INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET CR-8 Raclette For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Keep appliance and electrical cord out of the reach of children. 3. Always switch appliance off before unplugging. 4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. 5. Allow appliance to cool before adding or removing parts. 6. Keep the electrical cord away from other sources of heat. 7.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before the first use: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from the unit. Be sure all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) of your new appliance have been included before discarding any packaging material. You may want to keep the box and packing material for use at a later date. Once the raclette is assembled properly and you are ready to begin cooking, choose whether you want to use the grill or flat surface.
USER MAINTENANCE You may want to place an easy-to-clean tablecloth under the appliance to protect the surface of your table while cooking. In order to prevent damage to the nonstick coating, use a spatula to lift the grilled food off the grill plate. Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the nonstick grill plate. Instead, use only wooden or heatproof plastic utensils. Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot grill plate.
GRILLING It is important to keep all raw meats well chilled right up until they are cooked. Chicken Breast: If cooking a full breast, you will get best results when chicken is pounded to an even thickness and the raclette is turned to the highest setting. Chicken cooks most evenly and rapidly when sliced into 1⁄2-inch (1.25 cm) slices. Ground beef: Best results occur when you form small, one-ounce (30 g) cocktail-size burgers and cook on the highest setting.
Egg and cheese sandwich Have the raclette preheated on medium-high, griddle side up. Cook eggs directly on the griddle, or place the raclette dish directly on the cooktop and crack the egg into the dish. Cook on top of the griddle for 4 minutes and then finish underneath the grill. Butter and toast English muffin or slices of bread, and warm and brown on griddle. Place egg in raclette dish (if not already there) and place slice of cheese on top and place dish under the grill.
TRADITIONAL RACLETTE Serves 4 12 2 1 ⁄2 1 10 11⁄2 16 1 1 2 ounces (375 g) baby red potatoes tablespoons (25 ml) extra virgin olive oil teaspoon (2 ml) salt onion, sliced, approximately 8 ounces (250 g) ounces (300 g) button mushrooms, cut in half pounds (650 g) raclette cheese ounces (500 g) varied dried meats, such as prosciutto and Parma ham 10-ounce (300 g) jar cornichons, small gherkins, and/or pickled onions, drained loaf baguette-style bread tomatoes, sliced (optional) Assemble raclette, grill side
Assemble raclette, griddle side up. Turn to high and preheat for 10 minutes. Pour 1⁄8 cup (30 ml) of crêpe batter onto the griddle top and spread the batter out thin and evenly with the raclette spatula, creating an oval/round shape. Cook the crêpe up to a minute on the first side, until the edges start to brown; then flip with a nonstick spatula and finish the other side in 30-60 seconds. Continue cooking crêpes until the batter is done.
SWEET MASCARPONE CREAM Makes 2 cups (500 ml) of filling 1 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 11⁄2 8-ounce (250 g) container of mascarpone cup (125 ml) heavy cream cup (125 ml) granulated sugar teaspoon (7 ml) pure vanilla extract Using an electric mixer whip the mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Variations: For an extra treat, add a piece of chocolate bar to the crêpe with or without fruit. Of course you can always spread Nutella on your crêpes as well.
cooking both sides until nicely browned, about 15–20 minutes for the total cooking time. Remove sausages from grill and slice. Place on table with grilled vegetables, sliced cheese and bread. Allow guests to fill their raclette dishes with slices of sausage and vegetables, then top with cheese. Place dishes under grill for at least 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Slide sausage and peppers out with individual spatulas on to plate or piece of baguette.
1 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 1 1 1 1 1 red onion, thinly sliced (about 8 ounces / 250 g) jalapeño pepper tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing tortillas teaspoon (1 ml) chili powder teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt pinch cayenne pepper package corn tortillas, cut into quarters pound (500 g) Monterey jack or Cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced MANGO AND BRIE QUESADILLAS These quesadillas are like a taste of the Caribbean.
GRILLED VEGETABLE NAPOLEONS Layers of grilled vegetables and cheese, these savory Napoleons make an elegant first course or side dish.
TAPAS PARTY Assemble raclette, either grill or griddle side up. Turn to medium-high and preheat for 10 minutes. Toss sliced leeks, mushrooms, and thyme with the tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil and 1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) of salt. Place on grill and cook for about 10–12 minutes until the vegetables are tender and browned. Remove and reserve. While the vegetables are cooking prepare the Mornay sauce: In a 2-quart (1.9 L) saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat.
GRILLED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS ON POLENTA Makes appetizers for 8, main dish for 4 1 2 12 11⁄2 1 1 1 1 3 3 pound (500 g) precooked polenta, thinly sliced* tablespoons (25 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing ounces (325 g) asparagus, approximately one bunch, tough ends removed and sliced into 1-inch (2.
GRILLED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWERS Use 1⁄4 pound (125 g) of seafood per person. Marinate the seafood in olive oil, pinch of salt, and lemon zest. Grill on preheated raclette using medium-high, 2–3 minutes per side for shrimp, 3–5 minutes per side for scallops. Use 4-inch (10 cm) wooden skewers to remove and enjoy. Assemble raclette, griddle side up. Turn to medium-high and preheat for 10 minutes.
WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Raclette that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Raclette will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
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