Cuisinart Q33 Instruction Booklet

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Cuisinart® 美膳雅多功能煎烤機

Griddler/Grill•Panini

Instruction Booklet

使用說明書

Q33

為了您的安全與持續使用本產品，使用前請仔細閱讀該說明書。

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重要安全守則

使用此電器時，請務必遵守基本安全預防措施，其中包括：

1. 請閱讀全部說明。

2. 請使用把手或調教按鈕操作，不要觸摸灼熱的表面。

3. 避免火災和觸電等危險，不要把電源線或插頭浸沒在水或其他液體內。

4. 兒童使用或在兒童附近使用電器時，一定要密切監督。

5. 電器不使用時及在清洗之前，請始終拔掉其電源。安裝或拆卸部件，以及清洗電器前，需讓電器冷卻。

6. 電源線或插頭損壞時，或電器發生故障，跌落引致任何損壞，操作異常時，請不要使用電器。將電器送到就近的Cuisinart維修中心進行檢查、修理。

7. 不推薦使用除本机器提供外的附件，因其

可能導致火災、觸電或人身傷害的風險。

8. 不要在室外使用。

9. 不要把電源線掛在桌子或櫃台邊上，或接觸灼熱表面。

10. 不要放在燃氣爐/電爐上面或附近，或放

在加熱烤箱內。

11. 使用完畢後，請拔掉電源。

12. 不可將此電器用於其它用途。

13. 當移動含有熱油或其他灼熱液體的電器

時，必須極為小心。

14. 要斷開電源，將控制器旋至OFF/關位

置，然後從插座上拔下插頭。

15. 警告：為降低火災或觸電的風險，產品

必須只由專業人士修理。

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除非有人監督或指導如何使用,否則身體、感知或精神不健全（包括兒童）或缺乏經驗和常識的人仕不能使用本電器。

17. 兒童必須在監護下使用此產品, 以確保兒童不會耍玩產品。

妥善保管這些說明只供家庭使用

特殊電線組件說明

配備短電源線，以降低較長電源線纏繞或絆人的風險。

可提供較長的延長線，應小心使用。如果使用長電源線，其標記的額定功率應至

少與電器的額定功率同樣大，安排好較長的電源線，令其不會從櫃台或桌面上垂下來，否則可能被兒童或動物拉掉或絆人。

介紹

祝賀您購買了Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤機。該產品實際上是多功能，四合一電器。鉸鏈式浮頂、兩套可分離式電爐和可轉化的設計，將多功能煎烤機變成一個扒爐、三明治烤盤機或可供選擇的大型雙敞開式烤架或煎鍋。雙溫度控制器和指示燈，使本產品使用起來很方便。只用幾秒鐘，就可在洗碗機中清洗好烤架、烤盤、油滴盤和清洗/擦拭工具。

部件和特性

1. 底座和蓋子：堅固結構，帶有不鏽鋼可調節蓋子。

2. 把手：堅固的金屬鑄造，可按食品的厚

度調節蓋子。

3. 分離式烹飪盤：不粘鍋，可在洗碗機內清洗，容易清理。

a. 烤架：是烤牛排、漢堡包、雞肉和蔬菜的

理想選擇。

b. 烤盤：可烤制完美的薄烤餅、雞蛋、熏肉

和烤扇貝。

4. 控制器：“電源打開”和“準備烹飪”的指示燈亮。

a. 選擇器：選擇烤/三明治或煎功能。 b. 烤/三明治：溫度可調節，從“保溫”

到“焦”烤。

c. 煎：溫度可調節從100。C到230。C。

5. 油滴杯：收集油份，可在洗碗機內洗滌。

6. 清洗/擦拭工具：幫助在烹飪後清理烤架或烤盤。

7. 烹飪盤釋放按鈕：向裡推可解鎖並取出烹飪盤。

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8. 鉸鏈釋放桿：可將蓋子向後靠，便於在平坦位置烹飪。

首次使用前：

除掉烤架上的所有包裝材料和任何促銷標簽或貼紙。扔棄包裝材料之前，確認包括新電器內的所有部件齊全（在“部件和特性”內列出）。您也可保存紙箱和包裝材料，以便日後使用。

注釋：油滴杯位於泡沫塑料物的左外側。首次使用您的

Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤機

之前，用濕布擦拭底座、蓋子和控制器，除掉運輸留下的任何灰塵。徹底清理烤盤、油滴杯和擦拭工具。烤架與杯盤、油滴盤和清洗工具可在洗碗機內洗滌。有關烹飪盤的拆卸，參考“裝配說明”。

Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤機無所不能:

煎烤機為主要的廚房電器，為您提供四種獨立的烹飪選擇。僅需改變烹飪盤，調節鉸鏈，就可將其用作扒爐、三明治烤盤機、敞開式烤架或煎鍋。參見“裝配說明”和“操作說明”。

扒爐：

將

Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤機

用作扒爐，可烹

飪漢堡包、無骨肉片和薄肉切片與蔬菜。當您想短時間內烹飪某種食品或尋找健康的

烤肉方法時，扒爐可發揮最出色的功能。在扒爐上烹飪時，食品會很快烹飪好，因為您同時燒烤食物的兩面，並且烹飪時能使油份從肉上滴落然後沿烹飪盤排出。

將煎烤機用作扒爐時，建議使用烤盤。將蓋子均衡放在食品頂部，直至達到需要的烹飪溫度。煎烤機配備一個獨特的把手和允許蓋子調節食品厚度的鉸鏈。您可輕鬆燒烤所有的東西，從切得薄薄的土豆到厚厚的牛腰肉，都可達到均勻效果。

在扒爐內烹飪多個食物時，重要的是食物的厚度要一致，這樣蓋子會均勻地封閉食物。

Panini三明治烤盤機：

將

Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤機

用作三明治烤盤

機，可燒烤三明治、麵包和酥餅。單詞“Panini”為意大利語，表示烤三明治

的意思。三明治可包含任何組合成分，如蔬菜、肉和鋪在兩片鮮烤麵包之間的干酪片。然後，將三明治壓在兩個烤盤或烤架之間，以烘烤麵包，並給三明治加溫。通過多次實驗，你會做出各種風味極佳的三明治或甜三明治。我們建議採用新鮮的麵包，以烤制出味道最好的三明治。通常用於

