MKG SERIES GAS GRIDDLE INSTALLATION & OPERATION
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2.2.
INITIAL STARTUP:
NOTICE:
New griddles should be carefully tempered and cared for in order to avoid possible damage. To break in a new griddle,
do the following:
Wipe the griddle surface clean. A mild soapy water solution may be used to clean the surface, if this solution is used be sure to
rinse thoroughly with fresh water to eliminate any soap residue. Also it is important to wipe the griddle surface and
surrounding areas to dry up any standing water. Never allow water on a hot griddle surface.
Seasoning is not required on a Chrome Plated Cooking surface, but the following procedure may be performed to improve the
non-stick qualities of the chrome plated cooking surface.
2.2.1.
Griddle Surface Seasoning:
A.
To season the griddle, light all the griddle burners and set the thermostats to 200°F. As the unit heats up to 200°F,
apply a light film of cooking oil or beef suet over the entire cooking surface, wiping off any excess build up. This
step may be repeated as necessary to apply an even coating on the griddle surface. Seasoning will help create and
maintain a non-stick surface on your griddle.
B.
Allow the seasoned surface to idle for one hour at 200°F, Then set the thermostats to your desired cooking
temperature, once your griddle surface has reached temperature apply another coating of seasoning oil, wiping off
any excess that may cause build up.
2.2.2.
Surface Temperature Check:
A.
If available, place grill surface thermometer over each thermostat sensing probe 12" from the front edge of the
griddle surface. The first sensing probe is located 6" from the left side of the griddle, additional sensing probes
are every 12" to the right thereafter.
B.
Heat the griddle up to the desired cooking temperature; check the surface temperature reading on the grill
thermometer. If necessary, adjust the thermostats that control any area of the surface that are not /- 15°F
of the thermostat setting. The procedure for adjusting the thermostats is in Section 3.
2.3.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE:
2.3.1.
Snap Action Thermostat Appliances:
A.
Turn thermostat knobs to the “OFF” position.
B.
Turn gas shut off valve to “OFF” position.
C.
Allow griddle surface to cool normally.
2.3.2.
Solid State and Electric Thermostat Appliances:
A.
Turn thermostat knobs to the “OFF” position, or the lowest possible temperature setting.
B.
Turn “I/O” Switch to “O” position. Close manual gas valve shut off.
C.
Allow griddle surface to cool normally.
