Cuisinart GRID-8N Instruction Booklet page 5

The Griddler Gourmet
panini press in the same manner that it
functions as a Contact Grill. The Griddler
Gourmet was designed with a unique
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handle and hinge that allow the cover to
adjust to the thickness of the sandwich
you are preparing, and to rest there
evenly. Light pressure can be applied to
the handle to press and heat the
sandwich to your liking.
When cooking two or more panini, it is
important that the thickness of the
sandwiches is consistent so the cover will
close evenly on the panini.
full Grill
Use the Griddler Gourmet
to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not
recommend cooking bone-in chicken,
since it does not cook evenly on a Full
Grill), fish and vegetables.
Full Grill refers to
using the Griddler
Gourmet with
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the cover lying
flat, creating a
double, flat
cooking surface. In this position, the foods
you are grilling will have to be turned over
for cooking. When the Griddler Gourmet
is used as a Full Grill, the grill side of the
plates should be used.
Cooking on the Full Grill is the most
versatile method of using the Griddler
Gourmet .
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With the Full Grill, you have double the
surface area (200 sq. inches) for grilling.
You have the option of cooking different
types of foods on separate plates without
combining their flavors, or cooking large
amounts of the same type of food.
The Full Grill also accommodates different
cuts of meat with varying thicknesses,
allowing you to cook each piece to your
liking.
functions as a
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as a Full Grill
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full Griddle
Use the Griddler Gourmet
Griddle to cook pancakes, eggs, French
toast, hash browns and breakfast meats.
When you use
the Griddler
Gourmet as a
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Full Griddle,
open the cover
so it lies flat,
creating a double, flat cooking surface. In
this position, the foods you are preparing
will have to be turned over for cooking.
When using this cooking function, the
griddle side of the plates should be used.
Cooking on the Full Griddle is a wonderful
way to prepare breakfast for two or for a
large family. The large surface area allows
you to cook a variety of different foods at
the same time, or large amounts of your
favorite food.
Half Grill/Half Griddle
Use the Griddler Gourmet
Half Griddle in order to create full meals
like bacon and eggs or steak and
potatoes at the same time.
When using the Griddler Gourmet
Half Grill/Half Griddle, simply place the
unit in the flat position and insert one
plate with the grill side facing up, and
another plate with the griddle side facing
up. This cooking option allows you to use
either the Grill/
Panini
temperature or
the Griddle
temperature
selector.
NOTE: Each Temperature Knob controls
both top and bottom plates
simultaneously. You cannot set the top
and bottom plates to different
temperatures.
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as a Full
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as a Half Grill/
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as a
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