Cuisinart Contact Griddler GR-12S Series Service manual

Contact Griddler
®
with Smoke-less Mode
GR-12S Series
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
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, plug or unit
in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children or
individuals with certain disabilities.
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®Consumer Service 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 its
intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be exercised when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
14. To disconnect, press the ON/OFF button to turn
the unit off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL SHOULD DO REPAIRS.
16. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance
garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in
an appliance garage, always unplug the unit
from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could
create a risk of 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
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
are available and 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
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ............................................... 3
Parts and Features.................................................... 4
Before the First Use .................................................. 4
Getting to Know Your Control Panel ......................... 5
The Contact Griddler
®
with Smoke-Less Mode Does It All 6
Assembly Instructions............................................... 7
Operating Instructions .............................................. 9
Tips & Hints.............................................................. 10
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................... 10
Storage..................................................................... 10
Warranty................................................................... 11
Recipes .................................................................... 12

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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Top Cover
Solid construction with stainless steel,
self-adjusting cover, adjusts to accommodate
thickness of food.
2. Stainless Steel Handle
Sturdy stainless steel handle for opening and
closing top cover.
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 foods.
4. Control Panel and Display
(see page 5)
5. Drip Tray
Collects grease and removes from base for easy
cleanup (top rack dishwasher safe).
6. Drip Spout
Allows grease to drip into the drip tray.
7. Cleaning/Scraping Tool
Helps clean grill and griddle plates after cooking
(top rack dishwasher safe).
8. Plate Release Buttons
Push in to release and remove cooking plates.
9. Hinge Release Lever
Allows the cover to extend back for cooking in
alternate positions.
10. Foot Extension
Fold-out front foot extension for cooking in the
Smoke-less Mode.
BEFORE THE
FIRST USE
Remove all packing 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
packing materials. You may want to keep the box and
packing materials for use at a later date.
ATTENTION: Be sure to unpack your new Cuisinart®
Griddler®carefully. It comes with two accessories: an
integrated drip tray inserted at the base of the unit,
and a scraping tool. The Griddler®base and cover will
become hot during cooking. If you need to adjust the
cover into an alternate position, be sure to use an
oven mitt to protect your hand. The reversible grill and
griddle plates are interchangeable.
Before using your Cuisinart®Griddler®for the first
time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the
base, cover and control panel with a damp cloth.
Thoroughly clean cooking plates, drip tray and
scraping tool. Refer to Assembly Instructions for
plate removal.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
1. ON/OFF Button
Press to turn unit on and off.
2. Large LCD
The backlit LCD screen is easy to read; it
displays the cooking function (Grill/Griddle or
Smoke-less), Upper Plate Temperature, Lower
Plate Temperature, Timer, Sear, Upper and Lower
Preheat, and food selections.
3. Up and Down Arrow Buttons
Use the and buttons to increase or
decrease the upper and lower plate
temperatures, select food while in Smoke-less
Mode and to set the timer if using.
4. Select Button
Use to Select cooking function; Grill/Griddle or
Smoke-less Mode.
5. Confirm Button
Use to confirm your cooking function (Grill/
Griddle or Smoke-less Mode), confirm the
temperature(s), food(s) and start the timer.
A. Cooking Function
Grill/Griddle or Smoke-less.
B. Upper and Lower
Plate Temperatures
175˚F – Sear in 25˚ increments.
C. Timer
Set to count up or count down.
See Operating Instructions.
D. Lower Plate Preheat
Appears in LCD when Lower Plate is preheating.
E. Upper Plate Preheat
Appears in LCD when Upper Plate is preheating.
F. Food Selections for Upper and Lower Plates
Appear in LCD while in Smoke-less Mode.
START-UP SCREEN
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THE GRIDDLER®
DOES IT ALL
The Griddler®is the ultimate kitchen appliance,
offering you seven 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, half grill/half griddle, or smoke-less grill with
independent temperature controls. See Assembly
Instructions and Operating Instructions.
CONTACT GRILL
Use the Griddler®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®is used as a Contact Grill,the grill
side of both plates is recommended. Rest the cover
evenly on top of the food until it has reached the
desired, cooked temperature.
The Griddler®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 each food
item is consistent, so
the cover will close
evenly on the food.
PANINI PRESS
Use the Griddler®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), ciabatta (a rectangular bread with a slightly
domed crust) and thick slices of classic Italian bread.
But any type of sliced bread or roll can be used to
make a great panini!
When the Griddler®is used as a Panini Press, the grill
side of both 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
the plates or any combination of the two. The
Griddler®functions as a Panini Press in the same
manner that it functions as a Contact Grill. The
Griddler®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 all the panini.
FULL GRILL
Use the Griddler®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®in a fully open position, 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®is used as a Full Grill, the grill side of
both plates should be used.
Cooking on the Full Grill is the most versatile method
of using the Griddler®.
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®as a Full Griddle to cook pancakes,
eggs, French toast, hash browns and breakfast
meats.
When you use the Griddler®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 both plates
should be used.

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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®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®as a Half Grill/Half Griddle,
simply place the
unit in the flat
position and insert
the grill plate on
the lower portion of
the Griddler®and
the griddle plate on
the upper portion.
