Equipment Preparation; Seasoning - APW Wyott EGD48GB Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Electric drop-in griddles with griddle box
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This griddle is wired for 208 volt or 240 volt service. Proper installation should comply with the attached
rating plate containing model number, serial number, voltage and amperage. The unit has been pre wired
at the factory. Connect the leads supplied to branch circuit protecting device of adequate rating for the
griddle. Consult local and/or national electrical code for proper protection device.
WARNING: This unit is supplied with connection wires for the length provided. If the wires
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are connected to a longer run, the size of the wires must be confirmed. Consult your local
electrical code or the national electrical code if the wiring is longer than those supplied.
WARNING: This device should be safely and adequately grounded in accordance with
local codes, or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical code,
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ANSI/NFPA 70, Latest Edition to protect the user from electrical shock. It requires a
grounded system and a dedicated circuit protected by a fuse or circuit breaker of proper
size and rating. Canadian installation must comply with the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.2, as applicable
The griddle is shipped with protective coatings of oil and/or grease. Remove the griddle plate coating just
prior to its first cooking use. If the griddle is to be shut down for an extended period, put a heavy coat of clean
grease back over the griddle plate.
Wipe the remaining cabinet parts down with a hot, wet cloth to remove any shipping dust and protective oil.
CAUTION: Care must be exercised not to overheat the griddle plate on initial start up by
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setting the controls above normal operating temperature. Overheating may cause the
plate to warp and will carbonize the grease (this will cause sticking).
CAUTION: This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can be scored or
dented by carelessly using a spatula. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate
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surface. Do not try to knock off loose food that may be on the spatula by tapping the corner
or the edge of the spatula on the griddle surface.
1.
Wipe any remaining water off grill with paper towels.
2.
Use a 1/9-sized pan to pour a small amount of liquid corn shortening (from bag-in-box) onto grill
surface.
3.
Use a dry paper towel to cover entire grill surface with a VERY LIGHT coat of shortening.
4.
Caution: Do not use hot shortening from fryers.
5.
Coating grill with shortening is called "seasoning" and prevents rusting of grill surface.
6.
Pour remaining corn shortening into a fry kettle.
7.
Take sandwich board to back room to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
8.
Wipe clean area between board and grill with a sanitized towel. Check entire grill area again.
Also, wipe ledge below grill, surrounding walls and bottom of bun warmer (or MPHC).
9.
Take condiment pan and grill cleaning tools to back room to be cleaned and properly stored. C l e a n
grill cleaning tools with hot, soapy water.
10.
Return sandwich board and grill guards to grill.
11.
Empty grease buckets following "Grease Bucket" procedures, as necessary.

EQUIPMENT PREPARATION

SEASONING

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