Tips & Hints; Cleaning And Maintenance; Storage - Cuisinart Contact Griddler GR-12S Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet

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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)
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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
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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
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the base only while wearing an oven mitt. Do not
touch the cover.
• Allow the Griddler
to cool down before handling (at
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least 30 minutes).
• The first time you use the Griddler
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
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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
• Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any
• Dispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled.
• Press the plate release buttons to remove plates
housing
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• If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the cooking
• The housing base, cover and control panel can be
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.

STORAGE

Always make sure the Griddler
storing.
The power cord can be wrapped around the back of
, it may have a
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the base for storing.
The cooking plates and drip tray should be stored in
the Griddler
be stored in a drawer
or cabinet.
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button to power off and unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet.
leftover food from the cooking plates. The scraping
tool can be washed by hand or in the top rack of
the dishwasher.
The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the top
rack of the dishwasher.
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.
plates with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor
transferring to the next recipe.
wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains,
dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or
harsh pad.
when not in use. The scraping tool can
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is cool and dry before
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