Cuisinart GR-300WS Quick Reference - Page 3

Griddler® Elite Positions STORAGE Position - Upper plate/cover rests flat on the lower plate/base and cover height adjuster is in Lock position. PREHEAT Position - Upper plate cover rests flat on the lower plate/base and cover height adjuster is in Unlock position. OPEN COOKING Position - To Cook on Lower Plate Only: Lift the handle so upper plate/cover is vertical. Plate does not "float" in this position. CLOSED COOKING Position - To Contact Grill or Panini Press: Start with unit in Open Cooking position. Lower top carefully until plate contacts food. Hinge will automatically release the plate, allowing it to "float" and rest evenly on food. To Top Melt: Start with unit in Open Cooking position. Wearing an oven mitt, press down slightly on front of upper plate/cover to release hinge, allowing plate to "float." Lower it to close to the desired height, then slide the cover height adjuster into a notch to set the position. FLAT COOKING Position - To Cook on Full Grill, Full Griddle or Half Grill/Half Griddle: Upper plate/cover opens to lie flat, level with the lower plate/base. To adjust to this position from the Preheat position, open unit and slide the hinge release lever up while pushing the handle back. The upper plate/cover will sit flat, resting on the handle. Operating the Griddler® Elite Cooking with Upper or Lower Plate Only: • Turn the Plate Select dial to UPPER or LOWER. On the LCD, "UPPER" or "LOWER" and the temperature position will display, indicating it is ready for selection. • T urn the Upper or Lower temperature dial to desired temperature. Press START/STOP button. • "PREHEAT" will display. The Upper or Lower plate temperature will flash during preheating. • When the plate has reached temperature, the unit will beep three times and "READY" will display. Cooking with Both Upper and Lower Plates: • Turn the Plate Select dial to BOTH. On the LCD, "UPPER" and "LOWER" and the temperature positions will display, indicating they are ready for selection. • Turn the Upper and Lower temperature dials to desired temperature. Press START/STOP button. • "PREHEAT" will display. The Upper and Lower plate temperatures will flash during preheating. • When the first plate reaches temperature it will show "READY" and the unit will beep one time. When the second plate reaches temperature it will show "READY" and the unit will beep three times. Sear with Upper or Lower Plate Only: • Turn the Plate Select dial to UPPER or LOWER. On the LCD, "UPPER" or "LOWER" and the temperature position will display, indicating it is ready for selection.