Griddle & Grill GR4U
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 so that cooks at home as well as professional chefs have the tools to express their creativity. 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.That is why they have come to be regarded as the defining machines in their field by chefs across the world.
Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description Handle Upper Removable Griddle Plate Upper Plate Release Button Hinge Lock Lower Removable Plate Housing Base Lower Plate Release Button Grease Spout Controls
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. ß Before first use, remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from the grill. ß Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged.
ß No repair should be carried out by the user. Return the appliance to the Cuisinart UK After Sales Services for inspection or repair/replacement (see “UK After Sales Service”). ß For indoor use only. ß For domestic use only. ß This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 06/95/EEC (Safety of domestic electrical appliances) amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (CE Marking).
Instructions for Use A Selecting Griddle & Grill Position The appliance can be positioned in 3 ways: Closed Position ß Upper plate/cover rests flat on lower plate/base. This is the start and heating position when using the appliance as a contact grill or panini press function. Open Position ß Upper plate/cover is open and in the upright position. Open the cover to this position to add or remove food from the appliance when using the contact grill or panini press function.
B Fitting And Removing The Plates To fit the plates: ß Place the appliance in the flat position with the controls directly in front of you (refer to section A “Selecting Griddle & Grill Position’’) ß Each plate is embossed with ‘Lower’ or ‘Upper’. Select the ‘Lower’ plate that you intend to cook with (grill or griddle). Hold it flat with the grease spout pointing towards you and the ‘Lower’ sign facing up.
C Positioning The Drip Cups When using the appliance as a contact grill or panini press, only one drip cup is needed. Place the cup directly below the grease spout while cooking. Grease from the food will run off the plates through the grease spout and into the drip cups. When using the appliance as an Open Grill or Griddle, both drip cups should be used. Place the cups at either end of the unit directly below the grease spouts. N.B. Grease should be safely disposed of after cooking.
D Using The Griddle & Grill Once you have chosen the assembly, plates and placed the drip cups in position, plug the cord into the mains, you are now ready to begin cooking. 1. Using the contact grill/griddle ß Turn the Selector to the right to choose the Grill/ Panini function. When the control is in place a red light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on. ß Turn the Grill/Panini Control to the desired temperature for cooking.
E Hints and Tips Using the contact grill/Panini press ß The Griddle & Grill has been designed with a unique handle that allows you to adjust the cover to the thickness of the food, and leave to cook. Simply rest the cover evenly on the top of the food you wish to cook. ß When using the appliance as a contact grill, the grill plates are recommended. ß When cooking with the contact grill cooking time will be reduced because you are cooking both sides of the food at the same time.
Using the open and flat grill ß Use the appliance in the flat position to cook burgers, steak, boneless poultry cuts, fish and vegetables. ß Cooking on a flat grill is most versatile. It enables you to cook different types of foods on separate plates without combining their flavours or cooking large amounts of the same type of food. ß The flat position also accommodates different cuts of meat with varying thickness, allowing you to cook each piece to your liking.
Using the open and flat griddle ß Use the griddle to cook a variety of foods e.g. pancakes, eggs, French toast, hash browns, bacon and sausages. ß The flat position gives a large surface area, enabling you to cook different types of foods on separate plates without combining their flavours or cooking a variety of different foods or a large amount of the same type of food. ß The open and flat positions accommodate varying thicknesses of foods, allowing you to cook each piece to your liking.
Cleaning & Maintenance ß Before first use an after every use, clean each part thoroughly. ß 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. ß 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. ß Dispose of grease from the drip cups.
Guarantee ß This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for domestic consumer use for 5 years. ß 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. ß 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 further advice on using your Cuisinart Compact Grill and other products in the Cuisinart range, 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. Return the product to the Cuisinart Service Centre at the following address: Cuisinart Service Centre P.O.
Recipes Snacks BLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grilled Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Panini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chicken and Vegetable Panini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ham and Brie Panini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLT Serves 2 Plates: Grill Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini 6 Slices white or whole meal bread 4 rashers of bacon 2 tsp butter 6 lettuce leaves, shredded 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 tbsp mayonnaise ß Preheat the Grill plates on Medium/High. ß 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. ß Spread one side of each piece of bread with the butter. ß 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 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100g mozzarella, sliced 4-6 thin tomato slices Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 basil leaves ß Preheat the grill plates on High. ß Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Place two slices on the work surface, oil side down. ß 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 ß Preheat the grill plates on High. ß 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.
Ham and Brie Panini Serves 2 Plates: Grill Position: Closed Selector: Grill/Panini 2 individual Ciabatta rolls 4 tbsp pesto 1 ripe tomato thickly sliced 2 thick slices ham 4 thick slices Brie Salt and freshly ground black pepper ß Preheat the Grill plates on High. ß Slice Ciabatta in half lengthways, spread the bottom half of each with pesto. ß Arrange the tomato on top, and layer this with the ham and brie. Season well. ß Close the rolls and place on the bottom grill plate.
Beef Burgers Serve 4 Plates: Griddle Position: Flat Selector: Griddle 700g freshly ground beef 1 tsp dried mix herbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper ß Preheat the Griddle plates on High. ß Mix the beef and herbs together in a mixing bowl and season well. Divide into 4 and shape into burgers. ß Place the burgers onto the lower griddle plate and cook on each side for approximately 5 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked and browned. ß Serve in burger baps 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 ß Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with tsp melted butter. ß Place on the work surface, buttered side down. Preheat the griddle plates on Low-Medium.
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 tbsp light soy sauce 2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 4 turkey breasts, approx 125g each, 2.5cm thick ß To make the marinade, place the sherry, mustard, honey, soy and ginger in a bowl, whisk well to blend. ß Place the turkey in the marinade, cover and leave to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. ß Preheat the grill plates on High.
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Serves 4 Plates: Grill Position: Flat 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 ß Place the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sherry, sugar and ginger in a bowl and mix together well to make a marinnade. ß Poor half the marinade over the chicken and leave to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
Grilled Bananas with Vanilla Yogurt Cream Serves 4 Plates: Grill Position: Flat 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 ß Place 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: Flat Selector: Griddle 225g plain flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda Pinch of salt 1 tbsp castor sugar 450ml buttermilk 2 medium eggs 25g butter, melted 100ml milk To serve: Maple syrup Chopped Pecans ß Preheat the Griddle plates on High. ß Place the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and sugar into a mixing bowl and mix together.
ß In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs and butter. Pour into the flour mixture and whisk together. Gradually add the milk whilst whisking until combined. ß Using 3 tbsp of the mixture per pancake, pour individual pancakes onto the griddle plate, evenly spacing them. Cook on one side until browned and then flip over and cook until browned on the other side. ß Serve hot drizzled with maple syrup and a sprinkling of pecans.
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