Cuisinart Griddler GC-17 User manual

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Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro GC-17
INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
Recipe
Booklet
Reverse Side

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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, electrical 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 burners, 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 temperature control 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 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.
ContentS
Important Safeguards.................................... 2
Parts and Features...................................... 3
Before the First Use, Assembly Instructions .................. 3
Operating Instructions ................................... 4
User Maintenance ...................................... 6
Cleaning and Care, Storage............................... 6
Warranty ...............................................6

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partS and featureS
1. Base – Elegant brushed stainless steel.
2. Reversible die-cast grill/griddle plate – Extra-large 9½" x 16"
nonstick cooking surface. One side is a grill surface; the other side
is a griddle surface.
3. 10-piece kebab skewer set
4. 10-piece hot dog roller set
5. Two pull-out kebab drawers with handles
6. Two kebab drip trays – Collect grease from rotating kebabs.
7. Drip cup – Collects grease from grill/griddle.
8. Temperature control dial – Off, Low, Medium, High positions.
9. Kebab motor control switch
before tHe fIrSt uSe
Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers
from your Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro. Be sure all parts (listed in,
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®Grill Centro for the first time,
remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base and temperature
control dial with a damp cloth.
Thoroughly clean both sides of the reversible grill/griddle plate, as well
as the drip cup and trays, skewers and hot dog rollers.
The grill/griddle plate, skewers, hot dog rollers, heat shield, drip cup
and trays can be handwashed or placed in the dishwasher for
cleaning.
Never place the housing or drawers with handles in water. Always use
a damp cloth to clean these parts.
aSSembLY InStruCtIonS
1. Place base on a clean, flat surface where
you intend to cook.
2. One end of the base has an opening
provided for the drip cup. With the metal
spout tilted slightly forward, slide the drip
cup into the base and push in until the tab
is locked (see figure A).
3. Insert kebab drawers
by standing drawer
upright with handle
on top. Slide top rim
of the back wall
under the small
round tabs on either
side of the opening
(see figures B and C). Push drawer back slightly, then lower it into
A.
C.B.
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2.
3.
7.
4.
5.
8.
9.
6.
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position with the handle facing forward. Push drawer into unit,
lifting it over the retaining bar to secure.
To remove drawer, allow to cool for 30 minutes. Remove all
skewers, then lift drawer up and over the retaining bar, and pull it
towards you. Lift it to a full upright position and slide top rim of the
back wall of the drawer out from under the tabs.
4. The cooking plate has two sides: The grill side with ribbed surface
is intended for grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken, seafood and
vegetables. The griddle side with smooth surface is perfect for
frying bacon and eggs, pancakes, French
toast and toasted sandwiches (see figure
C). Choose the side you intend to cook
on and place the grill/griddle plate on the
base with the chosen side facing up. It is
important that you place the grill/griddle
plate onto the base correctly. Locate the
drip hole on one end of the grill/griddle
plate (see figure D). Place the grill/griddle
plate onto the base with the drip holes
lining up over the metal drip cup spout on
the left side of the unit. If the grill/griddle
plate is placed on the base with the drip
holes at the wrong end, it will not sit level.
5. Place the drip trays
in the kebab drawers
with front sides
towards you (see
figure E). Insert the
drawers on the
bottom of the unit
under the grill/
griddle plate (see figure F).
6. Plug the cord into a standard electrical outlet. You are now ready
to begin cooking.
operatIng InStruCtIonS
Once the Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro is
assembled properly and you are ready to begin
cooking, turn the temperature control dial to the
desired temperature setting – High, Medium or
Low (see figure G).
The indicator light on the top of the unit will
illuminate to indicate that the unit is operating
(see figure H). It may take 10 to 12 minutes to
reach operating temperature, depending on the
temperature level that has been set. The
temperature control dial is used to set and
maintain the temperature of the cooking
surface. Temperatures range from about 250°F
on the Low setting, 375˚F on the Medium
setting to 450°F on the High setting. You can
vary the setting of the temperature control dial at any time during
cooking, and may wish to do so depending on the types of foods on
the grill/griddle plate. Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature Chart
on page 3 of the recipe booklet for recommendations.
CAUTION: Handles will become hot during use. Always use a pot
holder when touching any part of the unit when cooking. The grill/
griddle plate should not be removed from the base or flipped over while
hot. Allow unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling.
NOTE: The first time you use your Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro, it
may have a slight odor and smoke a bit. This is normal and common
to appliances with a nonstick surface.
Flipping the grill/griddle plate
over to use reverse side
1. Turn temperature control dial to Off setting.
2. Unplug appliance from wall outlet.
3. Allow unit to cool down completely
(at least 30 minutes).
4. Carefully slide out the drip cup by pressing
E. F.
G.
H.
I.
D.
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down on the tab, and gently pull out the
