Cuisinart GRIDDLER GR40AR User manual

GRIDDLER®
PARRILLA ELÉCTRICA
Instructions - Instrucciones GR40AR / GR40AR-CL / GR40AR-PE

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CONTENTS
Safety cautions .......................................................................................................... 4
1. Introduction............................................................................................................6
2. Features ................................................................................................................6
3. Use .....................................................................................................................7
A. Before the first use.......................................................................................................7
B. Installing the cooking plates .............................................................................................7
C. Advice for use ...........................................................................................................7
D. Installing the drip tray ...................................................................................................8
4. Advice from Chefs ......................................................................................................8
5. Cleaning and storage...................................................................................................9
6. Questions/answers .....................................................................................................9
CONTENIDO
Consignas de seguridad ................................................................................................10
1. Introducción. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2. Características del producto ........................................................................................12
3. Utilización............................................................................................................13
A. Antes de la primera utilización .........................................................................................13
B. Instalación de las placas de cocción ................................................................................13
C. Consejos de utilización ............................................................................................13
D. Recipiente para recuperar los jugos de cocción.....................................................................14
4. Sugerencias de los chefs .............................................................................................14
5. Limpiar y guardar ....................................................................................................15
6. Preguntas/respuestas ................................................................................................15
Argentina Garantía .....................................................................................................16
Chile/Perú Garantía .....................................................................................................17

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SAFETY CAUTIONS
READ THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT!
• CAUTION:The plastic bags used to cover the unit or packaging may be dangerous. To avoid
all risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of the reach of babies and children. These bags
are not toys.
• WARNING: Hot surface.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Allow the unit to cool before storing.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• Do not touch the appliance while in use, use oven or protective gloves.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot appliance. Do not use on heat sensitive surfaces or
near inflammable materials.
• Do not put anything on the grill when it is on.
• Leave enough space between the grill and the walls or furniture. Do not place the grill below wall-
mounted kitchen elements.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the work surface and do not let it touch hot surfaces.
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and before cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended
when plugged in. Pull on the plug to unplug, never on the cord.
• The grill should not be used with an external timer or with a separate remote control system
• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it appears damaged.
• Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not try to repair the appliance yourself.
• Using any accessories not recommended or sold by Cuisinart® may cause a fire, electrocution and
risk of injury.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Use this appliance for cooking only and follow the instructions in this manual.
• Do not use outdoors.

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• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
DISCARDING ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT THE END OF LIFE
In everybody’s interest and to participate actively in protecting the environment:
• Do not discard these products with your household waste.
• Use return and collection systems available in your country.
Some materials can in this way be recycled or recovered.

