Wells WVG-136, WVG-136RW operation manual Cleaning Instructions, Griddle Daily Cleaning

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

Electric Shock

Hazard

Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning.

CAUTION:

Hot Surface

Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch

and may cause burns. Allow appliance to cool before cleaning.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT spill or pour water into controls, control panel, wiring or coil-type hotplate elements. Damage to internal components will occur. Damage to internal components from water damage is not covered by warranty.

IMPORTANT:

NEVER USE STEEL WOOL TO CLEAN THE GRIDDLE SURFACE!

DO NOT use detergent or oven cleaner to clean the griddle surface.

IMPORTANT:

SEASON THE COOKING SURFACE AFTER EACH CLEANING.

GRIDDLE DAILY CLEANING

PREPARATIONS: Set temperature control to 220ºF. Allow the griddle temperature to drop to 220ºF before proceeding.

FREQUENCY: Daily

TOOLS: Griddle Brick or Pumice Stone Fiber Brush

Plastic Scouring Pad, Plastic Scraper

Mild Detergent, Non-Abrasive Cleanser Clean Soft Cloth / Sponge

Food Grade Silicone Sealant

1.Pour a small amount of water on the griddle surface and let it "sizzle".

2.Clean the griddle surface:

a.For standard griddles, use a pumice stone or griddle brick to scrape food waste. Clean the griddle surface down to bright metal. Wipe off any remaining powder residue.

b.For grooved-surface griddles, use the supplied contoured scraper to scrape food waste. Clean the griddle surface down to bright metal.

3.Use a soft-bristled fiber brush in a circular motion to remove any remaining food particles.

4.Turn temperature control to OFF. Allow the griddle surface to cool, then wipe the surface with a clean cloth. Dry the griddle surface thoroughly.

5.At least once each day, the grease trough must be thoroughly cleaned. Using a scraper, remove all grease and food waste from the grease trough by pushing it down the waste hole and into the grease drawer.

6.After scraping all cooking waste from grease trough into the grease drawer, take the grease drawer to kitchen cleaning area and properly dispose of all waste.

a.Clean drawer with hot water and a mild detergent.

b.Dry drawer thoroughly and reinstall in griddle.

7.Clean the splash guard in the sink with warm water and mild detergent, or in the dish washer. Rinse thoroughly and reinstall.

Procedure is complete.

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WVG-136RW, WVG-136, WVG-136RW specifications

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