Instructions

Using the griddle.

CAUTION BURN HAZARD: Griddle surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns during and after use. Place and remove the griddle when it is cool and all surface units are

off. Use oven mitts if you will touch the griddle while hot. Failure to do so can result in burns.

Safety

Operating

Instructions

 

 

Care and Cleaning

GRIDDLE CONTROL

ON

OFF

Before using this cookwarefor the first time, wash it to make sure it is clean. Then season it lightly, rubbing cooking oil onto the nonstick surface.

Griddle Control (on some models)

To use the griddlecontrol:

Touch the ON/OFF pad to activate the griddle. “...”will appear in the display.

Use the (+)/(–)pad to choose the desiredpower setting. The default is

375.The griddle offers nine power levels. Power levels range from 200 to 400 in 25 increments.

Once the desired setting has been chosen, “PrE” will be displayed until the desiredtemperature has been reached.

To turn the griddle unit off, touch the ON/OFF pad.

NOTE:Useonlywiththegriddlecontrol toavoiddegradingthenonstickcoating.

Mostgriddledfoodsrequirecooking onapreheatedsurface.Preheatgriddle accordingtotheguidebelow;thenswitch tothedesiredcooksetting.

 

Preheat

 

Type of Food

Setting

Cook Setting

 

 

 

Pancakes

375

375

 

 

 

Hamburgers

400

375

 

 

 

Fried Eggs

325

325

 

 

 

Bacon

None

400

 

 

 

Hot Sandwiches

350

350

(such as

 

 

Grilled Cheese)

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:Griddle settings may need to be adjusted

if griddle is used for an extended time. Setting is an approximate cooking temperature and will vary with quantity of food.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

How to place the griddle:

IMPORTANT: Always place and use your griddle at the designated location on the cooktop.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

■ Clean the griddle with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. DO NOT use blue or green scrubbing pads or steel wool.

■ Avoid cooking extremelygreasy foods and be careful of grease spillover while cooking.

■ Never place or store any items on the griddle, even when it is not in use. The griddle can become heated when usingthe surrounding surface units.

■ Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points or rough edges, which might damage the griddle. Do not cut foods on the griddle.

■ Do not use cookware as a storage

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container for food or oil. Permanent

stainingand/or craze lines could result.

 

NOTE: Thenonstickcoatingwilldegrade whenexposedtotemperaturesover500°F. Useonlywiththegriddlecontrolandonly atthedesignatedlocationonthecooktop. Donotusethegriddletobroilfoodinthe oven.Donotcleanthegriddleusingthe self-cleanmodeintheoven.Thegriddle controlpreventsoverheatingthenonstick coating.Attemperaturesover660°F,the nonstickpropertiespermanentlydegrade andmayproducefumesharmfultobirds.

NOTE:Yourgriddlewilldiscolorovertime withuse.

NOTE: Donotcleanthegriddleinthe self-cleaningoven.

NOTE: Alwaysallowthecookwaretocool beforeimmersinginwater.