Cuisinart GR-3 - Manual (Page 6)


OpERaTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler ™ Jr. is assembled proper-
ly, 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 tem-
perature for cooking. Settings range from
Low (150°F) to High (450°F).
If you intend to use the Griddler
™
Jr. as a flat
grill, but you do not need the entire surface,
it is recommended to use the bottom plate.
It may take up
to 6 minutes
to reach oper-
ating temper-
ature,
depending on
the temperature level that was set. When the
thermostat has reached operating tempera-
ture, the green indicator light will indicate
that the Griddler ™ Jr. is ready for cooking.
During operation, the light will continue to
turn on and off as the thermostat regulates
the temperature. This is normal.
The temperature controls are used to set and
maintain the temperature of the cooking sur-
face. 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. Refer to the
Cooked Food Temperature Chart on page 7
for recommendations.
Always exercise caution when handling the
Griddler ™ Jr. during cooking, as the housing
will become hot during use. To open the
Griddler ™ Jr. 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 cover is made of 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.
The lower hous-
ing is made of
plastic, and
while it will
become very
warm it will not burn you. If you need to
move the Griddler ™ Jr. during cooking be
sure to handle it from the base only. Do not
touch the cover.
Allow the Griddler
™ Jr. to cool down before
handling (at least 30 minutes).
NOTE: The first time you use the Griddler
™
Jr., it may have a slight odor and may smoke
a bit. This is normal and common to appli-
ances with nonstick surfaces.
The Griddler
™ Jr. comes with a black clean-
ing/scraping tool. This can be used for
cleaning the grill plates after you have fin-
ished cooking and the unit has cooled down
completely (at least 30 minutes). Using the
cleaning tool on a hot surface for too long
will cause the plastic to melt.
USER maINTENaNCE
• Never use metal utensils, as they will
scratch the nonstick plates. Instead, use
only wooden or heat-proof plastic utensils.
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact with
the hot grill plates. This includes the pro-
vided cleaning tool.
• In between recipes, scrape excess food
buildup through grease channels and into
drip cup, then wipe off any residue with a
paper towel before proceeding with next
recipe.
• Allow the Griddler ™ Jr. to cool down com-
pletely (at least 30 minutes) before clean-
ing.