Sub-Zero Sealed Burner RangeTop Infrared G R I D D L E, Griddle Operation, Season The Griddle

WOLF SEALED BURNER RANGETOP O P E R AT I O N

INFRARED G R I D D L E
The steel griddle plate operates at 5.5 kW		GRIDDLE OPERATION
(336 g/h). It is thermostatically controlled,		IMPORTANT NOTE: The stainless steel cover
which means once the set temperature is
		must be removed prior to operation of the
reached, the heat cycles to hold that tempera-
		griddle.
ture. To prevent food from sticking and to
protect the surface from moisture, it is neces-			Turn on the ventilation hood five minutes
sary to season the griddle prior to use. This			prior to using the griddle.
seasoning process as well as general use will			To heat the griddle, push in the control
change the appearance of the griddle.
			knob and turn counterclockwise to the
			desired temperature. It is normal to hear a
SEASON THE GRIDDLE			clicking sound. This is the electronic
	Clean the surface with hot water and a mild		ignition lighting the burner. When the
			burner is lit, the thermostat will control the
	detergent. Rinse and dry.
			temperature.
	Turn on the ventilation hood five minutes		Preheat for approximately 10 minutes.
	prior to using the griddle.
			When the griddle is preheated, the griddle
	The griddle needs to go through a ”burn		indicator light will go out. The light will
	in” period. Turn the griddle on at 175˚C for		cycle on and off as the thermostat requires
	30 minutes to clean oils from the bottom of		more heat to maintain the set temperature.
	the griddle. After 30 minutes, turn the		This will allow heat to be evenly distributed
	griddle off and allow it to cool.		and the griddle to maintain the set
	To season, pour 5 ml of peanut or vegetable		temperature.
			The double griddle has two burners with
	oil per 279 mm griddle in the center; spread
	evenly with a paper towel, avoiding the		separate control knobs that act indepen-
	corners. Be careful not to apply too much		dently of each other. If only one griddle is
	oil. Excess oil will leave a gummy residue		being used, there will be some heat transfer
	that will have to be removed.		to the inactive griddle.
	Push and turn the control knob to 175˚C.		To turn the griddle off, turn the control knob
	Heat until you see the first signs of smoke.		clockwise to the position.
	Turn the griddle . When the griddle has
	cooled and is only slightly warm, wipe off
	any excess oil. Let the griddle cool		Be particularly cautious when cooking
	completely.
			food high in fat. It can become hot
	Repeat with another teaspoon of oil. The
			enough to ignite.
	brown appearance will darken with use.

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