Cuisinart GRID-8N User manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Cuisinart®Griddler Gourmet®GRID-8N
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Recipe
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards............................ 2
Parts and Features ................................ 3
Before the First Use............................... 4
The Griddler Gourmet®Does it All......... 4
Assembly Instructions ........................... 6
Operating Instructions ........................... 7
User Maintenance.................................. 8
Cleaning and Care ................................. 8
Storage................................................... 8
Warranty................................................. 8
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use
handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, DO NOT
IMMERSE CORD OR PLUG in water
or other liquids.
4.
Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has
been damaged in any manner. Return
the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
Repair Center for examination, repair
or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Cuisinart may
result in fire, electric shock, or risk of
injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Unplug the unit when finished using.
12. Do not use appliance for other
than intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be exercised
when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. To disconnect, turn Selector dial to
OFF setting, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
SHOULD DO REPAIRS.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Longer extension cords may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, and the
longer cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or animals, or tripped over.
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this
unit not expressly approved by the party

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responsible for compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment.
NOTES:This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
TV / radio technician for help
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Base and Cover
Solid construction with stainless steel
self-adjusting cover
2. Panini-Style Handle
Sturdy cast-metal handle adjusts cover
to accommodate thickness of food
3. Removable and Reversible
Cooking Plates
Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy
cleanup
a. Grill Side: Perfect for grilling
steak,
burgers, chicken and vegetables
b. Griddle Side: Prepare flawless
pancakes, eggs, bacon and seared
scallops
4. Controls
Indicator lights signal Power On
and Ready to Cook
a. Selector
Choose the Grill/Panini or Griddle
function
b. Grill/Panini
Adjust temperature from Warm to
Sear
c. Griddle
Adjust temperature from 200ºF to 425ºF
5. Drip Tray
Collects grease and removes from base
for easy cleanup (dishwasher safe)
6. Cleaning/Scraping Tool
Helps clean grill and griddle plates
after cooking
7. Plate Release Buttons
Push in to release and remove
cooking plates
8. Hinge Release Lever
Allows the cover to extend back for
cooking in the flat position
All parts that come in contact
with food are BPA free

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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) 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.
Before using your Cuisinart®Griddler
Gourmet®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 cleaning/scraping tool. The plates,
drip tray and cleaning/scraping tool are
dishwasher safe. Refer to Assembly
Instructions for plate removal.
THE GRIDDLER
GOURMET
®
DOES IT ALL
The Griddler Gourmet®is the ultimate
kitchen appliance, offering you five
separate cooking options. Simply flip the
reversible cooking plates and adjust the
hinge to use as a contact grill, panini
press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half
griddle. See Assembly Instructions and
Operating Instructions.
Contact Grill
Use the Griddler Gourmet®as a Contact
Grill to cook burgers, boneless pieces of
meat and thin cuts of meat and
vegetables.
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 side of the plates, combined with the
grease spout at the rear of the plate, allow
the grease to drip from the meat and
drain off the plates.
When the Griddler Gourmet®is used as a
Contact Grill,the grill side of the plates is
recommended. Rest the cover evenly on
top of the food until it has reached the
desired cooked temperature.
The Griddler Gourmet®was designed with
a unique handle and hinge that allow the
cover to adjust to the thickness of the
food. You can easily grill anything from a
thinly sliced potato to a thick sirloin steak
with even results.
When cooking more than one food item in
the Contact Grill, it is important that the
thickness of food items is consistent so
the cover will close evenly on the food.
Panini Press
Use the Griddler
Gourmet®as a
Panini Press to grill
sandwiches, breads
and quesadillas.
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. The sandwich is then pressed
between two grill or griddle plates to toast
the bread and warm the sandwich.
Experiment to make 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.
When the Griddler Gourmet®is used as a
Panini Press, the grill side of the plates is
recommended. We recommend the grill
side of the plates because traditional-
style panini sandwiches have grill marks
on the bread. However, depending upon
the type of sandwich you are preparing,
you may wish to use the griddle side of
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The Griddler Gourmet®functions as a
panini press in the same manner that it
functions as a Contact Grill. The Griddler
Gourmet®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
sandwich to your liking.
When cooking two or more panini, it is
important that the thickness of the
sandwiches is consistent so the cover will
close evenly on the panini.
Full Grill
Use the Griddler Gourmet®as a Full Grill
to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not
recommend cooking bone-in chicken,
since it does not cook evenly on a Full
Grill), fish and vegetables.
