Cuisinart GR-4NP1 Quick Reference - Page 2

Setup 3. To Insert Cooking Plates: Adjust to the flat position by lifting the hinge release lever. Slide the plate underneath the metal brackets of the housing and push down the front end of the plate. If you require only one plate for cooking, we recommend using the bottom plate. Hinge release lever 4. Plug the unit into an outlet. 5. Turn the Selector dial to desired function: Grill/Panini or Griddle. The red indicator light will illuminate to indicate the power is on. 6. Turn the corresponding temperature dial to desired temperature. For best results, preheat in the closed position. Once the unit reaches desired temperature, the green indicator light will illuminate and you're ready to cook! Do not touch the cover or plates during operation, as they get very hot. NOTE: Each temperature dial controls both top and bottom plates simultaneously. Top and bottom plates will cook at the same set temperature. Cooking Options 1. CONTACT GRILL: To cook burgers, boneless meats and vegetables by resting the top cover on top of the food until it has reached the desired cooking temperature. 2. PANINI PRESS: To grill sandwiches, breads and quesadillas by resting the top cover on top of the food, pressing, and heating to your liking. 3. FULL GRILL: To cook burgers, steak, poultry, fish and vegetables in the open, flat position. 4. FULL GRIDDLE: To cook pancakes, eggs, hash browns and breakfast meats in the open, flat position. 5. HALF GRILL / HALF GRIDDLE: To cook full meals like bacon & eggs and steak & potatoes at the same time in the open, flat position.