APW Wyott 1848 - Manual (Page 15)

OWNER'S INFORMATION
CLEANING THE GRIDDLEAFTER INSTALLATION
CONTROLS
SEASONING THE GRIDDLE SURFACE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAREAND CLEANING
After each cooking load,
Each week
Before using the griddle for the first time, be sure to remove the factory-applied rust preventive compound.
Add a mild detergent to hot water and wash the griddle well. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
The heat of the griddle surface is controlled by turning the dial knobs (recessed in the front control pane!).
Separate signal lights cycle with each control, whenever the thermostat calls for heat the signal light
associated with it will be on. Each thermostat controls twelve inches of griddle surface width. The
thermostat temperature range is 200-450 degree Fahrenheit, +/- 10 degrees.
After a thorough cleaning, the griddle is ready for seasoning. Preheat the griddle to 400 degrees
Fahrenheit. When the dialed temperature is reached as indicated by the signal lights going off, spread a
light film of cooking oil or fat over the entire surface of the griddle.After two minutes, wipe the griddle clean of
excess oil. Repeat this operation. The griddle is now ready for use.
1. Preheat the griddle (preheat time for 77-350 degree Fahrenheit is approximately 8 minutes) - Set
the thermostat dials at the correct temperature for the food to be cooked. A red light will flash on
automatically for each section of the griddle when the thermostat is set, and will go off when the
section has reached the set temperature. The signal light will flash on and off during the cooking
operation to show that correct temperature is being maintained. You are now ready to load the
griddle.
2. Load the griddle -After preheating, load the griddle and cook according to recipe.
3. Economy hint - Turn the griddle OFF (or to the lowest thermostat setting) during idle periods.
At the end of each day's operation, turn all temperature controls to "OFF".
scrape the griddle surface with scraper or rigid spatula to remove excess fat and
food particles. Once a day or whenever necessary, thoroughly clean and wipe out the grease trough. As
necessary during use, wipe out accumulated material to provide good drainage. Remove grease drawer,
empty and wash. In general, soap and water with the aid of a sponge or soft cloth will clean the drawer
thoroughly. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry. Clean control panel with a damp cloth and dry.
or whenever necessary, clean griddle thoroughly. If desired, use a pumice or griddle stone over
surface. Rub with the grain of the metal while still warm. Avoid steel wool! After each thorough cleaning, the
cooking surface must be re-seasoned. To remove the control knobs for cleaning, pull straight out. Wash in
soapy water. Rinse, dry, and replace on shaft.
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