Griddle Charts

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

Preheat Chart

TEMPERATURE

TIME TO PREHEAT

 

(in minutes)

 

 

250°F (121°C)

10

 

 

300°F (149°C)

14

 

 

350°F (177°C)

15

 

 

400°F (204°C)

20

 

 

450°F (232°C)

25

 

 

500°F (260°C)

27

 

 

Cooking Chart

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 steak

325°F (163°C)

5-7

(fully cooked)

 

 

 

 

 

Frankfurters and

325°F (163°C)

8-15

precooked

 

 

sausages

 

 

 

 

 

Ground meat

350°F (177°C)

10-15

patties

 

 

 

 

 

Grilled

325°F (163°C)

3-5

sandwiches

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

After Each Use:

1.Turn the griddle off and let cool.

2.Scrape griddle residue into drip tray using heat resistant plastic or wooden utensils.

3.Rinse griddle with hot, soapy water.

4.Remove and clean the drip tray and the area below. Gently tip the drip tray so that the contents are not spilled when removing.

5.Clean using a nylon scrub pad with soapy water and rinse with hot water.

6.Dry griddle, drip tray and area below griddle with paper towels to remove excess grease and oil.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and 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.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

COOKWARE

CHARACTERISTICS

 

 

Aluminum

Heats quickly and evenly.

 

Suitable for all types of cooking.

 

Medium or heavy thickness is best for

 

 

most cooking tasks.

 

 

Cast iron

Heats slowly and evenly.

 

Good for browning and frying.

 

Maintains heat for slow cooking.

 

 

 

Ceramic or

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Ceramic glass

Heats slowly, but unevenly.

 

 

Ideal results on low to medium heat

 

 

settings.

 

 

Copper

Heats very quickly and evenly.

 

 

 

Earthenware

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

 

Use on low heat settings.

 

 

Porcelain

See stainless steel or cast iron.

enamel-on-

 

 

steel or cast

 

 

iron

 

 

 

 

Stainless steel

Heats quickly, but unevenly.

 

A core or base of aluminum or copper

 

 

on stainless steel provides even

 

 

heating.

HomeCanning

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

Center the canner on the grate.

Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.

For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

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