Cuisinart Gr-150p1 Deluxe Electric Griddler User Guide

Cuisinart GR-150P1 Deluxe Electric Griddler

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION

• Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, Do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest
• Cuisinart® Consumer Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electric shock, or risk of injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Unplug the unit when finished using.
• Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
• Extreme caution must be exercised when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• To disconnect, press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD DO REPAIRS.
• 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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

• Top Cover
  • Solid construction with stainless steel, self-adjusting cover, adjusts to accommodate thickness of food.
• Stainless Steel Handle
  • Sturdy stainless steel handle for opening and closing top cover.
• Removable and Reversible Cooking Plates
  • Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
    • Grill Side: Perfect for grilling steak, burgers, chicken and vegetables.
    • Griddle Side: Prepare flawless pancakes, eggs, bacon and seared foods.
• Control Panel and Display (see page 5)
• Drip Tray
  • Collects grease and removes from base for easy cleanup (top rack dishwasher safe).
• Drip Spout
  • Allows grease to drip into the drip tray.
• Cleaning/Scraping Tool
  • Helps clean grill and griddle plates after cooking (top rack dishwasher safe).
• Plate Release Buttons
  • Push in to release and remove cooking plates.
• Hinge Release Lever
  • Allows the cover to extend back for cooking in alternate positions.
• Foot Extension
  • Fold-out front foot extension for cooking in the Smoke-less Mode.
• BPA Free
  • All parts that come in contact with food are BPA free.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Remove all packing materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your grill. Be sure all parts (listed under Parts and Features) of your new appliance have been included before discarding any packing materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. ATTENTION: Be sure to unpack your new Cuisinart® Smoke-less Contact Griddler® carefully. It comes with two accessories: an integrated drip tray inserted at the base of the unit, and a scraping tool. The Smokeless Contact Griddler® base and cover will become hot during cooking. If you need to adjust the cover into an alternate position, be sure to use an oven mitt to protect your hand. The reversible grill and griddle plates are interchangeable. Before using your Cuisinart® Smoke-less Contact Griddler® for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base, cover and control panel with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean cooking plates, drip tray and scraping tool. Refer to Assembly Instructions for plate removal.

CONTROL PANEL

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

• ON/OFF Button
  • Press to turn unit on and off.
• Large LCD
  • The backlit LCD screen is easy to read; it displays the cooking function (Grill/Griddle or Smoke-less), Upper Plate Temperature, Lower Plate Temperature, Timer, Sear, Upper and Lower Preheat, and food selections.
• Up and Down Arrow Buttons
  • Use the and buttons to increase or decrease the upper and lower plate temperatures, select food while in Smoke-less Mode and to set the timer if using.
• Select Button
  • Use to Select cooking function; Grill/Griddle or Smoke-less Mode.
• Confirm Button
  • Use to confirm your cooking function (Grill/ Griddle or Smoke-less Mode), confirm the temperature(s), food(s) and start the timer

START-UP SCREEN

• A. Cooking Function Grill/Griddle or Smoke-less.
• B. Upper and Lower Plate Temperatures 175˚F – Sear in 25˚ increments.
• C. Timer Set to count up or count down. See Operating Instructions.
• D. Lower Plate Preheat Appears in LCD when Lower Plate is preheating.
• E. Upper Plate Preheat Appears in LCD when Upper Plate is preheating.
• F. Food Selections for Upper and Lower Plates Appear in LCD while in Smoke-less Mode.

THE SMOKE-LESS CONTACT GRIDDLER® DOES IT ALL

The Smoke-less Contact Griddler® is the ultimate kitchen appliance, offering you seven separate cooking options. Simply flip the reversible cooking plates and adjust the hinge to use as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, half grill/half griddle, or smoke-less grill with independent temperature controls. See Assembly Instructions and Operating Instructions.

