Cuisinart GR-300WS User Manual - Page 20

Steak Chart

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Steak Chart The SEAR function grills steaks to perfection. Here is a simple guide to cooking to your personal preference. We give instructions for grilling the steaks in the Closed position, but they can easily be done in the Open position as well - just flip the steaks halfway through, and remember to always monitor the temperature. Steak Doneness Rare (120-125°F) Medium-Rare (130-135°F) Medium (140-145°F) Medium-Well (150-155°F) Well (160°F+) Preparation Plate and Position Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade completely if marinated before grilling. Grill; Closed Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade completely if marinated before grilling. Grill; Closed Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade completely if marinated before grilling. Grill; Closed Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade completely if marinated before grilling. Grill; Closed Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade completely if marinated before grilling. Grill; Closed Suggested Grilling Temperatures and Times Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes. Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes, and then cook 1 minute at 450°F. Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes, and then cook 2 to 2½ minutes on 450°F. Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes, and then cook 2 to 3½ minutes at 450°F. Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes, and then cook for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. 20

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Steak Chart
The SEAR function grills steaks to perfection. Here is a simple guide to cooking to your personal preference.
We give instructions for grilling the steaks in the Closed position, but they can easily be done in the Open
position as well - just flip the steaks halfway through, and remember to always monitor the temperature.
Steak
Doneness
Preparation
Plate and Position
Suggested Grilling
Temperatures and Times
Rare
(120-125°F)
Up to 2 inches thick.
Season to taste. Drain off
marinade completely if
marinated before grilling.
Grill; Closed
Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on
the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height
adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top
of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes.
Medium-Rare
(130-135°F)
Up to 2 inches thick.
Season to taste. Drain off
marinade completely if
marinated before grilling.
Grill; Closed
Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on
the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height
adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top
of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes,
and then cook 1 minute at 450°F.
Medium
(140-145°F)
Up to 2 inches thick.
Season to taste. Drain off
marinade completely if
marinated before grilling.
Grill; Closed
Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on
the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height
adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top
of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes,
and then cook 2 to 2½ minutes on 450°F.
Medium-Well
(150-155°F)
Up to 2 inches thick.
Season to taste. Drain off
marinade completely if
marinated before grilling.
Grill; Closed
Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on
the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height
adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top
of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes,
and then cook 2 to 3½ minutes at 450°F.
Well
(160°F+)
Up to 2 inches thick.
Season to taste. Drain off
marinade completely if
marinated before grilling.
Grill; Closed
Sear (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on
the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height
adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top
of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes,
and then cook for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on
thickness and desired doneness.