Lang CLGPB-48A-E, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, & Troubleshooting

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INITIAL START UP
5.1 Initial Start Up
Before starting the griddle for the first time, clean the griddle body and cooking
surface with a mild soap and water solution then rinse with clear water and dry.
Set the temperature dials to 200 degrees.
Heat the griddle at 200 degrees for 2 hours to evaporate any moisture that may be in
the elements.
After 2 hours at 200 degrees, proceed with "SEASON THE GRILL SURFACE".
5.2 Season the Grill
The cooking surface must be "seasoned" in order to reduce product sticking.
To season, heat the griddle to 250 degrees.
Once at 250 degrees, coat the cooking surface with a non-salted vegetable oil.
Allow the griddle to stand at 250 degrees until the cooking surface looks dry then
coat it again.
Heat the griddle to 350 degrees and repeat the procedure.
The griddle may emit a small amount of smoke as the cooking surface passes the
350
°
point. Do not be alarmed as oils associated with the manufacturing process
may cause smoke and will stop when the griddle reaches 350 degrees.