三明治的麵包為focaccia 麵包（一種扁平麵包，烘焙時頂部經常放迷迭香、鹽和洋蔥）

、michetta麵包

（

外表酥脆的小圓面卷）

、ciabatta 麵包（外

型

稍顯半球形的矩形麵包）和經典意大利麵

包厚片。把煎烤機用作三明治

烤盤機時，建議使用烤架。我們推薦烤架，是因為傳統風格的三明治會使麵包上出現烤架痕跡。然

而，根據您制備的三明治的類型，您可能希望使用烤盤。作

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為三明治烤盤機使用時，使用方法和扒爐一樣。

Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤

機配備

一個獨特的把手和允許蓋子調節所制備三明治厚度的鉸鏈，使蓋子平穩地擺放。向把手輕輕施加壓力，按您的想法擠壓與加熱三明治。

烹飪多個三明治時，重要的是各三明治的厚度要一致，這樣蓋子會均勻地封閉三明治。

敞開式烤架：

Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤機

用作敞開式烤架，烹飪漢堡包、牛排、家禽（我們不推薦烹飪帶骨雞肉，因為這樣的雞肉在敞開式烤架上烹飪地不均勻）、魚和蔬菜。

在敞開式烤架上烹飪是使用煎烤機的最通用方法。在敞開位置，可用於燒烤的面積為表面積的二倍（1290平方厘米）。您可選擇在單獨烤盤上烹飪不同類型的食品（不用擔心它們串味）或烹飪大量同類食品。敞開位置也適合厚度不一的各種肉片，使您按自己的口味燒烤每片肉。

“

敞開式烤架”指使用煎烤机時把蓋子平放，產生兩倍的平坦烹飪表面。在這個位置，您在燒烤的食物必須翻轉烹飪。將煎烤机用作敞開式烤架時，應使用烤架。

烤盤：

將Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤機用作煎鍋來烹飪薄烤餅、雞蛋、法式吐司、薯餅和早餐肉。使用烤盤功能是為兩口之家或大家庭準備早餐的完美方法。大表面積使您可同時烹飪不同類型的食品或大量您喜歡的食品。

將煎烤機用作煎鍋時，打開蓋子，把蓋子平放，產生兩倍的平坦烹飪表面。使用這個烹飪功能時，應使用烤盤；烹飪時，建議多翻轉食物。

裝配說明：

將Cuisinart® 多功能煎烤機放在您想烹飪的清潔平坦的表面上。

可用三種方法放置煎烤機：

閉合擺放－上

盤/蓋子平放在下盤 / 底座上。這時可使用扒爐或三明治烤盤機功能。

打開擺放－

要把煎烤機調節到這個位置，直接提起把手直至您感到它到了鎖定位置。該產品一直保持在這個位置，除非您關閉蓋子或繼續將其打開到平坦擺放。

在降低把手進行烹飪之前，蓋子將保持垂直狀態。降低把手之後，蓋子會被釋放並平放在所烹制食物的頂部。這樣，您可均勻從上下兩個面烹飪食物。當烹飪完成後提升把手，打開煎烤机時，蓋子仍處於平坦位置，與下盤平行。為了將蓋子鎖定到垂直位置，您必須在沒有食物時關閉煎烤机，然後再將其打開。

平坦擺放－上盤/蓋子與下盤/底座在同一

水平。上盤和下盤排列起來形成一個大烹飪表面。

此時煎烤機可用作敞開式烤架或煎鍋。要把煎烤機調整到這個位置，將右臂上的鉸鏈釋放桿設置解除。左手放在把手上，用右手將釋放桿向自己的方向滑動。並把把手向後推至蓋子平放在櫃台上成水平狀態。在推動把手和蓋子令其放回到關閉位置之前，該設備將一直處於這個位置。

如果煎烤機已經處於打開狀態，並希望將其調節平坦擺放，則將把手稍微向自己的方向

輕

釋放按鈕

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輕拉動，然後提升鉸鏈釋放桿。向後推動把手直至蓋子放置在平坦的位置。在提升鉸鏈釋放開關之前稍微向前拉動把手，將從鉸鏈上承受一定的壓力，從而更容易調整煎烤機。

插入烹飪盤：

控制器處在您正面時，將煎烤机調整到平坦擺放位置（見右圖）。一次插入一個盤。每個盤都被設計成僅適合Cuisinart

多功能煎烤機的上外蓋或下外蓋。“lower” 或“upper”被壓印到烹飪盤或煎鍋內，讓您清楚知道把盤固定在何處。托起下烤架/ 烤盤，使加熱元件的中斷器衝下。如果您朝向煎烤機，則油滴出口應在盤的向前右側角處。把金屬托架放在外蓋的中心。傾斜盤的後端，用金屬托架將中斷器排列在盤的背部。將盤滑動到托架下面，然後向下推盤的前端。它將扣到位。旋轉煎烤机，向第一盤那樣，將匹配的烤架/烤盤插入到上外蓋內。

取出烹飪盤：

將煎烤机調節到平坦擺放位置（見右圖）。尋找放在設備的一側的釋放按鈕。壓緊按鈕，盤將從底座稍微向上彈起。雙手抓住盤，從金屬托架下面將其滑出，然後從底座內提出。按動另外一個盤釋放按鈕，用同樣方法取出另外一個烹飪盤。

