Sunfire X Series operation manual Hot Tops, Griddle, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Continued

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Continued

Hot Tops

While the surface is still slightly warm, wipe down with a clean burlap cloth.. Burnt on spillage should be scraped off.. If necessary, remove the plate and wash in a sink with soap and hot water.. Dry thoroughly.. In damp climates, wipe down with a light coating of oil to prevent rusting.. Avoid excessive use of water as this could damage the surface and the controls below..

NOTE:  Steel griddle and hot top surface will “tone” (blue/ brown discoloration) from heat.. This toning will not diminish function or operation and is not a defect..

Griddle

To produce evenly cooked, browned griddle products, keep griddle free from carbonized grease.. Carbonized grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the griddle surface to food product.. This results in uneven browning and loss of cooking efficiency, and worst of all, carbonized grease tends to cling to grilled foods, giving them a highly unsatisfactory and unappetizing appearance.. To keep the griddle clean and operating at peak performance, follow these simple instructions:

A.AFTER EACH USE clean griddle thoroughly with a grill scraper or spatula.. Wipe off any excess debris left from cooking process..

B.ONCE A DAY clean griddle surface with a grill brick and grill pad.. Remove grease container and clean thoroughly, in same manner as any ordinary cooking utensil..

C.ONCE A WEEK clean griddle surface thoroughly.. If necessary, use a grill stone or grill pad over the griddle surface.. Rub with grain of the metal while still warm.. A detergent may be used on the plate surface to help clean it, but care must be taken to be sure it is thoroughly removed.. After removal of detergent, the surface of the plate should be covered with a thin film of oil to prevent rusting.. To remove discolorations, use a non-abrasive cleaner.. Before

re-using, the griddle must be reseasoned.. Keep griddle drain tube to grease container clear at all times..

CAUTION This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can be scored or dented by careless use of spatula..

Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface.. This will cause food to stick in those areas.. Also, note, since this is a steel griddle if a light coating of oil is not always present rust will develop on exposed and uncoated areas..

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