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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
LIGHTING the APPLIANCE
With the knob in the OFF position (
), depress fully, and rotate anti-clockwise to the MAX position
(indicated by a large stylised flame) to allow gas to feed through to the burners.
To light the main burners, press the appropriate orange ignitor.
When the burners are lit, visible through sight holes in fascia, keep the knob depressed for a further 30
seconds to heat the thermocouple and then release the knob, the griddle will take approximately 20
minutes to achieve full working temperature from cold.
The heat input can be adjusted between MAX (large stylised flame) and MIN (small stylised flame) to
give the desired working temperature.
WARNING: - The outer panels of these units will get hot during operation; therefore, care should be
taken when working next to them.
2.2
SHUT DOWN OF APPLIANCE
When use of the appliance is no longer desired rotate knob clockwise to the OFF position, burners will
now be extinguished.
WARNING
: - After use, some parts of the appliance will remain hot for a period of time.
Please take care to avoid accidental burns.
2.3
PREPARATION FOR USE
2.3.1
Clean the surface of the griddle with hot soapy water. Dry thoroughly and lightly coat in cooking
oil.
2.3.2
Ensure that the fat drawer is correctly positioned.
2.3.3
Light the unit as described above and allow 20 minutes to heat up to maximum temperature before
use. Adjusting between the MAX and MIN settings will control the cooking heat.
2.4 CARE OF GRIDDLE PLATES
2.4.1
Steel plate
After cooking, scrape off any food residue and wash down with a mild detergent and water.
Rinse to ensure that all traces of detergent have been removed. Once clean and dry, the plate can
be protected with a light coat of cooking oil.
For heavy, stubborn deposits a de-greasing agent such as, ‘
CARBON-OFF’
is available from
Lincat upon request.
2.4.2
Chromed Plate
Food debris should be removed regularly during use.
After turning the griddle off, allow 15 minutes for the griddle plate to partially cool down and
flush with a small quantity of water to soften any residue and further cool the plate.
Use a stiff bristle brush to loosen food residue and scrape it into the fat drawer.
Repeat the flushing process, adding a small amount of mild detergent to the water and again empty
into the fat drawer, taking care that it doesn’t overflow.
Wipe the plate with a soft cloth.
Do not use sharp cornered instruments on a chromed griddle surface.