放置油滴杯：

將煎烤機用作扒爐和三明治烤盤機時，只需要一個油滴杯。

烹飪期間，將油滴杯直接放在油份出口下面。食物產生的油份將沿烹飪盤從油份收集口流出進入油滴杯。油份需要在烹飪後小心傾倒。油滴杯可在洗碗機內清洗。

將煎烤機用作敞開式烤架或煎鍋時，應使用兩個油滴杯。將油滴杯放在設備的兩端，直接放在油份噴口下面。正確組裝煎烤机後，將插頭插入標準插座內。

操作說明：

正確組裝煎烤机後，準備開始烹飪。將選擇器向左旋轉，選擇“煎”功能，或向右旋

轉選擇“烤

三明治”功能，這取決於您希望烹飪的食品。將旋鈕旋轉到某一功能後，紅色指示燈亮，表明設備已經通電。

如果打算將煎烤機用作扒爐、三明治烤盤機或平烤架，則把烤.三明治控制器旋轉到需要的烹飪溫度。設置範圍從保溫到焦烤。

如果打算將煎烤机用作煎鍋，則把煎鍋控制器旋轉到需要的烹飪溫度。溫度設置範圍從 100。C到230。C。

如果打算將煎烤機用作平烤架或煎鍋，但不需要整個表面，則使用底盤。

要達到操作溫度，需要10分鐘左右，視設置的溫度檔位而定。當恆溫器達到操作溫度後，所選控制器內的綠色指示燈指明煎烤機準備烹飪。操作期間，隨恆溫器調節溫度，燈繼續亮起或熄滅。這是正常現象。

用溫度控制器設定與維持烹飪表面的溫度。在烹飪期間您可根據烹飪盤上食物的類型隨時改變控制旋鈕的設置。

烹飪期間處理

煎烤

機時始終要心。要打開

煎

烤

機，抓住把手的黑色塑料區域。即使烹飪期間觸摸把手的這部分也不燙手。把手臂由壓鑄鋁製成，使用期間很熱。烹飪期間或烹飪後不要馬上觸摸它們。

煎烤機外蓋在使用期間也很熱。蓋子由不鏽鋼製成，烹飪期間或烹飪後會很熱，不要觸摸。如果需要調整蓋子，則一定戴防熱手套，防止燙傷。

外蓋的下部分由塑料製成，比較熱但不會燙傷你。如果需要在烹飪期間移動

煎烤

機，一

定要從底座處理。不要接觸蓋子。處理之前始終讓煎烤機冷卻（最少30分鐘）。注釋：首次使用煎烤機時，可能產生少許異

味和少量冒煙。對於有不粘塗層表面的電器而言，這是常見的。

煎烤机機配帶一個黑色清洗/擦拭工具。完成烹飪且設備徹底冷卻後（至少30分鐘），可用其清洗烤盤和煎鍋。在灼熱表面上長時間使用該清洗工具，將導致塑料熔化。

用戶維護：

●

切勿使用金屬器皿，因為它們會刮傷不粘盤。而應使用木質或耐熱的塑料器皿。

上盤釋放按鈕

下盤釋放按鈕

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● 切勿使塑料器皿接觸灼熱的烤盤。包括隨帶的清洗工具。

● 兩次烹飪期間，刮掉過多的食品堆積物，通過油份槽進入油滴杯，然後在進行下次烹飪前用紙巾擦掉殘余物。

● 確保煎烤機在清洗之前徹底冷卻（至少 30分鐘）。

清洗與護理：

注意：在清理電器之前，確保其完全冷卻。完成烹飪後，將控制器旋轉到OFF/關位置，

從插座上拔掉電源線。處理之前，令設備冷卻至少30分鐘。

用清洗/擦拭工具除掉烹飪盤上遺留的食品。可手洗或在洗碗機中洗滌該擦拭工具。

處置油滴杯內的油份。可手洗或在洗碗機中洗滌油滴杯。按下“盤釋放”按鈕，從外蓋上取下烹飪盤。確保處理前烹飪盤徹底冷卻（至少30分鐘）。可在洗碗機中洗滌烹飪盤。不要使用刀叉等金屬物品清洗。不要使用白潔布進行清洗。否則可能損壞不粘塗層。

如果剛烹飪了海鮮，用檸檬汁擦拭烹飪盤，防止海鮮味道轉移到下次菜譜內。

外蓋底座、蓋子和控制旋鈕可用柔軟的干燥布擦干淨。切勿使用擦洗劑或粗糙墊。

保存：

保存之前一定確保煎烤机冷卻干燥。為便於儲存，可將電源線纏繞在底座的後部。不使用時，應將一套烹飪盤儲存在煎烤机

內。另一套可和油滴杯和擦拭工具一起存放在抽屜或櫥櫃內。

保修

三年有限保修

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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.

16. This unit is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or by persons who lack experience or knowledge, unless

they are supervised or have been given

instructions beforehand on the use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety.

17. Children should be supervised to make sure they do not treat the unit like a toy.

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.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart® Griddler. 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 Griddler 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.

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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:

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

100。C to 230。C

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 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 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 GRIDDLER 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 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 Griddler 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 Griddler 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.

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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.

Panini Press:

Use the Griddler 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 Griddler 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 Griddler functions as a Panini Press in the same manner that it functions as a Contact Grill. The Griddler 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.

Open Grill:

Use the Griddler 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 Griddler. 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 Griddler 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 Griddler is used as an Open Grill, the grill plates should be used.

Griddle:

Use the Griddler 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 Griddler 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.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

Place Griddler on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook.

The Griddler 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 Griddler as a Contact Grill or Panini Press. To adjust the Griddler 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 Griddler 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 Griddler, 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 Griddler is in this position when it is used as an Open Grill or Griddle.

To adjust the Griddler 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

you lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position.

If the Griddler is already in the open position and you wish 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 Griddler more easily.

To insert cooking plates:

Adjust the Griddler 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 Griddler. 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 Griddler the drip spout should be at the forward righthand corner of the plate. Locate the metal brackets at the center 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. Turn the Griddler around and insert the matching grill or griddle plate into the upper housing as you did with the first plate.

To remove cooking plates:

Adjust Griddler to Flat Position (see above). Locate the plate release buttons on one side of the unit. Press firmly on button and the plate will pop up slightly from the base. 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 cooking plate in the same manner.

Hinge

Release

Lever

Upper Plate

Release

Button

Lower Plate

Release Button

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Position drip cups:

When using the Griddler as a Contact Grill or Panini Press, only one drip cup is needed.