Full Grill refers to
using the Griddler
Gourmet®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. When the Griddler Gourmet®
is used as a Full Grill, the grill side of the
plates should be used.
Cooking on the Full Grill is the most
versatile method of using the Griddler
Gourmet®.
With the Full Grill, you have double the
surface area (200 sq. inches) 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 Full Grill also accommodates different
cuts of meat with varying thicknesses,
allowing you to cook each piece to your
liking.
Full Griddle
Use the Griddler Gourmet®as a Full
Griddle to cook pancakes, eggs, French
toast, hash browns and breakfast meats.
When you use
the Griddler
Gourmet®as a
Full Griddle,
open the cover
so it lies flat,
creating a double, flat cooking surface. In
this position, the foods you are preparing
will have to be turned over for cooking.
When using this cooking function, the
griddle side of the plates should be used.
Cooking on the Full Griddle is a wonderful
way to prepare breakfast for two or for a
large family. The large surface area allows
you to cook a variety of different foods at
the same time, or large amounts of your
favorite food.
Half Grill/Half Griddle
Use the Griddler Gourmet®as a Half Grill/
Half Griddle in order to create full meals
like bacon and eggs or steak and
potatoes at the same time.
When using the Griddler Gourmet®as a
Half Grill/Half Griddle, simply place the
unit in the flat position and insert one
plate with the grill side facing up, and
another plate with the griddle side facing
up. This cooking option allows you to use
either the Grill/
Panini
temperature or
the Griddle
temperature
selector.
NOTE: Each Temperature Knob controls
both top and bottom plates
simultaneously. You cannot set the top
and bottom plates to different
temperatures.

Hinge
release
lever
Lower plate
release button
Upper plate
release button
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ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Place Griddler Gourmet®on a clean flat
surface where you intend to cook. The
Griddler Gourmet®can be positioned in
three ways:
Closed Position – Upper plate/cover
rests flat on lower plate/base. This is
your starting and
heating position
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
Griddler Gourmet®
as a Contact Grill
or Panini Press.
To adjust the Griddler Gourmet®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 upright position
until you lower the handle for cooking.
When this is done, the cover will release
itself so that it 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 the handle to open
the Griddler Gourmet®after cooking, the
cover will remain in the flat position,
parallel with the lower plate. In order to
lock the cover back into the upright
position, you must close the Griddler
Gourmet®, without any food in place, and
open it again.
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
Gourmet®is in
this position
when it is used
as a Full Grill, Full Griddle, or Half Grill/
Half Griddle.
To adjust the Griddler Gourmet®to this
position, locate the hinge release lever on
the right arm.
With your left
hand on the
handle, use your
right hand to
slide the lever
toward you. Push the handle back until
the cover rests flat on 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 Gourmet®is already in the
open position and you wish to adjust it to
the flat position, pull the handle slightly
toward you and then lift the hinge release
lever. Push the handle back until the cover
rests in the flat position. Pulling the
handle forward slightly before lifting the
hinge release lever will take some of the
pressure off of the hinge and you will be
able to adjust the Griddler Gourmet®more
easily.
To insert cooking plates
Adjust the Griddler Gourmet®to the flat
position with the controls directly in front
of you. Insert one plate at a time. Each
plate is designed to fit in either the upper
housing or the lower housing of the
Griddler Gourmet®.
If you are facing the Griddler Gourmet®,
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
Gourmet®around and insert the second
plate on either its grill or griddle side into
the upper housing as you did with the
first plate.
To remove cooking plates
Once the
Griddler
Gourmet®has
cooled, adjust

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to flat position. Locate the plate release
button on one side of the unit. Press
firmly on button and the plate will pop up
slightly from the base. Grasp the plate
with two hands, slide it out from under
the metal brackets, and lift it out of the
base. Press on the other plate release
button to remove the other cooking plate
in the same manner.
To position drip tray
One side of the base has a slot provided
for the drip tray. Slide the drip tray into
the base according to the instruction on
the tray.
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 Gourmet®
has cooled down completely. The drip
tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler Gourmet®is assembled
properly and you are ready to begin
cooking, turn the Selector Dial to the left
to choose the Griddle function or to the
right to choose the Grill/Panini function,
depending on what you intend to cook.
When the knob is turned to either
function, a red indicator light will
illuminate to indicate that the power is on.
If you intend to use the Griddler Gourmet®
as a Contact Grill, Panini Press or Full
Grill, turn the Grill/Panini control to the
desired temperature for cooking. Settings
range from Warm to Sear.
If you intend to use the Griddler Gourmet®
as a Full Griddle, turn the Griddle control
to the desired temperature for cooking.
