INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact GR-35 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CONTENTS 11. Unplug the unit when finished using. 12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before the First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Griddler® Compact Does it All . . . . 5 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 User Maintenance . . . .
PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Base and Cover Solid construction with stainless steel self-adjusting cover 2. Panini-Style Handle Sturdy cast-metal handle adjusts cover to accommodate thickness of food 3. Removable and Reversible Cooking Plates Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup a. Grill Side: Perfect for grilling steak, burgers, chicken and vegetables b. Griddle Side: Prepare flawless pancakes, eggs, bacon and seared scallops 4. Indicator Lights Signal Power On and Ready to Cook 5.
The Griddler® Compact was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allow the cover to adjust to the thickness of the food. are preparing, and to rest there evenly. Light pressure can be applied to the handle to press and heat the sandwich to your liking. You can easily grill anything with even results, from a thinly-sliced potato to a thin sirloin steak.
The cover will stay in the open position until you lower the handle for cooking. When this is done, the hinge will release itself so that the upper plate lies flat on the top of the food you are preparing. This allows you to cook your food evenly from both top and bottom. When you lift the handle to open the Griddler® Compact after cooking, the cover will remain in the flat position, parallel to the lower plate.
To insert cooking plates Grease from the food will run off the plates through the grease spout and into the drip tray. Grease should be safely disposed of after the Griddler® Compact has cooled down completely. The drip tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Adjust the Griddler® Compact to the flat position with the temperature knob directly in front of you. Insert one plate at a time. Each plate is designed to fit in either the upper housing or the lower housing of the Griddler® Compact.
CLEANING AND CARE The lower housing is made of plastic, and while it will become very warm, it will not burn you. If you need to move the Griddler® Compact during cooking, be sure to handle it from the base only while wearing oven mitts. Do not touch the cover. CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT IS UNPLUGGED AND HAS COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY. Once you have finished cooking, turn the temperature knob to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
WARRANTY BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT Limited Three-Year Warranty If your Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling.
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Instruction Booklet Reverse Side Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact GR-35
RECIPES Black Bean Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shrimp Grilled Three Ways helpful cooking chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Grilled Pesto Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 safe internal temperature chart . . . 4 Grilled Herb Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Grilled Citrus Ginger Shrimp . . . . . . 11 Grilled Mexican Shrimp . . . . . . . . . 12 Tenderloin for Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELPFUL COOKING CHART If you are cooking meats that are 2 inches thick, use the closed position. Cooking times are approximate and depend on thickness of foods being cooked. To be safe, use an instant read thermometer and refer to the USDA’s safe internal temperature chart, page 4. Food Preparation Plate/Position Temperature and Time Bacon Lay in a single layer. Grill or Griddle; flat position. High, until desired doneness. Beef, boneless steak Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste.
HELPFUL COOKING CHART (cont.) Food Preparation Plate Lamb medallions, boneless ¾ inch thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade well if marinated before grilling. Pork loin chops, boneless Temperature and Time Grill or Griddle; flat. High, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. ½ to 1 inch thick. All chops grilled at one time should be same thickness. Grill or Griddle; flat. High, 4 to 9 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chops. Internal temperature of 160°F.
Breakfast Once griddle is hot, drop plain batter onto griddle using ¼-cup measure. Immediately drop dollops of the chocolate batter on top center of plain batter in 1 teaspoon amounts. Swirl chocolate into regular batter using either the teaspoon itself or a wooden toothpick to create different swirls and designs. Traditional Pancakes This is a great all-purpose pancake recipe – try the chocolate swirl variation for a fun treat. Cook as above, about 2 minutes per side, flipping once bubbles form and pop.
Starters/Sides Grilled Steak and Eggs A hearty breakfast for two. Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Griddler® Compact position: Flat Plate side: Griddle and Grill The grilled portobello can also be used as a panini filling.
Grilled Vegetable, Pear & Roquefort Salad Easy Quesadillas for Two We cannot think of a simpler yet more satisfying snack. This colorful salad provides a big impact when it comes to flavor.
mains Smoked Turkey, Roasted Pepper & Swiss Panini with Pesto Mayo Grilled Reubens Classic deli made easy with the Griddler® Compact.
Grilled BLT with Cheddar Sliders These mini burgers are a great hors d’oeuvre idea, too.
Parmesan Turkey Burgers Black Bean Cakes A healthy alternative to the beef burger.
Grilled Pesto Shrimp Grilled Citrus Ginger Shrimp Dinner in literally minutes with prepared pesto on hand.
Grilled Mexican Shrimp Grilled Herb Chicken This easy marinade yields the perfect shrimp to serve in your favorite Mexican dish – like fajitas or burritos! This delicious all-purpose grilled chicken is great in salads, wraps and sandwiches, but also stands well on its own.
desserts Tenderloin for Two Griddler® Compact position: Closed Plate side: Grill Grilled Strawberry Shortcakes Makes 2 servings Griddler® Compact position: Closed and Flat Plate side: Grill Fillet: 2 pieces tenderloin steak, each cut about ¾ to 1 inch thick (approximately ¾ to 1 pound) Makes 6 servings ½ cup heavy cream, chilled 1 tablespoon olive oil 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar, divided 3 large garlic cloves, crushed ¾ pound firm strawberries, hulled and halved 1 generous teaspoon fres
Chocolate Griddle Cakes 6. Using a ¼-cup measure, drop griddle cake batter evenly onto the griddle plates. Cook pancakes until bubbles form, about 3 to 4 minutes; flip and cook until done, about 2 minutes longer. Remove. These griddle cakes make a great foundation for any dessert topping, from ice cream to whipped cream to grilled fruit. Mmmmm, delicious! 7. Serve cooked bananas on top of griddle cakes. For extra indulgence, top with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
