Cuisinart GR4U User manual

Griddle & Grill
GR4U

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Griddle & Grill.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very nest kitchen equipment
so that cooks at home as well as professional chefs have the tools to express their
creativity.
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.That is why they have
come to be regarded as the dening machines in their eld by chefs across the world.
Whatever you cook, cook it better with Cuisinart.

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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A Selecting Grill & Griddle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B Fitting And Removing The Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C Positioning The Drip Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
D Using The Griddle & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
UK Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
UK After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Product Description
Upper Removable Griddle Plate
Handle
Hinge Lock
Grease Spout
Upper Plate Release Button
Housing Base
Lower Removable Plate
Controls
Lower Plate Release Button

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Read all the instructions thoroughly before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future
reference
Safety Cautions
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.
ßBefore rst use, remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from the grill.
ßDo not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of lead damage discontinue use immediately.
If the lead is damaged it must be replaced by a special lead available from the manufacturer or its service
agent. (See “UK After Sales Service”).
ßDo not use the appliance if it has fallen or shows signs of damage. Discontinue use immediately and contact
Cuisinart (see “UK After Sales Service”).
ßDo not touch hot surfaces; use handle.
ßThis appliance should not be used by adults or children whose lack of experience, product knowledge or
disability might cause a hazard, unless they have been correctly instructed and are adequately supervised.
ßChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
ßUnplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool completely before fitting or
removing parts and before cleaning the appliance.
ßDo not use accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Cuisinart.
ßDo not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop.Avoid contact between the lead
and hot surfaces.
ßDo not place on or near hot gas or electric burners or in a heated oven.
ßDo not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
ßTo disconnect, turn the control to ‘Off’ setting, and then remove the plug from the mains.
ßAlways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.
ßTo protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or housing base in water
or other liquids.

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ßNo repair should be carried out by the user. Return the appliance to the Cuisinart UK After Sales Services
for inspection or repair/replacement (see “UK After Sales Service”).
ßFor indoor use only.
ßFor domestic use only.
ßThis appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
and 06/95/EEC (Safety of domestic electrical appliances) amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (CE Marking).
WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp outlet is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut
off plug is disposed of safely.
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.
ßThe temperature of all surfaces marked with this symbol will be very hot when the appliance is in use.
DO NOT TOUCH these surfaces as possible injury could occur.
ßThe symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable 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
this 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
A Selecting Griddle & Grill Position
The appliance can be positioned in 3 ways:
Closed Position
ßUpper plate/cover rests at on lower plate/base. This is the start and heating position when using the
appliance as a contact grill or panini press function.
Open Position
ßUpper plate/cover is open and in the upright position. Open the cover to this position to add or remove
food from the appliance when using the contact grill or panini press function.
ßTo adjust the appliance to this position, simply lift the handle until it comes into a fully upright position.
The unit will stay in this position until you close the cover or continue to open it to the Flat Position.
Flat Position
ßUpper plate/cover is level with the lower plate/base. The handle rests on the work surface and the upper
and lower plates are level to create one large cooking surface. The appliance is in this position when it is
used as an open grill or griddle.
ßTo adjust the appliance to this position, simply lift the handle to the open position.With your left hand on
the handle, use your right hand to push up the Hinge Lock with light pressure. Pulling the handle slightly
downwards will assist in opening the locking hinge. Continue opening the cover, ensuring the upper plate
opens at to prevent damage to the appliance.The unit will stay in this position until you lift the cover off
the table and return it to the closed position.
ßN.B: We recommend this is carried out when the product is not switched on as guidance may be
required.

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B Fitting And Removing The Plates
To t the plates:
ßPlace the appliance in the at position with the controls directly in front of you (refer to section A
“Selecting Griddle & Grill Position’’)
ßEach plate is embossed with ‘Lower’ or ‘Upper’. Select the ‘Lower’ plate that you intend to cook with
(grill or griddle). Hold it at with the grease spout pointing towards you and the ‘Lower’ sign facing up.
ßAlign the two cut outs at the back of the plate with the brackets on the bottom of the housing base.
Tilt the back of the plate and slide it underneath the brackets. Push down the front end of the plate
until it locks into place.
ßSelect the matching plate (grill or griddle) and with the ‘Upper’ embossed sign facing up and the grease
spout pointing away from you.Align the plate with the brackets and push down the front to the lock
into position.
To remove the plates:
ßAdjust the appliance to the at position (refer to section A, Selecting Grill & Griddle Position).
ßLocate the plate release buttons on the right side of the units’ upper and lower housing. Press the ‘Upper’
release button rmly and the Upper plate will pop up slightly from the base. Lift the plate up and slide
out from under the brackets in the centre.
ßPress the button on the Lower housing and repeat the above method to remove the Lower plate.
ßN.B: Always allow the appliance to cool for at least 30 minutes before removing the plates.

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C Positioning The Drip Cups
When using the appliance as a contact grill or panini press, only one drip cup is needed. Place the cup directly
below the grease spout while cooking. Grease from the food will run off the plates through the grease spout
and into the drip cups.
When using the appliance as an Open Grill or Griddle, both drip cups should be used. Place the cups at either
end of the unit directly below the grease spouts.
N.B. Grease should be safely disposed of after cooking. The drip cups can be cleaned in the dishwasher.