GRIDDLE ACCESSORY

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Griddle Tips
● Condition or “season” griddle before first-time use.
● Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated
surface, which may be greased lightly before adding
food. Preheat the griddle 5 minutes at HI heat setting,
unless otherwise indicated in the Griddle Cooking
Guide, then switch to recommended cook setting.
● Foods which are high in natural fat, such as bacon or
sausage, may
be
started on a cold griddle.
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Foods to be warmed may be placed directly on the
griddle; a high domed metal cover, such as an inverted
kettle, placed over them will help store the heat.
Foods in covered dishes or pans may also be warmed
on the griddle. Use heat- resistant dishes only.
● Make sure grease collector jars and reflector plates
are clean before using griddle.
● To preserve the finish, use only
Teflon’”>
coated,
nylon or wooden spatulas and spoons.
Never use
the griddle surface as a cutting board.
● Over a period of time, minor scratches and some
discoloration may appear in the non-stick coating.
This will not affect the cooking performance or the
non-stick finish.
Questions and Answers
Q.
How should I store my griddle when it is not in
use?
A. To avoid marring the non-stick finish, store griddle
upright on the edge with the terminals
up to avoid
damage. If it is necessary to store it flat, avoid
placing other pans or cookware on top.
Q. How long can foods be kept warm with the
griddle without losing their appeal?
A. No longer than 2 hours is recommended, to assure
good food quality and prevent spoilage. Delicate
foods, such as eggs, should not be kept more than
15 to 30 minutes; entrees and casseroles may be
warmed for 30 to 60 minutes. Hors d’oeuvres will
stay hot for serving up to 1 or 1
‘A
hours. Rearrange
or stir foods occasionally, if possible.
Q. Why aren’t my foods done even though they
have cooked the full time?
A. Preheat the griddle for a longer time and leave
foods on the griddle longer to attain the desired
degree of browning.
Q. Can my griddle be switched to the other side of
the range where it would be more convenient
for me?
A.
All interchangeable modules can be used on either
the right or left side of your maintop. Simply lift
out the elements, taking care not to damage the
electrical contacts by jerking or forcing them.
Reverse the griddle and plug it into the receptacle
on the opposite side of the range.
Q. Do I need special cookware for use with my
griddle?

A.

Avoid using metal cookware with sharp points or
rough or sharp edges which might damage the
non-stick coated griddle surface. Do not cut foods
on the griddle. Use only heat-resistant dishes when
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foods in containers are to be warmed on the
griddle. For further information on caring for your
griddle’s surface, see the Care and Cleaning
section.
Q. Can prolonged periods of high heat damage my
griddle’s surface?

A.

A brief preheating period is often necessary for
best results with many foods, but leaving the
griddle on HI heat setting for more than 10
minutes without food can damage the non-stick
coating. Always be sure to turn control
knobs
to
OFF when cooking is completed.
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