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Preheating
Light the burners, as indicated above, in the maximum position (large flame) and let the griddle preheat
for 2 to 5 minutes.
Cooking
What is griddling?
The griddle is a fast Spanish cooking technique that consists of grilling food (meat, fish,
vegetables, etc.) on a metal plate with little or no fat. The griddle allows you to preserve
the flavour of foods that cook in their own juice and fat.
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Warning: The metal parts become hot during use. Danger of burns! Wear suitable
protective gloves when handling the appliance and when cooking.
Cooking on the griddle
The burners heat the griddle. During cooking, the juices and fats from the food are evacuated through
the hole at the front right of the griddle.
Grease trap drawer
To make it easier to clean the drawer, you can place aluminium foil on the entire surface
of the drawer and discard it after each use after the appliance has cooled completely.
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The grease trap drawer is designed to remove juices and
greases during cooking. The drawer is fully removable
for easy cleaning. It must be emptied as regularly as
necessary.
Allow the appliance to cool down and then carefully
pull the drawer out using the handles under the control
knobs. Replace it on the appliance after cleaning.
Controlling flashovers
When cooking very fatty foods on the griddle, or those cooked at a temperature that is too high,
sudden flashovers can occur. These must be controlled to prevent food from burning.
To prevent excessive flames:
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Before cooking, remove excess fat from meat and poultry before placing it on the griddle.
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Put the control knob in the minimum cooking position.
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Move the food to a cooler area of the griddle.
In the event of a flashover:
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Place all of the control knobs in the " OFF" (stop) position.
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Turn off the power to the gas cylinder.
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Keep people and animals away from the appliance.
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Do not remove the grease trap drawer. Danger of burns!
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NEVER spray the griddle with water! Use only a powder extinguisher!
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If the fire persists, contact the fire department.
Practical cooking tips
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Defrost food before cooking.
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Remove excess fat from meat before cooking to reduce the risk of flashovers.
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To keep the food juicy, use special griddle tongs or spatulas and avoid turning the food too often
during cooking.
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Season your food when it is finished cooking.
When cooking is finished
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1. Place all of the control knobs in the "
clockwise until they stop.
2. Turn off the power to the gas cylinder.
3. While the griddle is still hot, "de-glaze" it to make it easier to clean later: with suitable protective
gloves, pour a small amount of water onto the surface of the griddle, ensuring that hot steam is
released, then rub the plate with a wooden or plastic spatula and remove food residue to the drain
hole in the griddle.
You can also use white vinegar on the warm surface of the griddle instead of water.
4. Wait until the appliance and accessories have cooled down completely before cleaning.
OFF" (stop) position. Push the knobs and turn them
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