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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Griddle & Grill. For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very finest kitchen equipment. All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance day after day. To learn more about our products visit our website www.cuisinart.co.
Contents Product Description ...........................................................................................................4 Safety Cautions .................................................................................................................5 UK Wiring Instructions .....................................................................................................6 Instructions for Use A Selecting and fitting the plates.............................................................
Product Description Scraping Tool Handle Reversible Plate Plate Release Button Hinge Release Lever Reversible Plate Plate Release Button Controls Housing Base Drip Tray 4
Read all the instructions thoroughly before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference Safety Cautions Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described within this instruction book. efore first use, remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers B from the grill. n Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged.
UK Wiring Instructions Y our Cuisinart Griddle and Grill includes a BS 13 amp moulded (fused) mains plug on the supply cord.
n The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Instructions for Use A Selecting and fitting the plates The Griddle and Grill is a really versatile piece of kitchen equipment. There are many different ways to use the Griddle and Grill, depending on the food you are cooking. T he first thing you need to do before using the Griddle or Grill is to select which side of the plates you wish to cook with. The flat griddle plates are ideal for pancakes and French toast. The ribbed grill plates are ideal for steaks, kebabs and paninis.
B Selecting the cooking position nce you have fitted the cooking plates you intend to use, you need to select the O cooking position. Fully open position The Griddle and Grill can be used in the fully open position to create a double cooking surface. To adjust the Griddle and Grill to the fully open position, lift the handle using your left hand, then use your right hand to push the hinge lock located on the right side of the product upwards.
C Using the integrated drip tray The Griddle and Grill has a clever fat drainage system. Fat is drained via a small recess at the rear of the plates, allowing fat and grease to drip down into the integrated tray. To insert the drip tray, insert it into the slot on the right side of the lower housing, The edge of the drip tray with the curved shape should be inserted first. To remove the drip tray, simply slide the tray out of the slot. Grease should be disposed of safely after cooking.
Cooking Guide Preparation Suggested Grilling Temperatures and Times Lamb medallions, boneless, ¾-inch thick Season to taste or marinate. Sear, closed position, 3 to 5 minutes Boneless pork loin chops ½ to 1-inch thick. All chops grilled at one time should be same thickness. Pale pink interior. Grilling too long will result in dried meat. High, closed position, for 4 to 9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops. Internal temperature of 71°C.
Cleaning & Maintenance efore first use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly. B Once you have finished cooking, turn the selector control to the ‘Off’ position and unplug the power cord from the mains and allow the appliance to cool for at least 30 minutes before handling. n When cold use the scraper to remove any leftover food from the cooking plates. The scraper can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. n Dispose of grease from the drip tray.
UK Guarantee T his Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for domestic consumer use for 5 years. The guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of alteration or repair by unauthorized persons. n If the appliance does not perform satisfactorily due to defects of material or manufacture, it will be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer (see UK after sales service for details).
UK After Sales Service For technical advice and troubleshooting, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line on 0870 240 6902 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs Monday to Friday) or alternatively, email your enquiry to support@cuisinart.co.uk. In Guarantee Firstly, please call the Cuisinart Helpline 0870 240 6902.
Recipes To help you get started with your new Griddle & Grill, we have included a few recipe ideas. For further recipes and inspiration please visit our website www.cuisinart.co.uk. You can also share some of your own ideas on our Facebook page: Cuisinart UK. Snacks BLT ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 Grilled Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Panini .....................................
BLT Serves 2 Plates: Grill Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini 6 slices white or wholemeal bread 4 rashers of bacon 2 tsp butter 6 lettuce leaves, shredded 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 tbsp mayonnaise Preheat the grill plates on Medium/High. Cut the rind off of the bacon and grill on each side for 3-5 minutes or until cooked through and crispy. Remove and set aside. n Spread one side of each piece of bread with the butter. n Place one piece of bread, butter side up, on a serving plate.
Grilled Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Panini Serves 2 Plates: Grill Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini 4 medium slices Focaccia / 4 Panini 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100g Mozzarella, sliced 4-6 thin tomato slices Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 basil leaves P reheat the grill plates on High. Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Place two slices on the work surface, oil side down. n Layer with the cheese and tomato, season lightly if desired.
Chicken and Vegetable Panini Serves 4 Plates: Grill Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini 4 Panini rolls 400g cooked chicken 300g ready marinated and roasted vegetables 100g Mozzarella, grated 25g butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper P reheat the grill plates on High. Open each Panini and butter. Divide the remaining ingredients evenly between each Panini and layer, starting with the chicken, then vegetables and finally sprinkle with the cheese.
Grilled Green Beans with Feta Serves 4 Plates: Grill Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini 450g green beans, rinsed 1½ tsp extra virgin olive oil ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp basil ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 30g crumbled Feta cheese P reheat the grill plates High. Remove tips and tops from green beans. Put into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat. n Arrange half the green beans on the bottom grill plate. Close and grill for 5 to 6 minutes.
Beef Burgers Serve 4 Plates: Griddle Position: Fully Open Selector: Griddle 700g freshly ground beef 1 tsp dried mix herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper P reheat the griddle plates on 200°C. n Mix the beef and herbs together in a mixing bowl and season well. Divide into 4 and shape into burgers. n Place the burgers onto the lower griddle plate and cook on each side for approximately 5 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked and browned. n Serve in burger buns with a fresh salad.
Chicken Quesadillas Serves 4 Plates: Griddle Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini 4 flour tortillas 25g butter, melted 150g cooked chicken, shredded 50g grated Cheddar cheese 75g pitted black olives 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno pepper Salsa Preheat the griddle plates on Low-Medium. n Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with 1 tsp melted butter. n Place on the work surface, buttered side down.
Honey Dijon Grilled Turkey Cutlets Serves 4 Plates: Grill Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini 2 tbsp dry sherry 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp light soy sauce 2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 4 turkey breasts, approx 125g each, 2.5cm thick T o make the marinade, place the sherry, mustard, honey, soy and ginger in a bowl, whisk well to blend. n Place the turkey in the marinade, cover and leave to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. n Preheat the grill plates on High.
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Serves 4 Plates: Grill Position: Fully open Selector: Grill/ Panini 4 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp dry or medium dry sherry 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 700g boneless, skinless chicken breasts 8 slices pineapple P reheat the grill plates on High. Place the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sherry, sugar and ginger in a bowl and mix together well to make a marinade.
Grilled Bananas with Vanilla Yoghurt Cream Serves 4 Plates: Grill Position: Fully open Selector: Grill/Panini 175ml low fat yoghurt 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 75ml double cream 4 medium bananas 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1-2 tbsp crystallised ginger P lace the yoghurt, sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk together until smooth. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, fold into the yoghurt mixture and refrigerate until ready to use.
Breakfast Pancakes with Maple Syrup Makes 8 Pancakes Plates: Griddle Position: Fully Open Selector: Griddle 225g Self Raising flour, sifted Pinch of salt 1 tbsp caster sugar 450ml milk 2 medium eggs 25g butter, melted To serve: Maple syrup 150g blueberries P reheat the griddle plates on 200°C. Place the flour, salt and sugar into a mixing bowl and combine. n In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs and butter. Pour into the flour mixture and whisk together.
Blueberry Oat Buttermilk Pancakes Makes 16 pancakes Plates: Griddle Position: Fully Open Selector: Griddle 170g blueberries (fresh or frozen) 110g plain flour 115g rolled oats 35g wholemeal flour 55g brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 460-500mls buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tbsp vegetable oil P reheat the griddle plates on 200°C. Put the blueberries into a small bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the flour and toss to coat; reserve.
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