CONTACT GRILL
Use the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® as a Contact Grill to cook burgers, boneless pieces of meat and thin cuts of meat and vegetables. The Contact Grill function works best when you want to cook something in a short amount of time or when you are looking for a healthy method of grilling. When cooked on the Contact Grill, food will cook quickly because you are grilling both sides of the food at the same time. The ribs on the grill side of the plates, combined with the grease spout at the rear of the plate, allow the grease to drip from the meat and drain off the plates. When the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® is used as a Contact Grill, the grill side of both plates is recommended. Rest the cover evenly on top of the food until it has reached the desired, cooked temperature. The Smoke-less Contact Griddler® was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allow the cover to adjust to the thickness of the food. You can easily grill anything from a thinly sliced potato to a thick sirloin steak with even results. When cooking more than one food item in the Contact Grill, it is important that the thickness of each food item is consistent, so the cover will close evenly on the food.

PANINI PRESS Use the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® as a Panini Press to grill sandwiches, breads and quesadillas. The word panini is Italian for grilled sandwiches. Panini can include any combination of ingredients, such as vegetables, meat and cheese layered between two pieces of fresh-baked bread. The sandwich is then pressed between two grill or griddle plates to toast the bread and warm the sandwich. Experiment to make a variety of savory or sweet sandwiches for any meal. We recommend using fresh-baked bread to produce the best-tasting panini. Popular breads used for panini are focaccia (a flat bread frequently baked with rosemary, salt and onion on top), ciabatta (a rectangular bread with a slightly domed crust) and thick slices of classic Italian bread. But any type of sliced bread or roll can be used to make a great panini! When the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® is used as a Panini Press, the grill side of both plates is recommended. We recommend the grill side of the plates because traditional-style panini sandwiches have grill marks on the bread. However, depending upon the type of sandwich you are preparing, you may wish to use the griddle side of the plates or any combination of the two. The Smoke-less Contact Griddler® functions as a Panini Press in the same manner that it functions as a Contact Grill. The Smoke-less Contact Griddler® was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allow the cover to adjust to the thickness of the sandwich you are preparing, and to rest there evenly. Light pressure can be applied to the handle to press and heat the sandwich to your liking. When cooking two or more panini, it is important that the thickness of the sandwiches is consistent, so the cover will close evenly on all the panini.

FULL GRILL Use the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® as a Full Grill to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not recommend cooking bone-in chicken, since it does not cook evenly on an open grill), fish and vegetables. Full Grill refers to using the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® in a fully open position, creating a double flat cooking surface. In this position, the foods you are grilling will have to be turned over for cooking. When the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® is used as a Full Grill, the grill side of both plates should be used. Cooking on the Full Grill is the most versatile method of using the Smoke-less Contact Griddler®. With the Full Grill, you have double the surface area (200 sq. inches) for grilling. You have the option of cooking different types of foods on separate plates without combining their flavors, or cooking large amounts of the same type of food. The Full Grill also accommodates different cuts of meat with varying thicknesses, allowing you to cook each piece to your liking.

FULL GRIDDLE Use the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® as a Full Griddle to cook pancakes, eggs, French toast, hash browns and breakfast meats. When you use the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® as a Full Griddle, open the cover so it lies flat, creating a double, flat cooking surface. In this position, the foods you are preparing will have to be turned over for cooking. When using this cooking function, the griddle side of both plates should be used. Cooking on the Full Griddle is a wonderful way to prepare breakfast for two or for a large family. The large surface area allows you to cook a variety of different foods at the same time, or large amounts of your favorite food.

HALF GRILL/HALF GRIDDLE Use the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® as a Half Grill/ Half Griddle in order to create full meals like bacon and eggs or steak and potatoes at the same time. When using the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® as a Half Grill/Half Griddle, simply place the unit in the flat position and insert the grill plate on the lower portion of the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® and the griddle plate on the upper portion.

SMOKE-LESS MODE Smoke-less mode can be used with any of the previous five cooking options: Contact Grill, Panini Press, Full Grill, Full Griddle and Half Grill/Half Griddle. Smoke-less mode offers precise temperature control based on the foods being cooked, and limits the amount of smoke generated by reducing the amount of fats that are burned with certain foods. To use the Griddler in Smoke-less mode see Smokeless Mode under Assembly Instructions.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Closed Position – Upper plate/cover rests flat on lower plate/base. This is your starting and heating position when using the Contact Grill or Panini Press functions.

