SECTION FOUR: USING THE COOKTOP
About the Electric Griddle
(available
on some models)
DESCRIPTION
The built-in
griddle
is made
of restaurant-quality
aluminum
that is coated with titanium.
This produces
a surface
with even heat that is easy to clean.
A maple
chopping
block and stainless
steel cover
are available
as accessories
and are purchased
separately.
Both are sized to fit on top of the surface
when the griddle
is not being used.
The maple chopping
block and stainless
steel cover
must
be removed
before turning
the griddle on.
•
the electric griddle element is rated 120 volts AC,
1,600 watts.
CAUTION:
The griddle element is hot after use. Allow
sufficient
time for griddle components
to
cool before
cleaning.
CONTROL
KNOB
Griddle
Control
Knob
•
The griddle is electronically
controlled
with tem-
peratures
marked
on the
knob from
150°F to
500°F.
•
There are no fixed settings
on the knob
•
Press and turn the knob counter-clockwise
to the
temperature
setting.
PREPARING
THE GRIDDLE
The griddle must be tilted slightly forward for optimum
performance.
See Installation
Manual for procedure
to check and adjust griddle for proper tilt of griddle
plate. During installation,
the installer
is responsible
for leveling the product.
The griddle plate should be
washed with warm soapy water then rinsed with clear
water prior to use.The
griddle may be used without
any butter,
margarine
or oil. However,
a very small
amount
may be used to flavor foods.
Any utensil may be used on the griddle surface.
Care should
be taken that the surface
is not gouged
when utensils
are used.
To remove tray,
slide back and lift
Griddle Grease Tray
GRIDDLE
GREASE
TRAY
•
Push the tray under the front edge of the griddle
overhang
to catch grease
or food residue.
•
Clean the tray after every
use. When
removing
the tray,
use care
when
tipping
it so that the
contents
do not spill (see illustration).
• After
cooling,
pour
the
grease
into
a grease
resistant
container
for disposal.
Cooking
on the Griddle
1.
Check that the grease tray is tucked
under
the griddle plate overhang.
2.
Turn the knob to the cooking
temperature
to
preheat the griddle.
3.
Preheat
lOto
12 minutes.
4.
Add butter, margarine,
oil or shortening
if
desired.
GRIDDLE COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOOD
SETTING
Eggs
300°F to 325°F
(150°C to 160°C)
Bacon; BreakfastSausage350°F to 375°F
(177°C to 190°C)
Toasted Sandwiches
325°Fto 350°F
(160°C to 177°C)
BonelessChickenBreasts 350°F to 375°F
(177°C to 190°C)
Boneless PorkChops, 1/2" t hick 350°F to 375°F
(177°C to 190°C)
Ham Slices 1/2" thick
350°F to 375°F
(177°C to 190°C)
Pancakes; FrenchToast
350°F to 375°F
(177°C to 190°C)
Potatoes;Hash Browns
375°F to 400°F
(190°C to 205°C)
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