MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Continued
Cast Iron Top & Ring Grates
Cast iron top and ring rate(s) can be cleaned with mild soap
and warm water. For baked on material, a wire brush can be
used. Dry thoroughly. Lightly coat with vegetable oil to help
prevent rust from forming.
Griddle
To produce evenly cooked, browned griddle products, keep
griddle free from carbonized grease. Carbonized grease on
the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the griddle
surface to food product. This results in uneven browning
and loss of cooking efficiency, and worst of all, carbonized
grease tends to cling to grilled foods, giving them a highly
unsatisfactory and unappetizing appearance. To keep the
griddle clean and operating at peak performance, follow
these simple instructions:
A. After Each Use: Clean griddle thoroughly with a grill
scraper or spatula. Wipe off any excess debris left from
cooking process.
B. Once A Day: Clean griddle surface with a grill brick and
grill pad. Remove grease container and clean thoroughly,
in same manner as any ordinary cooking utensil.
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C. Once A Week: Clean griddle surface thoroughly. If
necessary, use a grill stone or grill pad over the griddle
surface. Rub with grain of the metal while still warm A
detergent may be used on the plate surface to help clean
it, but care must be taken to be sure it is thoroughly
removed. After removal of detergent, the surface of the
plate should be covered with a thin film of oil to prevent
rusting. To remove discolorations, use a non-abrasive
cleaner. Before re-using the griddle must be reseasoned.
Keep griddle drain tube to grease container clear at all
times on those models without side grease container.
CAUTION: This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is
relatively soft and can be scored or dented by careless use
of spatula. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate
surface. This will cause food to stick in those areas. Also, note,
since this is a steel griddle if a light coating of oil is not always
present rust will develop on exposed & uncoated areas.
Hot Tops
While the surface is still slightly warm, wipe down with a
clean burlap cloth. Burnt on spillage should be scraped off. If
necessary, remove the plate and wash in a sink with soap and
hot water. Dry thoroughly. In damp climates, wipe down with
a light coating of oil to prevent rusting. Avoid excessive use
of water as this could damage the surface and the controls
below.
NOTE: Steel griddle and hot top surface will "tone" (blue/
brown discoloration) from heat. This toning will not diminish
function or operation and is not a defect.
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