Cuisinart GRID-6SA GR-35 Manual - Page 5

Cooking on the Full Griddle is a wonderful way to prepare breakfast for two or for a small family. The large surface area allows you to cook a variety of different foods at the same time, or large amounts of your favorite food. Half Grill/Half Griddle Use the Griddler® Compact as a Half Grill/ Half Griddle in order to create full meals like bacon and eggs or steak and potatoes at the same time. When using the Griddler® Compact as a Half Grill/Half Griddle, simply place the unit in the flat position and insert one plate with the grill side facing up and another plate with the griddle side facing up. assembly instructions Place Griddler® Compact on a clean, flat surface where you intend to cook. The Griddler® Compact can be positioned in three ways: Closed Position - Upper plate/cover rests flat on lower plate/base. This is your starting and heating position and when using the Contact Grill or Panini Press functions. Open Position - Upper plate/cover is open and in the 100° position. Open the cover to this position before using the Griddler® Compact as a Contact Grill or Panini Press. To adjust the Griddler® Compact to this position, simply lift the handle until you feel it come to a locking position. The unit will stay in this position until you close the cover or continue to open it to the flat position. The cover will stay in the open position until you lower the handle for cooking. When this is done, the hinge will release itself so that the upper plate lies flat on the top of the food you are preparing. This allows you to cook your food evenly from both top and bottom. When you lift the handle to open the Griddler® Compact after cooking, the cover will remain in the flat position, parallel to the lower plate. In order to lock the cover back into the open position, you must close the Griddler® Compact, without any food in place, and open it again. 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® Compact is in this position when it is used as a Full Grill, Full Griddle or Half Grill/Half Griddle. 1. To adjust the Griddler® Compact to this position, locate the hinge release lever on the right arm. 1. Hinge release lever 2. With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to slide the lever toward you. Push the handle back 2. until the cover rests flat on the 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® Compact is already in the open position and you wish to adjust it to the flat position, pull the handle slightly toward you and then lift the hinge release lever. Push the handle back until the cover rests in the flat position. Pulling the handle forward slightly before lifting the hinge release lever will take some of the pressure off the hinge and you will be able to adjust the Griddler® Compact more easily. 5