Cuisinart GR-11P1 User Manual - Page 5

Flat Position - Upper plate/cover is level with lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates line up to create one large cooking surface. The Griddler® Grill & Panini Press is in this position when it is used as a Full Grill. 1. T o adjust the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press to this position, locate the hinge release button on the right arm. 1. Hinge release button 2. With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to push the hinge release button. Push the handle back until the cover rests flat on the 2. counter. The unit will stay in this position until you lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position. If the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press is already in the open position and you wish to adjust it to the flat position, pull the handle slightly toward you and then press the hinge release button. Push the handle back until the cover rests in the flat position. Pulling the handle forward slightly before pressing the hinge release button will take some of the pressure off the hinge and you will be able to adjust the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press more easily. To insert cooking plates Adjust the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press to the flat position. Insert one plate at a time. Each plate is designed to fit in either the upper housing or the lower housing of the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press. If you are facing the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press, the drip spout should be at the rear of the plate. Locate the metal brackets at the center of the housing. Tilt the back end of the plate and line up the cutouts at the back of the plate with the metal brackets. Slide the plate underneath the brackets and push down the front end of the plate. It will snap into place. Turn the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press around and insert the second plate into the upper housing as you did with the first plate. To remove cooking plates 1. Once the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press has cooled, adjust to the flat position. Locate the plate release buttons: a. Lower plate release button located on right side of the base. b. Upper plate release button 1. located at the front forward-facing top cover in the center. Press firmly on button and the plate will pop up slightly from the base. 2. Grasp the plate with two hands, slide it out from under the metal brackets, and lift it out of the base. To position drip tray Slide the drip tray into the front of the base at the center according to the instruction on the 2. tray. Grease from the food will run off the plates through the grease spout and into the drip tray. Grease should be safely disposed of after the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press has cooled down completely. The drip tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher. To adjust front feet If grilling meats or other food where adequate grease drainage is required, raise the two front feet located at the underside of the grill to engage tilt feature. 5