SECTION 3
OPERATION
A. Controls
This section provides a basic description of the location and function of the griddle operating controls (all located on the control panel). Refer to the diagram below.
1.Thermostat Control Knob: Adjusts the corresponding griddle zone to new temperature requirements. The maximum set point is 450°F (232°C), and the minimum is 150°F (65°C).
2.Heating Indicator Light: Each heating indicator light is illuminated whenever the corresponding griddle zone is calling for heat. The light turns off when the griddle section has reached the temperature set on the thermostat control knob.
3.On/Off Switch: Turns the corresponding griddle zone on and off.
WARNING
NEVER TOUCH AN OPERATING GRIDDLE. ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL ALL ON/OFF SWITCHES HAVE BEEN SET TO “OFF” FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES.
4.Turn all Thermostat Control Knobs to 0 (off). Switch the On/Off Switches to “Off.”
5.Wait at least 30 minutes for the griddle to cool, then wipe off the excess oil with clean cloths.
6.Switch the On/Off Switches to “On.” Set the Thermostat Control Knobs to 350°F (175°C).
7.Repeat Steps 1, 3, 4, and 5. This completes the griddle “seasoning.”
8.Switch the On/Off Switches to “On.” Set the Thermostat Control Knobs to the proper temperature setting(s) for the type of food to be cooked. After the Heating Indicator Lights turn off, the griddle is ready for use.
Griddle Operating Controls
Thermostat Control
Knob
Heating Indicator
Light
On/Off Switch
B.Seasoning the Griddle
1.Spread a light film of unsalted cooking oil over the entire griddle surface with a soft cloth.
2.Set all Thermostat Control Knobs to 300°F (149°C).
3.Allow the griddle to operate for at least two minutes. This allows the oil to work into the pores of the metal, forming a smooth coating over the exterior surface of the griddle. Use a spatula to spread the oil, if necessary.
C. Operating Hints and Safety
Although the finest materials, engineering planning, and manufacturing facilities have provided for safe and
1.Disconnect power to the griddle at the breaker/ fused disconnect at the end of each day of operation.
2.NEVER leave the griddle in operation without an attendant.
3.NEVER operate the griddle without the grease drawer FULLY in place.
4.Turn the thermostat control knobs down to a “standby” temperature of 200°F (93°C) during idle periods. Leaving the griddle to idle at high tempertures can cause food particles and grease film to carbonize. It takes only a few minutes to regain operating temperatures.
5.Do not heat the entire griddle for cooking small amounts of food. Any zones not required for cooking can be left at the “standby” temperature.
6.Various kinds of food can be cooked at the same time by setting each zone of the griddle to a different temperature.
7.Use a spatula to push excess grease into the grease troughs after each load of food is cooked. This reduces smoking and carbonizing of hot grease.
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