PRG Professional Ranges Care and Use

Section Four: Using the Cooktop

Using the Griddle

THE GRIDDLE

(Available on some models)

The griddle is packaged with a pro- tective grease coating that must be completely removed with a spatula, paper towels, (in crevices use a table knife or toothpick) and cleaned with hot sudsy water. Rinse with vinegar/water and season now or it will rust.

TO SEASON OR RE-SEA- SON YOUR GRIDDLE

Seasoning is an important pro- cess which keeps food from sticking during cooking and

GRIDDLE COOKING CHART

FOOD

TEMPERATURE

 

 

Eggs

225˚F to 250˚F

 

 

Bacon, Ham,

300˚F to 325˚F

Pork Chops

 

Sausage, Grilled

325˚F to 350˚F

Cheese Sandwiches

 

 

 

Pancakes,

350˚F to 375˚F

French Toast

 

 

 

Hash Brown

400˚F to 425˚F

 

 

to ignite the gas, a safety valve opens and gas flows to the burner and ignites. The griddle burner is rated at 15,000 BTU HR.

GREASE TRAY

The grease tray is positioned slightly under the front edge of the steel griddle to catch grease or food residue scraped from the surface with a metal spatula.

prevents rusting. Once the griddle is seasoned, it can be used with or without additional grease or shortening.

1.Pour 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil onto the center of the griddle. Do not use corn oil. Spread oil over entire surface with a paper towel or coarse cloth.

2.Turn the control knob to a 350˚ setting. When the oil begins to smoke, turn the control knob OFF. Allow griddle to cool. Wipe off excessive oil with pa- per towel or cloth.

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4.When the griddle is cool, wipe it clean with a paper towel. Apply a very thin layer of vegetable oil. The griddle is now ready to use.

Do not place another utensil on the seasoned griddle to simmer or keep food warm.

USING THE GRIDDLE

1.Check that the drip tray is in place with one side tucked un- der the griddle overhang.

2.Push down and turn the control knob to a temperature sug- gested on the Griddle Cooking Chart.

3.Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the griddle to preheat to the tem- perature selected.

4.Place the food on the griddle and cook to desired doneness.

GRIDDLE BURNER

The built-in griddle has an alumi- nized steel tube burner, typical of those used in restaurant griddles. The burner is ignited by an electric glow bar. This device eliminates the need for the continuous burning pilot light. When the glow bar reaches a temperature hot enough

NOTE

1.It is normal for the griddle to darken with use.

2.The Griddle can be used without any additional grease or shortening, after it has been properly seasoned. However, grease or shortening may be used depending on the flavor desired.

3.The griddle must be level or tilted slightly forward for proper operation. Contact your authorized servicer if the griddle needs to be leveled.

4.When used with propane gas, a slight pop or flash may occur at the burner ports a few seconds after the burner has been turned off. This usually occurs after the burner has been on awhile. This is a normal function of your griddle.

5. Remove and clean the grease tray after every use.

Tip and Lift

GR IDDLE GREASE PAN

Use care when tipping the tray so that the contents are not spilled when it is removed.

Griddle Control Knob

GRIDDLE KNOB

The griddle thermostat has an infi- nite number of heat settings be- tween 150 and 500°F. There are no fixed positions on the control knob. To turn on the griddle, press then rotate the control knob counter- clockwise to the desired tempera- ture setting. The glow igniter turns on. As soon as it is hot (approxi- mately 60 to 90 seconds), the gas safety valve opens and the burner ignites.

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