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OPERATION
WARNING:
THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN
OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE RANGE.
CONTROLS
THERMOSTAT DIAL
Allows operator to regulate oven temperature from low to 500° F (260° C)
(OPTIONAL) GRIDDLE BURNER KNOB
Regulates gas flow to the griddle. To increase heat, turn knob counterclockwise, to
decrease heat, turn knob clockwise.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Griddle Seasoning (
optional models
)
CAUTION: This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can
be scored or dented by the careless use of a spatula or scraper. Be careful not
to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface. Do not try to knock off loose food
that may be on the spatula by tapping the corner edge of the spatula on the
griddle surface.
A new griddle surface must be seasoned to do a good cooking job. The metal
surface of the griddle is porous. Food tends to get trapped in these pores and stick;
therefore, it is important to “season” or “fill up” these pores with cooking oil
before cooking. Seasoning gives the surface a slick, hard finish from which the
food will release easily.
To season, heat griddle top section at a low burner setting. Pour one ounce of
cooking oil per square foot of surface over the griddle top section. With an
insulated cloth, spread the oil over the entire griddle surface to create a thin film.
Wipe off any excess oil with an insulated cloth.
Repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times until the griddle has a slick surface.
