GE CGS980 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 10

Using the griddle.
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Your non-stick coated griddle provides
an extra-large cooking surface for meats,
pancakes, or other food usually prepared
in a frying pan or skillet.
How to Insert the Griddle
CAUTION:
Place and remove
the griddle only when all grates and
griddle are cool and all surface units are
turned OFF.
The griddle can only be used with the center
burner. To insert the griddle, remove the
center grate and replace with the griddle.
Using the Griddle
Most griddled foods require cooking
on a preheated surface. Preheat griddle
according to the guide below, then switch
to the desired cook setting.
Type of Food Preheat
Conditions
Warming none
Tortillas
Pancakes 4 (MED)
10 min.
Hamburgers HI
5 min.
minute on each side
Fried Eggs HI
5 min.
Bacon none
Breakfast HI
Sausage Links 5 min.
Hot Sandwiches HI
(such as 4 min.
Grilled Cheese)
NOTE: Griddle settings may need to be
adjusted if the griddle is used for an
extended time.
NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time as it
becomes seasoned with use.
NOTE: Do not clean the griddle in the
self-cleaning oven.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and
be careful of grease spill-over while cooking.
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Do not use oil on the griddle for extended
lengths of time. Permanent staining and/or
Cook
craze lines on the surface could result.
Setting
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3 (MED-LOW)
Never place or store any items on the
griddle, even when it is not in use. The
4 (MED)
griddle can become heated when using
the surrounding burners.
5 (MED)
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Sear on HI for 1
Do not overheat the griddle. Leaving the
griddle burner on at HI for an extended
4 (MED)
amount of time without food can damage
the non-stick coating
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5 (MED)
Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points
pr rough sharp edges which might damage
5 (MED)
the griddle surface.
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HI
Do not cut foods on the griddle.
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