Cuisinart GR47BU User manual

Griddle & Grill
GR47BU

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Griddle & Grill.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen
equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life
and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance
day after day.
To learn more about our products and for recipe ideas visit our website
www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents
Product Control Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Instructions for Use
Selecting and fitting the plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting the cooking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the integrated drip tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cooking with the Griddle & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
UK Guarantee & UK After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Plate Release Buttons
(both upper
and lower)
Product Control Guide
Housing Base
Hinge Release Lever
Timer Dial
Temperature
Control Dial
Grill Plate
Handle
Drip tray
Scraping tool
Grill plates
Griddle Plates

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Important Safety Cautions
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and
keep in a safe place for future reference.
Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid
personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be
used only as described within this instruction book. There is a risk of
injury if the product is misused.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: BURN HAZARD
nWARNING: very hot surfaces.
nDO NOT TOUCH hot surfaces as possible injury could
occur. Always use the handle.
nTHIS IS AN ATTENDED APPLIANCE. Do not leave unattended during
use, unplug after each use. Never leave the appliance unattended
when switched on or plugged in.
nIMPORTANT: Use extra care when working with hot liquids to avoid
injury from overflowing, steaming and splattering.
nAny adjacent furniture must be able to withstand a minimum
temperature rise of 85°C above the ambient temperature of the room
it is located in, whilst in use. This appliance requires 100mm clearance
around the front, back and sides of the appliance and a minimum of
700mm between the cooking plate and the underside of any horizontal
surface above it. Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at temperatures
even below the guidelines given above. Any damage caused by the
appliance being installed in contravention of these instructions will
be at the liability of the owner. You should not use this appliance to
store items on or as work surface.
nDo not use the grill near or under combustible materials like curtains
or furniture.
nThis appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

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unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
nChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with this appliance.
nNot for use by children. Keep the appliance and its supply cord out of
reach of children during and after use.
nThis appliance is for indoor, domestic use only and is not intended to
be used in applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments; farm houses; by customers in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast
type establishments.
nDo not use the appliance if the supply cord is damaged. In the event
of supply cord damage, discontinue use immediately. If the supply
cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer. Return
the appliance to the Customer Care Centre (refer to ‘UK After Sales
Service’ section for further information). No repair must be attempted
by the consumer.
nDo not wrap the supply cord around the main body of the appliance
during or after use.
nDo not leave the supply cord hanging over the edge of a kitchen table
or worktop.
nDo not allow the supply cord to come into contact with sources of
heat.
nAs the outer surfaces may get hot when the appliance is in use, take
care not to allow the appliance surfaces to come into contact with
other heat sensitive surfaces.
nDo not use metal utensils as this will damage the cooking plates.
nAlways unplug the appliance from the mains outlet and allow to cool
before cleaning.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
nAlways ensure the voltage to be used corresponds with the voltage on
the appliance, this is indicated on the bottom of the housing.
nThe appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external
timer or separate remote control system.
nAlways disconnect the appliance from the electric supply if it is left
unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
nNever pull the plug out of the mains socket by the supply cord.

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nAlways ensure that your hands are dry before touching the supply
cord or removing the plug from the mains socket.
GENERAL SAFETY
nEnsure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers
are removed from the appliance before first use.
nAlways inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of
damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped.
In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault, contact
the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to “UK After Sales Service
section” for further information).
nBefore switching on the appliance ensure that the plates are correctly
fitted and locked into position.
nDo not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
nDo not touch hot surfaces; use the handle whilst the appliance is
switched on and during cooling time.
nPosition the Grill on a stable, level, heat resistant surface near a power
socket.
nDo not attempt to move or lift the Griddle & Grill by the handle, when
lifting the appliance ensure you fully support from underneath.
nDo not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or
while it is hot.
nDo not wrap food in plastic film, polythene bags or metal foil during
cooking. This may cause damage to the cooking plates and create a
fire hazard.
nDo not use accessories or attachments with this appliance other than
those recommended by Cuisinart.
nDo not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
place in a heated oven.
nNever leave the appliance unattended when switched on or plugged
in.
nPeriodically check all parts before use. If any part is damaged DO NOT
USE.
nTo avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
nTo protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse
the housing base, cord or plug in water or other liquids or place in a
dishwasher.
nTo disconnect, turn the control to the zero setting (0) and then remove
the plug from the mains.

