Use and Care Manual

5
BEFORE THE
FIRST USE
Remove all packaging materials and any
labels or stickers from your grill. Be sure
all parts (see Features and Benefits) have
been included before discarding any
packaging materials. You may want to
keep the box and packing materials for
use at a later date.
Before using your Cuisinart
®
Griddler
®
Elite
for the first time, remove any dust from
shipping by wiping the base, cover and
controls with a damp cloth. Thoroughly
clean cooking plates, drip tray and
scraping tool; all are dishwasher safe.
Refer to Assembly Instructions for
plate removal.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Place base on a clean, flat surface where
you intend to cook, with the controls
directly in front of you.
To insert the cooking plates:
1. Choose the side(s) you intend to cook
on. The two cooking plates each have
two sides:
a. Grill side: ribbed surface intended for
grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken,
seafood and vegetables. Also can be
used for panini and other toasted
sandwiches.
b. Griddle side: smooth surface
intended for cooking bacon and eggs,
pancakes and French toast. Also can
be used for panini and other toasted
sandwiches.
2. Identify the lower and upper plates. The
word LOWER or UPPER is embossed
on both sides of each plate.
3. Locate the connector prongs on the
plate(s) and line up with the appropriate
connection blocks. Slide the connector
prongs into the blocks and push down
the front end of the plate(s). They will
snap into place.
NOTE: If the plate(s) are not inserted
properly and completely into the
connection blocks, the plate(s) will not
heat up. This is a safety feature that
prevents the user from operating the
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
a. Plate Select Dial & Temperature Dials
Use the PLATE SELECT dial to select
LOWER and UPPER plates and to turn
unit off. Use the UPPER and LOWER
temperature dials to select temperature
of each plate.
b. Time Directionals
Use to set cooking time. Press and hold
to scroll quickly; press and release to
advance more slowly.
c. Upper and Lower Plate Sear Buttons
Press to sear at 500˚F for up to
two minutes.
d. Start/Stop Button
Starts/stops cooking selection.
e. Blue Backlit LCD Display
Shows plate temperatures, timer and
PREHEAT/READY.
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