SMOKE-LESS MODE
Smoke-less mode can be used with any of the
previous five cooking options: Contact Grill, Panini
Press, Full Grill, Full Griddle and Half Grill/Half
Griddle. Smoke-less mode offers precise temperature
control based on the foods being cooked, and limits
the amount of smoke generated by reducing the
amount of fats that are burned with certain foods.
To use the Griddler
in Smoke-less
mode see Smoke-
less Mode under
Assembly
Instructions.
DUOCONTROL™HEATING ADVANTAGE
Provides independent temperature control for each
plate so you can program the top and bottom plates
to reach different temperatures in order to cook
different foods at the same time.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the Griddler®on a
clean, flat surface where you intend to cook.
The Griddler®can be positioned in many 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 slightly
beyond a 90˚ angle. Open the cover to this position
before using the Griddler®as a Contact Grill or Panini
Press.
To adjust the Griddler®to this position, simply lift the
handle until you feel it come to a resting 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®after cooking,
the cover will
remain floating. In
order to lock the
cover back into the
upright position,
you must close the
Griddler®, 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®is in this position
when it is used as a Full Grill, Full Griddle, or Half
Grill/Half Griddle.
To adjust the
Griddler®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 handle rests flat on the counter. To change
position, lift the handle and cover to return it to the
closed position.

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If the Griddler®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 and hold the hinge
release lever. Push the handle back until the handle
rests
on the countertop . 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®
more easily.
Smoke-less Mode
To cook in Smoke-less mode, there are two actions
that need to be performed to the unit, depending
upon what position you are cooking in this mode:
1. Create the lower plate / base angle by pulling
out the front foot extension
2. Create upper plate / cover angle by adjusting
the hinge
Flat Position/Full Smoke-less — Upper plate/cover
and lower plate/base are both angled inward, creating
a “V” shape. The upper and lower plates create one
large cooking surface. The Griddler is in this position
when it is used as a Full Grill, Full Griddle, or Half
Grill/Half Griddle.
To adjust the Griddler to this position, locate the foot
extension on the front underside of the base and fold
out toward you, creating the base angle. Next, locate
the hinge release lever on the right arm. With your left
hand on the handle, use your right hand to lift and
hold the hinge release lever. Push the handle back,
until the cover is slightly beyond the open position.
Release the lever and continue to push handle
back until it comes into the next locked position.
The handle will be slightly above the countertop,
creating the upper plate angle.
NOTE: In the flat/full smoke-less position, you may
select to use smoke-less mode for either the upper
plate only, lower plate only, or both.
Closed Smoke-less Position — For smoke-less
grilling in the closed position, you will need to angle
the lower plate/base. To adjust the Griddler to this
position, locate the foot extension on the front
underside of the base and fold out toward you,
creating the base angle.
Open Smoke-less Position — Upper plate/cover is
open slightly beyond a 90-degree angle. Open the
cover to this position before using the Griddler as a
Contact Grill or Panini Press. To adjust the Griddler
for smoke-less cooking in the open position, locate
the foot extension on the front underside of the base
and fold out toward you, creating the base angle.
To insert cooking plates
Adjust the Griddler®to the flat position with the
control panel 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®.
If you are facing the Griddler®, 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®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®has cooled, adjust 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
instructions on the tray.
Grease from the food will run off the plates through
the drip spout and into the drip tray. Slowly remove
the drip tray.
Grease should
be safely
disposed of after
the Griddler®has
cooled down
completely. The
drip tray can be
cleaned in the
dishwasher.
Hinge release lever
Lower
plate
release
button

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
When you are ready to begin cooking and the
Griddler
®
is positioned on a flat surface, make sure
the drip tray, desired plate surfaces and cooking
position(s) are set. Plug your Griddler
®
into an
electrical outlet and press any button. The LCD will
show the start-up screen for several seconds.
Select Cooking Function:
When
GRILL/GRIDDLE is flashing, this indicates you
need to select and confirm your cooking function. To
do so, press the Select button until your desired
function is flashing: Grill/Griddle or Smoke-less Mode.
To confirm your cooking function, press the Confirm
button. The selected cooking function is now
confirmed and no longer flashing.
COOKING IN GRILL/
GRIDDLE MODE
Set Temperature:
After you have confirmed
GRILL/GRIDDLE, the words
LOWER, UPPER and the temperature will flash in
sequence. At this point, you have three options for
setting the plate temperatures: Set the lower plate, set
the upper plate or set both plates to be the same
temperature. Press the Confirm button to select the
plate(s) you wish to set the temperature for. Once the
plate(s) have been confirmed, the word LOWER and or
UPPER will go solid and the associated temperature
will start flashing.
To set temperature of either the upper or lower plate,
press the button to increase temperature or the
button to decrease temperature. This will allow
you to scroll through temperature(s) at 25-degree
increments. When your desired temperature is
flashing, press the Confirm button. If you are only
using one plate to cook, select OFF for the plate
you do not wish to cook on.
Follow the above steps to set the temperature for the
other plate. If you wish to cook on one plate in
SMOKE-LESS MODE ,press and hold the Select
button to go back to function Selection mode.
NOTE: If both plates are confirmed, use the button
and button to adjust both temperatures at the
same time.
With the confirmed temperature(s) flashing, your
Griddler
®
will begin to preheat, and the word(s)
LOWER PREHEAT and/or UPPER PREHEAT will
appear for the plate(s) that are in use.
