Cuisinart GR-300WSP1 User Manual - Page 9

9. T o cancel SEAR, press the SEAR button(s) again and the unit will adjust to the temperature(s) selected on the corresponding temperature knobs. 3. D ispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled. 4. P ress the plate release buttons to remove cooking plates from the housing. Be sure that the plates have cooled completely before handling (at least 30 minutes). OPERATING THE TIMER The 60-minute timer can be activated at any time the unit is on, except in the middle of a SEAR cycle. 1. Press the up or down arrow button to initiate time-set mode. The LCD screen will display a blinking 00:00. 2. P ress the up and down arrows to add or subtract time. Time can be set in 30-second intervals up to 10 minutes, then 1-minute intervals up to 60 minutes. Press and hold the buttons to scroll through time more quickly. Timer will stop blinking and automatically start to count down when no time-set buttons have been pressed for 3 seconds. 3. T o add or subtract time during countdown, simply press the up or down arrow buttons. 4. W hen the countdown is complete, the unit will beep 3 times. 5. T o stop and reset the timer, press and hold both the up and down arrow buttons at the same time for 2 seconds. Timer will default to 00:00. 6. T o turn the unit off, simply turn PLATE SELECT dial to OFF. NOTE: If timer is in use and either SEAR button is pressed, the SEAR cycle will override the previously set timer. CLEANING AND CARE 1. Once you have finished cooking, turn the PLATE SELECT dial to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes. 2. U se the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any leftover food from the cooking plate(s). 5. W ipe down the plates to remove any leftover food. The cooking plates, drip tray and cleaning/scraping tool can be cleaned by hand or on the top shelf of the dishwasher. The 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. USER MAINTENANCE • The first time you use the Griddler® Elite it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is common to appliances with nonstick surfaces. • Always exercise caution when handling the Griddler® Elite during cooking. Open and close the unit using the handle only. Do not touch the arms or top cover during or immediately after cooking, as they become hot during use. We recommend you wear oven mitts when handling the Griddler® Elite to prevent burns. • Never use metal utensils, which will scratch the nonstick plates. Instead, use wooden or heatproof plastic utensils. • Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot grill plates. This includes the cleaning tool that is included. • In between recipes, use a wooden or heatproof plastic utensil to scrape excess food buildup through grease channels and into the drip tray. Wipe off any residue with a paper towel before proceeding with next recipe. • Allow the Griddler® Elite to cool down completely (at least 30 minutes) before cleaning. • Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. 9