Cuisinart Kitchen Grill GR 11 User Manual

INSTRUCTION  
BOOKLET  
Recipe  
Booklet  
Reverse Side  
Cuisinart® Griddler® Grill & Panini Press  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
GR-11  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
1. Base and Cover  
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Solid construction with stainless steel  
self-adjusting cover.  
2. Panini-Style Handle  
Sturdy cast-metal handle adjusts cover  
to accommodate thickness of food.  
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3. Removable Grill Plates  
Perfect for grilling sandwiches, steak,  
burgers, chicken and vegetables. Nonstick  
and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.  
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4. Indicator Lights  
Signal Power On and Ready to Cook.  
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5. Drip Tray  
Collects grease and can be removed from  
base for easy cleanup (dishwasher safe).  
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6. Plate Release Buttons  
Push in to release and remove  
cooking plates.  
7. Hinge Release Button  
Allows the cover to lie back for  
cooking in the flat position.  
The Contact Grill function works best when  
you want to cook something in a short  
amount of time or when you are looking for  
a healthy method of grilling. When cooked  
on the Contact Grill, food will cook quickly  
because you are grilling both sides of the  
food at the same time. The ribs on the grill  
plates combined with the grease spout at  
the rear of the plates allow the grease to  
drip from the meat and drain off the plates.  
8. Adjustable Front Feet  
Tilt the unit to increase grease drainage.  
All materials that come in contact with  
food are BPA free.  
Rest the cover on top of the food until it has  
reached the desired cooked temperature.  
The Griddler® Grill & Panini Press was  
designed with a unique handle and hinge  
that allow the cover to adjust to the  
thickness of the food.  
BEFORE THE FIRST USE  
Remove all packaging materials and any  
promotional labels or stickers from your grill.  
Be sure all parts (listed under Parts and  
Features above) of your new appliance have  
been included before discarding any  
packaging materials. You may want to keep  
the box and packing materials for use at a  
later date.  
You can easily grill anything with even  
results, from a thinly-sliced potato to a  
sirloin steak.  
When cooking more than one food item in  
the Contact Grill, it is important that the  
thickness of food items be consistent so the  
cover will close evenly on the food.  
Before using your Cuisinart® Griddler® Grill  
& Panini Press for the first time, wipe the  
base and cover with a damp cloth.  
Thoroughly clean cooking plates and drip  
tray. The plates and drip tray are dishwasher  
safe. Refer to Assembly Instructions (page  
4) for plate removal.  
Panini Press  
Use the Griddler® Grill  
& Panini Press as a  
Panini Press to grill  
sandwiches, breads  
and quesadillas.  
Contact Grill  
Use the Griddler® Grill  
& Panini Press as a  
Contact Grill to cook  
burgers, boneless  
pieces of meat, thin  
cuts of meat and  
vegetables.  
The word “panini” is  
Italian for grilled sandwiches. Panini can  
include any combination of ingredients such  
as vegetables, meat and cheese layered  
between two pieces of fresh-baked bread.  
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The sandwich is then pressed between two  
grill plates to toast the bread and warm the  
sandwich. Experiment making a variety of  
savory or sweet sandwiches for any meal.  
We recommend using fresh-baked bread to  
produce the best-tasting panini. Popular  
breads used for panini are focaccia (a flat  
bread frequently baked with rosemary, salt  
and onion on top), michetta (a small round  
roll with a crisp crust), ciabatta (a rectangular  
bread with a slightly domed crust) and thick  
slices of classic Italian bread.  
ASSEMBLY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Place Griddler® Grill & Panini Press on a  
clean, flat surface where you intend to cook.  
The Griddler® Grill & Panini Press can be  
positioned in three ways:  
Closed Position –  
Upper plate/cover  
rests flat on lower  
plate/base. This is  
your starting and  
The Griddler® Grill & Panini Press functions  
as a Panini Press in the same manner that it  
functions as a Contact Grill. The Griddler®  
Grill & Panini Press was designed with a  
unique handle and hinge that allow the  
cover to adjust to the thickness of the  
sandwich you are preparing, and to rest  
there evenly. Light pressure can be applied  
to the handle to press and heat the  
heating position and  
when using the  
Contact Grill or Panini Press functions.  
Open Position –  
Upper plate/cover is  
open and in the 100°  
position. Open the  
cover to this position  
before using the  
sandwich to your liking.  
Griddler® Grill &  
When cooking two or more panini, it is  
important that the thickness of the  
sandwiches be consistent so the cover will  
close evenly on the panini.  
Panini Press as a Contact Grill or Panini  
Press.  
To adjust the  
Griddler® Grill &  
Full Grill  
Use the Griddler® Grill  
& Panini Press as a  
Full Grill to cook  
burgers, steak,  
poultry (we do not  
recommend cooking  
bone-in chicken, since it does not cook  
evenly on an open grill), fish and vegetables.  
“Full Grill” refers to using the Griddler® Grill &  
Panini Press with the cover lying flat,  
creating a double, flat cooking surface. In  
this position, the foods you are grilling will  
have to be turned over for cooking.  
