INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Griddler® Elite GR-300 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance. 3. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles, knobs or buttons. 4.
CONTENTS burgers, chicken and vegetables. b. G riddle Side: Prepare pancakes, eggs, bacon and seared scallops. Important Safeguards...................................... 3 Features and Benefits...................................... 4 Getting to Know Your Control Panel............... 5 Before the First Use......................................... 5 Assembly Instructions..................................... 5 The Griddler® Elite Positions........................... 6 Operating the Griddler® Elite.........
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL c. U pper and Lower Plate Sear Buttons Press to sear at 500˚F for up to two minutes. 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. d. S tart/Stop Button Starts/stops cooking selection. b. Time Directionals Use to set cooking time. Press and hold to scroll quickly; press and release to advance more slowly.
FLAT COOKING Position – To Cook on Full Grill, Full Griddle or Half Grill/Half Griddle: Upper plate/ cover opens to lie flat, level with the lower plate/ base. 4. Slide the drip tray into the base at the rear of the unit from the right side. To adjust to this position from the Preheat position, open unit and slide the hinge release lever up while pushing the handle back. The upper plate/cover will sit flat, resting on the handle.
NOTE: If both plates are selected, when the first plate reaches temperature it will show READY and the unit will beep 1 time; you can begin cooking on this plate if you choose. The second plate will continue to preheat until it reaches temperature, at which time it will show READY and the unit will beep 3 times. The selected plate(s) and the corresponding temperature(s) will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Turn the temperature dial for the selected plate(s) to the desired setting – from Warm to 450°F.
example below, both plate temperatures have been set to SEAR and the upper plate is ready while the lower plate is still preheating. 6. To stop the unit from heating, simply press the START/STOP button. NOTE: If the unit is on and heated for more than 2 hours, it will automatically shut off. This is a safety feature of the Griddler® Elite. In the example shown below, both plates have been set to SEAR, but only the upper plate has reached SEAR temperature. The lower plate is still preheating.
3. Dispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled. 4. Press the plate release buttons to remove cooking plates from the housing. Be sure that the plates have cooled completely before handling (at least 30 minutes). 9. To cancel SEAR, press the SEAR button(s) again and the unit will adjust to the temperature(s) selected on the corresponding temperature knobs. OPERATING THE TIMER The 60-minute timer can be activated at any time the unit is on, except in the middle of a SEAR cycle. 5.
STORAGE • Wrap the power cord around the cord storage clips at the back of the base. • Store clean cooking plates and drip tray in the unit. • Lock unit closed by sliding the cover height adjuster to the Lock position.
Troubleshooting Chart Subject Question Why won’t my unit turn on? Answer/Solution Check to make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190. If the PLATE SELECT dial is not turned to ON within 10 minutes of the unit being plugged in, the Griddler® Elite will enter SLEEP mode. All lights will turn off. Turn the PLATE SELECT dial to ON to “wake up” the unit and operate the unit as normal. It is possible the unit overheated.
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RECIPES COOKING GUIDE AND FOOD TEMPERATURE CHART............................. 15 PIZZA CHART............................................................................................. 16 SANDWICH CHART.................................................................................... 18 STEAK CHART............................................................................................ 20 RECIPES......................................................................................................
Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart Food Bacon Preparation Place in a single layer. Plate and Position Suggested Grilling Temperatures and Times Grill or Griddle; Flat or Open Place bacon on cold plates. Turn to 450°F. Cook until desired doneness. Should take about 15 minutes for 1 pound of bacon (if using the flat position). Beef, boneless steak (refer to the Steak Chart for specific times and temperatures) Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste.
Food Plate and Position Preparation Suggested Grilling Temperatures and Times Quesadillas Prepare quesadillas according to your favorite recipe. Grill or Griddle; Closed Preheat both plates to 400°F. Put the prepared quesadilla on the preheated lower plate. Close the top and using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the quesadillas. Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on thickness and filling of the quesadillas. Eggs Fried or over-easy.
Food Preparation Cooking Procedure MushroomFontina ¾ to 1 pound pizza dough olive oil for brushing 6 cups mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt pepper, to taste 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only (stems discarded) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ small shallot, sliced 2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 3 ounces Fontina, shredded Cooking Position and Plates: Open and Closed; Griddle Preheat Temperature: 350°F upper and lower Roll dough out to about 10-inch rectangle, to fit shape of plate as
Sandwich Chart A sandwich is a beautiful thing - simple and comforting. Add some heat to cheese and bread and create the perfect lunch. Like any good meal, the perfect sandwich starts with the best ingredients that you can find. Use a nice hearty bread, good oil or butter, and fresh, in-season ingredients. Don't stop there, for your pantry probably has some great additions - roasted red peppers can add a lot of flavor to simple grilled chicken. Mayonnaise and mustards can do wonders.
Sandwich Type The Californian The Gobbler The Nicoise Chocolate Panini Panini OpenFaced Panini Panini Prep It Build It Cook It Grill Position and Plates: Closed; Grill or Griddle Preheat Temperature: 450°F upper and lower Ingredients: 8 slices of your favorite sandwich bread • olive oil for brushing bread • grilled chicken breast*, sliced • sprouts • avocado, sliced • tomato, sliced • Cheddar *This can be coated with olive oil, salt and pepper and then grilled beforehand, or use any leftover chi
Steak Chart The SEAR function grills steaks to perfection. Here is a simple guide to cooking to your personal preference. We give instructions for grilling the steaks in the Closed position, but they can easily be done in the Open position as well - just flip the steaks halfway through, and remember to always monitor the temperature. Steak Doneness Preparation Rare (120-125°F) Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade completely if marinated before grilling.
