Thermador PC304 - Manual (Page 23)

Section 4: USING THE COOKTOP
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DESCRIPTION
The built in griddle is made of restaurant quality
aluminum coated with titanium. This produces a
surface with even heat that is easy to clean.
A maple chopping block and stainless steel cover
are available as accessories and are purchased
separately. Both are sized to fit on top of the surface
when the griddle is not being used.
The maple chopping block and stainless steel cover
must be removed before turning the griddle on.
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The electric griddle element is rated 120 volts AC,
1,600 watts.
PREPARING THE GRIDDLE
The griddle must be tilted slightly forward for
optimum performance. See INSTALLATION
MANUAL for procedure to check and adjust griddle
for proper tilt of griddle plate. During installation, the
installer is responsible for leveling the cooktop.
The griddle plate should be washed with warm
• The griddle is electronically controlled with temp-
eratures marked on the knob from 150ºF to 500ºF.
• There are no fixed settings on the knob.
• Press and turn the knob counter-clockwise to the
temperature setting.
soapy water then rinsed with clear water prior to use.
The griddle may be used without any butter, margarine
or oil. However, a very small amount may be used to
flavor foods.
Any utensil may be used on the griddle surface.
About the Electric Griddle
CONTROL KNOB
GRIDDLE
Control Knob
Griddle Grease Tray
• Push the tray under the front edge of the griddle
overhang to catch grease or food residue.
• Clean the tray after every use. When removing
the tray, use care when tipping it so that the
contents do not spill.
Cooking on the Griddle
1. Check that the grease tray is tucked under the
griddle plate overhang.
2. Turn the knob to the cooking temperature to
preheat the griddle.
3. Preheat 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Add butter, margarine, oil or shortening for more
flavor.
5. Add the food and cook.
6. Care should be taken that the surface is not
gouged when utensils are used.
Slide back and lift
Griddle Grease Tray
CAUTION:
The griddle element is hot after use. Allow
sufficient time for griddle components to
cool before cleaning.