service at 1-800-726-0190.

If your Griddler
if you do not change any settings, it will
shut off automatically after 2 hours. This is
a safety feature. To reactivate, simply turn
either dial.

Yes. To change temperature of your current
plate selection, simply turn the plate’s
temperature dial and the unit will adjust
automatically. To change your plate
selection, simply turn the temperature dial
for your new selection.

Yes. Simply press the SEAR button(s)
and the plates will preheat to sear
temperature. We recommend you take
the food off during SEAR preheat. Once the
SEAR cycle is complete, the unit will revert
back to previously selected temperatures.

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Deluxe is not turned off or

Cleaning

Are the parts and accessories
dishwasher safe?

Food residue is sticking to the
plates. How do I clean them
without damaging them?

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Yes, all removable parts are
dishwasher safe. Do not immerse or
put the base of the unit in the
dishwasher. Clean it and the control
panel with a damp cloth.

Use the scraper tool provided to scrape off
any excess food buildup. Do not use metal
utensils to clean the plates as they can
damage the nonstick coating.

WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY

This warranty is available to consumers only. You
are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Griddler®
Deluxe 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
Deluxe will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal home use for 3 years
from the date of original purchase.

We recommend that you visit our website,
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to
complete your product registration. However,
product registration 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.

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 that sells Cuisinart products of the same
type.

The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either
repair the product, refer the consumer to an
independent 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 appropriate relief to the consumer,
the consumer may then take the product to an
independent repair facility if service or repair
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart
and not the consumer will be responsible for
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming
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 your Cuisinart
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

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Griddler® Deluxe should prove

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from our Customer Service Representatives or
send the defective product to Customer Service at
Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale,
AZ 85307.

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 instruc­tions).

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
factured to the strictest specifications and has
been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and
only with authorized accessories and replace­ment parts. This warranty expressly excludes any
defects or damages caused by attempted use
of this unit with a converter, as well as use with
accessories, replacement parts or repair service
other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This
warranty does not cover any damage caused by
accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary
household use. This warranty excludes all inciden­tal or consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages,
so these exclusions may not apply to you. You
may also have other rights, which vary from state
to state.

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 to ensure that the product
is still under warranty.

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Griddler® Deluxe has been manu-

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