Napoleon Grills CR-8C User Manual

Raclette

INSTRUCTION &

RECIPE BOOKLET

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

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Keep appliance and electrical cord out of the reach of children.

3. Always switch appliance off before unplugging.

4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

5. Allow appliance to cool before adding or removing parts.

6. Keep the electrical cord away from other sources of heat.

7. Do not immerse appliance or cord in water or other liquids.

8. Do not touch hot surfaces – use handles or knob.

9. Never carry the appliance while still hot – use extreme caution when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

10. Never place cloth or other flammable objects near appliance
while still hot.

11. When placing raclette dishes on the appliance, handles should be

positioned away from the heat sources; otherwise melting could occur.

12. Use only heat-resistant spatulas designed for nonstick cookware to
remove food from raclette dishes or on grill and griddle.

13. Place hot raclette dishes on heat resistant mat/surface.

14. Use only original accessory parts.

15. Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use.

16. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner, return
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.

17. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.

18. Do not use outdoors.

19. Do not let cord hang over edge of the table or counter or touch
hot surfaces.

20. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

21. To connect, plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to off
then remove plug from the wall outlet.

22. CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock,
connect to properly grounded outlets only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, COOK
ONLY ON THE REMOVABLE GRILL PLATE AND ENSURE THAT IT IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.

An extension cord may be used if care is exercised in their use.
However, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least

as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally. The extension cord should be
a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

NOTICE

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Contact a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug in any way.

WA R N I N G - Improper use of the grounding can result in risk of electric shock.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

User Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

INTRODUCTION

Raclette grilling has been a popular European entertaining experience for
generations. Now you can enjoy it right at home. The Cuisinart™Raclette lets
you entertain friends and family over leisurely, easy, interactive meals, cooked
right at the table! Europeans have been gathering around the raclette for
generations. Now it's your turn.

Our reversible cooking plate is both grill and griddle, which means you can
cook almost anything – fish, poultry, meats, vegetables, crêpes, fajitas and
quesadillas. You're limited only by your imagination. Melt savoury cheeses
and keep accompaniments hot in eight raclette dishes. They slide right under
the cooking plate, and each has its own tabletop holder. Try prosciutto with
asparagus and cheese, or sliced, grilled polenta. A temperature control dial
and indicator light take the guesswork out of cooking.

Check out the recipes in the back of the book and start a whole new trend
in entertaining!

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Base – Elegant brushed stainless steel housing including grill
side supports

2. Reversible cooking plate – Large nonstick cooking surface. One side is a
grill surface; the other side is a griddle surface.

3. Temperature control dial and indicator light

4. Grill tray for raclette dishes

5. Eight individual raclette dishes

6. Eight individual heat-resistant spatulas

7. Eight individual dish holders for tabletop

8. Heating element with supporting bracket

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Before the first use:

Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from
the unit. Be sure all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) of your new
appliance have been included before discarding any packaging material.
You may want to keep the box and packing material for use at a later date.

Before using your Cuisinart™Raclette for the first time, remove any dust from
shipping by wiping the base with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean both sides
of the cooking plate, spatulas, raclette dishes and raclette dish holders.
The cooking plate, spatulas, raclette dishes and raclette dish holders are
dishwasher-safe.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place base on a clean, flat surface where you intend to cook. Make sure
that the grill is secure and aligned with side supports.

2. The cooking plate has two sides: The grill side with ribbed surface is
intended for grilling small slices of steak, chicken, seafood and vegetables.
The griddle side with smooth surface is perfect for making eggs, pancakes,
and crêpes. Choose the side you intend to cook on and place the cooking
plate on the base with the chosen side facing up.

3. Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet.

4. Raclette trays can be placed onto tray surface under the heating element
when cooking on the raclette grill.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Once the raclette is assembled properly and you are ready to begin cooking,
choose whether you want to use the grill or flat surface. Place the appliance
in the centre of the table. The grill plate is meant for cooking small pieces of
meat or your accompaniments to melted cheese (mushrooms, onions, small
sausages, etc.) The giddle surface is meant for cooking French toast,
pancakes, toasted cheese, sandwiches and more.The individual dishes
are meant for melting cheese.

The indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on. First preheat
the grill at maximum temperature setting for 8–10 minutes. Before you are
ready to cook, turn the temperature knob to the desired temperature level.

During operation, the light will continue to turn on and off as the thermostat
regulates the temperature. This is normal.

The temperature control is used to set and maintain the temperature of the
cooking surface. Temperature range can accommodate recipes including
crêpes, shrimp, meat and vegetables. 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.

Note: The first time you use your raclette, it may have a slight odour and

smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a
nonstick surface.

To flip over to use reverse side of plate:

1. Turn temperature control knob to OFF setting.

2. Unplug appliance from wall outlet.

3. Allow to cool down completely.

4. Thoroughly clean cooking plate. (See Cleaning and Care, next page)

5. Remove plate from base, flip plate over, and return it to base.

6. Ensure that grill is secure and aligned with side supports.

7. Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet and follow
operating instructions.

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USER MAINTENANCE

You may want to place an easy-to-clean tablecloth under the appliance to
protect the surface of your table while cooking.