Open Position – Upper plate/cover is open slightly beyond a 90˚ angle. Open the cover to this position before using the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® as a Contact Grill or Panini Press. To adjust the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® to this position, simply lift the handle until you feel it come to a resting position. The unit will stay in this position until you close the cover or continue to open it to the flat position. The cover will stay in the upright position until you lower the handle for cooking. When this is done, the cover will release itself so that it lies flat on the top of the food you are preparing. This allows you to cook your food evenly from both top and bottom. When you lift the handle to open the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® after cooking, the cover will remain floating. In order to lock the cover back into the upright position, you must close the Smoke-less Contact Griddler®, without any food in place, and open it again.

Flat Position – Upper plate/cover is level with lower plate/base. The upper and lower plates line up to create one large cooking surface. The Smoke-less Contact Griddler® is in this position when it is used as a Full Grill, Full Griddle, or Half Grill/Half Griddle. To adjust the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® to this position, locate the hinge release lever on the right arm. With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to slide the lever toward you. Push the handle back, until the handle rests flat on the counter. To change position, lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position. If the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® is already in the open position and you wish to adjust it to the flat position, pull the handle slightly toward you and then lift and hold the hinge release lever. Push the handle back until the handle rests on the countertop. Pulling the handle forward slightly before lifting the hinge release lever will take some of the pressure off of the hinge, and you will be able to adjust the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® more easily.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

When you are ready to begin cooking and the Smokeless Contact Griddler® is positioned on a flat surface, make sure the drip tray, desired plate surfaces and cooking position(s) are set. Plug your Smoke-less Contact Griddler® into an electrical outlet and press any button. The LCD will show the start-up screen for several seconds.

Select Cooking Function: When GRILL/GRIDDLE is flashing, this indicates you need to select and confirm your cooking function. To do so, press the Select button until your desired function is flashing: Grill/Griddle or Smoke-less Mode. To confirm your cooking function, press the Confirm button. The selected cooking function is now confirmed and no longer flashing.

COOKING IN GRILL/ GRIDDLE MODE Set Temperature: After you have confirmed GRILL/GRIDDLE, the words LOWER, UPPER and the temperature will flash in sequence. At this point, you have three options for setting the plate temperatures: Set the lower plate, set the upper plate or set both plates to be the same temperature. Press the Confirm button to select the plate(s) you wish to set the temperature for. Once the plate(s) have been confirmed, the word LOWER and or UPPER will go solid and the associated temperature will start flashing. To set temperature of either the upper or lower plate, press the button to increase temperature or the button to decrease temperature. This will allow you to scroll through temperature(s) at 25-degree increments. When your desired temperature is flashing, press the Confirm button. If you are only using one plate to cook, select OFF for the plate you do not wish to cook on. Follow the above steps to set the temperature for the other plate. If you wish to cook on one plate in SMOKE-LESS MODE, press and hold the Select button to go back to function Selection mode.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Once you have finished cooking, press the ON/OFF button to power off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any leftover food from the cooking plates. The scraping tool can be washed by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
• Dispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled.
• The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
• Press the plate release buttons to remove plates from the housing. Be sure that the plates have cooled completely before handling (at least 30 minutes).
• The cooking plates can be washed in the dishwasher. Do not use metallic objects, such as knives or forks, for cleaning.
• Do not use a scouring pad for cleaning; the nonstick coating can be damaged.
• If you have been cooking seafood, wipe the cooking plates with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor transferring to the next recipe.
• 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

STORAGE

Always make sure the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® is cool and dry before storing. The power cord can be wrapped around the back of the base for storing. The cooking plates and drip tray should be stored in the Smoke-less Contact Griddler® when not in use. The scraping tool can be stored in a drawer or cabinet.

WARRANTY

Limited Three-Year Warranty This warranty is available to U.S. consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Smoke-less Contact Griddler® that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Smoke-less Contact Griddler® will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

RECIPES

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
These pancakes are light and fluffy with a nice tang, thanks to the buttermilk and lemon.

