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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CARD PM 101.1

STANDARD ELECTRIC GRIDDLE

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Set temperature control to 220ºF. Allow the griddle temperature to drop to 220ºF before proceeding.

Daily

Griddle Brick or Pumice Stone

Fiber Brush

Plastic Scouring Pad, Plastic Scraper

Mild Detergent, Non-Abrasive Cleanser

Clean Soft Cloth / Sponge

Food Grade Silicone Sealant

DISTRIBUTE

1.Pour a small amount of water on the griddle surface and let it "sizzle".

2.Clean the griddle surface:

a.For standard griddles, use a pumice stone or griddle brick to scrape food waste. Clean the griddle surface down to bright metal. Wipe off any remaining powder residue.

b.For grooved-surface griddles, use the supplied contoured scraper to scrape food waste. Clean the griddle surface down to bright metal.

IMPORTANT: NEVER USE STEEL WOOL TO CLEAN THE GRIDDLE SURFACE! DO NOT use detergent or oven cleaner to clean the griddle surface.

3.Use a soft-bristled fiber brush in a circular motion to remove any remaining food particles.

4.Turn temperature control to OFF. Allow the griddle surface to cool, then wipe the surface with a clean cloth. Dry the griddle surface thoroughly.

IMPORTANT: SEASON THE COOKING SURFACE AFTER EACH CLEANING.

5.At least once each day, the grease trough must be thoroughly cleaned. Using a scraper, remove all grease and food waste from the grease trough by pushing it down the waste hole and into the grease drawer.

6.After scraping all cooking waste from grease trough into the grease drawer, take the grease drawer to kitchen cleaning area and properly dispose of all waste.

a.Clean drawer with hot water and a mild detergent.

b.Dry drawer thoroughly and reinstall in griddle.

7.Clean the splash guard in the sink with warm water and mild detergent, or in the dish washer. Rinse thoroughly and reinstall.

8.Wipe down exterior of griddle cabinet with a clean cloth and non-abrasive cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water and a clean cloth. Dry with a soft clean cloth

IMPORTANT: DO NOT splash or pour water onto control panel or wiring. Procedure is complete.

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Wells Countertop Electric Griddles Standard Electric Griddle Cleaning Instructions, Preventative Maintenance Card PM