Cuisinart Griddle CGR 4C User Manual

INSTRUCTION  
BOOKLET  
CuisinartGriddler™  
CGR-4C  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
BEFORE THE FIRST USE:  
PARTS AND FEATURES  
1. Base and Cover: Solid construction with  
Remove all packaging materials and any  
promotional labels or stickers from your grill.  
Be sure all parts (listed under Parts and  
Features) of your new appliance have been  
included before discarding any packaging  
materials. You may want to keep the box and  
packing materials for use at a later date.  
stainless steel self-adjusting cover  
2. Panini-Style Handle: Sturdy cast metal  
handle adjusts cover to accommodate  
thickness of food  
3. Removable Cooking Plates: Nonstick and  
dishwasher safe for easy cleanup  
Before using your CuisinartGriddlerfor the  
first time, remove any dust from shipping by  
wiping the base, cover and controls with a  
damp cloth. Thoroughly clean cooking plates,  
drip trays and scraping tool. The grill and  
griddle plates, drip trays and scraping tool  
are dishwasher safe. Refer to Assembly  
Instructions for plate removal.  
a. Grill Plates: Perfect for grilling steak,  
burgers, chicken and vegetables  
b. Griddle Plates: Prepare flawless pan-  
cakes, eggs, bacon and seared scallops  
4. Controls: Indicator lights signal “power on”  
and “ready to cook”  
a. Selector: Choose the Grill/Panini or  
Griddle function  
b. Grill/Panini: Adjust temperature from  
“warm” to “sear”  
c. Griddle: Adjust temperature from 200  
to 425˚F  
THE GRIDDLER  
DOES IT ALL:  
The Griddleris the ultimate kitchen appliance,  
offering you four separate cooking options.  
Simply change the cooking plates and adjust the  
hinge to use as a Contact Grill, Panini Press,  
Open Grill or Griddle. See Assembly  
5. Drip Cups: Collect grease and are  
dishwasher safe  
6. Cleaning/Scraping Tool: Helps clean grill  
or griddle plates after cooking  
Instructions and Operating Instructions.  
7. Plate Release Buttons: Push in to release  
and remove cooking plates  
8. Hinge Lock: Opens the cover to rest flat on  
the surface  
Contact Grill:  
Use the Griddleras a Contact Grill to cook  
burgers, boneless pieces of meat and thin cuts  
of meat and vegetables.  
9. Recipe Book (not shown): With 26 recipes  
The Contact Grill function works best when you  
want to cook something in a short amount of  
time or when you are looking for a healthy  
method of grilling. When cooked on the Contact  
Grill, food will cook quickly because you are  
grilling both sides of the food item at the same  
time. The ribs on the grill plates combined with  
the grease spout at the corner of the plate allow  
the grease to drip from the meat and drain off  
the plates.  
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When the Griddleris used as a Contact Grill  
the grill plates are recommended. Rest the cover  
evenly on top of the food until it has reached the  
desired cooked temperature.  
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The Griddlerwas designed with a unique  
handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust  
to the thickness of the food. You can easily grill  
anything from a thinly-sliced potato to a thick  
sirloin steak with even results.  
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When cooking more than one food item in the  
contact grill, it is important that the thickness of  
food items is consistent so the cover will close  
evenly on the food.  
Open Grill:  
Use the Griddleras an Open Grill to cook  
burgers, steak, poultry (we do not recommend  
cooking bone-in chicken, since it does not cook  
evenly on an open grill), fish and vegetables.  
Cooking on the Open Grill is the most versatile  
method of using the Griddler. In the open  
position, you have double the surface area  
(200 sq. inches) for grilling. You have the option  
of cooking different types of foods on separate  
plates without combining their flavours, or cook-  
ing large amounts of the same type of food. The  
open position also accommodates different cuts  
of meat with varying thicknesses, allowing you to  
cook each piece to your liking.  
Panini Press:  
Use the Griddleras a Panini Press to grill  
sandwiches, breads and quesadillas.  
“Open Grill” refers to using the Griddlerwith the  
The word “Panini” is an Italian term for grilled  
sandwich. Panini can include any combination  
of ingredients such as vegetables, meat and  
cheese layered between two pieces of fresh  
baked bread. The sandwich is then pressed  
between two grill or griddle plates to toast the  
bread and warm the sandwich. Experiment to  
make a variety of savoury or sweet sandwiches  
for any meal. We recommend using fresh  
baked bread to produce the best tasting Panini.  
Popular breads used for Panini are focaccia  
(a flat bread frequently baked with rosemary,  
salt and onion on top), michetta (a small round  
roll with a crisp crust), ciabatta (a rectangular  
bread with a slightly domed crust) and thick  
slices of classic Italian bread.  
When the Griddleris used as a Panini Press,  
the grill plates are recommended. We recom-  
mend the grill plates because a traditional-style  
Panini sandwich will have grill marks on the  
bread. However, depending upon the type of  
sandwich you are preparing, you may wish to  
use the griddle plates. The Griddlerfunctions  
as a Panini Press in the same manner that it  
functions as a Contact Grill. The Griddlerwas  
designed with a unique handle and hinge that  
allows the cover to  
cover laying flat, creating a double, flat cooking  
surface.  
In this  
position,  
the  
foods  
you are  
grilling  
will have  
to be turned over for cooking. When the  
Griddler™  
is used as an Open Grill, the grill plates should  
be used.  
Griddle:  
Use the Griddleras a Griddle to cook  
pancakes, eggs, French toast, hash browns  
and breakfast meats.  
Using the Griddle function is a wonderful way to  
prepare  
breakfast  
for two or  
for a  
large  
family.  
The large  
adjust to the thickness  
surface  
of the sandwich you  
area allows you to cook a variety of different  
foods at the same time, or large amounts of your  
favourite food.  
are preparing, and  
to rest there evenly.  
Light pressure can be  
applied to the handle  
to press and heat the  
sandwich to your liking.  
When you use the Griddleras a Griddle, open  
the cover so it lays flat, creating a double, flat  
cooking surface. In this position, the foods you  
are preparing will have to be turned over for  
cooking. When using this cooking function, the  
griddle plates should be used.  
When cooking more  
than one Panini, it is  
important that the thickness of each sandwich is  
consistent so the cover will close evenly on the  
Panini.  
 