Once set temperature(s) is reached, the unit will beep
3 times. Temperature(s) will become solid and the
word(s) PREHEAT will disappear.
Set Timer:
After your Griddler
®
has reached the set temperature,
the timer will appear in the LCD, flashing 00:00.
• Countdown Timer – To select your cook time to
count down, press the button (increase time) or
the button (decrease time). Press and hold the
or to adjust in 1 minute increments. NOTE: Timer
adjusts in 30-second increments (60:00 max
cooking time).
Add food to the Griddler
®
, then press the Confirm button
to start the timer. If timer is not set within 1 minute of
preheating, the flashing 00:00 will change to _ _ : _ _.
The timer can be activated at any time during the
cooking process by pressing the or button. After
set time has elapsed, the Griddler
®
will beep 3 times and
the timer will begin counting up – this indicates how
much time has elapsed after the cooking time has
expired. Unit will also beep 3 times every 10 seconds
continuously until cooking is stopped. To disable
counting up and beeping, press Confirm button.
• Count-Up Timer – After the Griddler
®
is preheated,
you will see 00:00 flashing in the LCD. Add food to
the Griddler
®
and press the Confirm button. Timer
will begin counting up from 00:00 (60:00 max
cooking time). If the timer reaches 60:00, the unit
will beep 3 times and then turn off.
Changing Settings:
To change any of your settings (Cooking Function,
Temperature and Time) at any time during use, press
and hold the Select button to scroll through Time,
Temperature and Function continuously, until the
Select button is released. When button is released,
the setting you wish to change should be flashing.
After desired setting is changed and confirmed, the
display will move to the next function.
COOKING IN
SMOKE-LESS MODE
In Smoke-less Mode there are 4 preset food groups:
Beef, Pork, Poultry and Fish. You also have the option
of turning either plate off, which is the default setting.
Food selection:
After you have confirmed
SMOKE-LESS MODE, the
words LOWER and UPPER will flash in sequence. At
this point you have three options: Set the lower plate,
set the upper plate or set both plates to be the same
food group. Press Confirm to select the plate(s) you
wish to set the food group for. Once the plate(s) have
been confirmed, the word LOWER and/or UPPER
will go solid and the associated food group will
start flashing. If you are only using one plate to cook,
select OFF for the plate you do not wish to cook on.
Follow the above steps to set the food group for the
other plate. If you wish to cook on one plate in
GRILL/
GRIDDLE MODE,
press and hold the Select button to
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NOTE: If both plates are confirmed, use the up (arrow)
button and down (arrow) button to adjust both food
groups at the same time.
With the confirmed food group(s) flashing, your
Griddler®will begin to preheat, and the word(s)
LOWER PREHEAT and/or UPPER PREHEAT will
appear for the plate(s) that are in use.
Once set plate(s) are preheated, the unit will beep 3
times. The boxes associated with the selected food
group(s) will become solid and the word(s) PREHEAT
will disappear.
TIPS & HINTS
• It may take up to 10 minutes to reach operating
temperature, depending on the temperature level
that was set.
• For cooking recommendations, refer to the Cooking
Guide and Food Temperature Chart on page 24
of the Recipe Book.
• Always exercise caution when handling the
Griddler®during cooking, as the Griddler®housing
will become hot during use. To open the Griddler®,
grasp the handle. 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 an oven mitt to
prevent burns.
• The lower housing is made of plastic and can
become very warm. If you need to move the
Griddler®during cooking, be sure to handle it from
the base only while wearing an oven mitt. Do not
touch the cover.
• Allow the Griddler®to cool down before handling (at
least 30 minutes).
• The first time you use the Griddler®, it may have a
slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and
common to appliances with nonstick surfaces.
• The Griddler®comes with a black cleaning/scraping
tool. This can be used for cleaning both the grill and
griddle sides of the plates after you have finished
cooking and the unit has cooled down completely
(at least 30 minutes). Using the cleaning tool on a
hot surface for too long will cause the plastic to
melt.
• Never use metal utensils, as they will scratch the
nonstick plates.
• Never leave plastic utensils in contact with the hot
grill plates. This includes the provided cleaning tool.
• In between recipes, use a wooden or heatproof
plastic utensil to scrape excess food buildup
through grease channels and into drip tray. Then,
carefully wipe off any residue with a paper towel
before proceeding with the next recipe.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Allow the unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes
before handling.
• Once you have finished cooking, press the ON/OFF
button to power off and unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet.
• Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any
leftover food from the cooking plates. The scraping
tool can be washed by hand or in the top rack of
the dishwasher.
• Dispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled.
The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the top
rack of 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
plates with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor
transferring to the next recipe.
• The housing base, cover and control panel can be
wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains,
dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or
harsh pad.
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
STORAGE
Always make sure the Griddler®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®when not in use. The scraping tool can
be stored in a drawer
or cabinet.

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WARRANTY
Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to U.S. consumers only. You
are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart®Griddler®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®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,
https://cuisinart.registria.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.
