CLEANING YOUR GRIDDLE
1.Clean the griddle thoroughly after each use. Do not immerse the griddle in cold water when it is hot. Let the griddle cool completely, then remove the temperature control and grease cup. Dispose of the grease. Immerse the griddle and grease cup in warm, soapy water. Wipe the temperature control with a damp cloth if necessary. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
2.Clean the non-stick surface of the griddle with warm, soapy water, using a non- metal cleansing pad. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders.
3.Clean the non-coated aluminum underside of the griddle with warm, soapy water and a soap-filled steel wool scouring pad. Remove stains with a household cleanser.
4.After washing, rinse the griddle thoroughly with warm water and dry completely, including the temperature control socket area. Replace the grease cup.
5.Your griddle and grease cup, with temperature control removed, may be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher. Clean the grease cup in the top rack only. The underside of the griddle will discolor due to the minerals in the water and the high heat of the drying cycle. This will not affect the cooking ability of the griddle. Each time the griddle is cleaned in a dishwasher, the non-stick surface should be reconditioned with cooking oil to ensure stick-free cooking. Replace the grease cup.
SPECIAL CARE:
1.A spotted white film may form on the non-stick surface. This is a buildup of minerals from food or water and is not a defect in the surface. To remove, soak a soft cloth in lemon juice or vinegar and rub on the cool surface. Wash the non-stick surface thoroughly, rinse and dry. Recondition the non-stick surface with cooking oil.
2.The non-stick surface may also become stained from improper cleaning or overheating. To remove stains, clean the non-stick surface by the following method. Combine 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of ONE of the following cleaners: Dip-It® coffee pot destainer, automatic dishwasher detergent or dry oxygen bleach crystals. USE ONLY ONE OF THE ABOVE CLEANERS; DO NOT COMBINE. Make sure the grease cup is in place. Preheat the griddle to 225°F (107°C). Wearing rubber gloves dip the sponge into the water mixture and wipe over the surface.
Continue the cleaning procedure until the mixture is gone. Turn griddle to “OFF” and allow to cool. Remove the temperature control and grease cup. Scour the non-stick surface of the griddle with warm, soapy water and a non-metal scouring pad. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wash the grease cup in warm, soapy water and dry. Slide the grease cup back into the griddle. Recondition the non- stick surface with cooking oil before using.
