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SEASON THE GRIDDLE:
1. The griddle has a factory applied coating that must be washed
off prior to use. (See Cleaning the Griddle)
2. Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (not corn or olive oil) and
rub on the entire surface of the griddle using a rough towel.
3. Push the griddle control knob in and turn to a medium setting
(350°F or 177°C).
4. Heat until griddle begins to smoke. Turn off griddle and allow it
to cool.
5. Returning to step 2, repeat the process.
When you are done “griddling” and while the griddle surface is still
warm, remove any left-on food particles. Allow the griddle to cool
and scrape off any excess grease from the surface with a flexible
nylon spatula. Pull the spatula forward toward the front and push
any material into the front grease receiver.
To clean the griddle, moisten a soft scrub cloth, adding a drop of
mild degreaser dish soap to create a soapy lather – and wipe the
griddle from left to right. Clean in rows from the top to the bot-
tom, taking time to wash the entire griddle surface, including the
sides. When you are done, rinse away all the soap from the cloth
and wipe any suds from the griddle surface. Remove all remaining
moisture from the griddle with the second, clean soft cloth. Wipe
the area in rows again as well as the sides and front. You may have
to repeat action to ensure the griddle plate is dry and sparkling.
CLEANING THE GRIDDLE:
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The griddle is not to be removed for cleaning.
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Using a flat plastic spatula gently remove burned on food.
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Clean the griddle thoroughly with hot soapy water and a rough
towel.
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The griddle drip pan and grease collector should be cleaned
after each use with hot soapy water and a sponge.
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It is normal for the griddle to darken with age and use, similar
to commercial cooking equipment.
CARE AND CLEANING
It is always easier to clean as you go – and while some evenings
you’d rather sit down with a good book instead of a Scrubby,
keeping your rangetop and oven in a ready to go state for the next
meal makes everything a little more tolerable.
When cleaning the rangetop:
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Use the mildest procedure that will do the job efficiently and
effectively – and since some cleaners are harsher than others, it
is best to try them on a small, inconspicuous area first.
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Use only clean, soft cloths, sponges, paper towels, plastic
brushes, non-metal soap pads for cleaning and scouring.
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When cleaning the oven door, control panel, top curved
section (called the bull nose) or the flat top area – always
pretend it is made of wood – and rub the finish in the direction
of the grain. This is the most effective cleaning direction, to
prevent marring the surface.
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Any part of this appliance can be cleaned with hot, sudsy water.
When rinsing is required, rinse thoroughly.
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Always wipe dry immediately to reduce the appearance of
water marks.
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The cooktop is brushed stainless steel with polished aluminum
burner heads. The burner caps are steel coated porcelain.
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Do not use abrasives on stainless steel. Use towels, sponges or
soft plastic scrubbers. RUB ONLY WITH THE “GRAIN.”
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Do not use steel wool pads or green rough Scrubby’s.
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Wash all cooking surfaces with hot water and dish detergent
such as Simple Green, Ivory Liquid, or Joy.
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Rub stubborn spots with baking soda or liquid cleaner such as
Windex All Surface Cleaner or 409.
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Grates and burner caps can be soaked in hot soapy water. Mild
scouring cleaners can be used, such as Bon Ami or Cameo on
grates and burner caps.
OPERATING YOUR RANGETOP
GRIDDLE CHART
FOOD ITEM
TEMP. SETTING
HEAT SETTING
Eggs
225ºF to 250ºF (107ºC to 121ºC)
Low
Bacon, ham, hot dogs
300ºF to 325ºF (149ºC to 163ºC)
Medium to Low
Sausage, grilled cheese sandwiches
325ºF to 350ºF (163ºC to 177ºC)
Medium
Pancakes, French toast
350ºF to 375ºF (177ºC to 191ºC)
Medium
Hash brown potatoes, grilled onions
400ºF to 425ºF (204ºC to 218ºC)
Medium to High
GRIDDLE OPERATION
(GD Models Only)
The built-in griddle is made of polished steel to
provide a smooth cooking surface. A griddle drip
pan is included.
Always preheat the griddle on the low setting,
at least ten minutes before cooking. The griddle
burner is equipped with a hot surface igniter and
gas safety valve system.
TO START COOKING:
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Push knob in and turn the knob clockwise to the MAX position.
Preheat griddle for two to three minutes and turn knob to a medium
or low cook setting.
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The blue indicator light comes on and stays on until the desired
setting is reached and then turns off and on with the heating cycle.
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For best results, add a small amount of butter, oil, or a cooking spray
to the griddle surface. Fatty meats like bacon and sausage do not
need extra fat.
The temperature settings
are meant as a guide.
You may need to adjust
the settings according
to your peronal cooking
preferences.
