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USING THE GRIDDLE
Before using the griddle the griddle plate cooking surface shall be seasoned.
Seasoning is an important process which keeps food from sticking during cook-
ing and avoid surface corrosion. Once the griddle plate is seasoned, it can be used
with or without additional grease or shortening. This shall also be done after every
cleaning.
Seasoning the griddle cooking surface:
1 - Clean the griddle surface thoroughly.
2 - Pour onto the center of the griddle plate a small amount of cooking oil (about one
ounce per square foot of surface).
Do not use corn oil
. Spread oil over entire surface with a paper towel or coarse
cloth to create a thin film.
3 - Turn the control knob to the
position (minimum rate); when the oil begins to
smoke, turn the control knob to the
position.
Allow griddle to cool.
Wipe off axcessive oil with paper towel or cloth.
4 - Repeat the above procedure (steps 2 and 3) two to three times until the griddle
plate has a slick, mirror-like surface.
5 - When the griddle is cool, wipe it clean with a paper towel. Apply a very thin layer
of vegetable oil. The griddle cooking plate is now ready to use.
Do not place another utensil on the seasoned griddle plate to simmer or keep food
warm.
Metallic taste or discolored foods are signs of improper or inadequate seasoning
or may result from cooking acidic foods. If this occurs, wash thoroughly and sea-
son.
When using the griddle:
1 - Check that the bottom grease tray is empty, clean and correctly fitted.
2 - Check the right positioning of the griddle cooking plate. The integrated front grease
tray shall be empty and clean.
3 - Turn on the griddle burner.
4 - Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the griddle to preheat.
5 - Place the food on the griddle and cook to desired doneness.
6 - Remove food particles with a metal spatula (not supplied) during cooking to make
the clean up easier and to avoid including those particles in the cooked food. Be
sure to keep the spatula flat. The corners can scratch. Direct the flow of grease to
the center of the front integrated grease tray.
Pay attention not to spil l the cook-
ing juices.
7 - Do not overheat the griddle cooking plate. Turn it off when not in use, or lower heat
between cooking loads.
Do not overheat or leave empty griddle plate on burner. Do not use high heat when
cooking. High, intense or uneven heat may warp your griddle. Since steel heats
evenly, you will not need to use extremely high cooking temperatures.
It is normal for the griddle to darken with use. Variations in color are normal and
should be expected.
Remove and clean the grease trays (one integrated in the front portion of the grid-
dle plate and one positioned below the griddle plate, in the front part - see
"GREASE TRAY" chapter) after every use. Use care when cleaning the grease
trays so that the contents are not spilled.
The griddle and its parts are hot.
Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing to avoid burns or scalds. keep
children or infirm persons away. Use always suitable protective gloves.
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