INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side Griddler® Elite GR-300WS For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Important SafeguardS 16. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes. 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.
CONTENTS a. Grill Side: Perfect for grilling steak, burgers, chicken and vegetables. Important Safeguards............................. 3 Features and Benefits............................. 4 Getting to Know Your Control Panel...... 5 Before the First Use................................ 5 Assembly Instructions............................ 5 The Griddler ® Elite Positions.................. 6 Operating the Griddler® Elite.................. 6 Operating the Timer................................
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL c. U pper and Lower Plate Sear Buttons Press to sear at 500˚F for up to two minutes. a. Plate Select Dial & Temperature Dials Use the PLATE SELECT dial to select LOWER and UPPER plates and to turn unit off. Use the UPPER and LOWER temperature dials to select temperature of each plate. d. Start/Stop Button Starts/stops cooking selection. e. B lue Backlit LCD Display Shows plate temperatures, timer and PREHEAT/READY. b. Time Directionals Use to set cooking time.
desired height, then slide the cover height adjuster into a notch to set the position. grill when it is not assembled correctly. 4. Slide the drip tray into the base at the rear of the unit from the right side. OTE: After Closed Cooking, you can N lock the upper plate/cover back into place by simply closing the unit without any food in it. FLAT COOKING Position – To Cook on Full Grill, Full Griddle or Half Grill/Half Griddle: Upper plate/cover opens to lie flat, level with the lower plate/base. 5.
NOTE: If both plates are selected, when the first plate reaches temperature it will show READY and the unit will beep 1 time; you can begin cooking on this plate if you choose. The second plate will continue to preheat until it reaches temperature, at which time it will show READY and the unit will beep 3 times. The selected plate(s) and the corresponding temperature(s) will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Turn the temperature dial for the selected plate(s) to the desired setting – from Warm to 450°F.
cooking on this plate if you choose. The second plate will continue to preheat until it reaches temperature, at which time it will show READY and the unit will beep 3 times. In the example below, both plate temperatures have been set to SEAR and the upper plate is ready while the lower plate is still preheating. 6. To stop the unit from heating, simply press the START/STOP button. NOTE: If the unit is on and heated for more than 2 hours, it will automatically shut off.
position and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes. 2. Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any leftover food from the cooking plate(s). 9. To cancel SEAR, press the SEAR button(s) again and the unit will adjust to the temperature(s) selected on the corresponding temperature knobs. 3. Dispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled. 4. Press the plate release buttons to remove cooking plates from the housing.
the cleaning tool that is included. • I n between recipes, use a wooden or heat-proof plastic utensil to scrape excess food buildup through grease channels and into the drip tray. Wipe off any residue with a paper towel before proceeding with next recipe. • A llow the Griddler® Elite to cool down completely (at least 30 minutes) before cleaning. • A ny other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
Troubleshooting Chart Subject Question Why won’t my unit turn on? Answer/Solution Check to make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190. If the PLATE SELECT dial is not turned to ON within 10 minutes of the unit being plugged in, the Griddler® Elite will enter SLEEP mode. All lights will turn off. Turn the PLATE SELECT dial to ON to “wake up” the unit and operate the unit as normal. It is possible the unit overheated.
WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT If your Cuisinart® Griddler® Elite should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, 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, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.
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