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase!
For over 30 years, Cuisinart® has been developing a full range of
kitchen appliances that allow both kitchen enthusiasts and great
chefs to express their creativity to the fullest.
All Cuisinart® appliances are the result of a close working relationship
between engineers and great names in Cuisine, like Paul Bocuse, the
brand’s charismatic ambassador. Every product combines strength,
innovation, performance and ergonomics.
Made with professional materials like brushed stainless steel, our
products fit easily into every kitchen thanks to a simple and elegant
design.
2. PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Sturdy phenolic housing
2. Cool touch press handle
3. Interchangeable cooking plates, non-stick and dishwasher safe for
easy clean-up:
3a. Grill plates
3b. Plancha plate
4. Control knobs:
4a. Selector knob with red on/off indicator light: to select
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4b.‘Closed’mode : temperature settings from 65°C to
230°C
4c.‘Open’mode : temperature settings from 90° to
220°C
5. Cups for collecting cooking juices, dishwasher safe
6. Special cleaning tool
7. System to lock/unlock the plates
8. Opens fully to 180°
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3. USE
A. Before the first use
Before using for the first time, wipe the body of the appliance, the lid
and the controls with a damp cloth.Wash the plates, the drip tray and
the scraping/cleaning tool in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.
Refer to the section“Cleaning and Storage”for more information.
B. Installing the cooking plates
• Place the appliance on a clean, flat and dry surface. The control
panel should be facing you.
• Grill plates: ridged surface ideal for grilling steaks, hamburgers,
chicken and vegetables. Also suitable for making paninis.
• Griddle plates: smooth surface ideal for preparing pancakes, eggs,
finely sliced meats, fish and shellfish.
• Insert each plate into the small metal notches located at the back of
the base of the appliance (Fig. 1). Then press each plate in until it is
firmly in place.
• To remove the plates, press the release button for the plates located
on the side of the appliance.Then pull the plates towards you (Fig.2).
C. Advice for use
Thanks to its exclusive floating hinge, the Griddler Cuisinart lets you
cook your food in the closed or in the open, flat position, this way
doubling the available heating surface. Before you start to cook,
select the configuration that is best adapted to your recipe.
Important: Preheating lasts for 15 minutes. The end of the Griddler
Pro’s pre-heating period is indicated by the lights stopping flashing
and remaining lit.
• GRILL/PANINI POSITION
Insert the plates with the grill side facing up. Select the mode
by turning the middle knob to the right. Select the desired cooking
temperature using the right knob. The red indicator light will go on
when the unit has reached the selected temperature. Place the food
on the lower plate then close the grill. The distance between the two
cooking plates will adjust automatically to the thickness of the food.
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• PLANCHA POSITION
Insert the Griddle cooking plates then open the cooking surface
to the flat position by pulling the button located on the right of
the handle. Turn the selection knob to the left to the mode.
Select the desired cooking temperature using the left knob.The red
indicator light will go on when the unit has reached the selected
temperature. Place the food evenly on the plates.
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• BARBECUE OPTION
Insert the Grill cooking plates then open the cooking surface to
the flat position by pulling he button located on the right of the
handle .Select the mode by turning the middle knob to the
left. Select the desired cooking temperature using the left knob. The
red indicator light will go on when the unit has reached the selected
temperature. Place the food evenly on the plates.
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• COMBINED OPTION
Insert one Griddle cooking plate and one Grill cooking plate then
open the cooking surface to the flat position by pulling the button
located on the right of the handle. Select the mode by turning
the middle knob to the left. Select the desired cooking temperature
using the left knob. The red indicator light will go on when the unit
has reached the selected temperature. Place the food evenly on the
plates.
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D. Installing the drip tray
At the back of the appliance base there is slot for the drip tray.
• Slide the drip tray from right to left into this slot.
• The fats and juices from cooking the foods flow over the plates and
are collected in the drip tray.
• Empty the drip tray after the Griddler Pro has cooled completely.
• The drip tray can be washed in the dishwasher.
4. ADVICE FROM CHEFS
• To preserve the non-stick quality of the cooking plates, do not let
them remain heated and not in use for too long and do not use
abrasives to clean.
• Use wooden or heat-resistant plastic utensils to turn your food and
avoid cutting it on the plates.
• Cut the food evenly to obtain even cooking.
• With practice, you will become accustomed to the cooking times
and settings necessary to cook food to taste.
• Prepare spice-based marinades or condiments for your meat or
fish; grilled foods will be fragrant and plancha-cooked foods more
tender.
• If you grilled fish or shellfish on the plates, rub a little lemon juice
on them with a cloth, this will prevent the characteristic odour from
remaining on the plates the next time you use them.