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
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RECIPES
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes............................... 12
Breakfast Tortas ....................................................... 12
Challah French Toast................................................ 13
Mini Hash Browns ................................................... 13
Grilled Green Beans
with Walnut-Mint Pesto.............................................14
Grilled Peach Salad...................................................14
Grilled Vegetable Salad............................................ 15
Black Bean Veggie Burger....................................... 15
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas.................................... 16
Chermoula Salmon with Grilled Potatoes ............... 16
Cuban Sandwich .......................................................17
Greek-Style Kebabs ................................................. 18
Grilled Pizza with Bacon and Olives........................ 18
Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions
and Gruyère.............................................................. 18
Italian Panini with Grilled Chicken ........................... 19
Latin Pork Chops...................................................... 20
Shrimp Fajitas........................................................... 20
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce......................... 21
Toasted Avocado, Cheese and Tomato Panini ....... 21
Chocolate Hazelnut Panini with Strawberries......... 22
Grilled Pineapple ...................................................... 22
S’more Panini............................................................ 22
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
These pancakes are light and fluffy with a nice
tang, thanks to the buttermilk and lemon.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes about 12, 4-inch pancakes
1½ cups unbleached,
all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1½ cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, optional
1. Put the dry ingredients, through the
cinnamon, in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to
combine; reserve.
2. Combine the buttermilk, eggs, maple syrup,
and vanilla extract and whisk well. Add to
the reserved dry ingredients and whisk until
just combined (dry sections are OK). Add
the blueberries and lemon zest and fold
to incorporate, but do not overmix or the
pancakes will be tough.
3. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/
Griddle and set to 350°F.
4. Once preheated, use a ¼-cup measure,
drop batter onto preheated griddle (if you
like extra-buttery pancakes, put 1 teaspoon
of butter on each plate and melt before
dropping batter on plates), and set the
count-up timer. Cook pancakes until bubbles
form, about 4 to 5 minutes; flip and cook
until done, about 3 minutes longer.
5. Transfer to warm plates to serve. As you
finish each batch of pancakes, you can
keep them warm on a wire rack placed on a
baking sheet in a low oven (200°F). Repeat
until all the batter is used.
Nutritional information per serving (2 pancakes):
Calories 189 (32% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 7g
fat 7g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 171mg • sod. 203mg
calc. 102mg • fiber 1g
Breakfast Tortas
If you like spicy, add extra heat
to this sandwich by using hot,
smoked Spanish chorizo.
Plate Side: Bottom Griddle, Top Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat, and
then closed
Makes 2 tortas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
4 eggs
2 Kaiser rolls, cut across the middle
½ avocado
2 ounces Spanish chorizo, thinly
sliced on the bias
2 tablespoons store-bought green
salsa, plus more for serving
2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/
Griddle and set to 350°F.
2. Once preheated, drizzle 2 teaspoons of the
vegetable oil onto the bottom plate. Crack
the eggs onto the bottom plate. Set the
count-up timer to 5 minutes. At the 3-minute
mark (when the egg whites are set and
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transfer 2 of the eggs to the bottom of each
roll. Reserve.
3. While the eggs are cooking, divide the
avocado evenly between the inside surfaces
of the 2 tops of roll. Use a fork to smash into
an even layer. Reserve.
4. When the eggs finish cooking, put the
chorizo on the bottom plate and close the
grill. Set the temperature to 425°F. Once
preheated, transfer the chorizo to the top of
the eggs in an even layer.
5. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon
of the salsa. Top with one slice of cheese
and the top of the roll with the smashed
avocado.
6. Brush the tops of each sandwich with the
remaining oil. Transfer the two sandwiches
to the Griddler®. Close the Griddler®and set
the count-up timer. Lightly press down on
the sandwiches for about 20 seconds. Cook
for about 4 minutes total, until the cheese is
melted and the tops are lightly golden and
grill marks are visible.
7. Remove from Griddler®and let cool slightly.
Cut in half on the bias. Serve with more
salsa on the side.
Nutritional information per serving (one torta):
Calories 789 (59% from fat) • carb. 42g
pro. 39g • fat 52g • sat. fat 18g • chol. 435mg
sod. 1229mg • calc. 482mg • fiber 4g
Challah French Toast
We love using eggy challah bread for French
toast. Thanks to its soft yet sturdy structure, it
soaks up the custard better than any other
bread, making for the most decadent
breakfast.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes 8 servings
8 large eggs
2 cups milk (we used reduced fat, but
any variety will do)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 to 2 pinches kosher salt
8 slices challah bread,
¾ inch thick
Unsalted butter or coconut oil,
for griddle
Confectioners’ sugar for serving
Fresh fruit for serving
1. Put the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 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 in the milk mixture,
turning so both sides are saturated.
3. While the bread is soaking, turn on the
Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/Griddle and
set to 350°F.
4. Once preheated, put the soaked bread on
the hot griddle and select the count-up
timer. Cook 3½ to 4 minutes per side. Soak
remaining bread while first batch of French
toast is cooking.
5. Remove and reserve the cooked French
toast in a warm oven, and then repeat with
remaining soaked bread.
6. To serve, dust with confectioners’ sugar
and top with fresh fruit and maple syrup,
if desired.
Nutritional information per slice: Calories 195
(32% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 7g • fat 7g
sat. fat 3g • chol. 172mg • sod. 208mg
calc. 116mg • fiber 1g
Mini Hash Browns
Quickly stirring the shredded potatoes in
salted water and then squeezing out all liquid
prevents them from oxidizing.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes 8 servings
2 cups water
2 teaspoons plus 1 pinch kosher
salt, divided
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus
more to brush plates
1. Put the water and 2 teaspoons of salt into a
medium mixing bowl. Whisk until salt is fully
dissolved; reserve.