Place the cup directly below the grease spout while cooking. Grease from the food will run off the plates through the grease spout and into the drip cups. Grease should be safely disposed of after cooking. The drip cups can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

When using the Griddler as an Open Grill or Griddle, both drip cups should be used. Place the cups at either end of the unit directly below the grease spouts.

Once the Griddler is assembled properly, plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You are now ready to begin cooking.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

Once the Griddler is assembled properly and you are ready to begin cooking, turn the Selector to the left to choose the Griddle function or to the right to choose the Grill/Panini function, depending on what you intend to cook. When the knob is turned to either function, a red indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on.

If you intend to use the Griddler as a Contact Grill, Panini Press or Flat Grill, turn the Grill/ Panini Control to the desired temperature for cooking. Settings range from Warm to Sear.

If you intend to use the Griddler as a Griddle, turn the Griddle Control to the desired temperature for cooking. Temperature settings range from 100°C to 230°C.

If you intend to use the Griddler as a Flat Grill or Griddle, but you do not need the entire surface, use the bottom plate.

It may take up to 10 minutes to reach operating temperature, depending on the temperature level that was set. When the thermostat has reached operating temperature,a green indicator light inside the chosen control will indicate that the Griddler is ready for cooking. During operation, the light will continue to turn on and off as the thermostat regulates the temperature. This is normal.

The temperature controls are used to set and maintain the temperature of the cooking surface. You may vary the setting of the control knob at any time during cooking, and may wish to do so depending on the types of foods on the cooking plate.

Always exercise caution when handling the Griddler during cooking. To open the Griddler

grasp the black plastic area of the handle. This part of the handle stays cool to the touch while cooking. The arms are made of die-cast aluminum and will become hot during use. Do not touch them during or immediately following cooking.

The Griddler housing will become hot during use. The cover is made of stainless steel and will become very hot and should not be touched during or immediately following cooking. If you need to adjust the cover be sure to use an oven mitt to prevent burns.

The lower housing is made of plastic, and while it will become very warm it will not burn you. If you need to move the Griddler during cooking be sure to handle it from the base only. Do not touch the cover.

Allow the Griddler to cool down before handling (at least 30 minutes).

NOTE: The first time you use the Griddler, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with nonstick surfaces.

The Griddler comes with a black cleaning/scraping tool.This can be used for cleaning the grill and griddle plates after you have finished cooking and the unit has cooled down completely (at least 30 minutes). Using the cleaning tool on a hot surface for too long will cause the plastic to melt.

User Maintenance:

* Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch

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

* Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the

hot grill plates. This includes the provided cleaning tool.

* In between recipes, scrape excess food buildup

through grease channels and into drip cups, then wipe off any residue with a paper towel before proceeding with next recipe.

* Allow the Griddler to cool down completely

(at least 30 minutes) before cleaning.

CLEANING AND CARE:

CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.

Once you have finished cooking, turn the Selector Control to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling.

Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any leftover food from the cooking plate. The scraping tool can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.

Dispose of grease from drip cups. The drip cups can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.

Press the Plate Release Buttons to remove plates from

the housing. Be sure that the plates have cooled completely before handling (at least 30 minutes). The cooking 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

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nonstick coating can be damaged.

If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the cooking plate with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor transferring to the next recipe.

The housing base, cover and control knobs can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains, dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad.

STORAGE:

Always make sure the Griddler is cool and dry before storing.

The power cord can be wrapped around the back of the base for storing.

One set of cooking plates should be stored in the Griddler when not in use. The other set can be stored in a drawer or cabinet, along with the drip cups and scraping tool.

WARRANTY

Limited Three-Year Warranty

This Cuisinart Appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for three year. Please fill in and return the Warranty Registration as instructed or log into www.conair-asia.com to register. This guarantee is no longer valid in case of alteration or repair by any unauthorized persons and only covers defects under normal use from the date of purchase.

If your product does not perform satisfactorily because of defects in materials or manufacture, it will be repaired or replaced under guarantee through the Cuisinart Service Centre. Cuisinart reserves the right to amend terms and specifications without prior notice.To obtain service under this warranty, please send in registration within one month of purchase through either one of the following ways.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

Please log on to www.conair-asia.com.

BY MAIL

Please complete and send the warranty card and the copy of purchase receipt or any other proof of purchase to one of the Cuisinart Service Centre listed in this Instruction Booklet within one month.

OUT OF GUARANTEE

Call Cuisinart Service Centre in your region as listed in this Instruction Booklet for details of repair service. Or email to us at email_asia@ conair.com with your name, contact telephone number and email address and details of the fault.

CUISINART SERVICE CENTRE

Conair International Trading Ltd.

Shenzhen Main Office Room 202, A Building, Xin Zhu Yuan, Nong Lin Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, China. Tel: (86) 0755-8302 2778 Fax: (86) 0755-8302 2558

Guangzhou Liaison Office Unit C, 2/F., 255 Dong Feng Road (W) Guangzhou,china Tel: (86) 020-020-8360 4071 Fax: (86) 020-8351 7779

Shanghai Liaison Office Room 2404, ShenXin Building, No.200 East Ning Hai Road, Shanghai, China. Tel: (86) 021-5150 9048 Fax: (86) 021-5150 9049

Toll Free Customer Service Hotline: 800-830-6364 E-mail: email_asia@conair.com

Website: www.cuisinart.com.hk

Manufacturer : Conair Far East Limited

Address: 35/F., Standard Chartered Tower, Millennium City, 388 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel : (852) 2751 4604

Producer:

福建漳州燦坤實業有限公司

Address:

福建漳州角美龍池開發區燦坤工業園

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the

GRIDDLER

a guide to perfect meals

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SAVORY RECIPES

ON THE CLOSED GRILL

Grilled Green Beans with Fe ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Honey Dijon Grilled Turkey Cutlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Mustard & Herb Grilled Pork Chops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

The Best Hamburgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

THE PANINI PRESS

Grill Plates:

Grilled Fr esh Mozzarella & Tomato Panini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sopressata, Provolone, Roasted Pepper & Pesto Panini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Asparagus, Prosciutto, Roasted Pepper & Fontina Panini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Zucchini a Quattro Formaggio Panini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Griddle Plates:

Cuban Sandwiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Chicken Quesadillas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Grilled Reubens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..22

ON THE FLAT GRILL

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken & Pineapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Spicy Grilled Flank Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Grilled Bananas with Vanilla Yogurt Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

ON THE GRIDDLE

Blueberry Oat Buttermilk Pancakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cinnamon Sugar Fr ench Toast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Breakfast Sausages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Potato & Gorgonzola Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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ON THE CLOSED GRILL

Grilled Green Beans with Fe ta

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

1 pound green beans, rinsed and drained 1

⁄2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

⁄2 teaspoon basil

⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preheat Griddler on High.

