Wolf Appliance Company DUAL FUEL RANGES - Manual (Page 21)

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When this "seasoning" tech-
nique is applied correctly, food
spatters will not stain and the
surface will be protected from
moisture. Its appearance
darkens with use, a sign that
the French Top has been fully
tempered and is properly
seasoned. Regular maintenance
will be easier.
Periodically, it may be neces-
sary to strip the oil and stains
from the plate. Apply a small
amount of white vinegar and
water to the surface while it is
slightly warm. Repeat until
excess oil has been removed.
CENTER PLATE
CENTER PLATE HOOK
French Top center plate removal
F R E N C H T O P C A R E
• It is best to maintain a
"seasoned" surface to protect
the cast iron from moisture.
• Clean entire surface after
each use while it is slightly
warm.
• Wipe the surface with a mild
detergent (i.e. Dawn ® ) and
water. Rinse and dry.
• Spray a light coating of
vegetable oil on a towel or
cloth. While surface is still
slightly warm, apply oil evenly
until it is absorbed into the cast
iron. Use oil sparingly; too
much oil will smoke excessively
when heated and leave a
gummy coating that will have
to be removed.
Avoid using
olive or corn oil. They leave a
gummy residue.
• Repeat this process after each
use until a sheen develops.
F R E N C H T O P
C O O K I N G T I P S
• Always cook in pans. Do
not cook food directly on the
surface.
• Never remove the center
plate when cooking.
• When bringing large
amounts of water to a boil, it is
fastest to do it on one of the
regular burners.
The burner is located below
the center plate. The plate
remains in place during
cooking but it can be lifted off
to check or service the burner.
Use the center plate hook
provided with your range as
shown in the illustration below.
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CAUTION
Use caution before
touching; be sure that the
surface has cooled to a safe
temperature to avoid steam
burns.
CAUTION
Never leave pans on a high
setting unattended or for
long periods of time. Be
particularly cautious when
cooking food high in fat. It
can become hot enough to
ignite.