Surface cooking, Care & seasoning of the griddle, Do not clean griddle in dishwasher – Kenmore 790.4662 User Manual
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Surface Cooking
Care & Seasoning of the Griddle
Before
first use:
• Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely.
• Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle).
• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven.
• Bake griddle for
1
hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before remov
ing.
• The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If
desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely.
After
each use:
•To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered.
• After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only.
• DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.
• Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before
storing.
Using the Griddle:
• Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners or over
the Bridge Burner. For location refer to Figure 1.
• Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow
preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process.
• DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may warp the
griddle and prevent even heat distribution.
Before Setting
Oven
Controls
À CAUTION
[This rangehasafan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may continue
to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may
also
stop immediately and then turn “ON” after a while.
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located at right side of the front panel
and visible when the oven door is open. When the oven
is on, hot air is released through the vents. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results.
OVEN VENT
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Removing and Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto
the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack
upward and slide the rack back into place.
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