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OPERATION
The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning
or servicing the griddle.
Disconnect power supply and follow lockout / tagout procedures
before cleaning and servicing the appliance.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before leaving the factory, the griddle is coated with vegetable oil as a rust inhibitor.
Remove this film when the griddle is being cleaned prior to its first use. Heat the griddle
to 200-300° F to loosen and melt the coating, then clean the surface with a non-corrosive,
grease dissolving commercial cleaner, following the manufacturer’s directions. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Clean all accessories.
SEASONING THE GRIDDLE
Season the griddle to avoid possible surface corrosion before first use, and after every
cleaning. Heat griddle to a low temperature (300-350°F) and apply a small amount of
cooking oil – about one ounce per square foot of surface. Use a soft lint-free cloth to
spread the oil over the entire griddle surface to create a thin film. Wipe off any excess oil
with a cloth. Repeat the procedure until the griddle has a slick, mirror-like finish.
CONTROLS
Each thermostat independently controls a 12” wide griddle section. When each
thermostat is turned ON, the corresponding red indicator light will illuminate to indicate
that the elements are on for that section. When the griddle plate reaches the desired
temperature set point, the elements will be turned off for that section and the indicator
light will go off. At the end of each day, you must turn all the thermostats to the OFF
position to turn off the unit.
USING THE GRIDDLE
To preheat, set the thermostats for the desired temperatures 20-25 minutes before
cooking.
A uniform and systematic approach to loading the griddle will produce the most consistent
product results.
The griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can be scored or dented by
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 or the edge of the spatula on the griddle surface. Do not use hardened steel
spatulas. Use a mild steel with rounded corners.
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