Roper 4347928 (333240-1) Grilling Tips, Removing the Grill Module, Cleaning the Grill Module

GRILLING TIPS

0Never use pots or pans on the grill. Heat could become trapped beneath, resulting in damage to the grill grates or the grill grate finish.

0Pieces of food which lie fairly flat and are no more than 2” thick, such as steaks, chops, hamburger, fish and chicken pieces, are best for grilling. If grill- ing larger foods or cooking to the well done stage, use a tent of aluminum foil to cover the food to trap and reflect heat and aid cooking.

eScore the fat on the edges of the meat to prevent curling while cooking. Do not cut into the meat itself or juices will be lost and the meat will be drier.

lWhen using skewers, thread the meat on them loosely so it browns evenly and the sauce can coat all sides. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for one hour before using to prevent charring.

0Place delicate foods such as fish on heavy-duty aluminum foil placed directly on the grill.

0Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to cover vegetables, sandwiches or bread on your grill. Wrap foil tightly to hold in juices and make food moist and tender, or leave foil loosely wrapped or open at the top for a smoked flavor.

0The best utensils for your modular grill are the same long-handled utensils with wooden handles that you use with your outdoor barbeque grill.

0Always use tongs to turn the food - a fork will pierce the food, causing loss of juices and increasing the chance of flame-ups.

0Using a marinade before cooking or a sauce during or after cooking will give added flavor and variety to your meals.

l Tomato-based or sweet sauces burn after 15 minutes of cooking, so use them for basting at the end of the cooking time. When basting be careful not to use too much. Excess sauce only drips off making clean up harder. Sugar-based sauces are especially hard to clean.

0To make clean-up easier you may line the reflector plates with aluminum foil. Be sure to cut the foil to match all openings in the reflector plate.

0Never salt foods on the grill while cooking as this will make them less juicy. Salt food on a plate after cooking is finished.

0When checking meat doneness, cut a small slit near the bone or center of the meat. If the meat is: red it IS rare, pink it is medium or brown it is well done.

REMOVING THE GRILL MODULE

Be sure the controls are OFF and the unit is cool.

To remove the grill element:

1.Grasp the element with both hands on either side of the plug.

2.Raise the opposite side of the element just enough to clear the well, then pull away from the receptacle. The element will not sit level when replaced if it is forced too far upward when removed.

CLEANING THE GRILL MODULE

Clean the grill module after every use. Do not put the ele- ment into water. It cleans itself when heated during nor- mal use. To remove any charred soil, clean with a dry, stiff brush when the element is cool. Never use steel wool or metal scouring pads because they may damage the outer casing of the element.

Wash the non-stick grill grids at the sink in soap and water. Use a non-metal scouring pad if necessary. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.

From time to time, you should recondition the grids with cooking oil as explained on page 13.

Wash chrome plated reflector plates at the sink in soap and water, or put in the dishwasher. Soak stubborn stains then rub gently with a scouring pad.

Do not put the reflector plates or grill grids in the oven during a self-clean cycle. Doing so will cause discoloration and damage the finish.

Wipe out the porcelain well with a damp, soapy cloth and dry. Check the grease jars and empty or replace them as needed.

MODULE COVER

The module cover is an optional accessory with several very handy uses. You can:

0protect one side of the cooktop from spatters while cooking on the other side

0use it as a dust cover or to hide a soiled module from view until you have time to clean

0 turn the cover over and use it as a tray

Do not place the cover on a hot module or leave it over a grill while preheating. To clean the module cover, wash it at the sink with soap and water and dry. For stubborn soil, just let it soak 5 or 10 minutes or use a nylon brush or pad. Do not use a metal scouring pad or other abrasives. Do not put the cover in your dishwasher - the wooden handles may be damaged.

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