Using The Electric Griddle - Thermador PRD606RCG User And Care Manual

Using the Electric Griddle

Description
The built-in griddle is made of restaurant-quality aluminum
with a non-stick coating. This produces a surface with even
heat that is easy to clean.
Griddle widths vary.
A maple chopping block and stainless steel cover are
available as accessories and are purchased separately.
The maple chopping block and stainless steel cover are
sized to fit on top of the surface when the griddle is not
being used.
The maple chopping block and stainless steel cover must
be removed before turning the griddle on.
CAUTION
The griddle element is hot after use. Allow sufficient time
for griddle components to cool before cleaning.
WARNING
To avoid risk of injury, NEVER operate griddle without the
griddle plate installed. NEVER use griddle in a manner
that is not prescribed by the Use and Care Guide.
The griddle plate must always be in place when the griddle
is turned on.
The griddle is electronically controlled with temperatures
marked on the knob from 150 – 500°F (66 – 260°C). There
are no fixed settings on the knob.
The 24'' models have two heating elements that can be
regulated separately. This allows you to cook food with
different temperature requirements at the same time.
Preparing the Griddle
1. The griddle plate should be washed with warm soapy
water then rinsed with clear water prior to use.
2. Check the griddle plate adjustment by pouring two
tablespoons of water on the back of the griddle plate.
-- The water should slowly roll into the grease tray.
3. Move the griddle plate to the side.
Using the Electric Griddle
4. Adjust the two screws under the back of the plate. Start
with one half turn counterclockwise of the screws
(Figure 17).
Figure 1: Griddle Plate Leveling Screws
5. Further adjustment should be made by one-quarter
turn until water slowly flows into the grease tray.
The griddle may be used without any butter, margarine or
oil. However, a very small amount may be used to flavor
foods.
DO NOT use metal utensils on the griddle surface. Care
should be taken that the surface is not gouged when
utensils are used. DO NOT cut directly on the griddle plate.
NOTICE: Performance may vary if there is an excessive
amount of airflow in the vicinity of the appliance. The
excessive airflow could be from an air-conditioning register
or ceiling fan blowing at the cooktop. This could create
longer than normal heat-up time, or it could cause the
temperature to be higher or lower than the knob setting.
NOTE: Having a properly installed ventilation hood is not
considered a source of excessive airflow.
Cooking on the Griddle
1. Press and turn the knob clockwise to the appropriate
cooking temperature to preheat the griddle.
2. Preheat until the griddle light goes off.
3. Add butter, margarine, oil or shortening if desired.
Use the lowest cooking temperature possible. Recipes may
need to be modified as the non-stick coating browns and
sears at lower temperatures.
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