Griddle Operation Preparing the Griddle Surface

GRIDDLE OPERATION

PREPARING THE GRIDDLE SURFACE

1.SEASONING STANDARD GRIDDLES

As manufactured, the steel surface of your Wells griddle has microscopic pores. It is important to fill these pores with oil in order to provide a hard, non-stick cooking surface.

a.Preheat the griddle surface to 375ºF (191ºC).

b.Spread a light film of cooking oil over the entire griddle surface

c.Allow the oil film to cook in for approximately 2 minutes, or until it smokes.

d.Wipe the griddle surface with a clean damp cloth until all oil is removed.

e.For new griddles, repeat this procedure 2-3 times until the griddle has a slick, clean surface.

2.CHROME PLATED GRIDDLES

Because the microscopic pores in the griddle surface are filled by the chrome plating, no seasoning of the griddle surface is required.

a.Thoroughly clean the griddle surface using a soft clean cloth and a small amount of mild detergent.

b.Rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning.

c.The griddle is now ready to use.

USING THE GRIDDLE

1.Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. The indicator light will glow while the griddle is heating. When the indicator light first goes out, the griddle is ready to use.

2.For standard griddles, keep the griddle surface clean and well oiled during use. Scrape cooking waste into the grease tray frequently during use. Occasionally brush or spray a light coat of cooking oil on the griddle surface in order to maintain the non-stick surface.

3.For chrome plated griddles, scrape cooking waste into the grease tray after preparing each order.

DO NOT bang or tap pots, pans, spatulas or other metal utensils on

the griddle surface as this may damage the chrome plating.

OPERATION (continued)

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE

Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns.

NOTE:

Standard griddles must be seasoned after every cleaning.

IMPORTANT:

SCRATCHES WILL DAMAGE THE GRIDDLE SURFACE! DO NOT use anything on this griddle that could scratch the surface.

DO NOT clean chrome surface with griddle bricks, pumice stone or abrasive cleansers. DO NOT bang or tap pots, pans, spatulas or other metal utensils on the griddle surface as this may damage the chrome plating.