Med Duty Griddle Owner's Manual GEG24 GEG36 GEG48

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Operating Instructions
Operating the Griddle
Before operating griddle, it must be checked to see that it is sitting level. Adjust the feet to level griddle. Be sure
catch tray has been assembled correctly. Please see diagram Fig. 9-1.
NOTE: Upon rst use, griddle can produce a metal-burning smell.
This is normal and smell will decrease with use.
Wipe all petrulium jelly from the surface before use.
Season the surface:
1. Clean griddle surface thoroughly. After griddle has been thoroughly
cleaned, it must be seasoned to prevent food from sticking. Before using, and
after each thorough scouring, season griddle by heating the surface
in the following manner:
2. Turn on griddle by dialing/adjusting temperature control dial from OFF to 350°F.
3. Using a clean cloth (not a spatula) spread a thick lm of cooking oil or fat over griddle cooking surface.
This lm must remain on the hot griddle for 30 minutes.
Griddle surface will be HOT
4. Remove the excess fat and wipe clean.
5. Apply another lm of cooking oil over the hot cooking surface for another 30 minutes and again remove the
excess fat and wipe clean. The griddle surface will be ready to use.
EVEN WITH CAREFUL SEASONING, FOOD CAN STICK TO GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE UNTIL GRIDDLE
PLATE IS “BROKEN IN”.
Temperature Control
The temperature is thermostatically controlled. Be sure the temperature dial is turned and adjusted to the desired
setting. The set point of each thermostat is marked on the front panel with a
– in the 9 o’clock position. Griddle is equipped with one thermostat per various cooking service interval.
For the 24” griddle and 36” griddle - every 12””.
Cooking
Turn the temperature dial to the desired temperature. After a short pre-heating period, the thermostat will
automatically maintain the selected temperature. When the set temperature is reached, the signal light will go off.
Fig. 9-1