10
INITIAL START UP
Hot Plates
To "dry out" the Hot Plate, set the thermostat dial at 250°F and turn on the power
switch. Allow unit to cycle at least 15 minutes at this heat level. Reset the
thermostat to 350°F allowing the same time. Then reset the thermostat to 450°F
allowing the same time. Continue doing this until you reach 850
°
then allow the
unit to maintain this temperature for a minimum of 4 hours. More time may be
required if the unit has to operate in a moist environment.
If the unit is out of use for three or more days, a one-hour preheat schedule should
be used, especially when exposed to high humidity and/or cool temperatures.
French Plates
To “dry out” the French Plate, set the six-heat switch to the first setting and turn on
the power switch. Allow unit to cycle at least 15 minutes at this heat level. Reset
the six-heat switch to position 2 and allow the same time. Reset the six-heat switch
to position 3 and allow the same time. Continue doing this until you reach position
6 then allow the unit to maintain the temperature for a minimum of 4 hours. More
time may be required if the unit has to operate in a moist environment.
If the unit is out of use for three or more days, a one-hour preheat schedule should
be used, especially when exposed to high humidity and/or cool temperatures.
Griddles
To “dry out” the Griddle, set the thermostat to 250
°
and turn on the power switch.
Allow the unit to cycle at least 15 minutes at this heat level. Reset the thermostat to
350
°
allow the same time. Reset the thermostat to 450
°
and allow the unit to
maintain the temperature for a minimum of 4 hours. More time may be required if
the unit has to operate in moist environment.
If the unit is out of use for three or more days, a one-hour preheat schedule should
be used, especially when exposed to high humidity and/or cool temperatures.
NOTICE:
During the first few hours of operation you may notice a
small amount of smoke coming off the range, and a
faint odor from the smoke. This is normal for a new
range and will disappear after the first few hours of use.
