GE JSP62GN, Use And Care Manual

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Griddle Module
See Griddle Cooking Guide on page 22.
Your non-stick coated griddle
provides an extra-large cooking
surface for meats, pancakes or
other foods usually prepared in a
frying pan or electric skillet.
You can also use the griddle as a
warming tray by using a low-heat
setting.
How to Assemble the
Griddle Module
Step 1: Be sure the controls are
OFF.
Step 2: Place the two reflector
plates in the grease well.
Step 3: Grasp the grill element
with both hands near the plug.
Keeping the element as nearly
horizontal as possible, push the
plug firmly into the receptacle to
ensure complete contact.
Step 4: Place the griddle into the
opening in the maintop with the
two drain holes toward the front
of the maintop (nearest the
controls). See illustration.
Note: When placed, the
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Plates
Using the Griddle
The non-stick griddle must be
preconditioned before using
it for the first time.
To
precondition, first wash the
griddle in soap and water and
dry. Then use a paper towel to
apply a small amount of cooking
oil to the griddle. Remove excess
oil with a clean paper towel.
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griddle sits above the
Preheat the griddle as recommended
maintop. This, and the open spaces in the Griddle Cooking Guide on
on the sides and rear of the griddle, page
22. After preheating for the
prevent excessive temperatures. recommended amount of time, apply
a small amount of oil or butter.
Do not overheat the griddle.
Leaving the griddle at HI for
more than 10 minutes without
food can damage the non-stick
coating.
When using the griddle, a low vent
system setting is recommended.
Always turn on both sections of
the heating element under the
griddle. Heating only part of the
griddle may warp it and will result
in non-uniform cooking. Because
the heating element under the
griddle is divided, you can vary the
temperature on the front ancl rear
sections.
How to Remove
Griddle Module
Be sure the controls are OFF and
the griddle is cool.
To remove the griddle:
Step 1: Lift the back edge of the
griddle a bit to let any excess fat or
oil drain.
Step 2: Remove the griddle.
Step 3: Grasp the element with
both hands on either side of the plug.
Step 4: Raise the opposite side of
the element just enough to clear the
well, then pull away from the
receptacle. The element will not
sit level when replaced if it is
forced too far upward when
removed.
Step 5: Remove the two reflector
plates.
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