Settings range from 200°F to 425°F.
If you intend to use the Griddler Gourmet®
as a Half Grill/Half Griddle, you may use
either the Grill/Panini temperature or the
Griddle temperature.
If you intend to use the Griddler Gourmet®
as a Half Grill/Half Griddle, but you do not
need the entire surface, use the bottom
plate.
It may take up to 10 minutes to reach
operating temperature, depending on the
temperature level that was set. When the
thermostat has reached operating
temperature, a green indicator light inside
the chosen control will indicate that the
Griddler Gourmet®is ready for cooking.
During operation, the light will continue to
turn on and off as the thermostat
regulates the temperature. This is normal.
The temperature controls are used to set
and maintain the temperature of the
cooking surface. You may vary the setting
of the control knob at any time during
cooking, and may wish to do so
depending on the types of foods on the
cooking plate. Refer to the Cooked Food
Temperature Chart on pages 16–17 of the
Recipe Book for recommendations.
Always exercise caution when handling
the Griddler Gourmet®during cooking, as
the Griddler Gourmet®housing will
become hot during use. To open the
Griddler Gourmet®, 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.
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.
The lower housing is made of plastic and
can become very warm. If you need to
move the Griddler Gourmet®during
cooking, be sure to handle it from the
base only while wearing oven mitt. Do not
touch the cover.
Allow the Griddler Gourmet®to cool down
before handling (at least 30 minutes).
NOTE: The first time you use the Griddler
Gourmet®, it may have a slight odor and
may smoke a bit. This is normal and
common to appliances with nonstick
surfaces.
The Griddler Gourmet®comes with a
black cleaning/scraping tool. This can be
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griddle sides of the plates after you have
finished cooking and the unit has cooled
down completely (at least 30 minutes).
Using the cleaning/scraping tool on a hot
surface for too long will cause the plastic
to melt.
USER MAINTENANCE
• Never use metal utensils, as they will
scratch the nonstick plates. Instead, use
only wooden or heat-proof plastic
utensils.
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact
with the hot grill plates. This includes
the provided cleaning/scraping tool.
• In between recipes, use a wooden or
heat-proof plastic utensil to scrape
excess food buildup through grease
channels and into drip tray, then wipe
off any residue with a paper towel
before proceeding with next recipe.
• Allow the Griddler Gourmet®to cool
down completely (at least 30 minutes)
before cleaning.
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING
APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS
COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.
Once you have finished cooking, turn the
Selector Dial control to the OFF position
and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet. Allow the unit to cool down for at
least 30 minutes before handling.
Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove
any leftover food from the cooking plate.
The cleaning/scraping tool can be washed
by hand or in the dishwasher.
Dispose of grease from the drip tray once
cooled. The drip tray can be cleaned by
hand or in the dishwasher.
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 metallic objects
such as knives or forks for cleaning. Do
not use a scouring pad for cleaning; the
nonstick coating can be damaged.
If you have been cooking seafood, wipe
the cooking plate with lemon juice to
prevent seafood flavor from transferring to
the next recipe.
The housing base, cover and control
knobs can be wiped clean with a soft,
dry cloth. For tough stains, dampen cloth.
Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh
pad.
STORAGE
Always make sure the Griddler Gourmet®
is cool and dry before storing.
The power cord can be wrapped around
the back of the base for storing.
The cooking plates and drip tray should
be stored in the Griddler Gourmet®when
not in use. The cleaning/scraping tool can
be stored in a drawer or cabinet.
WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®
Griddler Gourmet®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
Gourmet®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.
BEFORE RETURNING
YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT
If your Cuisinart®Griddler Gourmet®should
prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary,
replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply
call our toll-free number 1-800-726-0190 for
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Service Representatives or send the defective
product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7811
North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and
handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California
residents need only supply proof of purchase
and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).
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 in-transit damage or for
packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/
or damaged products are not covered under
warranty.
Please be sure to include your return address,
daytime phone number, description of the
product defect, product model # (located on
bottom of product), original date of purchase,
and any other information pertinent to the
product’s return.
Your Cuisinart®Griddler Gourmet®has been
manufactured to the strictest specifications and
has been designed for use with the authorized
accessories and replacement parts.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement
parts, or repair service other than those that
have been authorized by Cuisinart.
This warranty does not cover any damage
caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other
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.
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, at its discretion,
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 the above two
options do not result 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 for
nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their
preference, return nonconforming products
directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
replacement, by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling
for such products under warranty.
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