NOTICE This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) to reduce the risk of electric shock. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. CONTENTS Introduction.............................................. 3 Parts and Features.................................. 3 Before the First Use................................. 3 The Griddler™ Jr. Does it All.................... 3 Assembly Instructions............................. 5 Operating Instructions............................. 6 User Maintenance.................................... 7 Storage..................................................... 7 Cleaning and Care................................... 7 Storage......................................................7 Cooked Food Temperature Chart............7 Warranty................................................... 8 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart® Griddler™ Jr. This product is actually three appliances in one. A hinged, floating cover, and one set of removable cooking plates turn the Griddler™ Jr. into a contact grill, a panini press or a large, double open grill. Temperature controls and indicator lights make it easy to use. Dish- washer- safe grill plates, drip cups and a cleaning/ scraping tool clean up in seconds. PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Base and Cover Solid construction with stainless steel self-adjusting cover. 2. Panini-Style Handle Sturdy cast metal handle adjusts cover to accommodate thickness of food. 3. Removable Grill Plates Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. Perfect for grilling steak, burgers, chicken and vegetables. 4. Indicator Lights Signal “power on” and “ready to cook.” 5. Temperature Knob Choose low, medium, high. 6. Drip Cups (2) Collect grease and are dishwasher safe. 7. Cleaning/Scraping Tool Helps clean grill plates after cooking. 8. Plate Release Buttons Push in to release and remove cooking plates. 9. Hinge Release Lever Allows the cover to lie back for cooking in the flat position. before the first use Remove all packaging 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 packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Note: Drip cups are located on outside of left polyfoam insert. Scraper is on outside of right polyfoam insert. Before using your Cuisinart® Griddler™ Jr. for the first time, wipe the base, cover and controls with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean cooking plates, drip cups and scraping tool. The grill plates, drip cups and cleaning tool are dishwasher safe. Refer to Assembly Instructions for plate removal. the Griddler™ JR. does it all The Griddler™ Jr. is the ultimate kitchen appliance, offering you three separate cooking options. Simply adjust the hinge to use as a contact grill, panini press, or open grill. See Assembly Instructions and Operating Instructions. Contact Grill Use the Griddler™ Jr. 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 plates combined with the grease spout at the corner of the plate allow the grease to 2 3 9 7 8 1 4 5 7 6 drip from the meat and drain off the plates. Rest the cover on top of the food until it has reached the desired cooked temperature. The Griddler™ Jr. was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allows 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 food items is consistent so the cover will close evenly on the food. Panini Press Use the Griddler™ Jr. 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 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), michetta (a small round roll with a crisp crust), ciabatta (a rectangular bread with a slightly domed crust) and thick slices of classic It...