Panini Press  
to this position,  
simply lift the  
handle until you feel it  
come to a locking  
position. The unit will stay in this position  
until you close the cover or continue to open  
it to the flat position.  
The cover will stay in the open position until  
you lower the handle for cooking. When this  
is done, the hinge will release itself so that  
the upper plate lies flat on the top of the  
food you are preparing. This allows you to  
cook your food evenly from both top and  
bottom. When you lift  
Cooking on the Full Grill is a versatile  
method of using the Griddler® Grill & Panini  
Press. With the Full Grill, you have double  
the surface area for grilling. You have the  
option of cooking different types of foods on  
separate plates without combining their  
flavors, or cooking large amounts of the  
same type of food.  
the handle to open  
the Griddler® Grill &  
Panini Press after  
cooking, the cover will  
remain in the flat  
position, parallel to the lower plate. In order  
to lock the cover back into the open  
position, you must close the Griddler® Grill &  
Panini Press, without any food in place, and  
open it again.  
The Full Grill position also accommodates  
different cuts of meat with varying  
thicknesses, allowing you to cook each  
piece to your liking.  
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Flat Position – Upper plate/cover is level  
with lower plate/base. The upper and lower  
plates line up to create one large cooking  
surface. The Griddler® Grill & Panini Press is  
in this position when it is used as a Full Grill.  
1. To adjust the Griddler® Grill & Panini  
Press to this  
position, locate the  
hinge release  
button on the right  
Panini Press around and insert the second  
plate into the upper housing as you did with  
the first plate.  
To remove cooking plates  
1. Once the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press  
has cooled, adjust  
to the flat position.  
Locate the plate  
release buttons:  
a. Lower plate  
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arm.  
Hinge  
release button  
release button  
2. With your left hand  
on the handle, use  
your right hand to  
push the hinge  
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located on right side of the base.  
b. Upper plate release button located at  
the front forward-facing top cover in  
the center. Press firmly on button and  
the plate will pop up slightly from the  
base.  
release button.  
Push the handle  
back until the  
cover rests flat on  
2.  
2. Grasp the plate  
with two hands,  
slide it out from  
under the metal  
brackets, and lift it  
the counter. The unit will stay in this  
position until you lift the handle and cover  
to return it to the closed position.  
If the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press is already  
in the open position and you wish to adjust  
it to the flat position, pull the handle slightly  
toward you and then press the hinge release  
button. Push the handle back until the cover  
rests in the flat position. Pulling the handle  
forward slightly before pressing the hinge  
release button will take some of the  
out of the base.  
2.  
To position drip  
tray  
Slide the drip tray  
into the front of the  
base at the center  
according to the  
instruction on the  
tray.  
pressure off the hinge and you will be able  
to adjust the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press  
more easily.  
Grease from the food will run off the plates  
through the grease spout and into the drip  
tray. Grease should be safely disposed of  
after the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press has  
cooled down completely. The drip tray can  
be cleaned in the dishwasher.  
To insert cooking plates  
Adjust the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press to  
the flat position.  
Insert one plate at a  
time. Each plate is  
designed to fit in  
either the upper  
To adjust front feet  
If grilling meats or  
other food where  
adequate grease  
drainage is required,  
raise the two front  
feet located at the  
underside of the grill  
to engage tilt feature.  
housing or the lower  
housing of the  
Griddler® Grill & Panini Press.  
If you are facing the Griddler® Grill & Panini  
Press, the drip spout should be at the rear  
of the plate. Locate the metal brackets at  
the center of the housing. Tilt the back end  
of the plate and line up the cutouts at the  
back of the plate with the metal brackets.  
Slide the plate underneath the brackets and  
push down the front end of the plate. It will  
snap into place. Turn the Griddler® Grill &  
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OPERATING  
USER MAINTENANCE  
• Never use metal utensils, as they will  
scratch the nonstick plates. Instead, use  
only wooden or heat-proof plastic utensils.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Once the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press is  
assembled properly, plug the cord into a  
standard electrical outlet. The red indicator  
light will illuminate to indicate that the power  
is on.  
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact with  
the hot grill plates.  
• In between recipes, use a wooden or heat-  
proof plastic utensil to scrape excess food  
buildup through grease channels and into  
drip cup, then wipe off any residue with a  
paper towel before proceeding with next  
recipe.  
• Allow the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press to  
cool down completely (at least 30 minutes)  
before cleaning.  
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If you intend to use the Griddler Grill &  
Panini Press in the flat position, but you do  
not need the entire surface, it is  
recommended to use the bottom plate.  
We recommend you preheat in the closed  
position. It may take up to 8 minutes to reach  
operating temperature. When the thermostat  
has reached operating temperature, the  
green indicator light will indicate that the  
Griddler® Grill & Panini Press is ready for  
cooking. During operation, the  
• Any other servicing should be performed  
by an authorized service representative.  
light will continue to turn on and off as the  
thermostat regulates the temperature.  
