Cuisinart GR-1 - Manual (Page 3)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
3
INTRODUCTION
Your new Cuisinart ® Griddler ™ Panini &
Sandwich Press lets you make authentic
panini at home. The secret is the adjust-
able floating hinge that keeps the upper
plate parallel to the lower plate, moving it
up or down to press the panini as it cooks.
A preset temperature ensures every
panini you grill will be crisp, golden
brown, and delicious!
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Cover: Brushed stainless steel cover
with embossed logo is both elegant
and industrial.
2. Base: Sturdy base keeps the unit in
place while cooking.
3. Panini-Style Handle: Cast-metal
handle adjusts cover to accommodate
panini with various thicknesses.
4. Panini-Style Grill Plates: Nonstick,
panini-style grill plates evenly toast
and heat your panini.
5. Indicator Lights: Red and green lights
signal “power on” and “ready to cook.”
6. Cleaning/Scraping Tool: Helps clean
grill plates after cooking.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging materials and any
promotional labels from your panini
press. Be sure all parts 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 Griddler
™ Panini &
Sandwich Press for the first time, remove
any dust accumulated during shipping by
wiping the base, cover and grill plates
with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean
cleaning tool by using soapy water or
dishwasher.
PANINI PRESS
Use your Griddler ™ Panini & Sandwich
Press to grill sandwiches, breads and
quesadillas.
The word “panini” is an Italian term for
grilled sandwiches. Panini can include a
combination of ingredients such as
vegetables, meat and cheese layered
between two pieces of freshly baked
bread. The sandwich is then pressed
between two grill plates to toast the
bread and warm the filling. Experiment
with a variety of savory or sweet
sandwiches for any meal. We recommend
using freshly baked bread to produce the
best-tasting panini. Popular breads for
panini are focaccia, michette, ciabatta,
and thick slices of Italian bread.
The Griddler
™ Panini & Sandwich Press
was designed with a unique handle and
hinge that allows the cover to adjust to
the thickness of the sandwich you are
preparing. This allows for even toasting
and heating. Light pressure can be
applied to the handle to press and heat
the sandwich to your liking.
When cooking two or more panini, it is
important that the thickness of all
sandwiches is the same so the cover
will close evenly on the panini.