Vulcan-Hart Operation, Before First Use, Seasoning The Griddle, Controls, Extended Shutdown

WARNING: APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD ARE PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS PLUG BE CONNECTED INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG.

Power supply for electric thermostats is 120 volts, 5 amps, 50/60 Hertz, 1 phase. Do not connect the griddle to electrical supply until after gas connections are made.

OPERATION

WARNING: THE GRIDDLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING.

BEFORE FIRST USE

The griddle is shipped covered with a protective coating. Remove this film only when the griddle plate is being cleaned prior to its first cooking use. Use a non-corrosive, grease dissolving commercial cleaner, following the manufacturer’s directions. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Clean all accessories.

SEASONING THE GRIDDLE

Season the griddle to avoid possible surface corrosion before first use, and after every cleaning. Heat griddle to a low temperature (300-350°F) and apply a small amount of cooking oil – about one ounce per square foot of surface. Use a soft lint-free cloth to spread the oil over the entire griddle surface to create a thin film. Wipe off any excess oil with a cloth. Repeat the procedure until the griddle has a slick, mirror-like finish.

CONTROLS

THERMOSTAT – Each thermostat controls the gas flow to the burner to bring that area of the griddle plate up to the set temperature.

OPERATION OF GRIDDLE WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM

1.Set the cooking temperature of each thermostat to be used.

2.Push ON/OFF switch to ON. The red indicator light will glow, indicating the griddle is on and calling for heat.

SHUTDOWN OF GRIDDLE WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM

1.Push ON/OFF switch to OFF. Red indicator light will stop glowing; indicating that gas has been shut off to main burners and the griddle is not heating.

EXTENDED SHUTDOWN

1.Shut off the main gas supply valve.

2.Unplug the griddle electrical supply cord.

3.Apply a heavy coat of oil over the griddle plate to inhibit rust.

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