●
Most griddled foods require
cooking on a preheated surface,
which may be greased lightly
before adding food. Preheat griddle
5 to 10 minutes at HIGH setting
unless otherwise indicated on the
Griddle Cooking Guide (see next
page), then switch to recommended
cook setting.
●
Foods which are high in natural
fat, such as bacon or sausage, may
be started on a cold griddle.
●
Foods to be warmed may be
placed directly on the griddle; a
high domed metal cover such as an
inverted kettle, placed over them
will help store the heat. Foods in
covered dishes or pans may also be
warmed on the griddle. Use
resistant dishes only.
●
Condition or “season” griddle
before first-time use.
Make sure griddle is clean.
●
Check grease collector jar and
empty if necessary to avoid
●
To help maintain good food
quality and prevent spoilage, do
not keep foods warm on griddle for
more than two hours. Delicate
foods, such as eggs, should not be
kept more than to 30 minutes;
entrees and casseroles may be
warmed for 30 to 60 minutes. Hors
d’oeuvres will stay hot for serving
up to 1 or
hours. Rearrange or
stir foods occasionally, if possible.
If your cooktop is being operated
on low power (voltage), foods may
be lighter brown than expected. A
longer preheating and griddle time
may be necessary to achieve the
desired
●
Avoid using metal utensils with
sharp points or rough or sharp
edges which might damage the
nonstick coated griddle surface.
Do not cut foods on the griddle.
For further information on
caring for your griddle’s surface,
see the cleaning instructions
on page 26.
Griddle
and Answers
Q. Can my griddle be switched
to the other side of the cooktop
where it
be more convenient
for me?
A. Your interchangeable cooktop
modules can be used on either the
right or left side of the cooktop.
When inserting or removing a
module, take care not to force the
connection or exert undue pressure
which could damage the electrical
contacts.
Additional griddle modules can be
purchased from your dealer, to
double your griddle capacity.
Q. Can prolonged periods of high
heat damage my griddle’s surface?
A. A brief preheating period is
often necessary for best results
with many foods, but leaving the
griddle on HIGH heat setting for
more than 10 minutes without food
can damage the nonstick coating.
Always be sure to turn control
knobs to OFF when cooking is
completed.
●
To avoid marring the nonstick
finish, store griddle upright on
edge, if possible. If it is necessary
to store it flat, avoid placing other
pans or utensils on top.
22
