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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
General Cleaning
Painted Finishes
Establish a regular cleaning schedule . Any spills should be
wiped off immediately . The unit should be allowed the cool
down before cleaning any surfaces . Wipe exposed cleanable
surfaces when cool with a mild detergent and hot water .
Stubborn residue spots may be removed with a scouring
pad . Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth .
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel should be cleaned using a mild detergent,
a soft cloth and hot water . If it is necessary to use a non-
metallic scouring pad, always rub in the direction of the grain
in the metal to prevent scratching . Wash a small area at a
time and rinse the washed area with a clean sponge dipped
into a disinfectant and wipe dray with a soft cloth before it
can dry .
Use only stainless steel or, wood or plastic tools to scrape
off heavy deposits of grease or oil . Do not use ordinary
steel scrapers or knives as particles of iron may become
embedded are rust . NEVER USE STEEL WOOL .
Griddle Seasoning
Remove all factory applied protective material by washing
with hot water, mild detergent or soap solution .
Apply a thin coat of cooking oil to the griddle surface, about
one ounce per square foot of griddle surface . Spread over the
entire griddle surface with a cloth to create a thin film . Wipe
off any excess oil with a cloth .
Heat the griddle slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, then wipe away
the oil . Repeat the procedure 2 to 3 times until the griddle
has a slick mirror like finish . Do this until you have reached
the desired cooking temperature .
IMPORTANT: Do not attain a high griddle temperature
(232°C/450°F) during the "break-in" period .
NOTE: Steel griddle surface will tone (blue discoloration)
from the heat . This toning will not diminish function or
operation and is not a defect .
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Griddle Cleaning
To produce evenly cooked, browned griddle products, keep
the griddle free from carbonized grease . Carbonized grease
on the surface hinders the transfer of the heat from the
griddle surface to the food product . This results in uneven
browning and loss of cooking efficiency and worst of all,
carbonized grease tends to cling to grilled foods, giving hem
a highly unsatisfactory and unappetizing appearance . To
keep the griddle clean and operating at peak performance,
follow these simple instructions .
After each use: Clean griddle thoroughly with grill scraper
or spatula . Wipe off any excess debris left from the cooking
process .
Once a day: Clean griddle surface with a grill brick and grill
pad . Remove the grease container and clean thoroughly, in
the same manner as any ordinary cooking utensil .
Once a week: Clean the griddle surface thoroughly . If
necessary, use a grill stone or grill pad over the griddle
surface . Rub with the grain of the metal while still warm . A
detergent may be used on the surface to help clean it, but
care must be taken to be sure it is thoroughly removed .
After removing the detergent, the surface plate should be
covered with a thin film of oil to prevent rusting . To remove
discolorations use a non-abrasive cleaner . Before re-using,
the griddle must be reseasoned . Keep the griddle drain tube
to the grease container clean at all times .
CAUTION: This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is
relatively soft and can be scored or dented by the careless
use of a spatula . Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the
plate surface as this will cause food to stick in those areas .
Note that since this is a steel griddle, if a light coating of oil
is not always present, rust will develop on the exposed and
uncoated areas .
Part # 4521357 (12/07)
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