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Operating Instructions
1. Turn temperature control probe to the OFF position.
2. Plug the temperature control probe securely into Griddle’s control probe socket.
3. Plug cord into any standard 120 V AC wall outlet.
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS PLUG CORD INTO GRIDDLE FIRST, THEN INTO WALL OUTLET.
4. Preheat Griddle for approximately 10 minutes before cooking. To preheat, turn the temperature control to
desired temperature. The indicator light on the temperature control probe will illuminate as soon as the
dial is rotated. The light will go out once the selected temperature has been reached.
5. Add food and cook according to the recipe. Adjust temperature control dial from 200ºF to 400ºF as
necessary.
NOTE:
During cooking, the light will go on and off indicating that the Griddle is maintaining proper
temperature.
CAUTION:
Griddle surfaces are hot during use.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COOKING SPRAYS. THEY CAN CAUSE A BUILD-UP ON THE COOKING PLATES
AND MAY AFFECT THE NON-STICK PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT.
6. When cooking bacon or foods containing large quantities of grease, it may be necessary to check the
drip tray to make sure it is not full. Remove drip tray; empty contents and wash if needed. See the Time/
Temperature Chart for basic suggested cooking information.
7. When cooking has been completed, turn the temperature control to the OFF position. The indicator light
on the temperature control probe will turn off.
8. Unplug cord from wall outlet. Let the Griddle cool completely.
9. Remove temperature control probe from Griddle. Follow the Care & Cleaning Instructions described in this
Instruction Manual.
Time/Temperature Chart
FOOD
TEMPERATURE
TIME
DIRECTIONS
Bacon
325° - 350° F
8-14 minutes
Set to appropriate temperature –
turn as required
Sausage
325° - 350° F
20-30 minutes
Set to appropriate temperature –
turn as required
French Toast
350° F
6-10 minutes
Rotate halfway into cooking time
Hamburger
350° F
3-14 minutes
Rotate halfway into cooking time
Ham Slices
350° F
14-18 minutes
Rotate halfway into cooking time
Sandwiches
350° F
6-10 minutes
Butter outside and brown both
sides
Pancakes
400° F
2-6 minutes
Pour batter onto griddle - when
bubbles appear on top side, turn
Pork Chops
350° F
20-30 minutes
Brown both sides then reduce
temperature to 325°
Rotate halfway into cooking time
Steaks
400° F Rare
400° F Medium
400° F Well
4-6 minutes
7-12 minutes
13-18 minutes
Rotate halfway into cooking time
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