Cuisinart GR-1 - Manual (Page 4)

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ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the Griddler ™ Panini & Sandwich
Press on a clean, flat surface where
you intend to cook.
2. Plug the cord into a standard
electrical outlet.
3. When the unit is plugged in, the red
light will be illuminated and the unit
will be pre-heating.
4. When the red light switches to green,
your Griddler ™ Panini & Sandwich
Press has reached the proper
temperature and is ready for use.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler ™ Panini & Sandwich
Press is assembled properly you are
ready to begin cooking.
1. Plug the cord into a standard
electrical outlet. The red light will be
illuminated and the unit will be on.
2. Once the red light switches to green,
the unit has reached a preset temper-
ature that is perfect for grilling panini.
3. Place preassembled panini on the
bottom grill plate and lower top cover
using the panini-style handle. Please
note that sandwiches should be of
even thickness for perfect grilling
results.
4. If desired, apply light pressure to the
handle.
5. Grill panini for the desired amount of
time or until filling is warm.
6. Remove panini using a heat-resistant
plastic utensil or wooden spatula.
7. Unplug unit and wait for unit to cool
for at least 30 minutes before
cleaning.
Always exercise caution when handling
the Griddler ™ Panini & Sandwich Press
during cooking. To open the Griddler ™
Panini & Sandwich Press grasp the black
plastic area of the handle. This part of the
handle stays cool to the touch while
cooking. The arms are made of die-cast
aluminum and will become hot during
use. Do not touch them during or
immediately following cooking.
The Griddler
™ Panini & Sandwich Press
top housing will become hot during use.
The cover is made of brushed stainless
steel and will become very hot and should
not be touched during or immediately
following cooking. If you need to adjust
the cover, be sure to use an oven mitt to
prevent burns.
USER MAINTENANCE
Never use metal utensils, as they will
scratch the nonstick plates. Instead, use
only wooden or heatproof plastic utensils.
Never leave plastic utensils in contact
with the hot grill plates. This includes the
cleaning tool provided.
Allow the Griddler
™ Panini & Sandwich
Press to cool down completely (at least
30 minutes) before cleaning.
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING THE
APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS
COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.
Unplug unit from electrical outlet and
allow unit to cool. Use the cleaning/
scraping tool to remove any leftover food
from the grilling plates. The cleaning tool
can be washed by hand or in the
dishwasher.
The housing base and cover can be
wiped with a soft, dry cloth. For tough
stains, dampen cloth. Never use abrasive
cleaners or harsh pads.
STORAGE
Always make sure the Griddler ™ Panini &
Sandwich Press is cool and dry before
storing.
The power cord can be wrapped around
the bottom of the base for storing.