Cuisinart Raclette CR-8C - Manual (Page 4)

Before the first use:
Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from
the unit. Be sure all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) of your new
appliance have been included before discarding any packaging material.
You may want to keep the box and packing material for use at a later date.
Before using your Cuisinart ™ Raclette for the first time, remove any dust from
shipping by wiping the base with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean both sides
of the cooking plate, spatulas, raclette dishes and raclette dish holders.
The cooking plate, spatulas, raclette dishes and raclette dish holders are
dishwasher-safe.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place base on a clean, flat surface where you intend to cook. Make sure
that the grill is secure and aligned with side supports.
2. The cooking plate has two sides: The grill side with ribbed surface is
intended for grilling small slices of steak, chicken, seafood and vegetables.
The griddle side with smooth surface is perfect for making eggs, pancakes,
and crêpes. Choose the side you intend to cook on and place the cooking
plate on the base with the chosen side facing up.
3. Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet.
4. Raclette trays can be placed onto tray surface under the heating element
when cooking on the raclette grill.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once the raclette is assembled properly and you are ready to begin cooking,
choose whether you want to use the grill or flat surface. Place the appliance
in the centre of the table. The grill plate is meant for cooking small pieces of
meat or your accompaniments to melted cheese (mushrooms, onions, small
sausages, etc.) The giddle surface is meant for cooking French toast,
pancakes, toasted cheese, sandwiches and more.The individual dishes
are meant for melting cheese.
The indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on. First preheat
the grill at maximum temperature setting for 8–10 minutes. Before you are
ready to cook, turn the temperature knob to the desired temperature level.
During operation, the light will continue to turn on and off as the thermostat
regulates the temperature. This is normal.
The temperature control is used to set and maintain the temperature of the
cooking surface. Temperature range can accommodate recipes including
crêpes, shrimp, meat and vegetables. 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.
Note: The first time you use your raclette, it may have a slight odour and
smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a
nonstick surface.
To flip over to use reverse side of plate:
1. Turn temperature control knob to OFF setting.
2. Unplug appliance from wall outlet.
3. Allow to cool down completely.
4. Thoroughly clean cooking plate. (See Cleaning and Care, next page)
5. Remove plate from base, flip plate over, and return it to base.
6. Ensure that grill is secure and aligned with side supports.
7. Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet and follow
operating instructions.
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