DCS RDU/RDV, RGUC/RGVC, RGY/RGV manual Cooktop use, Using the griddle, Us Ca

Cooktop use

Grill cooking guidelines

27US CA

Important!

Never leave the grill unattended during use. Grease drippings may cause short flare-ups or even sustained flaming. If left unattended, these may cause fire.

Make sure you have your ventilation hood set on maximum during grilling.

Clean the grease drip-pan after every use. Accumulated grease can be a fire hazard.

The longer you preheat the grill, the darker the grill marks will appear on food. Trim excess fat off meat to minimize flare-ups.

Generally, start out on a high setting to sear or brown meat, then lower the setting to make sure that meat or poultry is cooked through.

When turning meat over, use tongs or a spatula as these will not puncture the meat and allow the juices to run out.

Using the griddle

The griddle will darken and ‘season’ with use, developing a natural non-stick coating. When it is properly seasoned it can be used without any additional oil.

1Remove the cover and check that the grease drip-pan is properly in place.

Important!

Never turn on or use the griddle with the cover in place.

Always keep the vents at the rear of the griddle frame clear of any object: airflow to the vents must not be blocked.

2If you haven’t used the griddle for a long time, re-season it. See section ‘First use’ for instructions.

3 Turn the griddle knob counterclockwise to the desired temperature.

There may be a delay of a minute or so before the griddle comes on. This is normal. While the griddle is heating up, the halo around its knob will glow orange.

See the ‘Griddle cooking chart’ below for suggestions.

4When the halo turns red (after about 15 minutes), the griddle is ready to use.

Note: the halo may alternate between red and orange during use as the griddle maintains the set temperature.

5When you have finished using the griddle, turn its knob clockwise back to OFF.

6Clean the griddle and grease drip-pan after every use. The griddle should be cleaned very carefully while it is still hot. See ‘Care and cleaning’ for instructions.

Important!

Clean the grease drip-pan after every use. Accumulated grease can be a fire hazard.

Griddle cooking chart
Food	Temperature setting
Eggs	225-250 oF
Bacon, ham, pork chops	300-325 oF
Sausage, grilled cheese sandwiches	325-350 oF
Pancakes, French toast	350-375 oF
Hash brown potatoes	400-425 oF