Thermador PRD48 Description, Preparing the Griddle, Griddle Control Knob, Notice, Leveling Screws

Using the Electric Griddle (available on some models)

Description Griddle Control Knob

The built-in griddle is made of restaurant-quality aluminum that has a non-stick titanium coating. This produces a surface with even heat that is easy to clean.

A maple chopping block, stainless steel cover, and coated- aluminum grill plate are available as accessories and are purchased separately. The maple chopping block and stainless steel cover are sized to fit on top of the surface when the griddle is not being used. The coated-aluminum grill plate accessory is designed to replace the griddle plate. See the instructions that come with the grill plate accessory for more details.

The maple chopping block and stainless steel cover must be removed before turning the griddle on.

•The electric griddle element is rated 120 volts AC, 1,630 watts.

CAUTION:

The griddle element is hot after use. Allow sufficient time for griddle components to cool before cleaning.

WARNING:

To avoid risk of injury, never operate griddle without the griddle plate or grill plate accessory installed. Never use griddle in a manner that is not prescribed by the Use and Care Guide.

Leveling Screws

Figure 23: Griddle Plate Leveling Screws

The griddle plate (or grill plate accessory) must always be in place when the griddle is turned on.

Figure 24: Griddle Control Knob

•The griddle is electronically controlled with temperatures marked on the knob from 150°– 500°F (66°–260°C).

•There are no fixed settings on the knob.

•Press and turn the knob clockwise to the temperature setting.

Preparing the Griddle

The griddle must be tilted slightly forward for optimum performance. See Installation Manual for procedure to check and adjust griddle for proper tilt of griddle plate. The griddle plate is tilted slightly from the factory (Figure 23); however, during installation the installer is responsible for leveling the product.

The griddle plate should be washed with warm soapy water then rinsed with clear water prior to use.The griddle may be used without any butter, margarine or oil. However, a very small amount may be used to flavor foods.

Any utensil may be used on the griddle surface. Care should be taken that the surface is not gouged when utensils are used. Do not cut directly on the griddle plate.

NOTICE:

Griddle/Grill performance may vary if there is an excessive amount of airflow in the vicinity of the appliance. The excessive airflow could be from an air-conditioning register or ceiling fan blowing at the cooktop. This could create lon- ger than normal heat-up time, or it could cause the Griddle/ Grill temperature to be higher or lower than the knob set- ting.

Note:

Having a properly installed ventilation hood is not considered a source of excessive airflow.

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