Cuisinart GG-2 GG-2 Manual - Page 5

4. Allow unit to cool down completely. 5. Carefully slide out the drip tray and dispose of its contents. Clean tray and replace in base. (see Cleaning and Care) 6. Thoroughly clean cooking plate. (see Cleaning and Care) 7. Hold cooking plate by the handles when removing from base, flipping plate over, and returning to base. 8. Make sure that holes in plate line up over drip tray. 9. Reconnect the temperature control and plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. User Maintenance: • Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the nonstick grill plate. Instead, use only wooden or heat-proof plastic utensils. • Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot grill plate. • After using, scrape excess food buildup through holes and into drip tray, then wipe off any residue with a paper towel before proceeding with next recipe. CLEANING AND CARE CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY. Once you have finished cooking, allow the unit to cool down completely and then turn the temperature control knob to the OFF setting. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet and remove the temperature control probe from cooking plate. Carefully slide the drip tray out from the base and dispose of its contents. The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher. Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any leftover food from the cooking plate. The scraping tool can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the cooking plate with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor from transferring to the next recipe. Hold cooking plate by handles when removing. The cooking plate can be washed by hand, using a soft sponge or cloth and hot water. The cooking plate may be submerged in water, but DO NOT wash 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. The temperature control can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Never submerge the temperature control or plug in water. Do not place it in a dishwasher. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth. The housing base can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains, dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad. STORAGE Always dry and assemble the grill (without controller) before storing. Ensure that the base, cooking plate and drip tray are correctly positioned. Store the temperature control in a safe place. Do not knock or drop the probe, as this can cause damage. 4