Use; Drip Tray; Advice From The Chefs - Cuisinart GRILDDLER ELITE GR47E Instructions

Important: Preheating lasts for 7 minutes. Grill preheating is complete when the green indicator light
turns on.
Important: always attach the plates before you pre-heat the appliance.
d. Use
GRILL/PANINI POSITION (Fig.3)
• Position the cooking plates.
• Switch on the appliance and select the desired temperature by turning the button on the right in a
clockwise direction.The green light will switch on indicating that the appliance is preheated.
• When the green light turns on, indicating that the appliance has reached temperature, arrange
the food on the lower plate and then close the lid. The distance between the plates will adjust
automatically to the thickness of the food.
• Use the timer (left-hand button) to select cooking time.
Warning: The timer does not have an automatic shut off device for the appliance.
BARBECUE POSITION (Fig.4)
• Insert the cooking plates then open the cooking surface to the flat position by pulling the button
located on the right of the handle.
• Switch on the appliance and adjust the temperature by turning the button on the right in a
clockwise direction.
• When the green light switches on, arrange the food on the plates.
• Use the timer (left-hand button) to select cooking time.
Warning: The timer does not have an automatic shut off device for the appliance.
e. Drip tray
At the back of the appliance there is a slot for the drip tray. Fats and juices from cooking the foods
flow over the plates and are collected in the drip tray.
• Slide the tray into position or to remove.
• Wait for the appliance to cool before emptying the tray.
• The drip tray can be washed in the dishwasher.
Caution: Every time before using, check that no grease has accumulated in the drip tray. Always
remove excess grease to prevent fire and serious injury or material damage.
The fat collected is not fit for consumption.

5. ADVICE FROM THE CHEFS

• To preserve the non-stick nature of the cooking plates, do not allow them to heat up too long
without food on them and do not wash the plates with abrasives.
• Use wooden or heat-resistant plastic utensils to turn food over and avoid scratching the surface.
• Cut your food into equal size pieces to ensure even cooking.
• With practice, you will become familiar with cooking times and the necessary adjustment to cook
the food to your taste.
• Prepare spice- or condiment-based marinades for meats or fish, grilled food will be tasty and food
cooked on the barbecue more tender.
• If you have grilled fish and shellfish on the plates, rub the plates with a cloth soaked in lemon juice.
This will prevent the characteristic odour from remaining for the next dish.
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