RECIPES Perfect Pancakes This is a great all-purpose pancake recipe to have up your sleeve for breakfast next weekend. It can be dressed up by mixing in fresh or frozen fruit, or nuts and chocolate chips.
1 to 2 pinches table salt 8 to 10 slices ¾-inch thick challah bread (Depending on the size of the loaf, you will find between 8 and 10 slices will soak up all of the batter. Should be about ¾ of a 1-pound loaf.) confectioners’ sugar, for serving fresh fruit, for serving 1. Put the eggs, milk, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt into a medium bowl. Whisk to fully combine and pour into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. 2. Soak half of the bread, turning so both sides are saturated. 3.
2. In a medium to large bowl, mix the peppers, green onions, garlic, salt, egg, 1½ cups of the panko, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Dijon, Old Bay and hot sauce (if using). Add the crabmeat and very gently mix all of the ingredients together (it is best to do this with clean hands to avoid over-mixing, but you can do it with a spoon if you are careful to keep the crabmeat intact). 3.
Nutritional Information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 358 (72% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 24g • fat 28g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 87mg • sod. 208mg • calc. 18mg • fiber 0g Grilled Pizza Pizza on the grill has been big for a while, now you can prepare this favorite treat indoors. Following are simple instructions for a Margherita pizza, but your options are endless. Refer to the Pizza Chart on page 4 for more delicious flavor combinations.
1¾ 2 1 1 teaspoons sea or kosher salt ground white pepper, to taste large egg whites pinch cream of tartar tablespoon oil or clarified butter, * plus more as needed 1. Put the potatoes, whole and left with the peel left on, in a large stockpot. Add cold water until potatoes are fully submerged. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender. Once cool enough to touch, peel the potatoes with a paring knife. Press through a ricer. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. 2.
6 3 ½ small garlic cloves, chopped medium fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade) ounce Parmesan, grated or finely shredded 1. Fit the grill with the grill plates and preheat both plates to 450˚F. 2. Brush each side of the bread with about 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Once the unit has preheated, put all pieces of oiled bread onto the hot plates and grill about 3 to 5 minutes per side, until lightly browned. 3. While bread is grilling, prepare topping.
upper plate is just slightly touching the tops of the mushrooms. Grill 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until grill marks are visible. 4. Keeping the top plate at 450˚F, reduce the bottom plate to Warm. Open the grill and evenly divide the mushroom mixture among the tops of the grilled portabellos. Setting the cover height adjuster at the highest notch, close the upper plate until it is sitting just above the mushrooms. Let the mushrooms brown until the breadcrumb mixture is toasted, about 3 to 5 minutes. 5.
Cuban Sandwich A hearty, sweet and tangy sandwich, the Cuisinart Cuban starts with our grilled pork chops, but you can use thinly sliced pork roast if you prefer.
3. Once the grill has preheated, place the assembled sandwiches on the lower plate and setting the cover height adjuster on the highest notch, close the upper plate until it is sitting just above the Gruyère. Let the sandwich cook until the cheese is fully melted on top, about 8 to 10 minutes. Note: As the cheese melts down, you can lower the upper plate a notch or two to get the best results. 4. Remove sandwiches from the grill.
3. Once unit has reached temperature, place the eggplant slices on the lower grill plate and close. Grill eggplant about 3½ to 4 minutes. Remove and reserve. Lower the temperature of both the upper and lower plates to 350˚F. 4. Lightly brush the outside of each pita half with olive oil. Spread the inside of each half with hummus. Evenly divide the tabbouleh and feta among the sandwiches. 5. Place the sandwiches on the lower grill plate. Lower cover and press lightly on the handle for 30 seconds.
4. Remove fish from marinade, place on preheated grill plates and grill for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove and reserve. Lower the temperature of both the upper and lower plates to Warm. Assemble Tacos: Place tortillas on the grill plates to warm. Remove when warm and evenly divide the grilled fish among the tacos, topping them with the cabbage slaw, and then the avocado. Add a little hot sauce and a squeeze of lime.
1 ½ Onion 1 1 ¼ 1 ⁄8 1 ⁄8 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil teaspoon sea or kosher salt pinch freshly ground black pepper Rings: large onion, cut into 1⁄3 to ½-inch slices tablespoon extra virgin olive oil teaspoon sea or kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper teaspoon paprika 1. Fit the grill with one grill and one griddle plate and preheat both to 450˚F. 2.
Serving tips: These are great with spicy grilled potatoes and vegetables. Thinly sliced, they are perfect for our Cuban Sandwich on page 16. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 564 (53% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 59g • fat 33g • sat. fat 9g • chol. 196mg • sod. 255mg • calc. 65mg • fiber 0g Grilled Tuna with Soy Dipping Sauce Sliced, seared tuna makes for a beautiful presentation, whether on top of a salad, or alongside some grilled vegetables.
3. Place the marinated steak on the lower grill plate. Close the unit and using the cover height adjuster, adjusting the upper plate so it is just resting on the top of the steaks. Allow to grill for 2 minutes on SEAR if using 1-inch steaks for rare, or add an additional minute at 450°F for medium rare. Add about 30 to 60 seconds cooking time if using 2-inch steaks. 4. Allow steaks to rest for a few minutes, and then serve with any of the following sauce options.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 67 (97% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 7g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 390mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g Compound Herb Butter A bit of this butter on top of a hot steak takes it to the next level. Also try to put a pat of the butter inside of a burger before grilling for some extra richness and flavor.
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