Cuisinart GC-15 Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro User Manual
Important Safeguards
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
- To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD OR PLUG in water or other liquids.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart® Repair Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury to persons.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burners, or in a heated oven.
- Unplug the unit when finished using it.
- Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
- Extreme caution must be exercised when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
- To disconnect, turn the temperature control dial to the Off setting, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
PARTS AND FEATURES
- Base – Elegant brushed stainless steel
- Reversible die-cast grill/griddle plate – Extra-large 9½” x 10½” nonstick cooking surface. One side is a grill surface; the other side is a griddle surface.
- 6-piece kebab skewer set
- 6-piece hot dog roller set
- Pull-out kebab drawer with handle
- Drip cup – Collects grease from grill/griddle
- Temperature control dial – Off, Low, Medium, and High positions
- Kebab motor control switch
- BPA Free – All parts that come in contact with food are BPA free
Before the first use
Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro. Be sure all parts (listed in 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. Before using your Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base and temperature control dial with a damp cloth.
Thoroughly clean both sides of the reversible grill/griddle plate, as well as the drip cup, kebab drawer, skewers, and hot dog rollers. The grill/griddle plate, skewers, hot dog rollers, drip cup, and kebab drawer can be hand washed or placed in the dishwasher for cleaning. Never place the housing (base) in water. Always use a damp cloth to clean this.
Assembly instructions
- Place the base on a clean, flat surface where you intend to cook.
- One end of the base has an opening provided for the drip cup. With the metal spout tilted slightly forward, slide the drip cup into the base and push in until the tab is locked (see Figure A).
- Insert the kebab drawer by sliding the top rim of the back wall of the drawer over the small round tabs on either side of the opening. Push the drawer back until the front is securely in place behind round tabs. (See Figures B and C). To remove drawer, allow to cool for 30 minutes. Remove all skewers, then lift drawer up and over the round tabs, and pull it toward you.
- The cooking plate has two sides: The grill side with ribbed surface is intended for grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken, seafood and vegetables. The griddle side with smooth surface is perfect for frying bacon and eggs, pancakes, French toast and toasted sandwiches (see figure D). Choose the side you intend to cook on and place the grill/griddle plate on the base with the chosen side facing up. It is important that you place the grill/griddle plate onto the base correctly. Locate the drip hole on one end of the grill/griddle plate (see figure E). Place the grill/ griddle plate onto the base with the drip hole lining up over the metal drip cup spout on the left side of the unit. If the grill/griddle plate is placed on the base with the drip hole at the wrong end, it will not sit level.
- Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You are now ready to begin cooking.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro is assembled properly and you are ready to begin cooking, turn the temperature control dial to the desired temperature setting – High, Medium or Low (see figure F). The indicator light on the top of the unit will illuminate to indicate that the unit is operating (see figure G).
Temperatures range from about 250°F on the Low setting, 375˚F on the Medium setting to 450°F on the High setting. You can vary the setting of the temperature control dial at any time during cooking, and may wish to do so depending on the types of foods on the grill/griddle plate. Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature Chart on page 3 of the recipe booklet for recommendations.
CAUTION:
Handles will become hot during use. Always use a pot holder when touching any part of the unit when cooking. Allow unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling.
Reversing grill/griddle plate over to use reverse side
- Turn temperature control dial to Off setting.
- Unplug appliance from wall outlet.
- Allow unit to cool down completely (at least 30 minutes).
User Maintenance
- Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the nonstick grill/ griddle plate. Instead, use only wooden or heat-proof plastic utensils.
- Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot grill/griddle plate.
- After using, scrape excess food buildup through drip hole and into drip cup, then wipe off any residue from plate(s) with a paper towel before proceeding with next recipe.
Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
Once you have finished cooking, turn the temperature control 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 before handling. Dispose of grease from the kebab drawer and drip cup once cooled. Do not use metal objects such as knives or forks for cleaning the grill /griddle plate. Do not use a scouring pad for cleaning. If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the grill/griddle plate with lemon juice to prevent the seafood flavor from transferring to the next recipe.
WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)
This warranty is available to consumers only. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration 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. If your Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think it necessary, replace it.
To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our Consumer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please pay by check or money order payable to Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
REFERENCE LINK
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