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USDA Cooking Guidelines
NOTE: The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that meat and poultry be cooked to the
following internal temperatures to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. Ground turkey and chicken
should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F / 74˚C and ground beef, veal, lamb and pork be cooked to
an internal temperature 160˚F / 71˚C. Whole chicken and turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of
180˚F / 82˚C; 170˚F / 77˚C for the breast. Goose and duck should be cooked to an internal temperature of 180˚F
/ 82˚C. Fresh beef, veal and lamb, etc., should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145˚F / 63˚C.
Fresh pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160˚F / 71˚C. When re-heating meat and
poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F / 74˚C.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself.
Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair
technician.
Care & Cleaning Instructions
CAUTION:
Do not immerse the cord, plug or temperature control probe in water or any other liquid.
CAUTION:
To avoid accidental burns, allow your Griddle to cool thoroughly before cleaning.
1. When cooking is completed, unplug cord from wall outlet. Allow Griddle to cool.
2. Remove temperature control probe from Griddle.
CAUTION:
The probe may become hot after use. Allow to cool before handling.
3. If necessary, wipe temperature control case and probe with a damp, soft cloth. Dry temperature control
probe completely. Set aside.
CAUTION:
The temperature control probe is not submersible.
4. Remove drip tray; empty contents. Wash Griddle and drip tray in soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. To wash by hand, wash griddle plate with hot soapy water. Dry with towel.
CAUTION:
Probe and probe receptacle must be completely dry before use.
6. For stubborn food particles, loosen with a plastic cleaning pad. Avoid hard scouring of the non-stick finish
as this may cause surface scratches. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleaners on any
part of the Griddle.
Hints For Care and Use of Ceramic Non-Stick Surface
• To avoid scratching the non-stick surface, do not stack objects on the grill or griddle cooking plates.
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.
• Use medium to low heat for best cooking results. Very high temperatures can cause discoloration and
shorten the life span of any non-stick surface. If higher temperatures are necessary, preheat on medium
heat for a few minutes.
• Use only nylon, plastic, or wooden utensils with care to avoid scratching the non-stick surface.
Never cut food on the grill or griddle plate.
• Remove stubborn stains with a plastic scouring pad and mild dish washing liquid; DO NOT USE STEEL
WOOL as it will damage the non-stick surface of the cooking plates.
Steps For Stain Removal and Proper Care of Your Ceramic Non-Stick Coating
1. Identify stained areas on the cooking surface and sprinkle some baking soda on the stains.
2. Moisten the baking soda to get a paste like texture by adding some water.
3. Let the paste stand for a few minutes on the stains (not more than an hour).
4. Rub with a soft damp cloth or lightly scrub with a plastic scouring pad, wipe clean and dry thoroughly.
NOTE:
Do not rub vigorously when using a plastic scouring pad and NEVER use a metal scouring pad as
this may damage the non-stick coating.
5. Repeat the cycle once again if necessary. The performance and non-stick property of the ceramic non-
stick coating will not be affected due to stains.
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