Griddle safety precautions, leveling, Surface cooking, Season the griddle – GE ZDP486NDPSS User Manual

Page 14: Using the griddle

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Pancakes

375ºF

Hamburgers

400ºF

Bacon*

400ºF

Grilled Cheese

350ºF

Eggs

275ºF

14

Griddle

safety

precautions,

leveling

(on some models)

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Do not allow the airflow

from the griddle flue cover to be obstructed by

cookware or towels.
Remove the metal cover and the cutting board

before turning the griddle on.
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Once the unit is in position, the griddle can be

leveled. Remove the flue cover by lifting it straight

up. Be careful not to scratch the surrounding

stainless steel surfaces during removal of the

flue cover.
The two inner screws are clamping screws for

securing the griddle in place. Loosen these two

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level the griddle or to provide a forward slope to

help grease and oils to drain away from the food

being cooked. After the first few uses, you will be

able to judge the slope best suited for the foods

you are cooking and personal preference.

After leveling the griddle, tighten the clamping

screws to secure griddle in place. +DQGWLJKWHQ

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Surface Cooking

Professional Dual Fuel Range

Griddle flue cover

Clamping

screws

Leveling screws

Season

the griddle

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If the griddle has not been used for a period of

time, it should be reseasoned.
 Clean the griddle thoroughly with hot, soapy

water to remove any protective coating.

 Wipe the surface using a solution of 1 quart

water and 1 cup white vinegar. Dry thoroughly.

 Use a paper towel and wipe 1 tablespoon

vegetable oil evenly acros s the griddle. Do not

use corn oil as it can get sticky.

 Turn the control knob to 400°F for approximately

30 minutes. Turn the heat off when the oil starts

to shimmer.

 Repeat Step 3. Be sure to cover the entire

surface with the oil.

 Allow the griddle to cool. Wipe the entire surface

of the griddle using a heavy cloth to remove the

oil. The griddle is now ready to use.

Using

the griddle

The griddle surface is a combination of highly

polished Type 304 stainless steel and an aluminum

thermal plate for even heat distribution. It is

normal for it to darken with use as oils cook onto

the surface to provide a stick-resistant base or

“seasoning.”
The griddle is thermostatically controlled and can

be set to maintain any temperature from 200ºF

to 450ºF.
127(Unlike the surface burners, which use

electric igniters, the griddle uses a Glo-Bar for

ignition. It takes approximately 45 seconds for

the Glo-Bar to reach temperature. Gas is only

supplied to the griddle once the Glo-Bar reaches

temperature.
To heat the griddle, push in the control knob and turn

to the desired temperature setting. The light on the

bezel will glow to indicate the thermostat control

is working.

127( Place bacon on a cold griddle.

Do not preheat.

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