INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE
BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
6. Cord Storage (not shown)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
- cord wraps under unit for easy storage
1. Before using your Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill for the
first time, remove all protective paper and wrapping.
Remove any dust from shipping by wiping the plates
with a damp cloth.
Note: The cooking plates of this Cuisinart™
Sandwich Grill have been treated with
a special nonstick coating. Before the
first use, we suggest you season the
grids with cooking spray or oil. If using
oil, apply with a paper towel or pastry
brush. You may find it helpful to repeat
this process before each use of the
SandwichGrill.
2. Preheat the Sandwich Grill. Close lid and plug cord
into a 120V AC wall outlet. The red light will go on
to signal power. The green indicator light will go on
when unit is ready to use.
Note: The first time you use your Sandwich Grill, it
may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This
is normal, and common to appliances with a
nonstick surface.
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3. When the green indicator light goes on, place
ingredients on bottom plate according to recipes
provided. Close the lid and lock it.
4. The green light will go off and the red light will once
again illuminate. It may take several seconds for the
red light to come on. This is normal.
5. Once the food is ready to eat, the green light will
come on again.
6. Remove food by gently loosening the edges
with a heat-proof plastic spatula. Never
use metal utensils, as they may damage
the nonstick coating.
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7. Always disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet once cooking is completed.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
1. Indicator Lights
- red light illuminates when Sandwich Grill
is plugged in
- green light illuminates when Sandwich Grill
is ready to cook
- green light illuminates again when food
is ready to eat
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2. Lock Down Lid
- lock on handle secures contents while
cooking
3. Rubber Feet (not shown)
- will not mark countertop
- keeps unit steady
4. Nonstick Plates
- wipe clean after use
5. Brushed Chrome Housing
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very hot, and will run less if allowed to cool slightly.
TIPS AND HINTS FOR USING
YOUR CUISINART™
Unplug the Sandwich Grill and allow unit to cool
completely with lid open before cleaning. When cool,
brush excess crumbs from Sandwich Grill with a soft
pastry brush, then gently wipe clean with a dampened
soft cloth such as one made of microfiber. (Available in
most housewares/gourmet stores).
SANDWICH GRILL:
Preheat Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill completely before
using. For “quick to assemble” sandwiches and pastries,
preheat the Sandwich Grill while preparing the food to
be grilled.
Close the lid of the Sandwich Grill while preheating.
When preparing more than one batch of sandwiches,
keep lid closed to maintain even heat.
RECIPES
FRENCH TOAST
You may use a variety of breads in the Cuisinart™
Sandwich Grill with excellent results. Breads that are
a “standard” thickness (approximately 1/2-inch [1.25 cm])
are best for sandwiches, while thicker sliced breads
(approximately 5/8 to 1-inch [1.30 to 2.50 cm]) are
recommended for French toast.
Makes 4 slices (two servings).
Bread suggestions: thick sliced breads (about 3/4-inch
[2 cm]) such as challah, English muffin bread, cinnamon
swirl bread, raisin bread
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
For best results, we recommend that the bread be as
close as possible to the size of the sandwich plate
1/2
1/2
4
cup (125 ml) reduced fat milk
(5 x 41⁄
inches [11.25 x 12 cm]). Breads may be trimmed
2
teaspoon (2 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
thick, 3/4 to 1-inch (2 to 2.5 cm), slices of bread
Cooking spray or melted unsalted butter
prior to cooking to fit as needed. Bread selections may
be hand sliced from whole loaves.
Butter, margarine, and olive oil are recommended for
coating the outside of bread when making sandwiches.
“Light” versions of margarines are not recommended as
they do not withstand heat (check manufacturer’s labels
for cooking recommendations for best results).
Place the eggs, milk and optional vanilla extract in a
small bowl. Using a whisk, beat until smooth. Place the
bread slices in a 9 x 9-inch (23 x 23 cm) baking dish.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Turn the bread slices
to coat completely and let stand until the liquid is
completely absorbed, about 5 minutes. Preheat the
Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill. When the Sandwich Grill is
hot (green indicator light will be on), spray lightly with
cooking spray or brush with a small amount of melted
butter. Place two of the bread slices on the sandwich
grids and use firm pressure to close lid and lock. French
Toast will be ready when red indicator light goes off and
green indicator light comes on. Serve hot with butter or
margarine and syrup or preserves, or sprinkle with
powdered sugar.
Have butter or margarine at room temperature when
spreading on bread, or melt and apply with a pastry
brush.
For best results, moist ingredients such as sliced
tomatoes or fruits, pickles, etc., should be blotted or
patted dry with a paper towel. Sauces, such as tomato
sauce or salsa, can be drained for a short time in a
strainer lined with a coffee filter to remove excess liquid.
Use well-drained leftover cooked vegetables or thawed,
well-drained frozen vegetables as additions to your
sandwiches and omelettes.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 363 (25% from fat) • carb. 50g • pro. 17g
• fat 10g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 221mg • sod. 551 mg
• calc. 191mg • fiber 2g
Firm textured breads will yield a crispier sandwich than
breads with a softer texture.
