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