2. Shred the potatoes to a medium thickness,
using either a medium shredding disc of a
Cuisinart®Food Processor or a box grater.
Immediately transfer to the salted water
and stir a few times. Drain and then put into
a tea towel or dish towel and squeeze out
all water.
3. Put the squeezed potatoes into a mixing
bowl and toss with the remaining pinch of
salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons of the oil.
4. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/
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5 Once preheated, brush the plates with
additional oil and then, using a ¼-cup scoop
or measuring cup, dollop the seasoned
potatoes onto the hot, oiled griddle, 4
scoops per side, and select the count-
up timer. Flatten slightly with a heatproof
spatula. Brush the tops with additional oil
and allow to cook until bottoms are browned
and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully
flip each hash brown and cook on the
opposite side until very crispy, an additional
8 minutes.
6. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to
maintain crispiness while cooking next batch
of potatoes.
Nutritional information per hash brown:
Calories 89 (51% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 1g
fat 5g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 146mg
calc. 7mg • fiber 1g
Grilled Green Beans with
Walnut-Mint Pesto
As these green beans with the pesto cool, the
flavors will stand out even more, making them
perfect for a party.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 2
/
3cup pesto and 2½ cups green beans
1 small garlic clove
1 ounce fresh mint leaves
1 1-inch piece lemon peel
¼ cup toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
½ cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1
tablespoon, divided
16 ounces green beans, washed
and trimmed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1. Make the walnut-mint pesto: Put the garlic in
a mini chopper. Process until finely chopped.
Scrape down the sides and add the mint
leaves and lemon peel. Pulse to roughly
chop. Add the remaining ingredients, except
for the olive oil. Pulse to combine. With the
food processor running, add the ½ cup olive
oil through the drip hole and process until
mostly smooth. Reserve.
2. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/
Griddle and set the temperature to 425°F.
3. Toss the green beans with 1 tablespoon
olive oil, salt and pepper. Once preheated,
put half of the green beans on the bottom
grill plate in a single layer. Close the
Griddler®and set the count-up timer. Cook
for about 8 minutes, until soft and grill
marks are visible. Transfer grilled beans to a
large bowl and repeat with remaining green
beans.
4. When all the green beans are grilled, toss
with 2 tablespoons of the walnut mint pesto*
and the lemon zest.
*Remaining pesto maybe be stored in the
refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and stirred into
soups or pastas.
Nutritional information per serving (about 1 cup):
Calories 199 (72% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 3g
fat 16g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 565mg
calc. 100mg • fiber 5g
Grilled Peach Salad
Light summer lunch served in minutes.
Plate side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 2 servings
3 medium peaches, cut in half, pits
removed
2 cups baby arugula
4 ounces fresh mozzarella*
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces prosciutto
1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
1. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/
Griddle and set to 400°F.
2. Once preheated, put peaches onto the grill,
cut side down, and set the count-up timer.
Close and grill for about 8 minutes, so
that the peaches are soft and grill marks
are visible.
3. While the peaches are grilling, put the
arugula and cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
Transfer to the center of a large, round
platter. Arrange the peaches with prosciutto
on top. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
* If available, burrata makes a great substitute.
Instead of tossing it with arugula, oil, salt and
pepper, arrange it on top with the peaches
and prosciutto.

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Nutritional information per serving (based on 2
servings): Calories 389 (52% from fat) • carb. 24g
pro. 22g • fat 22g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 435mg
sod. 861mg • calc. 158mg • fiber 4g
Grilled Vegetable Salad
This grilled salad makes a beautiful
presentation, perfect for entertaining.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes about 8 cups
1 medium red pepper (about 6
ounces), cut into strips 1 to 1½
inches wide
1 medium yellow pepper (about 6
ounces), cut into strips 1 to 1½
inches wide
1 medium zucchini (about 6.5 ounces),
sliced horizontally into ¼-inch thick
slices
1 small eggplant (about 10 ounces),
sliced horizontally into ¼-inch thick
slices
1 medium red onion (about 10
ounces), cut into wedges,
keeping root intact
1 bunch asparagus (about 8 ounces),
hard ends trimmed and discarded
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 to 3 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives,
roughly chopped
½ cup fresh basil leaves
1. Turn on Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/
Griddle and set to 425˚F.
2. Grill all veggies in batches in the closed
position. They are done once charred with
grill marks and soft. The peppers take about
8 minutes, zucchini 5 minutes, eggplant
6 to 8 minutes, red onion 5 minutes and
asparagus 3 to 4 minutes. Once grilled,
toss all the vegetables together with the
lemon juice, olive oil, cheese, olives and
basil leaves.
3. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 8
servings): Calories 147 (65% from fat) • carb. 11g
pro. 3g • fat 11g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 6mg
sod. 312mg • calc. 60mg • fiber 3g
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Packed with protein and studded with colorful,
vitamin-rich veggies, this burger will be a hit
among meat and non-meat eaters alike.
A Cuisinart®Food Processor will make
the prep quick, but it can easily be prepared
by hand.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes 6 burgers
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more to
brush plates
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¼ medium to large onion,
finely chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
Pinch freshly ground
black pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans,
drained and rinsed
½ chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped,
plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
½ cup water, divided (this is approxi-
mate, you may not need the entire
amount)
1 cup cooked quinoa
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced zucchini
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 hamburger buns
1 avocado, sliced
1. Put the oil in a medium sauté pan set
over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic,
onion and ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper.
Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5
minutes. Add the black beans, chipotle
and sauce, and enough water to keep
the pan from being dry. Cook until beans
are soft enough where they can be easily
mashed, about 10 minutes, adding
additional water as needed to prevent the
pan from going dry.
2. Once beans are soft, add the remaining salt,
quinoa, carrot and zucchini. Add additional
water, about 2 to 3 tablespoons, stir, partially
cover and reduce heat to medium-low
and cook until vegetables are just slightly
cooked, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer mixture to a Cuisinart®Food
Processor fitted with the chopping blade.
Add the cilantro and pulse 4 to 5 times to
slightly mash the mixture.
4. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/
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5. While Griddler®is heating, form burger
mixture into 1
/
3-cup patties (the mixture may
be too warm to handle. If that is the case,
then allow to rest until slightly cooled).
6. Once preheated, brush the plates with
additional oil and put the prepared patties
onto the hot, oiled griddle. Select the count-
up timer and cook 3 minutes per side. Brush
the tops with additional oil and allow to
cook until bottoms are golden brown and
the burger is just getting firm, about 3 to 4
minutes. Carefully flip and cook on the other
side for another 3 to 4 minutes.
7. To serve, put on a bun and top with sliced
avocado. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per burger: Calories 236
(25% from fat) • carb. 36g • pro. 8g • fat 7g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 410mg
calc. 87mg • fiber 5g
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
You won’t be able to stop eating these
quesadillas—they’re great for a large get-
together and can be kept warm in the oven at
a low temperature once they’re cut.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
and smoke-less
Makes 6 quesadillas
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
thighs
2 cups Buffalo sauce, divided
12 tablespoons cream cheese
4 cups shredded Mexican-
blend cheese
12 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
Blue cheese dressing,
for serving
Celery sticks, for serving
1. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
smoke-less mode and set both griddle
plates to Poultry.
2. Once preheated, put the chicken on the
Griddler®. Close the Griddler®and set the
timer for 8 minutes, until chicken is fully
cooked through. Remove from Griddler®
and let cool slightly. When cool enough to
handle, thinly slice the chicken and toss with
1½ cups of the Buffalo sauce. Reserve.
3. While the chicken is cooking, combine the
cream cheese with ½ cup Buffalo sauce.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream
cheese mixture onto the center of one of
the tortillas, leaving about a 1-inch border
all around. Sprinkle with 1
/
3cup of the
shredded cheese. Top with approximately
¼ cup of chicken mixture and an additional
1
/
3cup shredded cheese. Spread 1 more
tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture
onto another tortilla, also leaving about a
1-inch border. Put the tortilla, cream cheese-
side down, onto the bottom tortilla. Brush
the top with vegetable oil.
4. When the chicken is done cooking, decrease
the temperature to 375°F. Once heated, put
the quesadilla on the bottom plate and close
the Griddler®. Set the count-up timer and
cook for about 3 to 3½ minutes, until cheese
is melted and the top of the quesadilla is
a little brown and crispy. Remove from
Griddler®, let cool slightly and cut into 8
pieces. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutritional information per serving (1 quesadilla):
Calories 821 (54% from fat) • carb. 41g
pro. 53g • fat 48g • sat. • fat 25g • chol. 224mg
sod. 3414mg • calc. 656mg • fiber 2g
Chermoula Salmon with
Grilled Potatoes
This zesty Moroccan marinade is a great
match for grilled fish and seafood.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat with
smoke-less
Makes 1¾ cups chermoula and 3 to 4 servings
of salmon and potatoes
Chermoula marinade:
6 small garlic cloves
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 2 x ½-inch strips lemon peel, white
pith removed
¾ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1
/
3cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil, reserving 1 tablespoon
1
/
3cup pitted, whole Kalamata olives,
finely chopped
1 pound salmon, about 1½
inches thick
2 large (about 1 pound total)
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1. Make the chermoula: Put the garlic into a
mini chopper. Pulse to finely chop. Add the
paprika, ½ teaspoon of the salt, pepper,
coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes and
lemon peel. Pulse until a paste forms.
Transfer mixture to a small bowl. Add the
cilantro, parsley, lemon juice and vinegar.
Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the olives.
Put the salmon in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish;
add ½ cup of the marinade to cover the fish.
Cover with plastic wrap; marinate 1 to 2
hours. Bring to room temperature
before grilling.
2. Twenty minutes before cooking the salmon,
slice the potatoes into ¼-inch slices. Put
the potato slices in a large bowl with
the reserved tablespoon of olive oil and
remaining salt. Toss to evenly coat.
3. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Smoke-less mode and set both plates to
Fish.
4. Once preheated, distribute the potatoes
between the upper and lower grill plates of
the Griddler®in an even layer. Set the timer
for 16 minutes and cook potatoes, flipping
halfway through, until potatoes are browned
and crispy and fully cooked through.
Transfer the cooked potatoes to a large
serving plate and loosely cover with foil.
5. Put the salmon on the bottom plate of the
Griddler®. Set the count-up timer and cook
for about 8 to 9 minutes on the first side.
Flip salmon and cook the second side of the
salmon for about 6 minutes, until desired
doneness.