Use a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden utensil to lift
sandwich/pastry/omelette from the Cuisinart™ Sandwich
Grill. Avoid using metal utensils, which may mar the
nonstick coating of the Sandwich Grill.
For best results, allow hot sandwiches to rest for 2-3
minutes before cutting and serving. The fillings will be
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SUGGESTED SANDWICHES:
Sandwich fillings can be as limitless as your personal taste and imagination. You may create your own versions of
traditional favourites (childhood or diner comfort foods) or combine favourite ingredients to make your own “classics”.
To assemble sandwiches, lightly coat one side of each slice of bread (or the outside of a roll, pita loaf or English muffin)
with butter, margarine or olive oil. Lay 2 slices of bread, coated side down on work surface. Assemble sandwiches in
layers and top with remaining bread, coated side up. Place on preheated Sandwich Grill. Use firm pressure to close lid;
lock and cook. Green indicator light will go off and red light will come on (this may not happen immediately). When
green indicator light comes on again, sandwich is cooked.
Add 15-30 seconds additional cooking time if a toastier sandwich is preferred. Remove sandwiches using a heatproof
plastic spatula. Let sandwiches rest for 2-3 minutes, then cut and serve.
You may even make a French toast batter (without vanilla) and dip the sandwiches in it before grilling to make “croque
monsieurs.”
Grilled Mozzarella,
Tomato & Fresh
Basil Sandwiches
Sliced Italian or sourdough Italian
bread, hand-sliced artisan bread,
panini-type rolls, split pita loaves
3 teaspoons (15 ml) extra virgin
olive oil
2-3 ounces (57-85 g) mozzarella cheese
(regular or fresh), thinly sliced
4-6 large fresh basil leaves, cut into
thin shreds
6-8 thin slices fresh ripe tomato, patted dry
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
to taste
11⁄
2
ounces (42 g) Swiss cheese (2 slices)
ounces (57 g) thinly sliced corned beef
tablespoons (30 ml) sauerkraut, squeezed
dry
Hot Grilled
Reubens
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slices rye bread
2
2
2-3 teaspoons (10-15 ml) softened
butter or margarine
2-3 teaspoons (10-15 ml) Russian or Thousand
Island dressing
2-3 teaspoons (10-15 ml) soft butter or margarine
Grilled Cubano
Sandwich
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2
1 ⁄
ounces (85 g) thinly sliced roast pork
ounces (57 g)thinly sliced ham
ounces (42 g) (about 2 slices) Swiss cheese
teaspoons (10 ml) yellow or Dijon-style mustard
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2
slices firm white bread or
sandwich rolls
1
2
3-4 teaspoons (15-20 ml)
unsalted butter or olive oil
2
6-8 thin sliced dill pickle chips, drained
3-4 ounces (85-110 g) diced cooked chicken
Toasted Chicken
Divan Sandwich
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slices white or wheat bread or
2 pita loaves, split and
trimmed to fit sandwich plate
4
tablespoons (60 ml) thawed, drained frozen
chopped broccoli or leftover cooked
chopped broccoli
2-3 teaspoons (10-15 ml)
unsalted butter, softened
2
ounces (57 g) sliced Swiss, cheddar,
muenster or Gouda cheese
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) Dijon-style mustard
1
small (3 ounce [85 g]) can water packed
tuna, well-drained
teaspoons (10 ml) sweet pickle relish
teaspoons (10 ml) finely chopped onion
tablespoon (15 ml) “light” or regular
mayonnaise
slices Swiss, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or
muenster cheese
Combine tuna, relish, onion, and
mayonnaise to make tuna salad spread
Grilled Tuna Melt
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slices white, wheat or rye
bread
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2
1
2-3 teaspoons (10-15 ml)
unsalted butter, softened
2
Toasted Pepperoni
Pizza Melt
2
2
tablespoons (30 ml) very thick tomato
marinara sauce
slices mozzarella cheese
(about 1/2 - ounce [14 g] each)
4
slices white Italian or Italian
sourdough bread, or 2 pita
loaves, split and trimmed
2-3 teaspoons (10-15 ml) extra
virgin olive oil
1/4 ounce (7 g) thinly sliced pepperoni
(about 8 slices), cut into shreds
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MUSHROOM, PEPPER
2 tablespoons (30 ml) thawed and squeezed dry
spinach and 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) grated Parmesan
cheese.
AND CHEESE OMELETTES
Remember when making filled omelettes, the filling
displaces the amount of egg needed. Resist the urge
to overfill the omelettes or the egg may run out before
it is cooked.
FRUIT TARTS
Use your Sandwich Grill to make this quick and easy
dessert that can be served plain or topped with ice
cream while still warm. Fruit tarts are also a nice
alternative to packaged toaster pastries for breakfast.
