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3.3.1
TOP BURNERS
All top section burners are equipped with constant burning pilots. These are to be manually
lighted immediately after the gas is turned on and can be rechecked for proper adjustment. All
adjustments can be made with a screw driver to the brass pilot valve accessible through the
valve cover.
3.3.2
BROILER/GRIDDLE
The pilot should be lighted immediately after the gas is turned on and the system is checked for
leaks. The pilot can be reached with a long match through the valve cover, or by lifting the plate
upward and accessing through the top. Adjustment of the pilot flame can be made with a
screwdriver to the pilot valve, accessible through the valve cover.
3.3.3
BEFORE 1st USE (GRIDDLE)
Clean the griddle surface thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove factory applied
protective oil coating.
Rinse with a mixture of ½ cup vinegar to one quart water.
Spread unsalted solid shortening or liquid frying compound evenly over the entire
griddle surface.
Turn ON griddle burners to medium and wait until the shortening begins to smoke, then
turn the burners 0FF.
Rub the new melted shortening into the griddle surface with burlap, moving in the
direction of the surface’ s polish marks and covering the entire surface.
Allow the griddle to cool.
When the griddle is cool after the second seasoning, wipe it with a thin film of
shortening or cooking oil.
