Control Knob

The griddle is electronically controlled with temperatures marked on the knob from 150°F to 500°F.

There are no fixed settings on the knob.

Press and turn the knob clockwise to the temperature setting.

Griddle Grease Tray

Push the tray under the front edge of the griddle overhang to catch grease or food residue.

Clean the tray after every use. When removing the tray, use care when tipping it so that the contents do not spill (see illustration).

After cooling, pour the grease into a grease resistant container for disposal.

Griddle

To remove tray,

slide back and lift

Figure 19: Griddle Control Knob

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.

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.

Figure 20: Griddle Grease Tray

Cooking on the Griddle

1.Check that the grease tray is tucked under the griddle plate overhang.

2.Turn the knob to the cooking temperature to preheat the griddle.

3.Preheat 10 to 12 minutes.

4.Add butter, margarine, oil or shortening if desired.

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 longer than normal heat-up time or it could cause the Griddle / Grill temperature to be higher or lower than the knob setting.

Note:

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

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Thermador PRL30, PRL36, PRG30 manual Control Knob, Griddle Grease Tray, Preparing the Griddle, Cooking on the Griddle

PRL30, PRG30, PRL36 specifications

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