Makes 2 servings
2
large eggs
1/8
teaspoon (0.5 ml) baking powder
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slices firm bread – white, wheat, or sweet such
as raisin or cinnamon swirl
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
mushrooms (1 inch [2.5 cm]), cleaned and diced
tablespoons (30 ml) finely chopped red pepper
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2
2
2 - 3 teaspoons (10-15 ml) unsalted butter, softened
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tablespoons (60 ml) canned fruit pie filling
(apple, cherry, peach, blueberry)
tablespoons (30 ml) shredded reduced fat
cheddar cheese
Preheat the Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill. Spread one side
of each bread slice with butter.Top the unbuttered side
of two slices with half the pie filling each. Cover with
remaining bread slices, buttered side up. When green
indicator light is on, place the sandwich/tarts on the
grids and use firm pressure to close and lock the
Sandwich Grill. Cook until the green indicator light
comes on again. Remove “tarts” and let cool for about
5 minutes before cutting and serving. (Filling will be
very hot.) Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or
with a favourite ice cream or frozen yogurt.
melted butter or cooking spray
Place the eggs and baking powder in a small bowl. Use
a whisk to beat until just frothy; add salt and pepper to
taste. When green indicator light comes on, open
Sandwich Grill and lightly coat with melted butter or
cooking spray. Divide the vegetables evenly among the
four quarters of the sandwich grid; sprinkle evenly with
the shredded cheese. Pour the egg mixture evenly over
the vegetables and cheese. Close the lid and lock.
The red light will come on (it may stay green for a few
seconds). Cook until the green indicator light comes on
again, about 4 – 4 1⁄2 minutes. Open Sandwich Grill
and remove omelettes using a heatproof plastic
spatula. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 181 (31% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 2g •
fat 7g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 16mg • sod. 120mg •
calc. 22mg • fiber 2g
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 91 (60% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 8g •
fat 6g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 215mg • sod. 129mg •
calc. 55mg • fiber 0g
FRUIT DANISH VARIATION:
Combine 1 ounce (28 g) light or regular cream cheese
with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) liquid pasteurized egg
product (such as EggBeaters®), 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla
extract and stir until smooth. Spread mixture on
unbuttered side of 2 slices of buttered bread. Top each
with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fruit pie filling and remaining
slices of bread, butter side up. Place on preheated
Sandwich Grill and cook until green indicator light
comes on. If using cherry filling, you may also add
1 tablespoon (15 ml) chocolate chips.
PLAIN OMELETTES:
Use a whisk to combine 4 large eggs with 1/4 teaspoon
(1 ml) baking powder, kosher salt and freshly ground
pepper to taste. Preheat Sandwich Grill, butter lightly,
and pour egg mixture evenly over the bottom plates.
Cook until green light comes on again.
EGG WHITE OMELETTES:
Use a whisk to beat 3 large egg whites with 1/8
teaspoon (0.5 ml) baking powder. Add salt and pepper
to taste. Pour into preheated and buttered/sprayed
Sandwich Grill. Close lid and cook until green indicator
light comes on again. For a healthy filled egg white
omelette, add 2 finely chopped mushrooms,
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
Limited Three Year Warranty
Once you have finished cooking in the Sandwich Grill,
remove plug from electrical outlet. Leave top lid open
so plates begin to cool.
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are
a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill
which 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™ Sandwich Grill will be
free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal home use for 3 years from the date of original
purchase.
Never take your SandwichGrill apart for cleaning. Simply
brush crumbs from grooves, and absorb any excess
cooking oil or excess fillings by wiping with a dry cloth
or paper towel.
You may clean the cooking plates by wiping with a
damp cloth as well. This will prevent staining or sticking
from build up of oil or fillings. Be certain plates have
cooled completely before cleaning. If food adheres
to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto area and
let stand approximately 5 minutes, thus allowing to
soften for easy removal.
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed
warranty registration card promptly to facilitate
verification of the date of original purchase. However,
return of the card is not a condition of this warranty.
If your Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will repair (or,
if we think necessary, replace) it without charge to you.
To obtain warranty service, please call our Customer
Service Centre toll-free at 1-800-472-7606 or write to:
Cuisinart, 156 Parkshore Drive, Brampton, Ontario
L6T 5M1.
To clean exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use
an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad. NEVER IMMERSE
CORD, PLUG OR UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER
LIQUID. DO NOT PUT INDISHWASHER.
STORAGE
Store with cord wrapped securely around base. For
compact storage, stand Sandwich Grill upright on back
end. The Sandwich Grill has been designed with a
special latch so lid stays closed during storage.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling. Please be
sure to include your return address, description of the
product's defect, product serial number, and any other
information pertinent to the return. Please pay by
cheque or money order.
Your Cuisinart™ Sandwich Grill has been
manufactured to the strictest specifications and
has been designed for use only with authorized
accessories and replacement parts. This warranty
expressly excludes any defects or damages caused
by accessories, replacement parts or repair service
other than those authorized by Cuisinart.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused
by accident, misuse, shipment or other than
ordinary household use.
This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages.
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