Cuisinart GR-3 Cuisinart® Gridler™ Jr 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.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart® Griddler™ Jr. This product is actually three appliances in one. A hinged, floating cover and one set of removable cooking plates turn the Griddler™ Jr. into a contact grill, a panini press, or a large, double-open grill. Temperature controls and indicator lights make it easy to use. Dishwasher-safe grill plates, drip cups, and a cleaning/ scraping tool clean up in seconds
PARTS AND FEATURES
- Base and Cover Solid construction with stainless steel self-adjusting cover.
- Panini-Style Handle Sturdy cast metal handle adjusts the cover to accommodate the thickness of food.
- Removable Grill Plates are Nonstick and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. Perfect for grilling steak, burgers, chicken, and vegetables.
- Indicator Lights Signal “power on” and “ready to cook.”
- Temperature Knob Choose low, medium, or high.
- Drip Cups (2) Collect grease and are dishwasher safe.
- Cleaning/Scraping Tool Helps clean grill plates after cooking.
- Plate Release Buttons Push in to release and remove cooking plates.
- Hinge Release Lever Allows the cover to lie back for cooking in a flat position.
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.
The Griddler™ JR. does it all
The Griddler™ Jr. is the ultimate kitchen appliance, offering you three separate cooking options. Simply adjust the hinge to use as a contact grill, panini press, or open grill. See Assembly Instructions and Operating Instructions. Contact Grill Use the Griddler™ Jr. as a contact grill to cook burgers, boneless pieces of meat, and thin cuts of meat and vegetables.
Rest the cover on top of the food until it has reached the desired cooked temperature. The Griddler™ Jr. was 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. 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.
Panini Press
Use the Griddler™ Jr. as a panini press to grill sandwiches, breads, and quesadillas.
The word “panini” is Italian for grilled sandwiches. 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 plates to toast the bread and warm the sandwich. Experiment to make a variety of savory or sweet sandwiches for any meal. We recommend using fresh-baked bread to produce the best-tasting panini. Popular bread used for panini is focaccia (a flat bread frequently baked with rosemary, salt, and onion on top), machete (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 cooking two or more panini, it is important that the thickness of the sandwiches is consistent so the cover will close evenly on the panini.
Open Grill
“Open Grill” refers to using the Griddler™ Jr. with the cover lying flat, creating a double, flat cooking surface. In this position, the foods you are grilling will have to be turned over for cooking. Use the Griddler™ Jr. as 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™ Jr.
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 flavors or cooking 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.
Assembly Instructions
Place Griddler™ Jr. on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook. The Griddler™ Jr. can be positioned in three ways:
Closed Position
The upper plate/cover rests flat on the lower plate/base. This is your starting and heating position when using the contact grill or panini press functions.
To adjust the Griddler™ Jr. 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 upright 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™ after cooking the cover will remain in the flat position, parallel with the lower plate. In order to lock the cover back into the upright position, you must close the Griddler™ Jr., without any food in place, and open it again.
Flat Position
The upper plate/ cover is level with the lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates line up to create one large cooking surface. The Griddler™ Jr. is in this position when it is used as an open grill. To adjust the Griddler™ Jr. to this position, locate the hinge release lever on the right arm. (see diagram below) With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to slide the lever toward you. Push the handle back 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™ Jr. 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 a flat position. Pulling the handle forward slightly before lifting the hinge release lever will take some of the pressure off of the hinge and you will be able to adjust the Griddler™ Jr. more easily.
To remove cooking plates
Adjust Griddler™ Jr. to a flat position. Locate the plate release buttons on one side of the unit. Press firmly on the button and the plate 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 the other plate release button to remove the other cooking plate in the same manner.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler™ Jr. is assembled properly, plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You are now ready to begin cooking. When the temperature knob is turned on low, medium, or high the red indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on. If you intend to use the Griddler™ Jr. as a contact grill, panini press or flat grill, turn the Grill/Panini control to the desired temperature for cooking. Settings range from Low (150°F) to High (450°F).
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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