In order to prevent damage to the nonstick coating, use a spatula to lift the
grilled food off the grill plate. Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the
nonstick grill plate. Instead, use only wooden or heatproof plastic utensils.
Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot grill plate.

We recommend that you use the plastic spatulas supplied with the appliance
to take cheese out of the raclette dishes. To avoid damage to the coated
surface, never use knives or other metallic objects to cut food in the individual
pans or on the grill plates.

Do not leave the pans on the hot grill plate after use. Leftover food in the
pan will be burnt on, making cleaning more difficult. Use the supports
provided instead.

CLEANING AND CARE

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

Once you have finished cooking, turn the temperature control knob to the
OFF setting. Allow the unit to cool down completely and unplug the appliance
from wall outlet.

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

The grill plate, individual cheese dishes, raclette holders and plastic spatulas
can be placed in the dishwasher, or washed by hand, using a soft sponge or
cloth and hot water.

Unplug the unit and allow the raclette to cool before cleaning. The base
can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Never use steel scouring pads,
abrasives or solvents.

Attention: Never immerse the appliance in water. Do not allow water to get

into the appliance.

STORAGE

Always dry and place grill on base before storing. Ensure that the base and
cooking plate are correctly positioned. Raclette accessories are designed to
stack neatly for convenient storage.

Store in a cool dry place.

TIPS AND HINTS

Many of the recipes that are listed are geared for four people, using two
dishes per person. However, all recipes are very easy to double, using one
dish per person.

Also, the recipes included are intended to inspire ideas for new recipes.
One of the great features of the Cuisinart™Raclette is that the possibilities
for recipe ideas and food combinations are endless. Many ingredients,
seasonings, and styles of cuisine can be substituted in each recipe.

It is important not to overload raclette dishes before using the grill.
You must be careful not to have any ingredients touch the grill directly, or be

too close to the heat source above, to prevent them from browning too quickly
or burning.

For all recipes it is best to have all your ingredients and side dishes ready
before you begin cooking.

Both thinly sliced and grated cheeses work best with the raclette because
they are easiest to melt.

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GRILLING

It is important to keep all raw meats well chilled right up until they are cooked.
Chicken Breast: If cooking a full breast, you will get best results when

chicken is pounded to an even thickness and the raclette is turned to the
highest setting.

Chicken cooks most evenly and rapidly when sliced into 1⁄2-inch (1.25 cm)
slices.

Ground beef: Best results occur when you form small, one-ounce (30 g)
cocktail-size burgers and cook on the highest setting. Five minutes on the first
side and five on the second produce a burger with nice browning, cooked
through with a hint of pink. This smaller size enables you to top with cheese
to melt under the grill.

Any other cuts of meat should be thinly sliced or pre-cooked before
raclette cooking.

Do not use the Cuisinart™Raclette to cook bone-in meats or poultry.
Sausages grill very well on the raclette. Uncooked varieties cook best if

browned on the outside, then split and browned again on both sides, or
poached and then grilled. Cooked sausages are best split and grilled on
both sides or sliced into rounds and grilled on both sides.

Bacon: Use the griddle side for bacon. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to
prepare bacon as the last step of your meal as the unit needs to COOL
COMPLETELY before you can remove any grease that has formed.

Seafood: Oilier types of fish such as salmon, tuna, or mackerel, cook well on
the raclette grill. You will get best results when you cook fish fillets of even
thickness. Shrimp and scallops also work very well on the grill or griddle tops.

Vegetables: Most raw vegetables can cook directly on the grill/griddle.
Firmer varieties such as potatoes, winter squash, or carrots should be
partially cooked before cooking on the raclette.

Using skewers: Skewers may be used to hold meats, seafood, or vegetables
as they cook. Wooden skewers are recommended as the metal can scratch
and permanently damage the nonstick surface. For best results, soak

wooden skewers in water before using and provide a heatproof, plastic
tong for turning and lifting.

Fruit and Cheese Combinations

A classic version of dessert or perhaps a twist to an afternoon snack is
enjoying your favourite fruit paired with a complementary cheese. The raclette
makes it easy and fun. Simply heat fruit on the grill or griddle, place in the
individual dishes, top with cheese, melt under the grill, and serve. Or enjoy
fresh fruit (such as berries) and cheese directly in the raclette dish and then
placed under the grill to melt.

The possibilities are endless but here are some of our favourites:

Apples (particularly Granny Smith) and Cheddar, Manchego, or Gruyère
Assorted berries and Montrachet or Brie
Pineapple and brie
Strawberries (or any type of berry) and Explorateur or any other triple crème

cheese
Pears and Cambozola, Saga, Roquefort, Bleu D’Auvergne, Gouda, or

Taleggio
Apricots and/or blueberries and Camembert
Melon and smoked mozzarella

Another idea would be to grill your favourite fruit and serve it alongside
crème fraîche.

BREAKFAST GRIDDLE IDEAS

Here are just a few breakfast items that work well using the
Cuisinart™Raclette.

Pancakes
Hash browns
Scrambled eggs
Sausage patties
Bacon
English muffins
Crumpets

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