6. When salmon is cooked, transfer to
a serving plate and drizzle with 2 to 3
tablespoons of the remaining chermoula.
Serve salmon with the reserved potatoes.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 4
servings): Calories 856 (75% from fat) • carb. 29g
pro. 27g • fat 73g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 69mg
sod. 819mg • calc. 91mg • fiber 4g
Cuban Sandwich
Ham and cheese magically come together in
this take on the traditional Cuban toasted
sandwich. A great way to use up any leftover
Latin Pork Chops (page 20).
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 2 large sandwiches, about 6 servings
2 large Cuban or Portuguese-style
soft rolls, about 10 inches long
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon or
deli mustard
4 to 6 ounces sliced Swiss cheese, divided
4 to 6 ounces sliced roasted pork
4 to 6 ounces sliced ham
4 ounces dill pickles, thinly
sliced horizontally
1 teaspoon olive oil
1. Assemble sandwiches by slicing rolls and
placing on a work surface. Spread the
mustard on each side of both rolls. Put a
slice of cheese on the bottom of each roll.
Add the pork, ham and the pickle slices.
Finish with the remaining cheese and the top
of the roll. Brush the top with the olive oil.
2. Fit the Cuisinart®Griddler®with the grill
plates. Turn unit on. Select Grill/Griddle and
set to 375°F.
3. Once preheated, place the sandwiches on
the grill and free the floating hinge. Press
the sandwiches firmly when closing the grill
and set the count-up timer. Keep it pressed
for about one minute. Continue cooking for
about 6 minutes total, until bread is crisp
and cheese is melted.
4. Slice sandwich in pieces to serve.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6
servings): Calories 215 (45% from fat) • carb. 13g
pro. 16g • fat 10g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 38mg
sod. 700mg • calc. 191mg • fiber 0g

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Greek-Style Kebabs
Chicken or a hearty fish can be substituted for
the pork in this recipe. Simply adjust the time
accordingly and make sure both are fully
cooked through before serving.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat with
smoke-less
Makes 10 kebabs
2 pounds trimmed pork shoulder
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
1 small red onion, cut into
1-inch chunks
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Pita bread, for serving, optional
Tzatziki*, for serving, optional
10 wooden skewers
1. Cut the pork into 1-inch pieces. Season
with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano
and pepper. Put 1 piece of pork onto 1
of the skewers. Then add a piece of the
onion (about 2 or 3 layers thick), followed
by another piece of pork, a tomato, another
piece of pork, onion and pork. Repeat with
the remaining skewers and ingredients.
2. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Smoke-less mode and set both plates to
Pork.
3. Once preheated, put the kebabs on the
Griddler®and set the count-up timer. Cook
skewers, rotating until each side is browned,
for about 25 to 30 minutes, until fully cooked
through. Alternately, skewers may be
cooked in the closed position for about 6 to
8 minutes.
4. If desired, serve with pita bread
and tzatziki.
*Tzatziki is a traditional Greek yogurt-based dip
served with kebabs. It may be bought pre-made
or can be made from scratch. Search Cuisinart.
com for recipes.
Nutritional information per serving (1 kebab):
Calories 272 (73% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 16g
fat 22g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 64mg • sod. 274mg
calc. 19mg • fiber 1g
Grilled Pizza with
Bacon and Olives
Use our method for grilling pizza
and add any toppings you’d like.
Plate Side: Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open, closed
and flat
Makes 4 to 6 servings
6 slices bacon
12 ounces fresh pizza dough
1
/
3cup pizza sauce
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 teaspoons olive oil
1. Put the bacon on the bottom plate of the
griddle. Turn the Cuisinart®Griddler®on
and select Grill/Griddle. Set to 425°F. When
the bacon is brown and crispy, transfer to a
plate. Once cool, crumble and reserve.
2. Shape the dough into a rectangle that fits
the size of the griddle. Put the pizza dough
onto the griddle and close the Griddler®.
Set the count-up timer and cook for about
4 minutes, until lightly golden on both sides.
Open the grill and flip the pizza. Reduce
heat to 400°F.
3. Top the partially cooked pizza dough with
the sauce, olives and crumbled bacon.
Brush the edges of the pizza with the
olive oil.
4. Set the count-up timer again and continue
cooking for about 6 to 8 minutes in the open
position until the bottom of the pizza is
crispy and dough is fully cooked through.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6
servings): Calories 211 (39% from fat) • carb. 25g
pro. 8g • fat 9g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 15mg
sod. 571mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 1g
Hamburgers with Caramelized
Onions and Gruyère
This French-style burger is rich
and delicious.
Plate Side: Bottom Grill/Top Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Flat and open with
smoke-less
Makes 4 burgers
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1¼ teaspoons salt, divided
¼ cup water
24 ounces ground beef
½ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper

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4 slices Gruyère cheese
4 brioche rolls
1. Combine the onion slices, 2 teaspoons of
the oil and ¼ teaspoon of the salt in a bowl.
2. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Smoke-Less mode and set both plates to
Beef.
3. Once preheated, put the onions on the
upper griddle plate of the Griddler®. Set
the count-up timer and cook for about 15
to 20 minutes, stirring from time to time
with a heatproof spatula, until onions are
soft. Once the onions are soft, add 1 to 2
tablespoons of water to the onions and stir
until water evaporates. Repeat until onions
are very soft and caramelized, about 10
more minutes,
adding water as needed. Remove from
griddle and reserve.
