Cuisinart GRIDDLER CGR-SMC - Manual (Page 4)


Tips And Hints
Preheat your Cuisinart ® Griddler ™
overstuffed sandwich maker completely
before using. For sandwiches that are quick
to assemble, prepare sandwich fixings while
grill is preheating. The lid to the sandwich
maker should be closed while it is
preheating as well as in between making
batches of sandwiches.
The Cuisinart
® Griddler ™ overstuffed
sandwich maker is designed to
accommodate breads of all shapes and
sizes. The sandwich plates measure 5½
x 5 inches (13.75 x 12.5 cm) to accommodate
a wide variety of bread sizes. Breads that
are longer than 5½ inches (13.75 cm) can
easily be toasted lengthwise or on the
diagonal. Breads can also be sliced from
whole loaves.
Butter, margarine, and olive oil are
recommended for coating the outside of
bread when making sandwiches. “Light”
versions of margarines are not
recommended as they do not withstand
heat (check manufacturer’s labels for
cooking recommendations for best results).
Have butter or margarine at room
temperature when spreading on bread, or
melt and apply with a pastry brush.
For best results, moist ingredients such as
sliced tomatoes or fruits, pickles, etc.,
should be blotted or patted dry with a paper
towel. Sauces, such as tomato sauce or
salsa, can be drained for a short time in a
strainer lined with a coffee filter to remove
excess liquid.
There are limitless filling options for the
sandwich maker – from breakfast to snacks
and from dinner to dessert. Try a wide
variety of breakfast sandwiches, and
omelets, mini pizzas and calzones, burritos
and fruit pies.
Make tasty muffins and small cakes in your
sandwich maker. Most muffin mixes bake
best by using the setting between medium
and high. Spray sandwich plates with
cooking spray once preheated and use
¼ cup (50 ml) of batter per sandwich
pocket.
Muffins bake between 6 and 9 minutes.
Packaged biscuits, bread and pizza doughs
found in the refrigerated section make great
sandwich “shells” for any type of filling.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Once you have finished cooking in the
sandwich maker, remove plug from
electrical outlet. Leave top lid open so
plates begin to cool.
Never take your sandwich maker apart for
cleaning. Simply brush crumbs from
grooves, and absorb any excess cooking oil
or excess fillings by wiping with a dry cloth
or paper towel.
You may clean the cooking plates by wiping
with a damp cloth, or you may put them in
the dishwasher. This will prevent staining or
sticking from build up of oil or fillings. Be
certain plates have cooled completely
before cleaning. If food adheres to plates,
simply pour a little cooking oil onto area and
let stand approximately 5 minutes, thus
allowing baked-on food to soften for easy
removal.
To clean exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh
pad. Never immerse cord, plug or unit
in water or other liquid. DO NOT pUT
IN DISHWASHER.
STORAGE
Store with cord wrapped securely in the
rear of the base. For compact storage, stand
sandwich maker upright on back end. The
sandwich maker has been designed with
a special latch so lid stays closed during
storage.