Cuisinart GR-WAFP User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Griddler® Waffle Plates

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

GR-WAFP

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BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging and any promotional labels
or stickers from your waffle plates. Be sure that
both of your new waffle plates 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

Griddler® Waffle Plates
for the first time, wipe with a damp cloth to remove
any dust from the warehouse or shipping.

Note:

The Cuisinart® Griddler® Waffle Plates have
been treated with a special nonstick coating. Before
the first use, we suggest you season the grids with
cooking spray or flavorless vegetable oil. If using
oil, apply oil with a paper towel or pastry brush.
You may find it helpful to repeat this process before
each use of the waffle plates.

Note:

The Cuisinart® Griddler® Waffle Plates are
designed to fit Griddler

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and Griddler Gourmet®

models only.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Place the closed Griddler® or Griddler Gourmet®
on a clean, flat surface where you intend to use it.

To insert waffle plates

1. Adjust the Griddler

the flat position with the controls directly in
front of you.

2. Insert one plate at a time. Each plate is

designed to fit in either the upper housing
or the lower housing of the unit.

3. Locate the metal brackets at the center of the

lower housing. Tilt the back end of the plate
and line up the cutouts at the back of the plate
with the metal brackets.

4. Slide the plate underneath

the brackets and push
down the front end of the
plate. It will snap into place.

5. Insert the second plate into

the upper housing as you
did with the first plate.

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or Griddler Gourmet® to

To remove waffle plates

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1. Once the Griddler

or Griddler Gourmet®

has cooled, adjust to the flat position.

2. Locate the plate release
button on one side of the
unit. Press firmly on button
and plate will pop up slightly
from the base.

3. Grasp the plate with two
hands, slide it out from
under the metal brackets
and lift it out of the base.
Press on the other plate
release button to remove
the other waffle plate in
the same manner.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical
outlet.

2. Turn the Selector dial to the left to choose the
Griddle function. The red indicator light on the
Selector dial will illuminate to signal that the
power is on.

3. Set the Griddle dial to 400°F:

4. Allow the unit to heat up. When it has reached
the selected temperature, the green indicator
light will illuminate. You are now ready to begin.

Note: The first time you use your waffle plates

you may notice a slight odor or some smoke.
This is normal and common for plates with a
nonstick surface.

5. Lift top cover of the Griddler
Gourmet

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by grasping the handle and pushing
up in one fluid motion. The top cover will stay
open in a 100° position until you lower it.

6. Pour enough batter onto the center of the
lower waffle grid to completely cover (about
1¼ cups). Use a heat-proof spatula to spread
batter evenly over the grid. Close the top cover.
The green light will turn off, but the red light will
stay illuminated.

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or Griddler

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7. Bake for approximately 3 minutes. For lighter
waffles, bake for less time. For darker waffles,
bake for more time. Medium-brown waffles,
can be achieved by baking in between 3½ and
5 minutes. These are approximate times that
may vary depending on the recipe ingredients
used.

Note: During operation, the green indicator

light inside the Griddle dial will continue to
turn on and off as the thermostat regulates the
temperature. This is normal. The red indicator
light inside the Selector dial will stay illuminated
during operation.

8. Remove the waffles by gently loosening the
edges with a heat-proof spatula or tongs. Never
use metal utensils, as they will damage the
nonstick coating.

9. When you are finished baking, turn the Selector
dial to the OFF position and unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet. Allow the Griddler
Griddler Gourmet

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to cool down for at least 30

minutes before handling.

CLEANING AND CARE

Once you have finished baking, turn the Selector
dial to the OFF position and unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet. Leave the top cover of your

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Griddler

or Griddler Gourmet® open so the waffle
plates begin to cool. Allow the unit to cool down for
at least 30 minutes before handling.

Press the plate release
buttons to remove waffle
plates from the housing.
The waffle 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.

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The Griddler

or Griddler Gourmet® exterior
surfaces can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth.
For tough stains, dampen cloth. Never use an
abrasive cleaner or harsh pad.

STORAGE

The waffle plates can be stored in the Griddler® or
Griddler Gourmet

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or in a drawer or cabinet when

WARRANTY

Limited One-Year Warranty

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer
if you own Cuisinart
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
workmanship under normal home use for 1 year 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, according to its
preference, 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 neither of the above two options results in the appropriate relief to the

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consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent

or

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 of 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 toll­free at 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling of such nonconforming
products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT

If your Cuisinart
within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace
them. To obtain warranty service, please call our Customer Service Center
toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor
Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling. (California residents
need only supply a proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190
for shipping instructions.) Please be sure to include your return address,
description of the product’s defect, product serial number, and any
other information pertinent to the return. Please pay by check or money
order. 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.

Your Cuisinart
strictest specifications and have been designed for use only with Griddler
and Griddler Gourmet
defects or damages caused by 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.

not in use.

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Griddler® Waffle Plates that were purchased

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Griddler® Waffle Plates will be free of defects in materials and

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Griddler® Waffle Plates should prove to be defective

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Griddler® Waffle Plates have been manufactured to the

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models. This warranty expressly excludes any

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