Remove tips and tops from green beans.Place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.Toss to coat.

When Griddler has preheated,arrange half the green beans on the bottom grill plate. Close and grill for 8 minutes. Using a pair of heatproof tongs for nonstick cookware, remove the green beans and transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with half the salt. Grill remaining green beans and add to the bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining salt, lemon juice, basil and pepper ; toss to coat. Arrange green beans in a shallow serving bowl and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. If you want to add some more color,garnish with some diced tomatoes or diced roasted red pepper.

Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup):

Calories 61 (23% from fat) • carb 9g • pro. 3g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g •

chol. 3mg • sod. 130mg • calc.64mg • fiber 4g

Honey Dijon Grilled Tu rkey Cutlets

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons honey

⁄2 tablespoon light soy sauce

⁄4 teaspoon powdered ginger

4 turkey breast cutlets, each about 5-6 ounces and

⁄2-inch thick

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Place sherry,mustard, honey,soy, and ginger in a bowl;whisk to blend. Place turkey in marinade and let stand 15 minutes (it may be marinated longer if placed in refrigerator).

Preheat Griddler on High. When Griddler has preheated, drain the turkey cutlets and arrange on the bottom grill plate – discard remaining marinade. Close and grill for 5 minutes (add 30 to 60 seconds if meat has been marinated in the refrigerator for 1 hour or longer). Serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 227 (7% from fat) • carb.11g • pro.42g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g •

chol. 79mg • sod. 393mg • calc.27mg • fiber 0g

Mustard & Herb Grilled Pork Chops

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon raspberry (or other fruit flavor) vinegar 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence 1 tablespoon water 4 boneless pork loin chops, each about

⁄4-inch thick,about 5 ounces*

Place the mustard, olive oil, vinegar, herbes de Provence,and water in a small bowl.Whisk until emulsified (this may also be done in a blender or mini food processor). Reserve.

Tr im any excess fat from the pork chops. Place in a shallow bowl or pie plate and add marinade. Coat thoroughly. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature (for marinating longer,cover and refrigerate – remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling).

Preheat Griddler on High. When ready, allow the excess marinade to drip off the chops and arrange the chops evenly spaced on the bottom grill plate. Close grill. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes, until the pork chops have reached an internal temperature of 160°F; do not overcook or the pork may become dry. Remove to a warm platter and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

*When grilling in the closed position, it is important that the pork chops all be the same thickness for best results.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 334 (44% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 43g • fat 16g • sat. fat 4g •

chol. 133mg • sod. 272mg • calc.14mg • fiber 0g

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The Best Hamburgers

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

⁄2 pounds freshly ground beef round or chuck (15% lean)

⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt

⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat Griddler on High.

Working the ground chuck as little as possible, shape into four 6-ounce burger patties, about 4 inches in diameter. (The best way to do this is to use a 4-inch round cookie cutter). Place 6 ounces of meat in the cookie cutter and gently press to fill the cookie cutter evenly. It is important that all the burgers be of the same height for optimal grilling results.)

When Griddler has preheated place the burgers on the bottom grill plate, evenly spaced. Close the Griddler and grill for 4 to 6 minutes (until the internal temperature reaches from 140°F to 165°F) depending on personal preference.

Remove burgers and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot with your favorite condiments.

Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup):

Calories 254 (181% from fat) • carb 1g • pro.30g • fat 20g • sat. fat 8g •

chol. 87mg • sod. 324mg • calc.7mg • fiber 0g

Variations:

Burgers may be seasoned for variety before they are grilled. Gently stir suggested seasonings or your own favorites into the meat,working the meat as little as possible for best texture.

1-2 cloves finely minced garlic 2-3 finely chopped green onions 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon minced capers 1-2 tablespoons minced imported olives 1-2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

hot sauce to taste minced jalapeno pepper to taste

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THE PANINI PRESS

Grilled Fr esh Mozzarella, Tomato &

Basil Panini Sandwiches

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 2 servings

4 slices (1⁄2-inch thick) crusty artisan bread* or individual focaccia

sliced horizontally 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella (or fresh smoked mozzarella) 4-6 thin tomato slices (to fit across bread)

kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper 8 large basil leaves

Preheat Griddler on High.

Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil.Place two slices on work surface oiled side down. Layer with cheese and tomato. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired. Stack basil leaves and roll into a cylinder. Slice the cylinder, using a sharp knife to get shreds of basil. Sprinkle the tomato with the basil shreds.Top with the other slices of bread, oiled side up.

Place the sandwiches on the preheated grill plates. Close the Griddler. Press lightly for 30 seconds and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until bread is grill marked and crispy, and cheese is melted.Serve hot.

*You can use plain artisan country bread or a flavored bread such as roasted garlic or rosemary bread. Slices should be about 7x3

⁄2x1⁄2 inches each.

Nutritional information per sandwich:

Calories 365 (49% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 17g • fat 20g • sat. fat 9g •

chol. 44mg • sod. 579mg • calc.309mg • fiber 1g

Sopressata, Provolone,

Roasted Pepper & Pesto Panini

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

1 long French baguette (about 22 inches long, 8 ounces) 4 ounces thinly sliced Sopressata 2 roasted red peppers,drained

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4 ounces sliced provolone 4 teaspoons pesto 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Cut off the two heels of the baguette and cut the baguette into two 10-inch lengths. Cut each in half horizontally.

