Cuisinart GC-15 Instruction and Recipe Booklet - Page 4

To remove drawer, allow to cool for 30 minutes. Remove all skewers, then lift drawer up and over the round tabs, and pull it toward you. 4. The cooking plate has two sides: The grill side with ribbed surface is intended for grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken, seafood and vegetables. The griddle side with smooth surface is perfect for frying bacon and eggs, pancakes, French toast and toasted sandwiches (see figure D). Choose the side you intend to cook on and place the grill/griddle plate on D. the base with the chosen side facing up. It is important that you place the grill/griddle plate onto the base correctly. Locate the drip hole on one end of the grill/griddle E. plate (see figure E). Place the grill/ griddle plate onto the base with the drip hole lining up over the metal drip cup spout on the left side of the unit. If the grill/griddle plate is placed on the base with the drip hole at the wrong end, it will not sit level. 6. Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You are now ready to begin cooking. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Once the Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro is F. assembled properly and you are ready to begin cooking, turn the temperature control dial to the desired temperature setting - High, Medium or Low (see figure F). The indicator light on the top of the unit will illuminate to indicate that the unit is operating (see figure G). It may take 8 to 10 minutes to reach operating temperature, depending on the G. temperature level that has been selected. The temperature control dial is used to set and maintain the temperature of the cooking surface. Temperatures range from about 250°F on the Low setting, 375˚F on the Medium setting to 450°F on the High setting. You can vary the setting of the temperature control dial at any time during cooking, and may wish to do so depending on the types of foods on the grill/griddle plate. Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature Chart on page 3 of the recipe booklet for recommendations. CAUTION: Handles will become hot during use. Always use a pot holder when touching any part of the unit when cooking. The grill/ griddle plate should not be removed from the base or flipped over while hot. Allow unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling. NOTE: The first time you use your Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro, it may have a slight odor and smoke a bit. This is normal and common for appliances with a nonstick surface. Reversing grill/griddle plate over to use reverse side 1. Turn temperature control dial to Off setting. 2. Unplug appliance from wall outlet. 3. Allow unit to cool down completely (at least 30 minutes). 4