4. When the onions are just soft, form the
ground beef into 4 even-sized patties, 6
ounces each. Sprinkle both sides evenly
with the salt and pepper. Brush with the
olive oil. Add the burgers to the bottom grill
plate, and cook, about 5 minutes on each
side, or until desired doneness. Top with
cheese and transfer to plate to rest.
5. While the burgers rest, split the brioche rolls
and place onto the upper griddle plate, face
down. Cook until lightly toasted, about 2 to
3 minutes.
6. Top each burger with some of the
caramelized onions and serve in the
toasted rolls.
Nutritional information per serving (1 burger):
Calories 638 (60% from fat) • carb. 25g
pro. 39g • fat 43g • sat. fat 16g • chol. 133mg
sod. 1064mg • calc. • 182mg • fiber 1g
Italian Panini with Grilled Chicken
Looking for a quick, all-purpose grilled
chicken recipe? The grilled chicken in this
recipe may be enjoyed on its own.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed with
smoke-less
Makes 4 panini
3 large (about 1½ pounds total)
boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
cut in half lengthwise
¼ cup, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil,
divided
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ciabatta rolls, cut in half lengthwise
4 slices jarred, roasted red bell
peppers
1 cup arugula
½ pound fresh mozzarella,
thinly sliced
1. Turn on the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select
Smoke-less mode and set both plates to
Poultry. While the Griddler®is preheating,
season the chicken breasts with 2
teaspoons of the olive oil, Italian seasoning
and the salt.
2. Once preheated, put the chicken breasts
on the bottom plate and set the count-up
timer. Close Griddler®and cook for about
6 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked
through and grill marks are visible. Remove
chicken from Griddler®and divide among
the bottoms of the 4 rolls.
3. Top each chicken piece with 1 slice of
the jarred bell peppers and ¼ cup of the
arugula. Drizzle the arugula with 2 teaspoons
of the olive oil and a small pinch of salt. Top
with the cheese and the top of the ciabatta
roll. Brush the top of the roll with oil.
4. Transfer 2 of the sandwiches to the back
of the hot grill. Close the Griddler®and set
the count-up timer. Press down on Griddler
handle and hold for 1 minute, then cook for
an additional 5 minutes until roll is crusty
and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining
paninis. Cut in half before serving.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 234
(47% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 57g • fat 37g
sat. fat 10g • chol. 142mg • sod. 1273mg
calc. 234mg • fiber 1g

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Latin Pork Chops
Jazz up weeknight pork chops with this
Latin-inspired marinade. Sliced leftovers
are perfect in a Cuban sandwich.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler®Cooking Position: Closed with
smoke-less
Makes 4 servings
1 small onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
4 1-inch thick, boneless
pork chops
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
1. Stir together the onion and garlic with the
juices and cilantro.
2. Add the pork chops so they are covered
with the marinade. Cover and place in the
refrigerator for about 3 hours.
3. When ready to grill, remove chops from the
marinade, pat dry, and sprinkle evenly on
both sides with the salt and pepper.
4. Fit the Cuisinart®Griddler®with the grill
plates. Turn unit on. Select Smoke-less
mode and set both plates to Pork.
5. Once the grill comes to temperature, place
the chops on the grill in the closed position
and set the count-up timer. Pork chops are
done when an instant-read thermometer
reads 145°F in the thickest part, about
5 minutes.
6. Allow the chops to rest about 5 minutes
before serving.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 4
servings): Calories 278 (40% from fat) • carb. 3g
pro. 37g • fat 12g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 114mg
sod. 350mg • calc. 24mg • fiber 0g
Shrimp Fajitas
This recipe is great for a festive dinner that
guests can assemble themselves at the table.
Plate Side: Bottom Grill, Top Griddle
Griddler®Cooking Position: Open and flat
Makes about 8 fajitas (3 shrimp per fajita)
1 pound frozen large shrimp, thawed
and fully peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
¾ teaspoon chili powder
Pinch ground cumin
2 small bell peppers (any color), sliced
into ¼-inch strips
1 small red onion, sliced into
¼-inch strips
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
Pinch pepper
Pinch garlic powder
1 tablespoon cilantro, roughly
chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 wooden skewers, cut in half,
optional
Small flour tortillas
Small lime wedges, for serving
Guacamole, for serving, optional
Salsa, for serving, optional
Sour cream, for serving, optional
1. Use paper towels to fully dry the peeled
shrimp. Put the dried shrimp in a small bowl
or plastic bag with 2 tablespoons of the
olive oil, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Stir
to evenly coat with all of the ingredients.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
2. While the shrimp is marinating, toss the
peppers and onions in the remaining oil.
Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt and the
pinch of pepper and garlic powder. Turn on
the Cuisinart®Griddler®. Select Grill/Griddle
and set to 425°F.
3. Once preheated, put the peppers and
onions on the Griddler®. Set the timer for
15 minutes and cook, stirring occasionally
with silicone-tipped tongs until peppers and
onions are browned and melted.
4. Once time expires, transfer all of the
peppers and onions to the top half of
the griddle in preparation for cooking the
shrimp. Transfer to a serving bowl when
shrimp are done and toss with the
chopped cilantro.
5. Once shrimp have marinated, remove from
the refrigerator. Combine with the lime