Garland E24-72G - Manual (Page 8)

Part # 1009080 Rev 4 (01/25/08) Page 8
INITIAL OPERATION
Before use allow the griddle plate to reach room
temperature . Clean the griddle surface thoroughly by
washing with hot water and mild soap to remove rust
preventative . Rinse and dry well .
Griddle Seasoning Instructions
1 Remove all factory applied protective material by
washing with hot water, mild detergent or soap solution .
2 . 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 film . Wipe off any excess oil with a cloth .
 . Turn on all thermostats, some discoloration will occur
when heat is applied to the steel .
4 . Heat the griddle slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, then wipe
away the oil . Repeat the procedure 2 to  times until the
griddle has a slick, mirror like finish . Do this until you have
reached the desired cooking temperature .
IMPORTANT: Do not attain 450° F (22° C) (on the thermostat
control) during the “break-in” period . The griddle will not
require re-seasoning if it is used properly, if the griddle is
over heated and product begins to stick to the surface it may
be necessary to repeat the seasoning process again . If the
griddle is cleaned with soap and water it will be necessary to
re-season the griddle surface again .
OPERATION
Open Type Burners
It should be pointed out that the open burners are not
designed or intended heavy-duty service . Use of large
stockpots will severely damage the surface elements and
is not normally covered under the warranty policy! It is
recommended that cooking utensils no larger than 10” (254
mm) in diameter and with a capacity no larger than 1 gallon
( .79 liters) be used on the surface elements .
Infinite switches are used to control the front and rear
heating elements . Numbers on switch knobs provide the
following:
HI – 5 High Heat
5 –  Medium Heat
 – LO Low Heat
Setting the switches between these numbers will give
intermediate heats . Switches are reversible and may be
turned right or left .
Surface heating units should not be left on high heat if not
covered by a cooking utensil . Turn the switch to number 4
position or lower when units are idling . Failure to do this will
shorten the life of the surface heating elements .
Two (2) pilot indicator lamps are provided, one for each
heating unit and these will illuminate when heat is being
produced by the elements .
E24 Series Griddles
All E24 series griddles are thermostatically controlled
from 125° to 450°F (52° to 22° C) . To operate, turn the
thermostats to desired temperature . Indicator lamps will
come “ON” and as the griddle areas reach the desired
temperature the indicator lamp will go “OFF” . As the
thermostats call for more heat, the indicator lamps will
come “ON” and will continue to cycle “OFF” and “ON” as the
thermostat operates .
Do not waste electricity or abuse equipment by leaving
thermostat at high temperature settings if not required .
Throughout all idling periods, set the thermostat to low
temperature settings to keep the griddle warm . Re-set
thermostat as required for periods of heavy use . Turn the
thermostat to “OFF” at end of daily operation .