OPERATION
The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove all packing material and protective plastic from surfaces of the unit. Before leaving the factory, the griddle plate is coated with protective coating as a rust inhibitor. Remove this film when the griddle plate is being cleaned prior to its first cooking use. Heat the griddle to 200-300°F to loosen and melt the coating, then clean the surface with
anon-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. This will also help reduce the sticking of cooked food product.
CONTROLS
This model features a standing pilot that must be manually lit. The pilot is monitored by a thermocouple and pilot safety valve. If the pilot goes out, the safety valve will shut-off the gas supply to the pilot and main burners. There is one pilot and one safety valve for every two burners except on the 36” model. The 36” model has an odd number of main burners, therefore one of the sets of pilots and safety valves in these models will control only one main burner. The safety valve push buttons are aligned with pilot burners and the pilot sight holes are off centered ¾” to the right. The pilot burners are inset approximately 7” from the front panel. See cutaway view on page 8.
Each 12” section of the griddle is independently controlled by a mechanical snap-action thermostatic valve. The thermostats have an operating range of 200 to 450 degrees. Once pilots are lit, turning the thermostats to the desired setting is all that is required to put the unit into service.
