INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Recipe Booklet Reverse Side Griddler® Deluxe GR-150 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Important SafeguardS 15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD DO REPAIRS. 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.
CONTENTS Important Safeguards............................. Features and Benefits............................. Before the First Use................................ Assembly Instructions............................ Griddler ® Deluxe Positions..................... Operating the Griddler® Deluxe.............. Cleaning and Care.................................. User Maintenance................................... Storage.................................................... Troubleshooting Chart....................
before the first use Remove all packaging materials and any labels or stickers from your grill. Be sure all parts (see Features and Benefits) have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials in the event that the unit has to be shipped in the future. 3. Slide the drip tray into the base at the rear of the unit from the right side.
2. Turn the UPPER PLATE and/or LOWER PLATE temperature to the desired setting – from Warm to 450°F. desired height, then slide the cover height adjuster into a notch to set the position. See below for recommendations: Cooking Option 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. Wipe down the plates to remove any leftover food. The cooking plates, drip tray and cleaning/scraping tool can be cleaned by hand or on the top shelf of the dishwasher. The housing base, cover and control panel can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. For tough stains, dampen cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad. 3. The LED light around the UPPER SEAR and/or LOWER SEAR button(s) will illuminate red indicating the unit is heating to 500˚F. 4.
• S tore clean cooking plates and drip tray in the unit. • L ock unit closed by sliding the cover height adjuster to the Lock position. Troubleshooting Chart Subject Question Answer/Solution Check to make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet. Why won’t my unit turn on? Contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190. It is possible the unit overheated. Wait for the unit to cool down and try again. If it does not turn back on, contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190.
WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty from our Customer Service Representatives or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Griddler® Deluxe that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use.
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® The GRIDDLER Deluxe a guide to perfect meals Instruction Booklet Reverse Side
Table of Contents Cooking guide and Food Temperature Chart............................... 3 Pizza Chart............................................................................................... 4 sandwich Chart...................................................................................... 6 steak Chart.............................................................................................. 8 Recipes.............................................................................................
Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart Food Bacon Preparation Place in a single layer. Plate and Position Suggested Grilling Temperatures and Times Grill or Griddle; Flat or Open Place bacon on cold plates. Turn to 450°F. Cook until desired doneness. Should take about 20 to 25 minutes for 1 pound of bacon (if using the Flat position). Beef, boneless steak (refer to the Steak Chart for specific times and temperatures) Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste.
Food Plate and Position Preparation Suggested Grilling Temperatures and Times Quesadillas Prepare quesadillas according to your favorite recipe. Grill or Griddle; Closed (with cover height adjuster) Preheat both plates to 400°F. Put the prepared quesadilla on the preheated lower plate. Close the top and using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the quesadillas. Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on thickness and filling of the quesadillas.
Food Preparation Cooking Procedure MushroomFontina ¾ to 1 pound pizza dough olive oil for brushing 6 cups mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt pepper, to taste 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only (stems discarded) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ small shallot, sliced 2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 3 ounces Fontina, shredded Cooking Position and Plates: Open and Closed; Griddle Preheat Temperature: 350°F upper and lower Roll dough out to about 10-inch rectangle, to fit shape of plate as
Sandwich Chart A sandwich is a beautiful thing - simple and comforting. Add some heat to cheese and bread and create the perfect lunch. Like any good meal, the perfect sandwich starts with the best ingredients that you can find. Use a nice hearty bread, good oil or butter, and fresh, in-season ingredients. Don't stop there, for your pantry probably has some great additions - roasted red peppers can add a lot of flavor to simple grilled chicken. Mayonnaise and mustards can do wonders.
Sandwich Type The Californian The Gobbler The Niçoise Chocolate Panini Panini OpenFaced Panini Panini Prep It Build It Cook It Grill Position and Plates: Closed; Grill or Griddle Preheat Temperature: 400°F upper and lower Ingredients: 8 slices of your favorite sandwich bread • olive oil for brushing bread • grilled chicken breast*, sliced • sprouts • avocado, sliced • tomato, sliced • Cheddar *This can be coated with olive oil, salt and pepper and then grilled beforehand, or use any leftover chi
Steak Chart The SEAR function grills steaks to perfection. Here is a simple guide to cooking to your personal preference. We give instructions for grilling the steaks in the Closed position, but they can easily be done in the Open position as well - just flip the steaks halfway through. Remember to always monitor the temperature of your steaks to achieve desired doneness. Preparation: Season to taste. Drain off marinade completely if marinated before grilling. Bring to room temperature for best results.
RECIPES Perfect Pancakes This is a great all-purpose pancake recipe to have up your sleeve for breakfast next weekend. It can be dressed up by mixing in fresh or frozen fruit, or nuts and chocolate chips.
