Proctor Silex 38513 - Electric Griddle Manual

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Use & care (2 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Parts and features
2 How to use
3 Care and cleaning
4 Pancake basics
5 Your favorite pancakes
6 Documents / Resources
- 6.1 References
- 6.2 Download manual

Proctor Silex 38513 - Electric Griddle Manual

Parts and features

Nonstick Griddle
Drip Tray
Variable Heat Power Cord

How to use

Before First Use: Wash griddle in hot, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. The drip tray may be placed in the top rack of the dishwasher.

Always use griddle on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.
Make sure drip tray is in place.
Set power cord control to MIN. Plug cord into griddle.
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Refer to the cooking chart below to select the correct heat setting.
Indicator light will go out when set temperature is reached.
When the indicator light on the variable heat power cord goes out, the cooking temperature has been reached. You may now add the food. Heat may be increased or decreased, depending upon personal preference and the type or amount of food being prepared.
When finished cooking, remove food, turn temperature control to MIN, and unplug unit.

NOTES:

For best results, space foods evenly on the griddle and do not overload the griddle.
Only use wooden or plastic cooking utensils to prolong the life of the nonstick coating.
Do not place any pot, pan, or dish on the nonstick griddle surface.

FOOD	TEMPERATURE	APPROX. COOKING TIME
Fried Eggs	325ºF (160ºC)	2–3 min.
French Toast	350ºF (180ºC)	8–10 min.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich	375ºF (190ºC)	4–5 min.
Pancakes	375ºF (190ºC)	4–5 min.
Hamburgers (1/3 lb. each)	375ºF (190ºC)	15–20 min.
Bacon	375ºF (190ºC)	10–15 min.
Sausage Links or Patties	375ºF (190ºC)	15 min.
Hot Dogs	325ºF (160ºC)	15 min.

Cooking times are based on fresh, not frozen, ingredients.
Visit www.foodsafety.gov for additional information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

Care and cleaning

Shock Hazard. Do not immerse the variable heat power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

When finished cooking, turn variable heat power cord control to MIN and unplug from outlet.
Let griddle cool completely. Remove power cord. Remove drip tray by lifting up and then pulling out.
Clean griddle and drip tray with hot, soapy water, using a plastic or nylon scouring pad. Rinse and then dry. The drip tray may be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Clean variable heat power cord with a damp cloth.

Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleansers. This will damage the nonstick coating.

Pancake basics

Since pancake batter does not need a lot of mixing, over-mixing is a frequent mistake. The dry ingredients and wet ingredients should be stirred together until just mixed. A few lumps will remain. If your batter looks too thick you may add more liquid. Using the liquid that is called for in the recipe, add only one tablespoon at a time until the batter reaches desired consistency.
A properly preheated griddle is also very important to perfect pancakes. So don't skip the preheating.
Once you have poured batter onto the griddle, the pancakes should only be turned once. When the top of the pancake is covered with bubbles it is ready to be turned.
The second side will not take as long to cook as the first.

Your favorite pancakes

Make one batch of basic pancakes from your favorite scratch recipe or a boxed mix. Preheat griddle according to directions. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the griddle. Sprinkle with one of the following mix-ins; then turn and cook until done. Use the suggested topping or regular syrup.