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CLEANING YOUR GRIDDLE:
First Time Cleaning – your Even Embers Griddle has been pre-treated with a vegetable oil coating to prevent rust and damage
during shipping. For fi rst time use, wash the griddle with hot and soapy water. This is the ONLY time you should use soap on
the griddle cooking surface. Rinse off the soap and allow it to completely dry. Proceed with the seasoning instructions (Refer to
GRIDDLE SEASONING INSTRUCTIONS).
CLEANING THE GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE:
Step 1 To clean griddle after each use, cool griddle top below 300 F° and scrape food debris with a spatula or a
metal scraper.
Step 2 Wipe down the griddle surface with a paper towel.
Step 3 Working in small sections, apply a small amount of water onto fi rst section and then scrape the water and debris
toward the grease cup. Move to the next section and repeat. Note – do no use more than 3 tablespoons of water
at a time. ¼ cup of table salt may be used to help remove food that is stuck to the griddle.
Step 4 Wipe again with a paper towel and dry completely.
Step 5 Apply a thin coating of cooking oil to maintain seasoning to protect the griddle top from rust.
CAUTION:
NEVER APPLY COLD WATER ACROSS THE WHOLE COOKING SURFACE OF A HOT GRIDDLE AT ONCE.
This may cause warping.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE SOAP ON THE GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE. This will damage the griddle’s seasoning.
FAQ’S:
What types of cooking oils can I use to season my griddle?
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We recommend the following oils to season your griddle – vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil, fl ax seed oil, olive oil, or
sesame oil.
Can I use dish detergent to clean my griddle?
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Grease cutting dish soap will erase the seasoning on the griddle and should not be used after the griddle has been
seasoned. For tough spots, use table salt and hot water and always coat with a thin layer of oil once you are fi nished
cleaning.
Why does my griddle surface look dull and dry instead of shiny and black?
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Seasoning a griddle is a continuous process. The more often you use your griddle, the more shiny, black, and non-stick it
will become.
What if my griddle starts to rust?
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If rust appears on the griddle surface, rub it off with steel wool or low grit sandpaper and re-season the surface. Take care
to always completely dry your griddle before storing and make sure you have applied a thin coating of cooking oil to every
part of the griddle.
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CUSTOMERS IN HUMID OR COASTAL CLIMATES MAY REQUIRE MORE FREQUENT SEASONINGS AND THE USE
OF HEAVIER COOKING OILS TO PREVENT RUST/CORROSION.
PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE:
TURNING OFF THE GRIDDLE:
1. Turn off the cylinder valve.
2. Turn all burner control knobs to the “OFF” position.
Note: Turn off LP cylinder fi rst to prevent gas from being left in the system under pressure.
CAUTION:
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The cylinder valve should always be in the off,
or closed, position when the griddle is not in use.
To turn off the cylinder valve,
turn knob clockwise until it stops.
