Cuisinart COMPACT GRILL GC-15 - Manual (Page 4)

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To remove drawer, allow to cool for 30 minutes. Remove
all skewers, then lift drawer up and over the round tabs,
and pull it toward you.
4. The cooking plate has two sides: The grill side with ribbed surface
is intended for grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken, seafood and
vegetables. The griddle side with smooth surface is perfect for
frying bacon and eggs, pancakes,
French toast and toasted
sandwiches (see figure D). Choose
the side you intend to cook on
and place the grill/griddle plate on
the base with the chosen side
facing up. It is important that you
place the grill/griddle plate onto
the base correctly. Locate the drip
hole on one end of the grill/griddle
plate (see figure E). Place the grill/
griddle plate onto the base with
the drip hole lining up over the
metal drip cup spout on the left
side of the unit. If the grill/griddle
plate is placed on the base with
the drip hole at the wrong end, it
will not sit level.
6. Plug the cord into a standard
electrical outlet. You are now
ready to begin cooking.
operatIng InStruCtIonS
Once the Cuisinart ® Compact Grill Centro is
assembled properly and you are ready to begin
cooking, turn the temperature control dial to the
desired temperature setting – High, Medium or
Low (see figure F).
The indicator light on the top of the unit will
illuminate to indicate that the unit is operating
(see figure G). It may take 8 to 10 minutes to
reach operating temperature, depending on the
temperature level that has been selected. The
temperature control dial is used to set and
maintain the temperature of the cooking
surface. Temperatures range from about 250°F
on the Low setting, 375˚F on the Medium
setting to 450°F on the High setting. You can
vary the setting of the temperature control dial at any time during
cooking, and may wish to do so depending on the types of foods on
the grill/griddle plate. Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature Chart
on page 3 of the recipe booklet for recommendations.
CAUTION: Handles will become hot during use. Always use a pot
holder when touching any part of the unit when cooking. The grill/
griddle plate should not be removed from the base or flipped over while
hot. Allow unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling.
NOTE: The first time you use your Cuisinart
® Compact Grill Centro, it
may have a slight odor and smoke a bit. This is normal and common
for appliances with a nonstick surface.
Reversing grill/griddle plate over to use reverse side
1. Turn temperature control dial to Off setting.
2. Unplug appliance from wall outlet.
3. Allow unit to cool down completely (at least 30 minutes).
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