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Cleaning and Maintenance
Daily Cleaning
1.
The grease drawer should be checked and emptied frequently to prevent overflow and spillage.
Remove grease drawer while still warm so that grease is in a liquid state. Empty any grease from
drawer and wash thoroughly in same manner as any cooking utensil.
2.
Clean Control Panel with a damp cloth lightly moistened with a solution of mild detergent and water.
3.
Thoroughly clean splash back, interior and exterior surfaces of griddle with hot water, a detergent
solution and a soft scrubbing brush.
4.
Brush griddle surface with a soft bristled brush. Any carbon deposits should be removed using
supplied scraper tool followed by wiping with a cloth to prevent accumulation of food deposits.
5.
Dry griddle thoroughly with a dry cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth.
NOTE: Chrome Griddle Plate;
DO NOT use abrasive detergents, strong solvents or caustic
detergents as they could corrode or damage the chrome plate.
Weekly Cleaning
NOTE:
If griddle usage is very high, we recommend that weekly cleaning procedure is
done more frequently.
Ensure protective gloves are worn during cleaning process.
DO NOT use harsh abrasive detergents, strong solvents or caustic detergents as they will
damage griddle and burners.
DO NOT use water on griddle plates while they are still hot as warping may occur. Allow
castings to cool and then remove for cleaning.
Griddle - Steel Plate
NOTE: In order to prevent rust forming on griddle plate, ensure that all detergent and cleaning
material has been entirely removed after each cleaning process. Appliance should be
switched ‘On’ briefly to ensure griddle plate becomes dry. Oil or grease should be spread
over griddle surface to form a thin protective greasy film.
a. Remove and clean grease collection drawer frequently to prevent over spills.
b. Clean griddle surface thoroughly with supplied scraper tool or a wire brush. If necessary use a
griddle stone or a scotch bright pad on griddle surface to remove stubborn or accumulated
carbon deposits..
c. Occasionally bleach griddle plate with vinegar when plate is cold.
d. Clean with hot water, a mild detergent solution and a scrubbing brush. Dry all components
thoroughly with a dry cloth.
e. Griddle should be switched ‘On’ briefly to ensure griddle plate becomes dry. Spread a thin smear
of cooking oil over griddle to form a protective film.
Griddle - Chrome Plate
NOTE: To maintain the finish on the chrome griddle plate, ensure that all detergent and cleaning
material has been entirely removed after each cleaning process. Appliance should be
switched ‘On’ briefly to ensure griddle plate becomes dry.
a. Remove and clean the grease collection drawer frequently to prevent over spills.
b. Clean griddle surface thoroughly with supplied scraper tool.
c. Allow griddle plate to cool, then clean plate with a scrubbing brush, a mild non-abrasive
detergent and water.
Always ensure that even pressure is applied over whole surface of scraper tool
when using on flat surface of griddle, to prevent scoring of griddle surface.
NEVER bang sharp edge of scraper tool on flat surface of griddle as this will
damage griddle and invalidate the warranty.
Caution
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