West Bend PROferred L5673 - Manual (Page 7)

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3. Clean the non-coated aluminum underside of the griddle with warm soapy water
and a soap-filled steel wool scouring pad. Remove stains with household
cleanser. Remove burned-on grease with a special cleanser for appliances,
such as Wantz
™Frypan and Grill Cleaner, Afta™Fry Pan Cleaner, Whink™Metal
Cleaner or SS-T
®
Metal Cleaner.
4. After washing, rinse griddle thoroughly with warm water and dry completely,
including temperature control socket area. Replace grease cup.
5. Your griddle and grease cup (with temperature control removed) may be
cleaned in an automatic dishwasher. Clean grease cup in top rack only. The
under side of the griddle will discolor due to the mineral in the water and the
high heat of the drying cycle. This will not affect the cooking ability of the
griddle. Each time that the griddle is cleaned in a dishwasher; the non-stick
surface should be reconditioned with cooking oil to ensure stick-free cooking.
Replace grease cup.
SPECIAL CARE:
1. A spotted white film may form on the non-stick surface. This is a buildup of
minerals from foods or water and is not a defect in the surface. To remove,
soak a soft cloth in lemon juice or vinegar and rub on the finish. Wash the non-
stick surface thoroughly, rinse, and dry. Recondition the non-stick surface with
cooking oil.
2. The non-stick surface may also become stained from improper cleaning or
overheating. To remove stains, clean the non-stick surface by the following
method. Combine 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of ONE of the following
cleaners: Dip-It
®
coffee pot destainer, automatic dishwasher detergent, or dry
oxygen bleach crystals. USE ONLY ONE OF THE ABOVE CLEANERS; DO
NOT COMBINE. Make sure grease cup is in place. Preheat griddle to 225
°F.
Wearing rubber gloves, dip sponge into water mixture and wipe over surface.
Continue cleaning procedure until mixture is gone. Turn griddle to OFF and
allow to cool. Remove temperature control and grease cup. Scour the non-stick
surface of the griddle with warm soapy water and a non-metal scouring pad.
Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wash grease cup in warm soapy water and dry.
Slide grease cup back into griddle. Recondition the non-stick surface with
cooking oil before using.