
Part # 4521357 (12/07)Page 12
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
General Cleaning
Painted Finishes
Establish a regular cleaning schedule. Any spills should be
wiped o immediately. The unit should be allowed the cool
down before cleaning any surfaces. Wipe exposed cleanable
surfaces when cool with a mild detergent and hot water.
Stubborn residue spots may be removed with a scouring
pad. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel should be cleaned using a mild detergent,
a soft cloth and hot water. If it is necessary to use a non-
metallic scouring pad, always rub in the direction of the grain
in the metal to prevent scratching. Wash a small area at a
time and rinse the washed area with a clean sponge dipped
into a disinfectant and wipe dray with a soft cloth before it
can dry.
Use only stainless steel or, wood or plastic tools to scrape
o heavy deposits of grease or oil. Do not use ordinary
steel scrapers or knives as particles of iron may become
embedded are rust. NEVER USE STEEL WOOL.
Griddle Seasoning
Remove all factory applied protective material by washing
with hot water, mild detergent or soap solution.
Apply a thin coat of cooking oil to the griddle surface, about
one ounce per square foot of griddle surface. Spread over the
entire griddle surface with a cloth to create a thin lm. Wipe
o any excess oil with a cloth.
Heat the griddle slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, then wipe away
the oil. Repeat the procedure 2 to 3 times until the griddle
has a slick mirror like nish. Do this until you have reached
the desired cooking temperature.
IMPORTANT: Do not attain a high griddle temperature
(232°C/450°F) during the“break-in” period.
NOTE: Steel griddle surface will tone (blue discoloration)
from the heat. This toning will not diminish function or
operation and is not a defect.
Griddle Cleaning
To produce evenly cooked, browned griddle products, keep
the griddle free from carbonized grease. Carbonized grease
on the surface hinders the transfer of the heat from the
griddle surface to the food product. This results in uneven
browning and loss of cooking eciency and worst of all,
carbonized grease tends to cling to grilled foods, giving hem
a highly unsatisfactory and unappetizing appearance. To
keep the griddle clean and operating at peak performance,
follow these simple instructions.
After each use: Clean griddle thoroughly with grill scraper
or spatula. Wipe o any excess debris left from the cooking
process.
Once a day: Clean griddle surface with a grill brick and grill
pad. Remove the grease container and clean thoroughly, in
the same manner as any ordinary cooking utensil.
Once a week: Clean the griddle surface thoroughly. If
necessary, use a grill stone or grill pad over the griddle
surface. Rub with the grain of the metal while still warm. A
detergent may be used on the surface to help clean it, but
care must be taken to be sure it is thoroughly removed.
After removing the detergent, the surface plate should be
covered with a thin lm of oil to prevent rusting. To remove
discolorations use a non-abrasive cleaner. Before re-using,
the griddle must be reseasoned. Keep the griddle drain tube
to the grease container clean at all times.
CAUTION: This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is
relatively soft and can be scored or dented by the careless
use of a spatula. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the
plate surface as this will cause food to stick in those areas.
Note that since this is a steel griddle, if a light coating of oil
is not always present, rust will develop on the exposed and
uncoated areas.