AccuTemp ACCU-STEAM GAS GRIDDLE - Manual (Page 16)

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OPERATION
SEASONING
It is recommended that you clean your A
CCU
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griddle thoroughly before
turning your unit on. To clean the griddle surface, just simply wash the cooking surface
down with a solution of mild soap and water, and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water.
Once the cooking surface has been cleaned, set the thermostat to 200°F (93°C),
turn the griddle power switch to the “On” position and allow the griddle cooking surface
to heat for 10 minutes. Using a high temperature oil, such as Pan and Grill
Shortening  Whirl  or equivalent, pour enough to cover the entire griddle
surface. Do not use standard vegetable oil to season the griddle cooking
surface. It may cause food to stick and result in improperly cooked food. Work this
seasoning oil into the griddle surface with a regular heavy-duty scrub pad for about 5
minutes, making sure that you scrub the seasoning oil over the entire griddle-cooking
surface. After the entire griddle surface has been scrubbed with seasoning oil for 5
minutes, simply wipe or squeegee off excess oil from griddle surface. Your griddle is
now ready to use!
If you use chemicals to clean your griddle periodically or on a schedule,
you may need to repeat this process after the use of chemicals.
PREHEATING
Turn On switch to the “On” position and set the thermostat to the desired
temperature. The griddle will increase its surface temperature at an average rate of 15°
F (8°C) per minute. It takes approximately 22 minutes to raise the griddle from room
temperature to its maximum temperature of 400° F (204°C). The griddle will be
preheated when the “Heat” light starts to cycle on and off. Please use caution as
temperatures on and around the griddle cooking surface could cause severe
burns.
COOKING
Begin cooking only after the griddle has been preheated to the desired temperature.
Please note these facts:
 You can cook all the way to the edges of the griddle surface because the
temperature does not very across the entire cooking surface.
 You can turn the product to the same spot because the griddle has near
instant heat recovery.
 It will always cook the same, regardless of product load or surface coverage.
Accurate Cooking Temperatures
Because of the inaccurate surface temperatures and long recovery times common
with other griddles. It is doubtful you were cooking at the set temperature or the
temperature you wanted. Adjust the temperature on your
ACCU-STEAM griddle and it