Griddle Seasoning - Life Smart SCS-G400B Manual

GRIDDLE SEASONING

What is Seasoning
Seasoning is a process by which oil is baked into metal to create a stick resistant surface and protect
against oxidization .
LIFE SMART Griddles come with a thin layer of soy oil on them to protect against rust during shipping .
You can wash this off with warm soapy water prior to your initial seasoning .
What oil should I use?
Some oils are better than others for seasoning . We recommend Flax seed oil for your initial seasoning
since it creates a very durable bond, however, any of the following oils can be used .
• Flax seed oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Vegetable Oil
• Soy Oil
Initial Griddle Seasoning:
The basic idea behind your initial seasoning is to coat your griddle with oil and heat the oil above its
smoke point to polymerize the oil and create a bond with the griddle top . You will end up with a black,
stick resistant surface that is easy to clean .
1 . Apply small amount of oil to the surface of the griddle top and spread it around with a cloth or
paper towel (use tongs or metal spatula to hold the cloth or paper towel} .
2 . Turn your griddle on medium-high heat
3 . Heat the oil until it reaches its "smoke point" and let it continue to heat on the griddle top until it
stops smoking . Your griddle top will start to discolor . This is good .
4 . Let your griddle cool a little . Repeat steps 1 through 3 a few times until you have a black surface
on your griddle .
Cleaning and Maintaining your Griddle
To clean the griddle after each use, scrape gently with a metal spatula or scraper and wipe down the
griddle surface with a cloth or paper towel . For tough food residue, pour water onto the hot griddle
surface and let it boil the residue off .
After you are done using your griddle you should apply a very thin coat of oil to maintain your seasoning
bond and protect it from rust . If rust or scaling (chipped seasoning) occur, rub it off with steel wool or
low grain sandpaper and re-season the surface . Store your griddle in a cool, dry place .
What a well seasoned Griddle should look like
Your well seasoned griddle should be shiny black and have a natural non-stick cooking surface . The
more you cook with and season your griddle top, the more black, stick resistant and shiny it will be-
come .
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