Gusto AMGM15, Owner'S Manual

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SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING SURFACE
(NON-CHROMIUM SURFACES)
Clean the griddle surface thoroughly. After the griddle has been thoroughly cleaned, it should be
seasoned to prevent food from sticking. Before using, and after each thorough scouring, season the
griddle heating surface in the following manner:
. Turn the temperature control dial to 50°F (74.9°C).
2. Using a clean cloth, not a spatula, spread a thin film of cooking oil over the griddle cooking surface.
This film should remain on the hot griddle surface 1/2 hour.
. Remove excess oil and wipe clean.
4. Apply another film of cooking oil over the hot cooking area for another 1/2 hour and again remove
excess oil and wipe clean. The griddle surface should now be ready for use.
Even with careful seasoning food may, to some extent, stick to the griddle cooking
surface until griddle plate is "broken in."
GREASE PAN
A grease pan is located at the front and can be removed for cleaning from the front. This pan should
be checked and emptied when necessary.
EXERCISE EXTREME CARE IN HANDLING THE GREASE PAN CONTAINING HOT GREASE.
GRIDDLE CARE (NON-CHROMIUM AREAS)
It takes very little time and effort to keep the griddle attractive and performing at top efficiency.
If grease is permitted to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake and then carbonize into a hard
substance which is extremely difficult to remove. To prevent this condition, the following suggestions
for cleanliness should be followed:
1. After each use, scrape the griddle with a scraper or flexible spatula to remove excess grease and
food. A waste drawer is provided for the scrapings. If there is an accumulation of burned on grease
and food, the griddle should be thoroughly scoured and reseasoned. Use pumice or griddle stone
while the griddle is warm. Do not use steel wool because of the danger of steel slivers getting into
the food.
. Daily-use a clean cloth and good non-abrasive cleaner to clean the stainless steel body of the
griddle. Wipe the polished front with a soft cloth.
. At least once a day remove the waste drawer and wash in the same way as an ordinary cooking
utensil. The drawer is removed by pulling forward, up and out.
CAUTION