Cuisinart GR-150P1 User Manual - Page 6

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. T urn the UPPER PLATE and/or LOWER PLATE temperature to the desired setting - from Warm to 450°F. See below for recommendations: Cooking Option Contact Grill Panini Press Full Grill Full Griddle Half Grill and Half Griddle Half Grill or Half Griddle Top Melt Plate Selection Both Both Both Both Both Lower or Upper 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® Deluxe, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with nonstick surfaces. 4. W hen the thermostat has reached operating temperature, a green indicator light inside the chosen control will indicate that the Griddler® Deluxe is ready for cooking. 5. Y ou may vary the setting of the control knob at any time during cooking. 6. T o 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 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. P ress 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. 6