Cuisinart GR-1 manual Introduction, Parts And Features, Before First Use, Panini Press

INTRODUCTION

Your new Cuisinart® Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press lets you make authentic panini at home. The secret is the adjust- able floating hinge that keeps the upper plate parallel to the lower plate, moving it up or down to press the panini as it cooks. A preset temperature ensures every panini you grill will be crisp, golden brown, and delicious!

PARTS AND FEATURES

1.Cover: Brushed stainless steel cover with embossed logo is both elegant and industrial.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels from your panini press. Be sure all parts of your new appliance have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date.

Before using your Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press for the first time, remove any dust accumulated during shipping by wiping the base, cover and grill plates with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean cleaning tool by using soapy water or dishwasher.

2.Base: Sturdy base keeps the unit in place while cooking.

3.Panini-Style Handle: Cast-metal handle adjusts cover to accommodate panini with various thicknesses.

4.Panini-Style Grill Plates: Nonstick, panini-style grill plates evenly toast and heat your panini.

5.Indicator Lights: Red and green lights signal “power on” and “ready to cook.”

6.Cleaning/Scraping Tool: Helps clean grill plates after cooking.

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PANINI PRESS

Use your Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press to grill sandwiches, breads and quesadillas.

The word “panini” is an Italian term for grilled sandwiches. Panini can include a combination of ingredients such as vegetables, meat and cheese layered between two pieces of freshly baked bread. The sandwich is then pressed between two grill plates to toast the bread and warm the filling. Experiment with a variety of savory or sweet sandwiches for any meal. We recommend using freshly baked bread to produce the best-tasting panini. Popular breads for panini are focaccia, michette, ciabatta, and thick slices of Italian bread.

	The Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press
	was designed with a unique handle and
	hinge that allows the cover to adjust to
5.	the thickness of the sandwich you are
	preparing. This allows for even toasting
2.	and heating. Light pressure can be
	applied to the handle to press and heat

4.the sandwich to your liking.

When cooking two or more panini, it is

6.important that the thickness of all sandwiches is the same so the cover

will close evenly on the panini.

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