GE Monogram ZGU48N4G Owner's Manual page 19

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Using Your Coo top
Slainless Sleel ( oohlop
Seasoning
the griddh?
Before using the griddle for the first time,
it must be seasoned.
If the griddle has not been used for a period
of time, it should be reseasoned.
To season the griddle:
1 Clean the griddle thoroughly with hot, soapy
water to remove any protective coating.
2 Rinse with a inixture of 1 quart water and
1 cup white vinegar, Dry thoroughly:
3 Pour 1 teaspoon vegetable oil into the
center of the griddle. Do not use corn oil as
it can get stick?:. Rub the oil over the entire
surtace of the griddle using a heavv cloth.
4 Turn the control knob to a medium setting
(350°F). Turn the heat offwhen the oil
begins to smoke. Allow the griddle to cool.
5 Repeat step 3. Be sure to cover the entire
surtace with the oil.
6 Repeat step 4. Allow the griddle to cool.
Wipe the entire surtace of the griddle
using a heavv cloth. Apply a very thin laver
of vegetable oil. The griddle is now ready
to rise.
Using the
gwiddle
gefln'e starting to cook on the griddle,
be sure the drip tray and liners are in
place, Select the cooking temperature
and preheat ti)r 15 minutes.
NOTE: When the g_iddle is propedy
seasoned, it can be used without any
additional shortening. However;
shortening can be used ti)r flavor.
NOTE: The griddle will take approximately
45 seconds to ignite./_.rnlike the surtace
burners, which use electric igniters, the
griddle uses a glow bar tot ignition. It takes
approximately 45 seconds for the glow bar
to reach temperature. Gas is only sui)plied
to the griddle once the glow bar reaches
tempera ture.
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