Cleaning Instructions - Standard And Grooved Griddles - Wells WG-2424G Operation Manual

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS - STANDARD AND GROOVED GRIDDLES

CAUTION:
BURN HAZARD
Griddle will be hot during
portions of this cleaning
procedure.
Always heat-protective gloves
and apron.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT spill
or pour water into controls,
control panel or wiring.
DO NOT allow main or pilot
burners to get wet.
DO NOT submerge griddle in
water. Damage to internal
components will occur.
Damage to internal
components from water
damage is not covered by
warranty.
IMPORTANT: NEVER USE
STEEL WOOL TO CLEAN
THE GRIDDLE SURFACE!
DO NOT use detergent or
oven cleaner to clean the
griddle surface.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use
steel wool or abrasive
cleansers for cleaning the
griddle cabinet.
PREPARATION
FREQUENCY
TOOLS
CLEANING
Pour a small amount of water on the griddle surface and let it "sizzle".
Clean the griddle surface:
a. For standard griddles, use a pumice stone or griddle brick to
scrape food waste. Clean the griddle surface down to bright
metal. Wipe off any remaining powder residue.
b. For grooved-surface griddles, use the supplied contoured
scraper to scrape food waste. Clean the griddle surface down
to bright metal.
Use a soft-bristled fiber brush in a circular motion to remove any
remaining food particles.
Turn temperature control to OFF. Allow the griddle surface to cool,
then wipe the surface with a clean cloth. Dry the griddle surface
thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: SEASON THE COOKING SURFACE AFTER EACH
CLEANING. Refer to page 6.
At least once each day, the grease trough must be thoroughly cleaned.
Using a scraper, remove all grease and food waste from the grease
trough by pushing it down the waste hole and into the grease drawer.
After scraping all cooking waste from grease trough into the grease
drawer, take the grease drawer to kitchen cleaning area and properly
dispose of all waste.
a. Clean drawer with hot water and a mild detergent.
b. Dry drawer thoroughly and reinstall in griddle.
Clean the splash guard in the sink with warm water and mild detergent,
or in the dishwasher. Rinse thoroughly and reinstall.
Wipe down exterior of griddle cabinet with a clean cloth and
non-abrasive cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water and a clean cloth.
Dry with a soft clean cloth
Procedure is complete.
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Set temperature control to 220ºF. Allow
griddle temperature to drop to 220ºF before
proceeding.
Daily
Griddle Brick or Pumice Stone, Fiber Brush
Plastic Scouring Pad, Plastic Scraper
Contoured Scraper (grooved griddle)
Mild Detergent, Non-Abrasive Cleanser
Clean Soft Cloth / Sponge