Cuisinart GR-4NP1 Sandwich Maker Instruction Booklet

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Cuisinart GR-4NP1 Sandwich Maker

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 burner, or in a heated oven.
Unplug the unit when finished using it.
Do not use the appliance 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 Selector Dial to the OFF setting, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD DO REPAIRS.
Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or animals, or tripped over.

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) to reduce the risk of electric shock. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Cuisinart GR-4NP1 Sandwich Maker 1

Base and Cover

Solid construction with stainless steel self-adjusting cover
Panini-Style Handle

Sturdy cast-metal handle adjusts cover to accommodate the thickness of food
Removable and Reversible

Cooking Plates Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup

Grill Side:

Perfect for grilling steak, burgers, chicken and vegetables

Griddle Side

Prepare flawless pancakes, eggs, bacon and seared scallops
Controls

Indicator lights signal Power On and Ready to Cook

Selector

Choose the Grill/Panini or Griddle function

Grill/Panini

Adjust the temperature from “warm” to “ear”

Griddle

Adjust temperature from 200ºF to 425ºF
Drip Tray

Collects grease and removes from base for easy cleanup (dishwasher safe)
Cleaning/Scraping Tool

Helps clean grill and griddle plates after cooking
Plate Release Buttons

Push in to release and remove cooking plates
Hinge Release Lever

Allows the cover to extend back for cooking in the flat position
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 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. Before using your Cuisinart ®Griddler ® for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base, cover, and controls with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean cooking plates, drip, tray, and scraping tools. The plates, tr trays, tr,y, and cleantoolstool are dishwasher safe. Refer to assembly Instructions for plate removal.

THE GRIDDLER ® DOES IT ALL

The Griddler ® is the ultimate kitchen appliance, offering you five separate cooking options. Simply flip the reversible cooking plates and adjust the hinge to use as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle. SeeAssembly Instructions and Operating Instructions.

Contact Grill

Use the Griddler ® as a Contact Grill to cook burgers, boneless pieces of meat, and thin cuts of meat and vegetables. 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 at the same time.

The ribs on the grill side of the plates, combined with the grease spout at the rear of the plate, allow the grease to drip from the meat and drain off the plates. When the Griddler ® is used as a Contact Grill, the grill side of the plates is recommended. Rest the cover evenly on top of the food until it has reached the desired cooked temperature.

The Griddler ® was designed with a unique handle that allowed 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 results. When cooking more than one food item in the Contact Grill, the thickness of food items must be consistent so the cover will close evenly on the food.

Panini Press

Use the Griddler ®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 or griddle 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 the Griddler ®is used as a Panini Press, the grill side of the plates is recommended. We recommend the grill side of the plates because traditional-style panini sandwiches have grill marks on the bread. However, depending upon the type of sandwich you are preparing, you may wish to use the griddle side of the plates or any combination of the two. The Griddler functions as a panini press in the same manner that it functions as a Contact Grill.

The Griddler ® was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allow the cover to adjust to the thickness of the sandwich you 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 cooking two or more panini, the thickness of the sandwiches must be consistent so the cover will close evenly on the panini.

Full Grill

Use the Griddler ® as a Full Grill to cook burgers, steak, and poultry (we do not recommend cooking bone-in chicken since it does not cook evenly on a Full Grill), fish, and vegetables. Full Grill refers to using the Griddler ® with the cover lying flat, creating a double, flatcooking surface.

In this position, the foods you are grilling will have to be turned over for cooking. When the Griddler® is used as a Full Grill, the grill side of the plates should be used. Cooking on the Full Grill is the most versatile method of using the Griddler®.

With the Full Grill, 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 Full Grill also accommodates different types of meat with varying thicknesses, allowing you to cook each piece to your liking.

Full Griddle

Use the Griddler ® as a Full Griddle to cook pancakes, eggs, French toast, hash browns, and breakfast meats. When you use the Griddler ® as a Full Griddle, open the cover so it lies 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 side of the plates should be used. Cooking on the Full Griddle is a wonderful way to prepare breakfast for two or a large 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.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.

Once you have finished cooking, turn the Selector Dial 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. 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 the drip tray once cooled. The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.

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; the nonstick coating can be damaged. If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the cooking plate with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor from 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 the cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

WARRANTY LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ® Griddler that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers other commercial purchasers, or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Griddler ® 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 to obtain the warranty benefits. If 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 ® Griddler® should prove to be defective within the warranty period, 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 Customer ServiceRepresentatives or send the defective product to Customer 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 (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

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