Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation, Cooking Tips

Surface Cooking Tips

•Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast-iron. Reduce the flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter. This will ensure more even heating within the utensil and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching the food.

•Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame that extends along the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous, heats the utensil handle and kitchen instead of the food, and wastes energy.

•Reduce the flame height to the minimum level necessary to perform the desired cooking process. Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than is necessary wastes energy, cooks away moisture, and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient level.

•The minimum utensil diameter recommended is 6”(15 cm). Utensils as small as 4”(10 cm) is possible but not recommended.

TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDELINES*

HEAT SETTING	USE
Simmer	Melting small quantities.
	Steaming rice.
Simmer	Simmering small quantities, sauces.
Low	Melting large quantities
Low - Med	Low-temperature frying. (eggs, etc.)
	Simmering large quantities
	Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies, puddings.
Med	Sauteing and browning
	Braising, pan-frying
	Maintaining slow boil on large quantities.
Med-HI	High-temperature frying.
	Pan broiling
	Maintaining fast boil on large quantities
HI	Boiling water quickly.
	Deep-fat frying in large utensil

*NOTE: The above information is given as guide only. You may need to vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.

Griddle/Simmer Plate

Turning the thermostat counter clockwise to any “on” position activates a glo-bar igniter and opens an electromechanical valve in the system to start the gas valve. The griddle has a power “ON” light which glows when the griddle thermostat is turned on. The light cycles on and off with the burner.

Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation

•Turn the griddle control knob to desired temperature setting. Wait until light cycles off for indication that the desired temperature has been reached.

•Always turn off when not in use, or lower the heat between cooking loads.

Cooking Tips

•Wait until light cycles off for indication that the desired temperature has been reached.

•Use liquid cooking oil, cooking sprays, or butter for eggs, pancakes, French toast, fish and sandwiches. This will help reduce sticking. Meats usually have enough natural oils.

•Remove food particles with a metal spatula during cooking to make the cleanup easier and to avoid including those particles in the food.

•Do not overheat the griddle. Turn it off when not in use, or lower heat between cooking loads.

•After using and cleaning the griddle, the surface should be wiped with a light film of cooking oil to protect the finish from rust and corrosion.

Griddle Cooking Chart

Food	oF	oC
Eggs	250-300	121-149
Bacon	325-350	163-177
Pancakes	375-400	191-205
French Toast	400	205
Fish Fillets	300	149
Hamburger	350	177
Steaks	350	177