Use and Care Manual

Caring for the Cooktop
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he Evo cooktop is pre-seasoned before shipping and ready for use. Clean the
cooktop after every use and maintain the seasoning by applying a very thin
layer of high smoke point oil after each cleaning (Cleaning instructions are on
page 52). If the cooksurface is not cleaned after every use, carbon will build up. If
excess carbon has built up on your cooktop, use the scraper to remove carbon build
up and follow the re-seasoning instructions below.
“Seasoning” your Evo grill is cooking oil heated onto the Evo cooktop, not a
chemical non-stick coating. “Seasoning” creates the natural, easy-release
properties. Here are some tips on how to create, maintain and even repair
the cooktop “seasoning.”
Tips & Tricks
• Using high heat burns off the
seasoning. You’ll fi nd that medium
heat works best for most recipes.
• Do NOT use Non-Stick Cooking Spray
on the Evo grill as it gums up the
cooksurface.
• Similar to a cast iron skillet, NEVER
cook on a dry surface, ALWAYS apply
oil to the cooksurface prior to EVERY
cooking session (Use a high smoke
point oil).
• ALWAYS properly clean the cooksurface
after every use while the surface is still
warm. This will clean and re-season the
surface in preparation for the next time
you cook.
• After cleaning the Evo cooktop, pour
3-4 tablespoons of oil in the center of
the cooksurface and wipe the oil over
the entire surface with a paper or terry
cloth towel. This will condition the
surface.
• Do NOT use water, club soda, salt, soap,
degreasers, cleaning bricks, steel wool
or any abrasive product on the Evo
cooksurface. These will deglaze the
surface, remove the oil seasoning and
can cause rusting. If you accidentally
deglaze your surface, no worries, it can
be re-seasoned.
To Re-Season the Cooksurface
• Remove carbon build up with the Evo scraper.
• Apply about 4-5 tablespoons of high smoke point oil to the cooksurface and wipe the entire surface
including the sides.
• Turn both burners to medium and allow the oil to smoke and burn off slightly for about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, wait several minutes and apply a second layer of oil. Repeat.
• The surface will appear dark and glossy black. This repeated process will carbonize the oil and create
a blackened patina and a natural nonstick oil seasoning. Using the grill pad and cleaning handle,
lightly polish the surface smooth on low heat.
• When the surface has cooled, wipe the cook surface with a lightly oiled towel.
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