Cuisinart GRSM3E - Cleaning & Maintenance

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• Once you have nished cooking, turn the selector to the ‘OFF’ position and unplug the power
cord from the mains. Allow the appliance to cool for at least 30 minutes before handling.
N.B: When using the appliance for the rst time, there may be a slight odour and the unit may
smoke a little. This is normal and common for appliances with a non-stick surface.
Cooking with the Wae and Omelette Plates
• Preheat the appliance, until the green indicator illuminates.
• Place the food on the lower plate and close the handle. You will hear a click when it locks securely.
N.B: It is important to lock the plates, to ensure the plates are fully sealed, so your food cooks
properly.
• It may take a few seconds for the green light to switch o. This is normal.
• The green light runs on a thermostat and indicates when the product is up to temperature. As
part of the cooking cycle the light will go on and o during this process. You will need to assess
if the food is cooked by rmly pressing the release button and lifting the lid.
• When you are happy the food is cooked, remove it by gently loosening the edges with a heat-
proof plastic spatula.
N.B: When using the omelette plates always ll to just below the rim, to avoid over lling the plates.
IMPORTANT: Never use metal utensils, as they may damage the non-stick coating.
• Once you have nished cooking, turn the selector to the ‘OFF’ position and unplug the power
cord from the mains. Allow the appliance to cool for at least 30 minutes before handling.
N.B: When using the appliance for the rst time, there may be a slight odour and the unit may
smoke a little. This is normal and common for appliances with a non-stick surface.
5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Before rst use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly.
• Once you have nished cooking, turn the temperature control to the OFF position and unplug
the power cord from the mains.
• Allow the appliance to cool, for at least 30 minutes, before cleaning.
• The scraping tool can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
• Dispose of grease from the drip tray. The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher.
• The plates can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. Do not use metallic objects such as knives,
when cleaning as this can damage the non-stick coating. Use wooden or heatproof utensils only.
• When using the grill plates, if you have been cooking seafood, wipe the plates with lemon juice
to prevent seafood avour transferring to the next recipe.
• Never immerse the base unit in water or other liquids. To clean the housing and control panel,
simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
• In between recipes, scrape excess food build up, then wipe of any residue with a paper towel,
before proceeding with the next recipe.
• Never leave plastic untesils in contact with the hot plates.
• Make sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.
• Never wrap the cord around the outside of the unit.
• Never immerse the plug or lead in water or any other liquid.
N.B: Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard implements or a scourer, as this may cause damage to the
non-stick coating.