Cleaning Instructions - Wells HDG Series Owner's Manual

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
FIRE HAZARD
Shut off the gas supply valve
before cleaning.
CAUTION:
BURN HAZARD
Allow hotplate to cool
completely before cleaning.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT spill
or pour water into controls.
DO NOT submerge griddle
cabinet in water. Damage
to internal components will
occur.
Damage to internal
components from water
damage is NOT covered by
warranty.
DO NOT steel wool or metal
scouring pads to clean
cabinet or grease tray.
Good sanitation is vital to
the quality of the final food
product. Be sure to clean in
all corners and crevices where
grease and other cooking
debris can accumulate.
PREPARATION
Turn control valve to a low setting before cleaning.
Allow griddle to cool to this lower setting before cleaning.
FREQUENCY
Daily
TOOLS
Bristle Brush
Clean Cloth or Sponge
Mild Detergent
Cleaner Formulated for Stainless Steel
Warm Water
DAILY CLEANING
1. Pour a small amount of water on the griddle surface and let it
"sizzle".
2. Clean the griddle surface. Use a pumice stone or griddle brick to
scrape food waste.
Wipe off any remaining powder residue.
IMPORTANT: NEVER USE STEEL WOOL TO CLEAN THE
GRIDDLE SURFACE!
DO NOT use detergent or oven cleaner to clean the griddle surface.
3. Use a soft-bristled fiber brush in a circular motion to remove any
remaining food particles.
4. 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.
See page 9.
5. 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 tray.
6. After scraping all cooking waste from grease trough into the grease
tray, take the grease drawer to the 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.
7. 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.
10
Clean the griddle surface down to bright metal.