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5. CLEANING AND STORAGE
• When you have finished cooking, turn the button to“O”and unplug
the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool completely (minimum
1/2 hour) before cleaning it.
• Use the cleaning tool to remove food residues that remain on the
cooking plates.
• Discard fat that has run into the drip cup.
• Remove the plates from the appliance by pressing the ejection
buttons.
• The cleaning tool, drip cup and plates can be washed in hot, soapy
water or in the dishwasher.
• Do not use metal objects such as a knife or fork, or abrasive sponges
or cleaning products that could damage the coating.
• To clean the housing, lid and handle of the appliance, use a damp
cloth and a little soft detergent. Do not use abrasive sponges or
products.
• Cleaning the appliance regularly prevents substantial build-up.
The Griddler remains easy to clean and it will continue to perform
properly.
• Before storing your grill, put the plates and the drip tray back
in position, close the lid then wind the cable around the hooks
intended for this purpose.
6. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
WHAT DO I DO IF: ANSWERS
The appliance smokes the first time I use it? It's normal for the appliance to smoke a little during the first use. Clean with a
damp cloth before turning it on.
The appliance turns itself off? Check that the middle control is not in the“O”position and that the appliance is
plugged in.
It is possible that the appliance has overheated. Unplug the appliance and allow to
cool for at least 15 minutes. Turn it on as usual and start your cooking again.
The food does not cook? Check the plug is firmly in the outlet and that the cooking mode has been
selected.
The barbecued food does not sear, it is
difficult to cook?
Check that the selected temperature or the cooking mode are appropriate for the
food.
I have different kinds of food to be cooked? Use the grill in the flat position (Plancha, barbecue or combined position) and
cook each food on a different plate, this way the flavours of the foods will not
mingle.
A little cooking juice leaks onto the body of
the appliance?
Wait until the appliance has cooled completely then wipe with a hot damp cloth.
Never immerse the base of the appliance in water.
There's a lot of smoke during cooking? Avoid using too much grease when cooking. Fat releases smoke. Use a brush to
grease dry foods.

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CONSIGNAS DE SEGURIDAD
LEA ATENTAMENTE ESTAS CONSIGNAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE UTILIZAR EL APARATO!
• ATENCIÓN :Las bolsas de polietileno que rodean el aparato o su embalaje pueden ser peligrosas.
Para evitar riesgo de asfixia, mantenga estas bolsas fuera del alcance de los bebés y de los niños.
Estas bolsas no son juguetes.
• ATENCIÓN : Superficie caliente.
• No toque nunca las superficies calientes.
• Espere a que se enfríe antes de guardarla.
• La temperatura de las superficies accesibles puede ser elevada cuando el aparato está en
funcionamiento.
• Notoqueelaparatomientrasestáenfuncionamiento.Utiliceagarradoresomanoplasdeprotección.
• No coloque el aparato sobre una fuente de calor o cerca de esta. No lo utilice sobre superficies
sensibles al calor o cerca de materiales inflamables.
• No coloque nada sobre la parrilla cuando esté encendido.
• Deje un espacio suficiente entre la parrilla y la pared o los elementos del mobiliario. No coloque la
parrilla bajo los muebles de cocina superiores.
• No deje que el cable cuelgue del mostrador y no lo ponga en contacto con superficies calientes.
• No lo sumerja en agua o en cualquier otro líquido.
• Desenchufelaparrilla despuésde utilizarloy antesdelimpiarlo.No dejenunca elaparatoencendido
sin vigilancia. Para desenchufarlo, tire de la clavija, no del cable.
• La parrilla eléctrica no está preparado para funcionar con un temporizador externo o con un
sistema de mando a distancia.
• No utilice el electrodoméstico si ha recibido un golpe o presenta señales aparentes de deterioro.
• Deje inmediatamente de utilizarlo si advierte que el cable está deteriorado.
• Si el cable de alimentación está dañado, debe ser sustituido por el fabricante, su servicio técnico o
personas de cualificación similar, con el fin de evitar peligros.
• El usuario no puede realizar reparación alguna en el electrodoméstico.
• La utilización de accesorios no recomendados o vendidos por Cuisinart® puede provocar incendio,
electrocución y lesiones.
• Utilice el electrodoméstico exclusivamente para cocinar, de acuerdo con las instrucciones de este
manual.
• No lo utilice en exteriores.