Open Top Burners; Cast Iron Top & Ring Grates; Griddle; Hot Tops - U.S. Range PERFORMER S Series Installation And Operation Manual

CARE & CLEANING Continued

Open Top Burners

Cleaning of the range top burner is a simple procedure, if
done at regular intervals will prolong the life of the range
and ensure good flame characteristics.
1 The most common problem with open burner range is
spillage. Once the burner ports are partially plugged with
food, the air-to-gas mixture is disturbed and results in an
inefficient burner.
2. Wipe any spills as they occur.
3. Grids and trays should be removed daily, washed, rinsed
and dried thoroughly.
4. Use a wire brush to clean the ports of the burners. Ignite
and check for clogged holes.
5 If any clogged holes are apparent, the burner should be
lifted out and brushed inside and out with a small Venturi
brush. Each port on the burner itself should be cleaned
with a properly sized wire or thumb drill. Wash with soap
and hot water if grease is observed on the burners. Dry
thoroughly.
6. Reinstall and check the flame pattern. Readjust the air
shutter if necessary.
7. If a yellow flame appears around the edges instead of
being uniformly blue, it is usually a sign of grease and dirt
in the throat of the burner. Remove and clean the burner
and readjust the air shutter.
Cast Iron Top & Ring Grates
Cast iron top and ring grate(s) can be cleaned with mild soap
and warm water. For baked on material, a wire brush can be
used. Dry thoroughly and lightly coat with vegetable oil to
help prevent rust from forming.
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Griddle

To produce evenly cooked, browned griddle products,
keep the griddle free from carbonized grease. Carbonized
grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the
griddle surface to the food product. This results in uneven
browning and loss of cooking efficiency, and carbonized
grease tends to adhere to grilled foods, giving them a highly
unsatisfactory and unappetizing appearance. To keep the
griddle clean and operating at peak performance, follow
these simple instructions.
After Each Use clean the griddle thoroughly with a grill
scraper or spatula. Wipe off any debris left from the cooking
process.
Once a Day clean the griddle surface with a grill brick and
grill pad. Remove grease container and clean thoroughly, in
same manner as any ordinary cooking utensil.
Once a Week clean the griddle surface thoroughly. If
necessary, use a grill brick or a grill pad over the griddle
surface. Rub with the grain of metal while still warm. A
detergent may be used on the plate surface to help clean it,
but care must be taken to be sure it is thoroughly removed.
After removal of detergent, the surface of the plate should be
covered with a thin film of oil to prevent rusting. To remove
discoloration's, use a nonabrasive cleaner. Before reusing
the griddle must be reseasond. Keep the griddle drain tube
chute to grease container clear at all times on those models
without a side grease container.
CAUTION: This griddle plate is steel, the surface is relatively
soft and can be scored or dented by careless use of a spatula.
Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface.
This will cause food to stick in those areas. Also note, since
this is a steel griddle it should be lightly coated with oil to
prevent rust developing.

Hot Tops

While the surface is still slightly warm, wipe down with a
clean burlap cloth. Burnt-on spillage should be scraped off.
If necessary, remove the plate and wash in a sink with soap
and hot water and dry thoroughly. In damp climates, wipe
down with a light coating of oil to prevent rusting. Avoid
excessive use of water as this could damage the surface and
the controls below.
NOTE: Steel griddle and hot top surfaces will tone with
blue/brown discoloration from the heat. This toning will not
diminish function or operation and is not a defect.
Part # 4500195 (02/20/08)