• Plate Side: Griddle
• Griddler® Cooking Position: Open and flat
• Makes about 12, 4-inch pancakes
• 1½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1½ cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, optional

Breakfast Tortas

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
• 4 eggs
• 2 Kaiser rolls, cut across the middle
• ½ avocado
• 2 ounces Spanish chorizo, thinly sliced on the bias
• 2 tablespoons store-bought green salsa, plus more for serving
• 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Challah French Toast

• large eggs
• 2 cups milk (we used reduced fat, but any variety will do)
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 to 2 pinches kosher salt
• 8 slices challah bread, ¾ inch thick
• Unsalted butter or coconut oil, for griddle
• Confectioners’ sugar for serving Fresh fruit for serving

Mini Hash Browns

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons plus 1 pinch kosher salt, divided
• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more to brush plates

Grilled Green Beans with Walnut-Mint Pesto

• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 ounce fresh mint leaves
• 1 1-inch piece lemon peel
• ¼ cup toasted walnuts
• 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided
• 16 ounces green beans, washed and trimmed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest

Grilled Peach Salad

• 3 medium peaches, cut in half, pits removed
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella*
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ounces prosciutto
• 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze

Grilled Vegetable Salad

• 1 medium red pepper (about 6 ounces), cut into strips 1 to 1½ inches wide
• 1 medium yellow pepper (about 6 ounces), cut into strips 1 to 1½ inches wide
• 1 medium zucchini (about 6.5 ounces), sliced horizontally into ¼-inch thick slices
• 1 small eggplant (about 10 ounces), sliced horizontally into ¼-inch thick slices
• 1 medium red onion (about 10 ounces), cut into wedges, keeping root intact
• 1 bunch asparagus (about 8 ounces), hard ends trimmed and discarded
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 to 3 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves

Black Bean Veggie Burger

• tablespoon olive oil, plus more to brush plates
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ¼ medium to large onion, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• ½ cup water, divided (this is approximate, you may not need the entire amount)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup diced carrot
• ½ cup diced zucchini
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 6 hamburger buns
• 1 avocado, sliced

SMOKE-LESS COOKING GUIDE AND FOOD SELECTION CHART

FAQS

Is a Cuisinart griddler worth it?
Users really love the Cuisinart Griddler Indoor Grill, awarding it an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 at Best Buy

Can you cook steak on Cuisinart griddler?
An electric contact grill designed to let you grill on your countertop, the Cuisinart Griddler can cook a variety of foods, including paninis, burgers and steaks

What can you cook on a Cuisinart griddler?
Use the Griddler® as a Full Griddle to cook pancakes, eggs, French toast, hash browns and breakfast meats

Can you grill chicken on the Griddler?
Place bacon slices on the griddle plates in the flat position. Insert plates on griddle side. Set the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact between Medium and High and preheat

Can you use foil on Cuisinart Griddler?
If you want to make clean up even easier, line the grill plates with aluminum foil. Once you’re done cooking, all you need to do is remove the foil and toss it in the trash.

How do you cook eggs on a Cuisinart Griddler?
Preheat Sandwich Grill, butter or lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray and pour the egg/egg white mixture evenly into the wells of the bottom plates.

What temperature do you cook steak on a Cuisinart Griddler?
Marinate the steaks in the olive oil, salt and pepper for at least 1 hour. Fit the Griddler® Deluxe with the grill plates and preheat both plates to 450°F

Do I need to season my Cuisinart griddle?
Note that the griddle surface of the Cuisinart 360 does not come seasoned, so you need to season it like a cast iron pan before your first cook,

Can you cook French toast on a griddle?
Cooking French toast in a skillet or griddle can get messy, but it’s worth it! Preheat a nonstick griddle to 375° on your stovetop

Can you cook scrambled eggs on a griddle?
Yes, you can make scrambled eggs on a griddle.

How long do you cook waffles in a Cuisinart griddler?
Pour 1¼ cups (300 ml) of batter into the center of the lower waffle plate; spread batter using a heatproof spatula to cover the waffle plate grid