Griddle Tips
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Condition or “season” the griddle before
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Make sure grease collector jars and reflector plates
first-time use.
are clean before using griddle.
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Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated
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To preserve the finish, use only Teflon” coated,
surface, which may be greased lightly before adding
nylon or wooden spatulas and spoons. Never use
Preheat the griddle 5 minutes at HI heat setting,
the griddle surface as a cutting board.
unless otherwise indicated in the Griddle Cooking
Guide, then switch the recommended cook setting.
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Over a period of time, minor scratches and some
discoloration may appear in the non-stick coating.
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Foods which are high in natural fat, such bacon
This will not affect the cooking performance or the
or sausage, may be started on a cold griddle.
non-stick finish.
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Foods to be warmed may be placed directly on the
griddle; a high domed metal cover, such 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 heat-resistant dishes only.
Griddle 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 the
griddle upright
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 prevent spoilage. Delicate
foods, such as eggs, should not be kept more than
15 to 30 minutes; entrees and casseroles may be
warmed for
to
minutes. Hors d’oeuvres will
stay hot for serving
to or
hours. Rearrange
or stir foods occasionally, if possible.
Q. Why aren’t my foods done even though they
have cooked the full time?
A. Preheat the griddle
a longer time and leave
on the griddle longer to attain the desired
degree of browning.
Q. Can my griddle be switched to the other side
of the range where it would be more convenient
for me?
A. All interchangeable modules can be used on either
the right or left side of your
Simply lift
out the modules, taking care not to damage the
electrical contacts by jerking or forcing them.
Reverse the griddle and plug it into the receptacle
on the opposite side of the range.
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 section.
, 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 the control knobs to OFF
when cooking is completed.
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