Spread each half with 1 teaspoon pesto. Evenly layer the Sopressata on each bottom. Cut the roasted peppers to lay flat.Arrange the roasted peppers over the sopressata. Top with a layer of the provolone. Place top on sandwich. Cut in half crosswise to make 4 sandwiches total.

Preheat Griddler on High. When ready, open and place the sandwiches on the bottom grill plate. Lower cover and press lightly on the handle for 30 seconds.

Grill for 5 minutes, until the bread is golden, toasty and well marked,the filling is warm and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 565 (31% from fat) • carb. 69g • pro. 27g • fat 19g • sat. fat 8g •

chol. 39mg • sod. 1601mg • calc.271mg • fiber 1g

Asparagus, Prosciutto,

Roasted Pepper & Fontina Panini

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

20 spears asparagus 4 ounces shredded Fontina cheese 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence 2 roasted red peppers (about one 12-ounce jar, drained) 8 slices crusty country bread (each about 8x4x1⁄2) 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 ounces thinly sliced Prosciutto (8 very thin slices)

Tr im asparagus and peel.To cook to crisp tender, place in boiling water for about 2 minutes; drain and refresh in ice water to stop cooking – drain well before using. Place shredded cheese and herbes de Provence in a small bowl and toss to combine; reserve.Drain roasted peppers well and pat dry.

Preheat Griddler on High. Lightly brush one side of

each slice of bread with the olive oil. Place 4 slices of bread on the work surface, oiled side down.Build the sandwiches in this order – shredded cheese, asparagus, roasted peppers, and Prosciutto – using equal amounts of each item on each sandwich.Top with the remaining sliced bread, oiled side up.

When Griddler has preheated, place two sandwiches on the bottom grill plate, evenly spaced. Lower cover and apply light pressure to handle for about 30

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seconds. Grill panini for 3 to 3-1⁄2 minutes. Remove to a rack and keep warm (in oven preheated to 175°F). Grill remaining 2 sandwiches in the same way. Cut in half on the diagonal to serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 366 (41% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro.20g • fat 16g • sat. fat 7g •

chol. 46mg • sod. 1088mg • calc.201mg • fiber 3g

Zucchini a Quattro Formaggio Panini

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

10 ounces zucchini, shredded (medium shred)

⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded 2 ounces Fontina, shredded 2 ounces sharp Provolone, shredded 2 tablespoons freshly grated Reggiano Parmesan or Asiago 1 teaspoon dried basil 8 slices crusty country bread (about 8x4x

⁄2)

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Place shredded zucchini in a colander and toss with salt.Let stand for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes,rinse and press out as much liquid as possible. Place in a clean tea towel and squeeze until no more liquid is released. Place in a medium bowl with the four cheeses and the basil.Toss gently to combine. You should have about 3 cups.

Preheat Griddler on High. Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Place 4 slices of bread on the work surface, oiled side down. Divide the shredded zucchini and cheese mixture evenly among the 4 slices of bread – making as even a layer as possible.Top with the remaining sliced bread, oiled side up.

When Griddler has preheated, place two sandwiches on the bottom grill plate, evenly spaced. Lower cover and apply light pressure to handle for about 30 seconds. Grill panini for 3 to 3-

⁄2 minutes. Remove to a rack and keep warm

in an

oven preheated to 175°F.Grill remaining 2 sandwiches in the same way.

Cut in half on the diagonal to serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 380 (49% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro.20g • fat 21g • sat. fat 10g •

chol. 52mg • sod. 665mg • calc.390mg • fiber 1g

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Cuban Sandwiches

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Griddle

Makes 2 servings

2 Cuban, French, Italian or Portuguese rolls, about 2

⁄2 to 3 ounces each 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon lowfat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon brown deli mustard or Dijon-style mustard 3 ounces thinly sliced ham 3 ounces thinly sliced roast pork 2 ounces Swiss cheese 4 long “sandwich” style slices dill pickle

Cut roll horizontally for sandwiches; place on work surface, cut sides up. Spread each cut side lightly with butter. Place mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl; stir to blend. Spread mayonnaise/mustard mixture evenly on all 4 halves. Divide the ham, pork, Swiss cheese evenly and use to build sandwiches in that order.Top with pickle slices, then top half of roll.

Preheat Griddler on Low-Medium. When ready, arrange the sandwiches evenly spaced on the bottom griddle.Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until bread is lightly browned and toasty,filling is warmed and cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 513 (36% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 39g • fat 20g • sat. fat 9g •

chol. 87mg • sod. 1697mg • calc.366mg • fiber 0g

Chicken Quesadillas

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Griddle

Makes 4 quesadillas

4 8-inch flour tortillas 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (about 5-6 ounces) 2 ounces reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese

⁄3 cup sliced black olives (one 2.25oz. can, drained)

⁄4 cup finely sliced green onion (about 3 green onions)

1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper

salsa

Lightly brush one side of each tor tilla with

⁄2 teaspoon melted butter. Place on

the work surface,buttered side down. Preheat Griddler on Low-Medium. Place chicken, olives, green onion, and jalapeño pepper in a medium bowl and

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stir to blend. Divide mixture equally among the 4 tortillas, placing to one side of the tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half.

When Griddler has preheated place 2 tortillas on the bottom griddle and close. Bake quesadillas for 5 to 6 minutes – until chicken is hot, cheese is melted, and tortillas are lightly golden brown and crispy. Place on a rack in a low (175-200°F) oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking for remaining 2 quesadillas.

Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa.

