Sunfire X Series - Manual (Page 13)

Part # 4523343 Rev 1 (02/12/08) Page 13
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 and uncoated areas .
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Continued