8 to 10 slices challah bread, ¾-inch thick (Depending on the size of the loaf, you will find between 8 and 10 slices will soak up all of the batter. Should be about ¾ of a 1-pound loaf.) confectioners’ sugar for serving fresh fruit for serving 1. Put the eggs, milk, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt into a medium bowl. Whisk to fully combine and pour into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. 2. Soak half of the bread in the milk mixture, turning so both sides are saturated. 3.
2. In a medium to large bowl, mix the peppers, green onions, garlic, salt, egg, 1½ cups of the panko, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Dijon, Old Bay and hot sauce (if using). Add the crabmeat and very gently mix all of the ingredients together (it is best to do this with clean hands to avoid over-mixing, but you can do it with a spoon if you are careful to keep the crabmeat intact). 3.
Classic Tomato Bruschetta The Griddler ® Deluxe’s independently heated plates make the perfect bruschetta easy, keeping bread warm on the bottom while melting cheese on top.
¾ 6 cup grated Parmesan portabella caps, stems removed and saved for a separate use or discarded 1. Fit the Griddler ® Deluxe with the grill plates and preheat both plates to 450˚F. 2. While the unit is preheating, chop the garlic in a Cuisinart ® Food Processor or Chopper. Add the panko, herbs, zest, salt and pepper, and process until combined. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add 2 tablespoons of oil and the Parmesan. Reserve. 3.
5. Remove burgers and serve immediately. NOTE: For toasted buns, halve the buns and grill in the Closed position, using the cover height adjuster so that the upper plate is just touching the tops of the buns. Grill for about 30 seconds right after finishing burgers. Nutritional information per burger: Calories 283 (54% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 31g • fat 16g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 101mg • sod. 549mg • calc.
1. Fit the Griddler ® Deluxe with the grill plates and preheat the top plate to 450°F and the bottom plate to 350°F. 2. While the grill is preheating, spread 1/2 tablespoon each of the mustard and fig jam on top of each slice of bread. Evenly divide the turkey, sliced apple and then the Cheddar on top of each piece of bread. 3. When the unit is ready, place the sandwiches on the lower grill plate.
6. Remove rolls, top with smothered chicken and serve immediately. Nutritional information per sandwich: Calories 559 (41% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 57g • fat 25g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 155mg • sod. 876mg • calc. 165mg • fiber 3g Fish Tacos Need a fun dinner party idea? Set up a make-your-own taco bar with all of the fixings! It’s little work for the host, so you can enjoy these light and simple tacos with your guests.
Grilled Vegetables As a side dish or served over a mixed green salad, grilled vegetables never disappoint! Griddler ® Deluxe Cooking Position: Flat Plate Side: Grill Makes ½ 1 1 8 2 3 ½ 2 4 to 6 servings medium to large eggplant, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices medium red or yellow pepper, quartered and cut into ¼-inch slices small to medium summer squash or zucchini, cut into ¼-inch rounds asparagus spears, trimmed and halved lengthwise garlic cloves, peeled and smashed tablespoons olive oil teaspoon kosher
2. While the unit is preheating, put all of the “chips” ingredients into one mixing bowl and toss, and all of the onion rings ingredients into a separate bowl and toss. 3. Once the unit has preheated, place the potatoes on the hot griddle side and the onions on the hot grill side. 4. The potatoes will take about 8 to 10 minutes per side – you want them to be very crispy so you may have to grill in batches in single layers.
Garlic and Herb Marinated Lamb Chops Pull out all the stops with this gourmet dish. These lamb chops make a great special-occasion dinner paired with grilled vegetables and potatoes. Griddler ® Deluxe Cooking Position: Flat Plate Side: Grill Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup olive oil 1¾ to 2 pounds loin lamb chops, approximately 6 chops ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1.
1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, zest, juice, sesame oil and scallion. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Allow to cook until mixture is reduced by about half and the liquid has become thick and syrupy – this should take around 20 minutes, depending on the stove being used. Set aside to cool slightly. 2. Fit the Griddler ® Deluxe with the grill plates and preheat both plates to 400°F.
Tuscan Marinade Just the right amount of flavor to brighten up some grilled steaks. This marinade is perfect for a spring or summer meal – start with our Classic Tomato Bruschetta on page 12 to munch on while your steaks are cooking to perfection. Makes 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ enough for two 1-inch steaks tablespoon olive oil teaspoon grated lemon zest teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon fresh rosemary teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
½ ½ 2 2 tablespoon whole coriander tablespoon dill seed teaspoons ancho chili powder teaspoons garlic powder 1. Put all spices into a Cuisinart ® Spice Grinder. Pulse about 10 to 12 times to chop and blend. 2. Rub 1 tablespoon (more or less as desired) onto each 1-inch steak. 3. Store remaining rub in an airtight container in a dry, cool place. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 51 (99% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 15mg • sod. 49mg • calc.
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