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one plate at a time. Pick up one of the plates  
you intend to cook with and hold it with the  
grease spout on the edge closest to you. Be  
sure that the side of the plate with the cutouts  
for the heating element is facing down. Locate  
the metal brackets in the centre of the housing.  
Tilt the back end of the plate and slide it under-  
neath the brackets. Push down the front end of  
the plate. It will snap into place. Insert the  
matching grill or griddle cooking plate into the  
upper housing as you did with the first plate.  
ASSEMBLY  
INSTRUCTIONS:  
Place Griddleron a clean flat surface where  
you intend to cook.  
The Griddlercan be positioned in three ways:  
Closed Position – Upper plate/cover rests flat  
on lower plate/base.  
This is your  
starting and  
heating position  
when using the  
Contact Grill or  
Note: The plates are interchangeable and can  
be inserted into either the top or bottom housing.  
Panini Press  
functions.  
To remove cooking plates:  
Adjust Griddlerto Flat Position (see above).  
Locate the Plate Release Buttons on one side of  
the unit. Press firmly  
Open Position – Upper plate/cover is open and  
in the 100° position. Open the cover to this  
position to add or  
Upper Plate  
on one of the Plate  
Release Buttons and  
the plate at that end  
of the unit will pop up  
slightly from the base.  
Grasp the plate with  
two hands, slide it out  
from under the metal brackets, and lift it out of  
the base. Press on the other Plate Release  
Button to remove the other  
Release  
Button  
remove food from  
the Griddlerwhen  
using the Contact  
Grill or Panini  
Press functions.  
Lower Plate  
Release Button  
To adjust the  
Griddlerto 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.  
cooking plate in the same manner.  
Position drip cups:  
When using the Griddleras a Contact Grill  
or Panini Press, only one drip cup is needed.  
Place the cup  
Flat Position – Upper plate/cover is level with  
lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates  
line up  
to create  
one large  
cooking  
surface.  
directly below the  
grease spout  
while cooking.  
Grease from the  
food will run off  
the plates  
through the  
grease spout and into the drip cups. Grease  
should be safely disposed of after cooking.  
The drip cups can be cleaned in the dishwasher.  
When using the Griddleras an Open Grill or  
The  
Griddler™  
is in this  
position when it is used as an Open Grill  
or Griddle.  
To adjust the Griddlerto this position, simply lift  
the handle to the open position. With your left  
hand on the handle,  
Griddle, both drip cups should be used. Place  
the cups  
at either  
end of  
the unit  
directly  
below  
the  
grease  
spouts.  
use your right hand to  
lift up the Hinge Lock.  
Hinge  
Lock  
Continue to open the  
cover by pushing the  
cover back until it  
rests flat on the table. The unit will stay in this  
position until you lift the cover off the table and  
return it to the closed position.  
To insert cooking plates:  
Once the Griddleris assembled properly, plug  
the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You are  
now ready to begin cooking.  
Adjust Griddlerto Open Position (see above)  
with the Controls directly in front of you. Insert  
 