This is normal.  
CLEANING AND CARE  
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING  
APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT IS  
UNPLUGGED AND HAS COOLED  
DOWN COMPLETELY.  
Always exercise caution when handling the  
Griddler® Grill & Panini Press during cooking,  
as the housing will become hot during use. To  
open the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press, grasp  
the black plastic area of the handle. This part  
of the handle stays cool to the touch while  
cooking. The arms are made of die-cast  
aluminum and will become hot during use. Do  
not touch them during or immediately  
following cooking.  
Once you have finished cooking, unplug the  
power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the  
unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes  
before handling.  
Dispose of grease from the drip tray once  
cooled. The drip tray can be cleaned by  
hand or in the dishwasher.  
The cover is made of stainless steel and will  
become very hot and should not be touched  
during or immediately following cooking. If  
you need to adjust the cover, be sure to use  
oven mitts to prevent burns.  
Press the plate release buttons to remove  
plates from the housing. Be sure that the  
plates have cooled completely before  
handling (at least 30 minutes). The cooking  
plates can be washed in the dishwasher. Do  
not use metal objects such as knives or  
forks for cleaning. Do not use a scouring  
pad for cleaning; the nonstick coating can  
be damaged.  
The lower housing is made of plastic, and  
while it will become very warm, it will not  
burn you. If you need to move the Griddler®  
Grill & Panini Press during cooking, be sure  
to handle it from the base only while wearing  
oven mitts. Do not touch the cover.  
Allow the Griddler® Grill & Panini Press to  
cool down before handling (at least 30  
minutes).  
NOTE: The first time you use the Griddler®  
Grill & Panini Press, it may have a slight  
odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal  
and common to appliances with nonstick  
surfaces.  
If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the  
cooking plates with lemon juice to prevent  
the seafood flavor from transferring to the  
next recipe.  
The housing base and cover can be wiped  
clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains,  
dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive  
cleaner or harsh pad.  
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repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling  
our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-  
726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the  
cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and  
handling of such nonconforming products under  
warranty.  
STORAGE  
Always make sure  
the Griddler® Grill &  
Panini Press is cool  
and dry before  
storing. The power  
cord can be wrapped  
around the back of the base for storing.  
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART  
PRODUCT  
If your Cuisinart® Griddler® Grill & Panini Press  
should prove to be defective within the warranty  
period, we will repair or, if we think necessary,  
replace it. To obtain warranty service, please  
call our Customer Service Center toll-free at  
1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811  
North Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307. To  
facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,  
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling.  
(California residents need only supply a proof of  
purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for  
shipping instructions.) Please be sure to include  
your return address, description of the product’s  
defect, product serial number, and any other  
information pertinent to the return. Please pay  
by check or money order. NOTE: For added  
protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart®  
product that is being returned, we recommend  
you use a traceable, insured delivery service.  
Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for  
WARRANTY  
Limited Three-Year Warranty  
This warranty is available to consumers only.  
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®  
Griddler® Grill & Panini Press 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® Griddler® Grill & Panini Press will be  
free of defects in materials and workmanship  
under normal home use for 3 years from the  
date of original purchase.  
We recommend that you visit our website,  
www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to  
complete your product registration. However,  
product registration does not eliminate the need  
for the consumer to maintain the original proof  
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty  
benefits. In the event that you do not have  
proof of purchase date, the purchase date for  
purposes of this warranty will be the date of  
manufacture.  
in-transit damage or for packages that are not  
delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products  
are not covered under warranty.  
Your Cuisinart® Griddler® Grill & Panini Press  
has been manufactured to the strictest  
specifications and has been designed for  
use only in 120 volt outlets and only with  
authorized accessories and replacement parts.  
This warranty expressly excludes any defects  
or damages caused by attempted use of  
this unit with a converter, as well as use with  
accessories, replacement parts or repair service  
other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This  
warranty does not cover any damage caused  
by accident, misuse, shipment or other than  
ordinary household use. This warranty excludes  
all incidental or consequential damages. Some  
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of these damages, so these exclusions may not  
apply to you. You may also have other rights,  
which vary from state to state.  
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY  
California law provides that for In-Warranty  
Service, California residents have the option of  
returning a nonconforming product (A) to the  
store where it was purchased or (B) to another  
retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the  
same type. The retail store shall then, according  
to its preference, either repair the product, refer  
the consumer to an independent repair facility,  
replace the product, or refund the purchase  
price less the amount directly attributable to  
the consumer’s prior usage of the product.  
If neither of the above two options results in  
the appropriate relief to the consumer, the  
consumer may then take the product to an  
independent repair facility, if service or repair  
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart  
and not the consumer will be responsible for  
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,  
replacement, or refund of nonconforming  
products under warranty. California residents  
may also, according to their preference, return  
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for  
Important: If the nonconforming product is to  
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s  
Authorized Service Center, please remind the  
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center  
at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem  
is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced  
with the correct parts, and to ensure that the  
product is still under warranty  
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