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Griddle Tips
- ~fore first-time use.
Most griddled foods require
cooking on a preheated surface,
which may be greased lightly
before adding food. Preheat the
griddle 5 minutes at HI heat
setting, unless otherwise indicated
in the Griddle Cooking Guide, then
switch to recommended cook
setting.
Foods which are high in natural
fat, such as bacon or sausage, may
be started on a cold griddle.
Foods to be warmed may be
placed directly on the griddle; a
high domed metal cover, such as
an inverted kettle, placed over
them will help store the heat.
Foods in covered dishes or pans
may also be warmed on the
griddle. Use heat-resistant
dishes only.
Make sure grease collector jars
and reflector plates are clean
spatulas and spoons. Never use
the griddle surface as a cutting
board.
Over a period of time, minor
scratches and some discoloration
may appear in the non-stick
coating. This will not affect the
cooking performance or the
non-stick finish.
Questions and Answers
Q. How should I store my
griddle when it is not in use?
A. To avoid marring the non-stick
finish, store griddle upright on the
edge with the terminals up to avoid
damage. If it is necessary to store it
flat, avoid placing other pans or
cookware on top.
Q. How long can foods be kept
warm with the griddle without
losing their appeal?
A. No longer than 2 hours is
recommended, to assure good food
quality and prevent spoilage.
Delicate foods, such as eggs,
should not be kept more than 15 to
may be warmed for 30 to 60
minutes. Hors d'oeuvres will stay
hot for serving up to 1 or 1 X hours.
Rearrange or stir foods occasionally,
if possible.
Q. Why aren't my foods done
even though they have cooked
the full time?
A. Preheat the griddle for a longer
time and leave foods on the griddle
longer to attain the desired degree
of browning.
Q. Can my griddle be switched
to the other side of the range
where it would be more
convenient for me?
A. All interchangeable modules
can be used on either the right or
left side of your cooktop. Simply
lift out the elements, taking care
not to damage the electrical
contacts by jerking or forcing
them. Reverse the griddle and plug
it into the receptacle on the
opposite side of the range.
Q. Do I need special cookware
for use with my griddle?
A. Avoid using metal cookware
with sharp points or rough or sharp
edges which might damage the
non-stick coated griddle surface.
Do not cut foods on the griddle.
Use only heat-resistant dishes
when foods in containers are to be
warmed on the griddle. For further
information on caring for your
griddle's surface, see the Care and
Cleaning instructions.
Q. Can prolonged periods of
high heat damage my griddle's
surface?
A. A brief preheating period is
often necessary for best results
with many foods, but leaving the
griddle on HI heat setting for more
than 10 minutes without food can
damage the non-stick coating.
Always be sure to turn control
knobs to OFF when cooking is
completed.
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