Nutritional information per serving (1 quesadilla):

Calories 255 (27% from fat) • carb. 27g • pro.20g.• fat 8g • sat. fat 2g •

chol. 42mg • sod. 556mg • calc.169mg • fiber 2g

Grilled Reubens

Griddler Position: Closed Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Griddle

Makes 4 servings

⁄4 cup sauerkraut 8 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened 8 slices rye or pumpernickel bread 4 tablespoons prepared fat free or regular Thousand Island

or Russian dressing, divided 4 ounces reduced fat sliced Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese 8 ounces thinly sliced corned beef

Rinse the sauerkraut and drain. Press out all water and place on a triple thickness of paper towels.

Brush one side of each slice of bread with softened butter.Place 4 slices bread on work surface,buttered side down. Spread each of those slices with dressing. Layer each with

⁄2 ounce sliced cheese,2 ounces corned beef, 3 tablespoons sauerkraut, and the remaining cheese.Top with the remaining bread, buttered side up.

Preheat the Cuisinart®Griddler on Medium. When ready arrange the sandwiches (depending on the shape of the bread, you will be able to cook 2 or 4 sandwiches) evenly spaced on the bottom griddle plate. Close and apply medium pressure for 10 seconds. Cook until bread is toasty,filling is warm and cheese is melted, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve warm with mustard.

Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup):

Calories 490 (233% from fat) • carb 40g • pro.27g • fat 26g • sat. fat 12g •

chol. 94mg • sod. 1489mg • calc.409mg • fiber 5g

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ON THE FLAT GRILL

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken & Pineapple

Griddler Position: Flat Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

⁄3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons dry or medium dry sherry (or may use mirin) 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons powdered ginger 11⁄2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 8 slices fresh pineapple,1⁄2-inch thick

Place soy, sherry, vinegar,brown sugar, and ginger in a medium bowl and stir with a whisk to blend. Makes 2⁄3 cup marinade – measure out and reserve 1⁄3 cup.

Tr im all visible fat from chicken and add chicken to marinade in bowl; stir to coat. Allow to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes (may marinate longer – cover and refrigerate). Pour remaining 1⁄3 cup marinade over pineapple slices and marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Preheat Griddler on High. Drain the pineapple; reserve marinade in a small sauce pan. When ready,grill the pineapple slices for 2

⁄2 to 3 minutes per side.Remove

to a warm plate and cover loosely.

Drain the chicken – add the marinade to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is ready (do not save and use marinade as a sauce unless you do this step). Arrange the chicken, “skin” side down, evenly spaced on the grill.Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side – chicken juices should run clear and test 170°F when checked with an instant read thermometer.Transfer to warm plate and pour the simmered reserved sauce over the chicken. Serve with steamed brown or white rice.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 486 (36% from f

at) • carb. 30g • pro.47g • fat 19g • sat. fat 5g •

chol. 162mg • sod. 1012mg • calc.44mg • fiber 2g

Spicy Grilled Flank Steak

Griddler Position: Flat Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 8 servings

1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sweet paprika

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2 teaspoons thyme 2 teaspoons marjoram 11⁄2 teaspoons granulated garlic 11⁄2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon freshly ground (coarse) black pepper

⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

⁄2 teaspoon white pepper 1 beef flank steak, about 2 pounds

Place the salt, paprika, thyme, marjoram, granulated garlic, minced onion,black pepper,cayenne, and white pepper in a blender or food processor and process for 20 to 30 seconds. Makes about 1⁄4 cup Spicy Rub.

Tr im any visible fat from the flank steak, using a sharp knife. Score the meat in a cross-hatch pattern on both sides – do not cut through more than 1⁄16 inch. Rub with 1 tablespoon of the Spicy Rub on each side (reserve the remainder for another time). Let stand 15 minutes or longer.

Preheat Cuisinart

Griddler on High-Sear. When ready, arrange the flank steak on the grill. Grill for 6 to 10 minutes per side,moving the steak only to turn, until steak is done to personal preference.Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Slice on the diagonal, across the grain into thin slices. (A Cuisinart®Electric Knife makes this task easy.)

Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup):

Calories 311 (60% from fat) • carb 1g • pro. 30g • fat 20g • sat. fat 8g •

chol. 87mg • sod. 324mg • calc.7mg • fiber 0g

Grilled Bananas with Vanilla Yogurt Cream

Griddler Position: Flat Selector:Grill/Panini Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

⁄4 cup plain lowfat yogurt (may use fat free) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

⁄3 cup heavy cream 4 medium bananas 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1-2 tablespoons chopped candied ginger

Place yogurt, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl.Stir with a whisk until smooth. Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into yogurt mixture. Refrigerate until ready to use. (If preparing more than one hour ahead, add a whipped cream stabilizer, such as Whip-It to the heavy cream when whipping, to prevent it from weeping.This can be found in gourmet specialty food stores and many well-stocked grocery stores.)

Slice bananas on the diagonal into

⁄2-inch slices – the longer the better for

ease in turning.

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Place in a bowl and drizzle with melted butter, toss very gently to coat evenly.

Preheat Griddler on Medium-High. When ready,arrange the bananas evenly

spaced on both sides of the grill.

Grill for 2

⁄2 to 3 minutes on each side.Arrange in 4 dishes and top with Vanilla Yogurt Cream. Sprinkle with candied ginger to serve. May also be served with ice cream.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 295 (39% from fat) • carb. 43g • pro.4g • fat 14 g • sat. fat 8g •

chol. 43mg • sod. 44mg • calc.110mg • fiber 2g

ON THE GRIDDLE

Blueberry Oat Buttermilk Pancakes

Griddler Position: Flat Selector:Griddle Plates: Griddle

Makes 16 pancakes

1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided 11⁄3 cups rolled oats (regular, not quick oats)

⁄4 cup whole wheat flour

⁄4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Place the blueberries in a small bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the flour and toss to coat; reserve. Preheat Griddler to 350°F.

Place the remaining flour, oats, wheat flour, brown sugar (break up any lumps), baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Place the buttermilk, eggs and oil in a small bowl; stir. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a whisk until blended. Gently fold in the blueberries.

When Griddler has preheated, drop the batter onto the grill plates, using a scant quarter cup measure. Bake the pancakes for 2 to 3 minutes. When pancakes are bubbling on the top, turn and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Blueberry Oat Pancakes are best served hot. Pancakes can be kept warm by placing them on a rack on a baking sheet in a low (175-200°F) oven while baking the remainder.