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nSwitch off and unplug the appliance after use.
nUnplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool completely before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning
the appliance.
nWe recommend washing the plates by hand. If you wash the plates in
a dishwasher place them on the top rack only. If you wash the cooking
plates by hand do it carefully.
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging may
be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from
babies and children. These bags are not toys.
This product complies fully with all appropriate EU and UK legislation
and the standards relevant to this type and class of appliance. We are an
ISO9001:2015 certified company that continually evaluates our Quality
Management System performance. If you have any queries regarding
product safety and compliance, please contact our Customer Services
Department (see “U.K. After Sales Service” section).
Disposing of electrical and electronic appliances at the end-
of-life
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should
be handed over to the appliance collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of the product. For more detailed
information about the recycling of this product, please contact your
local council office or your household waste disposal service.

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Instructions for Use
The Griddle & Grill is a really versatile piece of kitchen equipment. It can be used in
different ways depending on the food you are cooking.
It is supplied with two sets of plates, the ribbed grill plates are ideal for steaks, kebabs and
Paninis, the flat griddle plates are great for pancakes, eggs and French toast.
You can use both grill plates together, both griddle plates together or a combination of
one grill plate and one griddle plate.
To fit the plates:
To fit the plates:
1. Ensure the product is switched off and disconnected from the electric supply.
2. Select the plates you intend to use for cooking.
3. Position the Griddle & Grill so that the controls are facing towards you. Lift the handle
to open the grill.
4. Align the two plate locating legs at the back of the plate (See Fig. 1) with the brackets
on the bottom of the housing case (See Fig. 2) Tilt the plate and slide it underneath
the bracket.
5. Push the plate into the grill housing until it clicks and locks into place.
6. Repeat with the second plate.
To remove the plates:
1. Ensure the product is switched off, disconnected from the electric supply and is fully
cooled down before removing the plates.
2. Locate the plate release buttons which can be found on the right side of the unit, there
is one on the upper and lower casing.
3. Press the upper release button firmly and the upper plate will pop up slightly from the
base.
4. Lift the plate up and slide out from under the brackets.
5. Repeat by pressing the lower release button and releasing the lower plate.
6. The plates can be hand washed carefully or placed on the top shelf of a dishwasher.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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Selecting the cooking position
Once you have fitted the cooking plates you intend to use, you need to select the cooking
position.
Fully open position
The Griddle & Grill can be used in the fully open position to
create a double cooking surface.
To adjust the Griddle & Grill to the fully open position, lift the handle using one hand, then
use the other hand to push the hinge release lever located on the right side of the product
upwards. As you do this, push the handle back, until it is resting on the work surface and
the upper and lower plates are level.
Half Open Position
The Griddle & Grill can be used in the half open position. To
adjust the appliance to this position, simply lift the handle
until it comes into the fully upright position and clicks into
place. The unit will stay in this position until you close the
cover or continue to open it to the fully open position, using
the hinge release lever.
Closed Position
The Griddle & Grill can be used in the closed position as a
contact grill/panini press and is ideal for quick cooking as the
heat comes from both sides of the plates. The floating hinge
design means that the space between the top and bottom
plate adjusts to the thickness of your food. When cooking
more than one item at a time, try to ensure the thickness of
the food is consistent to ensure even cooking for each piece
of food.
To achieve this position simply place food on the bottom plate, place your left hand on
the handle, use your right hand to tap the top of the grill using light pressure until the lid
is level with the base unit and is resting on your food. You can apply light pressure using
the handle to press whilst cooking to lock in flavour.