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OPERATING  
CLEANING AND CARE:  
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE,  
MAKE SURE IT HAS COOLED DOWN  
COMPLETELY.  
INSTRUCTIONS:  
Once the Griddleris assembled properly and  
you are ready to begin cooking, turn the Selector  
to the left to choose the Griddle  
Once you have finished cooking, turn the  
Selector Control to the OFF position and  
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.  
Allow the unit to cool down for at least  
30 minutes before handling.  
function or to the right to choose the Grill/Panini  
function, depending on what you intend to cook.  
When the knob is turned to either function,  
a red indicator light will illuminate to indicate  
that the power is on.  
If you intend to use the Griddleras a Contact  
Grill, Panini Press or Open Grill, turn the  
Grill/Panini Control to the desired temperature  
for cooking. Settings range from Warm (150°F)  
to Sear (450°F).  
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.  
Dispose of grease from drip cups. The drip cups  
can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.  
If you intend to use the Griddleras a  
Griddle, turn the Griddle Control to the desired  
temperature for cooking. Temperature settings  
range from 200°F to 425°F.  
Press the Plate Release Buttons to remove  
plates from the housing. Be sure that the plates  
have cooled completely before handling  
(at least 30 minutes). The cooking plates can be  
washed in the dishwasher. Do not use metallic  
objects such as knives or forks for cleaning.  
Do not use a scouring pad for cleaning.  
It may take up to 10 minutes to reach  
operating temperature, depending on the  
temperature level that was set. When the  
thermostat has reached operating temperature,  
a green indicator light inside the chosen control  
will indicate that the Griddleris ready for cook-  
ing. During operation, the light will continue to  
turn on and off as the thermostat regulates the  
temperature. This is normal.  
The nonstick coating can be damaged.  
If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the  
cooking plate with lemon juice to prevent  
seafood flavour transferring to the next recipe.  
The housing base, cover and control knobs can  
be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough  
stains, dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive  
cleaner or harsh pad.  
The temperature controls are used to set and  
maintain the temperature of the cooking surface.  
You may vary the setting of the control knob at  
any time during cooking, and may wish to do so  
depending on the types of foods on the cooking  
plate. Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature  
Chart of the Recipe Book for recommendations.  
NOTE: The first time you use the Griddler, it  
may have a slight odour and may smoke a bit.  
This is normal and common to appliances with  
nonstick surfaces.  
STORAGE:  
Always make sure the Griddleris cool and dry  
before storing.  
The power cord can be wrapped around the  
back of the base for storing.  
One set of cooking plates should be stored in  
the Griddlerwhen not in use. The other set can  
be stored in a drawer or cabinet, along with the  
drip cups and scraping tool.  
User Maintenance:  
* Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch  
the nonstick grill plate. Instead, use only  
wooden or heat-proof plastic utensils.  
WARRANTY  
* Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the  
hot grill plate.  
Limited Three-Year Warranty  
* In between recipes, scrape excess food  
buildup through grease channel and into drip  
cups, then wipe off any residue with a paper  
towel before proceeding with next recipe.  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™  
Griddlerthat was purchased at retail for  
personal, family or household use. This warranty  
is not available to retailers or other commercial  
purchaser or owners.  
We warrant that your CuisinartGriddlerwill  
be free of defects in materials and workmanship  
 
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under normal home use for 3 years from the  
date of original purchase.  
We suggest you complete and return the  
enclosed product registration card promptly  
to facilitate verification of the date of original  
purchase. However, return of the product  
registration card does not eliminate the need  
for the consumer to maintain the original proof  
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty  
benefits. In the event that you do not have  
proof of purchase date, the purchase date for  
purposes of this warranty will be the date of  
manufacture.  
For added convenience, you may also visit  
your product online.  
If your CuisinartGriddlershould prove to be  
defective within the warranty period, we will  
repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it.  
To obtain warranty service, simply call our  
toll-free number 1-800-472-7606 for additional  
information from our Customer Service  
Representatives or send the defective product to  
Customer Service at Cuisinart, 156 Parkshore  
Drive, Brampton, Ont. L6T 5M1.  
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your  
return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and  
handling of the product.  
Please pay by cheque or money order.  
NOTE: For added protection and secure  
handling of any Cuisinart® product that is being  
returned, we recommend you use a traceable,  
insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be  
held responsible for in-transit damage or for  
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost  
and/or damaged products are not covered  
under warranty.  
Please be sure to include your return address,  
daytime phone number, description of the  
product defect, product model # (located on  
bottom of product), original date of purchase,  
and any other information pertinent to the  
product’s return.  
Your CuisinartGriddlerhas been  
manufactured to the strictest specifications and  
has been designed for use with the authorized  
accessories and replacement parts.  
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or  
damages caused by accessories, replacement  
parts, or repair service other than those that  
have been authorized by Cuisinart.  
This warranty does not cover any damage  
caused by accident, misuse, shipment or  
other ordinary household use.  
This warranty excludes all incidental or  
consequential damages.  
 
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