KitchenAid KDRP407 manual Griddle Accessory, Home Canning, Cookware, Griddle Chart

To Use:

1.Push in and turn knob to LITE/HI. The flame will ignite in

30-40 seconds. Allow griddle to preheat for 10 minutes. Place food on griddle.

2.If preheating is not required, start cooking food at desired temperature setting.

GRIDDLE CHART

The settings and times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.

FOOD	SETTING	COOK TIME
		TOTAL MINUTES
Sausage Patties	325°F (163°C)	12-18
and Links
Bacon Slices	350°F (177°C)	7-11
Ham Steaks (fully	325°F (163°C)	5-7
cooked)
Ground Meat	350°F (177°C)	10-15
Patties
Frankfurters and	325°F (163°C)	8-15
Precooked
Sausages
Fish Steaks, Fillets	325°F (163°C)	8-15
Eggs	300°F (149°C)	3-5
Hash Brown	400°F to 425°F	8-12
Potatoes	(204°C to 218°C)
French Toast	350°F (177°C)	5-7
Pancakes	350°F (177°C)	2-4
Grilled Sandwiches	325°F (163°C)	3-5

Griddle Accessory

The griddle accessory is a non-stick rectangular pan with extra low sides, and is made of heavy-weight hand-cast aluminum. The griddle is ideal for cooking pancakes, eggs, bacon, grilled cheese sandwiches and hamburgers.

■Do not use knives or metal utensils on the griddle surface. Use only plastic or nylon cooking utensils.

■Do not preheat on HI. Excessive heat will cause discoloration, shorten the life of the surface, and may warp griddle and cause damage to the cooktop.

■Do not pour cold water on a hot griddle. This may warp the griddle, producing an uneven cooking surface.

■The griddle must be level to operate properly.

■Use oven mitts when removing the griddle from the surface burners.

■Do not wash griddle in the dishwasher.

First Time Use:

1.Before cooking for the first time, wash the griddle in warm soapy water with a sponge. Rinse with warm water and towel dry.

2.Preheat griddle on medium setting for 5 minutes. Allow griddle to cool completely.

3.Apply a light coating of vegetable oil or non-stick cooking spray to griddle.

To Use:

1.Place griddle over surface cooking grate, and push in and turn the control knob to the MED setting. Preheat griddle for 5 minutes.

2.Place foods on griddle, and choose correct temperature setting for foods according to your recipe.

A nonstick cooking spray is recommended when cooking foods that typically have little or no fat.

Cleaning and Storing the Griddle Accessory:

REMEMBER: Allow the griddle to cool completely before cleaning.

Clean the griddle shortly after removing food. Make sure the burner has been turned off before cleaning.

Wash the griddle after each use in hot, soapy water, and use a nonabrasive or plastic scrub pad to remove food residue.

After cleaning, dry the griddle surface with a soft cloth or sponge.

To protect the griddle finish and prevent scratching, it is recommended that the griddle be stored separately from other cookware. If the griddle must be stacked with other cookware, place a paper towel on top of the griddle surface.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

■Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.

■For more information, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

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