lifting it over the retaining bar to secure.
To remove drawer, allow to cool for 30 minutes. Remove all skewers, then lift drawer up and over the round tabs, and pull it towards you.
4.The cooking plate has two sides: The grill side with ribbed surface is intended for grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken, seafood and vegetables. The griddle side with smooth surface is perfect for frying bacon and eggs, pancakes,
French toast and toasted |
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sandwiches (see figure C). Choose |
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the side you intend to cook on and | C. | |
place the grill/griddle plate on the | ||
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base with the chosen side facing |
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up. It is important that you place the |
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grill/griddle plate onto the base |
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correctly. Locate the drip hole on | D. | |
one end of the grill/griddle plate (see |
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figure D). Place the grill/griddle plate |
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onto the base with the drip holes lining |
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up over the metal drip cup spout on |
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the left side of the unit. If the grill/ |
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griddle plate is placed on the base |
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with the drip holes at the wrong end, it |
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will not sit level. |
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5. Insert the drawers on the bottom of |
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the unit under the grill/griddle plate |
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(see figure E). |
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6. Plug the cord into a standard electrical |
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outlet. You are now ready to begin |
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cooking. |
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Cuisinart® Griddler® Grill Centro is |
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assembled properly and you are ready to begin |
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cooking, turn the temperature control dial to the |
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desired temperature setting – High, Medium or |
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Low (see figure F). |
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The indicator light on the top of the unit will illuminate to indicate that the unit is operating (see figure G). It may take 10 to 12 minutes to reach operating temperature, depending on the G. temperature level that has been selected. The temperature control dial is used to set and maintain the temperature of the cooking
surface. Temperatures range from about 250°F on the Low setting, 375˚F on the Medium setting to 450°F on the High setting. You can
vary the setting of the temperature control dial at any time during cooking, and may wish to do so depending on the types of foods on the grill/griddle plate. Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature Chart on page 3 of the recipe booklet for recommendations.
CAUTION: Handles will become hot during use. Always use a pot holder when touching any part of the unit when cooking. The grill/ griddle plate should not be removed from the base or flipped over while hot. Allow unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling.
NOTE: The first time you use your Cuisinart® Griddler® Grill Centro, it may have a slight odor and smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a nonstick surface.
Reversing grill/griddle plate over to use reverse side
1.Turn temperature control dial to Off setting.
2.Unplug appliance from wall outlet.
3.Allow unit to cool down completely (at least 30 minutes).
4.Carefully slide out the drip cup by pressing down on the tab, and
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