Serve with warm syrup and butter as desired.

Nutritional information per pancake:

Calories 121 (29% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 4g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g •

chol. 28mg • sod. 184 mg • calc.47mg • fiber 1g

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Cinnamon Sugar Fr ench Toast

Griddler Position: Flat Selector:Griddle Plates: Griddle

Makes 4 servings (2 slices per serving)

8 slices (preferably thick sliced) cinnamon swirl or cinnamon raisin bread 5 large eggs 1 cup evaporated fat free milk (not reconstituted)

⁄4 cup half & half (may use fat free)

⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

pinch nutmeg (freshly grated)

Arrange the bread in two 8x8x2-inch glass baking dishes.Whisk eggs, half-&-half, salt, spices, and vanilla until smooth but not foamy. Pour the batter over bread. Tu rn the bread over, let sit 5 minutes, then turn the bread over again.

Preheat the Cuisinart

Griddler to 325°F.When ready, arrange the soaked bread on the hot griddle. Cook until deep golden brown on each side,about 3 to 4 minutes per side. French toast can be kept warm by placing them on a rack on a baking sheet in a low (200°F) oven.

Serve with warm Cranberry Maple Syrup (recipe follows).

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 308 (31% from fat) • carb. 36mg • pro. 17 • fat 10g • sat. fat 4g •

chol. 271mg • sod. 947mg • calc.274mg • fiber 3g

Cranberry Maple Syrup

Makes 2 Cups

⁄2 cups real maple syrup

⁄4 cup dried cranberries (may substitute dried apples, blueberries,or cherries)

Place the maple syrup and dried cranberries in a 1

⁄2 quart saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Reduce heat to low and keep syrup warm until ready to serve. Leftover syrup may be placed in a resealable container and refrigerated to use at another time. Reheat to serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 186 (0% from fat) • carb.48mg • pro. 0 • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g •

chol. 0mg • sod. 6mg • calc.61mg • fiber 1g

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Breakfast Sausages

Griddler Position: Closed or Flat Selector:Griddle Plates: Griddle

Makes 10 sausage patties (about 1

⁄4 ounces each)

12 ounces ground turkey (can use very lean) 4 ounces lean ground pork 1/3 cup very finely chopped tart apple 1 tablespoon very finely minced onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (1 tablespoon dried parsley) 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix as for meatloaf – mixing thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly. Unlike ground meat for burgers, which should not be overmixed, it is impor tant to completely mix the meat and seasonings. Shape into ten patties of equal size (about 13⁄4 ounces each, 11⁄2 to 2 inches in diameter). This may be done the night before, or sausage may be made ahead and frozen.

The sausage may be cooked using either the flat or closed griddle position. For closed griddle cooking, preheat the Griddler to 425°.Arrange the sausages evenly spaced on the hot griddle plate. Using the closed griddle, cook the sausages for 4 to 5 minutes, until they have reached an internal temperature of 170°F. This is a great, quick way to cook sausages for sausage biscuits or other breakfast sandwiches.

To cook the sausages on the flat griddle, preheat the Griddler to 375°F. In the flat griddle position, cook the sausages for 12 to 15 minutes total,turning once after 6 minutes. Cooking in the flat griddle position allows you to cook eggs or pancakes to accompany the sausages, either on one side of the Griddler or when finished cooking the sausages.

Recipe note:

It you have a Cuisinart®Food Processor, you may use it to chop your own freshly ground turkey and pork. Follow the instructions that accompany your processor. After chopping the meat,you may add the chopped apples, onions and seasonings using the pulse until completely combined.

Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup):

Calories 75 (11% from fat) • carb 1g • pro. 11g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g •

chol. 27mg • sod. 166mg • calc.13mg • fiber 0g

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Potato & Gorgonzola Cakes

Griddler Position: Flat Selector:Griddle Plates: Griddle

Makes 8 Cakes

2 large (10 ounces each) russet potatoes, peeled,thickly sliced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

⁄3 cup finely crumbled gorgonzola cheese* 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Stir in

⁄2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Drain, reserving

⁄4 cup cooking liquid. Place potatoes in a bowl with reserved liquid. Mash potatoes using a potato masher or ricer.(Discard extra potatoes or reserve for another use.)

Measure out 2 cups of mashed potatoes and place in medium bowl. Add cheese, beaten egg, shallot, parsley, olive oil, remaining salt, and pepper. Stir to blend.

Preheat Griddler to 375°. When ready, scoop out potato mixture using a

⁄4-cup measure.Arrange 4 scoops on each side of the griddle. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden and crispy on the outside, and hot on the interior. Serve hot.

*Cheese may be varied to personal preference.Try crumbled Chevre or Feta, or grated Cheddar, Gouda,Parmesan, etc.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 69 (37% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro.3g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g •

chol. 31mg • sod. 255mg • calc.37mg • fiber 1g

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Cooked Food Temperature Chart

Check internal temperature, using an instant read thermometer.

Beef

The USDA recommends cooking all ground beef to at least Medium (160°F) doneness, or until center is no longer pink.

Pork

Always grill using an instant read thermometer until the internal temperature reaches 160°F when tested.

Poultry

Boneless poultry breast should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170°F.

Ground poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165-170°F.

(The Cuisinart®Griddler is not recommended for cooking bone-in poultry.)

Seafood

Fin Fish – Cook until opaque and easily flaked with a fork. Scallops – Cook until opaque and firm. Shrimp – Cook until shrimp turn orange/red and flesh is pearly opaque.

Bacon

Cook bacon until crispy to taste.

Hot Dogs/Smoked Sausages

Although they are “precooked”, we recommend cooking hot dogs and smoked sausages until the internal temperature is 165°F when tested with an instant read thermometer.

Rare Bright red center, lighter pink to outside140°F Medium Light pink center, brown to outside 160°F Well-done Brown consistently throughout 170°F+

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