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INITIAL START UP
Pre-Power On
Before starting the griddle for the first time, clean the griddle body and cooking
surface.
Use a mild soap and water solution, then rinse with clear water and dry.
Power On
Set the main power switch, located at the far left of the control panel, to the "ON"
(up) position (there are two "ON" switches on 5 and 6 foot griddles).
Set each cooking section's power switch, located next to each temperature dial, to
the "ON" (up) position.
Set the temperature dials to 200
°
F.
Heat the griddle at 200
°
F for 2 hours to evaporate any moisture that may be in the
elements.
After 2 hours at 200
°
F, turn the griddle temperature up to 350
°
F for ½ hour.
After the griddle reaches 350
°
F for ½ hour, turn the griddle up another 50
°
F for
another ½ hour and repeat this until the griddle is at 450
°
F for ½ hour
The griddle may emit a small amount of smoke as the cooking surface passes the
300
°
F point. Do not be alarmed as the smoke is caused by oils associated with the
manufacturing process and will stop when the griddle reaches 350
°
F.
Seasoning Cooking Surface
The cooking surface must be "seasoned" in order to eliminate product sticking
during cooking.
To season, heat the griddle to 250
°
F.
Once at 250
°
F, coat the cooking surface with non-salted vegetable oil.
Allow the griddle to stand at 250
°
F until the cooking surface looks dry then coat it
again.
Heat the griddle to 350
°
F and repeat the procedure.
NOTICE:
During the first few hours of operation you may notice
a small amount of smoke coming off the griddle, and a
faint odor from the smoke. This is normal for a new
griddle and will disappear after the first few hours of
use.
