Cuisinart GR-6SP1 User Manual - Page 10

Follow the above steps to set the food group for the other plate. If you wish to cook on one plate in GRILL/ GRIDDLE MODE, press and hold the Select button to go back to function Selection mode. NOTE: If both plates are confirmed, use the up (arrow) button and down (arrow) button to adjust both food groups at the same time. With the confirmed food group(s) flashing, your Smoke-less Contact Griddler® will begin to preheat, and the word(s) LOWER PREHEAT and/or UPPER PREHEAT will appear for the plate(s) that are in use. Once set plate(s) are preheated, the unit will beep 3 times. The boxes associated with the selected food group(s) will become solid and the word(s) PREHEAT will disappear. TIPS & HINTS • It may take up to 10 minutes to reach operating temperature, depending on the temperature level that was set. • For cooking recommendations, refer to the Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart on page 24 of the Recipe Book. • Always exercise caution when handling the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® during cooking, as the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® housing will become hot during use. To open the Smoke-less Contact Griddler®, grasp the handle. The arms are made of die-cast aluminum and will become hot during use. Do not touch them during or immediately following cooking. • 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 can become very warm. If you need to move the Smokeless Contact Griddler® during cooking, be sure to handle it from the base only while wearing an oven mitt. Do not touch the cover. • Allow the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® to cool down before handling (at least 30 minutes). • The first time you use the Smoke-less Contact Griddler®, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with nonstick surfaces. • The Smoke-less Contact Griddler® comes with a black cleaning/scraping tool. This can be used for cleaning both the grill and griddle sides of the 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. • Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the nonstick plates. • N ever leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot grill plates. This includes the provided cleaning tool. • In between recipes, use a wooden or heatproof plastic utensil to scrape excess food buildup through grease channels and into drip tray. Then, carefully wipe off any residue with a paper towel before proceeding with the next recipe. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Allow the unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling. • O nce you have finished cooking, press the ON/OFF button to power off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • U se the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any leftover food from the cooking plates. The scraping tool can be washed by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher. • D ispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled. The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher. • P ress 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 nonstick coating can be damaged. • If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the cooking plates with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor transferring to the next recipe. • T he housing base, cover and control panel can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains, dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. STORAGE Always make sure the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® is cool and dry before storing. The power cord can be wrapped around the back of the base for storing. The cooking plates and drip tray should be stored in the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® when not in use. The scraping tool can be stored in a drawer or cabinet. 10