Introduction; Features; Use; To Fit The Plates - Cuisinart GR47BE Instructions

2. INTRODUCTION

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 and for recipe ideas visit our website www.cuisinart.eu

3. FEATURES

(refer to cover)
1. Handle
2. Hinge Release Lever
3. Plate Release Buttons (both upper and lower)
4. Temperature Control Dial
5. Timer Dial
6. Housing Base
7. Drip tray
8. Scraping tool
9. Grill plates
10. Griddle Plates

4. USE

The Griddle & Grill is a really versatile piece of kitchen equipment. It can be used in different ways
depending on the food you are cooking.
It is supplied with two sets of plates, the ribbed grill plates are ideal for steaks, kebabs and Paninis, the
flat griddle plates are great for pancakes, eggs and French toast.
You can use both grill plates together, both griddle plates together or a combination of one grill plate
and one griddle plate.
A. TO FIT THE PLATES

To fit the plates:

1. Ensure the product is switched off and disconnected from the electric supply.
2. Select the plates you intend to use for cooking.
3. Position the Griddle & Grill so that the controls are facing towards you. Lift the handle to open the grill.
4. Align the two plate locating legs at the back of the plate (See Fig. 1) with the brackets on the
bottom of the housing case (See Fig. 2) Tilt the plate and slide it underneath the bracket.
5. Push the plate into the grill housing until it clicks and locks into place.
6. Repeat with the second plate.
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Fig. 1
To remove the plates:
1. Ensure the product is switched off, disconnected from the electric supply and is fully cooled down
before removing the plates.
2. Locate the plate release buttons which can be found on the right side of the unit, there is one on
the upper and lower casing.
3. Press the upper release button firmly and the upper plate will pop up slightly from the base.
4. Lift the plate up and slide out from under the brackets.
5. Repeat by pressing the lower release button and releasing the lower plate.
6. The plates can be hand washed carefully or placed on the top shelf of a dishwasher.
B. SELECTING THE COOKING POSITION
Once you have fitted the cooking plates you intend to use, you need to select the cooking position.
Fully open position
The Griddle & Grill can be used in the fully open position to create
a double cooking surface.
To adjust the Griddle & Grill to the fully open position, lift the
handle using one hand, then use the other hand to push the
hinge release lever located on the right side of the product
upwards. As you do this, push the handle back, until it is resting
on the work surface and the upper and lower plates are level.
Half Open Position
The Griddle & Grill can be used in the half open position. To adjust
the appliance to this position, simply lift the handle until it comes
into the fully upright position and clicks into place. The unit will
stay in this position until you close the cover or continue to open
it to the fully open position, using the hinge release lever.
Fig. 2
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