GE JXDD43, User Manual

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Griddle Tips
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Condition or “season” griddle
before first-time use.
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Most griddled foods are those
that require cooking on a preheated
surface. The griddle surface may
be greased lightly before adding
food. Preheat the griddle 5 minutes
at HI heat setting, unless otherwise
indicated in the Griddle Cooking
Guide, then switch to the
recommended cook setting.
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Foods which are high in natural
fat, such as bacon or sausage, may
be started on a cold griddle.
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Foods to be warmed may be
placed directly on the griddle; a
high-domed metal cover, such as
an inverted metal mixing bowl,
placed over them will help store
the heat. Foods in covered dishes
or pans may also be warmed on the
griddle. Use heat-resistant dishes
only.
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Make sure the grease collector jar
and drip pan are clean before using
the griddle.
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To preserve the finish, use only
Teflon” coated, nylon or wooden
spatulas and spoons. Never use
the griddle surface as a cutting
board.
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Over a period of time, minor
scratches and some discoloration
may appear in the non-stick
coating. This will not affect the
cooking performance or the non-
stick finish.
Questions and Answers
Q. How should I store my
griddle when it is not in use?
A. To avoid marring the non-stick
finish, store griddle upright on the
edge with the terminals up to avoid
damage. If it is necessary to store it
flat, avoid placing other pans or
cookware on top.
Q. How long can foods be kept
warm with the griddle without
losing their appeal?
A. No longer than 2 hours is
recommended, to assure good food
quality and to prevent spoilage.
Delicate foods, such as eggs,
should not be kept more than 15 to
30 minutes; entrees and casseroles
may be warmed for 30 to 60
minutes. Hors d’oeuvres will stay
hot for serving up to or
hours.
Rearrange or stir foods
occasionally, if possible.
Q. aren’t my foods done
even though they have cooked
the full time?
A. Under low voltage conditions,
foods may be lighter brown than
desired. Preheat the griddle for a
longer time and leave foods on the
griddle longer to attain the desired
degree of browning.
Q. Do I need special cookware
for use with my griddle?
A. Avoid using metal cookware
with sharp points or rough or sharp
edges which might damage the
non-stick-coated griddle surface.
Do not cut foods on the griddle.
Use only heat-resistant dishes
when foods in containers are to be
warmed on the griddle. For further
information on caring for your
griddle’s surface, see the Care and
Cleaning instructions.
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 HI heat setting for more
than 10 minutes without food can
damage the non-stick coating.
Always be sure to turn control
knobs to off (0) when cooking is
completed.