Using The Griddle; Griddle Cooking Chart - Thermador PRDS304 Care & Use Manual

USING THE GRIDDLE

THE GRIDDLE
(Available on some models)
The griddle is packaged with a protective
grease coating that must be removed
with a spatula, paper towels, (in crevices
use a table knife or toothpick) and cleaned
with hot sudsy water. Rinse with vinegar/
water and season now or griddle will
rust.
TO SEASON OR RE-
SEASON YOUR GRIDDLE
Seasoning is an important process
which keeps food from sticking
during cooking and prevents
rusting. Once the griddle is
seasoned, it can be used with or
without additional grease or
shortening.
1. Turn the control knob to a 350°F
(175°C) setting. Pour 1 teaspoon of
pure vegetable oil, such as Wesson
Oil®, onto the center of the griddle.
Do not use corn, canola,
saflower oil, etc. Spread oil over
surface, avoiding corners, with a
paper towel or coarse cloth.
2. Allow griddle and oil to heat 15 to
20 minutes. Turn the control knob
OFF. Allow griddle to cool.
3. When the griddle is cool, wipe off
any excess oil with a paper towel.
4. Repeat steps 1,2 & 3.
5. Apply a very thin layer of pure
vegetable oil. The griddle is now
ready to use.
Do not place another utensil
on the seasoned griddle to
simmer or keep food warm.
USING THE GRIDDLE
1. Check that the drip tray is in place
with one side tucked under the
griddle overhang.
2. Push down and turn the control
knob to a temperature suggested
on the Griddle Cooking Chart.
3. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the
griddle to preheat to the
temperature selected.
4. Place the food on the griddle and
cook to desired doneness.

GRIDDLE COOKING CHART

FOOD TEMPERATURE
Eggs 225°F to 250°F
(105°C to 120°C)
Bacon, Ham, 300°F to 325°F
Pork Chops (150°C to 165°C)
Sausage, Grilled 325°F to 350°F
Cheese Sandwiches (165°C to 175°C)
Pancakes, 350°F to 375°F
French Toast (175°C to 190°C)
Hash Brown 400°F to 425°F
Potatoes (205°C to 215°C)
GRIDDLE BURNER
The built-in griddle has an aluminized
steel tube burner, typical of those used
in restaurant griddles. The burner is
ignited by an electric glow bar. This
device eliminates the need for the
continuous burning pilot light. When
the glow bar reaches a temperature
hot enough to ignite the gas, a safety
valve opens and gas flows to the burner
and ignites. The griddle burner is rated
at 15,000 BTU/HR (4.3 Kwh).
GREASE TRAY
The grease tray is positioned slightly
under the front edge of the steel griddle
to catch grease or food residue scraped
from the surface with a metal spatula.
Tip and Lift
GRIDDLE GREASE TRAY
Use care when tipping the tray so
that the contents are not spilled
when it is removed.
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SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP
NOTE:
1. It is normal for the griddle to
darken with use.
2. The griddle can be used
without any additional grease
or shortening, after it has
been properly seasoned.
However, grease or shortening
may be used depending on
the flavor desired.
3. The griddle must be level or
tilted slightly forward for
proper operation. Contact
your authorized servicer if
the griddle needs to be leveled.
4. When used with propane gas,
a slight pop or flash may
occur at the burner ports a
few seconds after the burner
has been turned off.
usually occurs after the burner
has been on awhile. This is a
normal function of your
griddle.
5. Remove and clean the grease
tray after every use.
GRIDDLE CONTROL KNOB
GRIDDLE KNOB
The griddle thermostat has an infinite
number of heat settings between 150
and 500°F (65 and 260°C). There are
no fixed positions on the control knob.
To turn on the griddle, press then
rotate
counterclockwise to the desired
temperature setting. The glow igniter
turns on.
(approximately 60 to 90 seconds), the
gas safety valve opens and the burner
ignites.
This
the control knob
As soon as it is hot