cup to dispose of its contents (see figure I).
Clean cup and replace in base. (See
Cleaning and Care, page 6.)
5. Thoroughly clean grill/griddle plate. (See
Cleaning and Care.)
6. Flip the plate over, and return to base.
7.
Make sure that drip hole in plate lines up over drip cup (see figure J).
8. Reconnect the plug into a standard electrical outlet.
Using the kebab feature
1. Assemble the unit with the grill/griddle plate
and drip cup in proper position. Slide out
kebab drawers, place the drip trays in the
kebab drawers, and slide drawers into
place (see figure K). Turn the temperature
control dial to desired temperature and
preheat for approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Prepare your food according to your
favorite recipe and slide food onto each of
the skewers (see figure L).
3. Place skewers into the skewer slots so that
the star-like shape at the handle ends of the
skewers is inserted into the gear slots in the
front end of the kebab drawer (see figures
M, N). Slide drawer
back into place.
Note: When using
large cubes of meat
or seafood, you may
only cook up to six
skewers at a time.
4. Once all the skewers
are in position, press the kebab control switch to the On position
to start the kebabs rotating. The switch
light will illuminate to let you know the
kebabs are rotating (see figure O).
5. To check if your kebabs are cooked, press
the kebab control switch to stop them from
rotating and use a pot holder to remove
one of the kebabs. If more time is needed,
replace the skewer and press the kebab
control switch.
Using the hot dog feature
1. Assemble the unit with the grill/griddle plate and drip cup in proper
position. Slide kebab drawers out, place the drip trays in the
kebab drawers and slide drawers into place. Turn the temperature
control dial to desired temperature and preheat for approximately
10 to 12 minutes.
2. Assemble the hot dog rollers by slipping the
kebab skewers through the holes in each
end of the hot dog roller caps (see figure P).
3. Place the skewer with hot dog roller into
the skewer slot so that the star-like shape
at the handle end of the skewer is inserted
into the gear slot in the front end of the
kebab drawer. (see figures Q, R).
4. Using tongs,
position the hot
dogs in between
two of the hot dog
rollers. Four hot
dogs will fit on each
of the drawers. Slide
the drawer back into
place.
L.
P.
M.
Q
N.
R.
J.
K.
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5. Please note: Whether using the grill/griddle plate or not, you must
always have it in place when using just the kebab feature. Please
keep in mind that it is very hot when the unit is operating.
Using both kebab and grill or griddle feature simultaneously
1. You may use both cooking methods simultaneously. Just follow the
operating instructions on page 4 for flipping the grill/griddle plate
and the instructions above for using the kebab and hot dog features.
uSer maIntenanCe
• Neverusemetalutensils,astheywillscratchthenonstickgrill/
griddle plate. Instead, use only wooden or heat-proof plastic
utensils.
• Neverleaveplasticutensilsincontactwiththehotgrill/griddle
plate.
• Afterusing,scrapeexcessfoodbuildupthroughdripholeandinto
drip cup, then wipe off any residue with a paper towel before
proceeding with next recipe.
CLeanIng and Care
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS
COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY.
Once you have finished cooking, turn the temperature control dial 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. Dispose
of grease from the drip trays and drip cup once cooled. The drip trays
and drip cup can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.
The grill/griddle plate can be washed by hand, using a soft sponge or
cloth and hot water. It may be washed in the dishwasher, as well.
Do not use metal objects such as knives or forks for cleaning the grill/
griddle plate. Do not use a scouring pad for cleaning. The nonstick
coating can be damaged.
If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the grill/griddle plate with
lemon juice to prevent the seafood flavor from transferring to the next
recipe.
The drip cup, drip trays, skewers and hot dog rollers may be
submerged in water or washed in the dishwasher.
The kebab drawers, housing base, and temperature control dial can be
wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains, dampen cloth.
Never use abrasive cleaners or harsh pads.
The kebab drawers are not immersible or dishwasher safe.
Storage
Always dry and assemble your Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro before
storing. Ensure that the base, grill/griddle plate and drip trays are
correctly positioned. The power cord can be wrapped around the back
of the base for storing.
WarrantY
LImIted tHree-Year WarrantY
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if
you own a Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro that was purchased at retail
for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required
under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro will be free of
defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3
years from the date of original purchase.
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration
card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase.
However, return of the product registration card 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.
If your Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro should prove to be defective
within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary,

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replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number,
1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our Customer Service
Representatives or send the defective product to Customer Service at
Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
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 number (located on
bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other
information pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart®Griddler®Grill Centro 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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