Cuisinart GR-4N GR-4N Manual - Page 4

INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart® Griddler®. This product is actually five appliances in one. A hinged, floating cover and one set of removable and reversible cooking plates turn the Griddler® into a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle. Dual temperature controls and indicator lights make this product easy to use. Dishwasher-safe plates, integrated drip tray and a cleaning/scraping tool make cleanup fast and easy. 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 and Reversible Cooking Plates Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup a. Grill Side: Perfect for grilling steak, burgers, chicken and vegetables b. Griddle Side: 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 200ºF to 425ºF 5. Drip Tray Collects grease and removes from base for easy cleanup (dishwasher safe) 6. Cleaning/Scraping Tool Helps clean grill and griddle plates after cooking 7. Plate Release Buttons Push in to release and remove cooking plates 2 1 3a 7 3b 8 4c 4a 4b 6 7 5 1 5 8. Hinge Release Lever Allows the cover to extend 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. 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 tray and scraping tool. The plates, drip tray 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 five separate cooking options. Simply flip the reversible cooking plates and adjust the hinge to use as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle. See Assembly Instructions and Operating Instructions. 3