AccuTemp Accu-Steam G2 Series Installation & Operator's Manual page 27

4.3 COOKING
4.3.1 CLEAN AFTER INSTALLATION
It is recommended that you clean your
ACCU-STEAM™ griddle thoroughly before
using it for the first time. To clean the appliance
cooking surface, just simply wash it down with
a solution of mild soap and water, then rinse
thoroughly with clean water and wipe dry with a
clean towel.
Please use caution as temperatures on
and around the griddle cooking surface
could cause severe burns.
4.3.2 SEASONING
Once the cooking surface has been cleaned,
turn the appliance on via the digital control key
pad and set the temperature to 200°F. (93°C),
and allow the griddle cooking surface to heat
for 10 minutes. Using a high temperature oil,
such as Pan and Grill Shortening™, Whirl™ or
equivalent, pour enough to cover the entire
appliance cooking surface. Do not use standard
vegetable oil to season the griddle cooking
surface. It may cause food to stick and result in
improperly cooked food. Work this seasoning
oil into the griddle surface with a regular heavy-
duty scrub pad for about 5 minutes, making
sure that you scrub the seasoning oil over the
entire appliance cooking surface. After the
entire cooking surface has been scrubbed with
seasoning oil for 5 minutes, simply wipe or
squeegee off excess oil from cooking surface.
Your appliance is now ready to use!
If you use chemicals to clean your griddle
periodically or on a schedule, you may need
to repeat this process after the use of these
chemicals.
Preheating
Press the
ON/OFF
temperature. The griddle will increase its
surface temperature at an average rate of
15° F (8°C) per minute. It takes approximately
25 minutes to raise the griddle from room
temperature to its maximum temperature of
MP5017-2002
and set the desired
Accu-Steam Gas Griddle
400° F (204°C). The appliance will be preheated
when the selected set temperature is displayed
and the corresponding LED goes solid. Please
use caution as temperatures on and around
the griddle cooking surface could cause severe
burns.
4.3.3 COOKING
Begin cooking only after the appliance has been
preheated to the desired temperature. Please
note these facts:
• You can cook all the way to the edges
of the cooking surface because the
temperature does not very across the
entire cooking surface.
• You can turn the product to the same spot
because the cooking surface has near
instant heat recovery.
• It will always cook the same, regardless of
product load or surface coverage.
Accurate Cooking Temperatures
Because of the inaccurate surface temperatures
and long recovery times common with other
griddles cooking surfaces. It is doubtful
you were cooking at the set temperature
or the temperature you wanted. Adjust the
temperature on the Accu-Steam™ griddle and
it will not change or vary by the location on the
griddle surface. There are no hot or cold zones.
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