Use and Care

©2018 Hestan Commercial Corporation
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EN
USING THE GRIDDLE (SOME MODELS)
GRIDDLE CONTROL KNOB
The electric griddle is electronically controlled with a temperature range of 120°F - MAX (approx.
500°F) [49 - 260°C]. Push and turn RIGHT (clockwise) to select the desired temperature for the
food you are cooking.
To avoid injury DO NOT operate the griddle without the griddle plate and grease tray in place.
CAUTION
The griddle is very hot after use. Allow sufficient time to cool down before cleaning.
DO NOT use metal utensils (pots, pans, etc.) on the griddle plate surface. Be careful not to gouge
or cause deep scratches in the griddle plate surface. DO NOT cut directly on the griddle plate.
FIRST TIME OPERATION
Before using your griddle for the first time, the griddle plate and the grease tray should be cleaned
with warm, soapy water and thoroughly rinsed and dried. When you first heat the plate, a little
smoke and some odor may be present as any remaining manufacturing oils are burned off. The
stainless-steel plate will discolor from a straw color, to a very dark brown or black, depending on
what foods you cook on the surface.
COOKING ON THE GRIDDLE
It will take some practice to get to know how your griddle performs with certain foods. The table
below gives a few recommendations.
CLEANING THE GRIDDLE
Read the CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE section of this manual for complete instructions.
NEVER flood the hot griddle plate with cold water. This can permanently warp the plate.
DO NOT clean any part of the griddle in the Self-Clean Cycle of the oven.
Wait until the appliance has cooled completely before cleaning.
FOOD ITEM GRIDDLE TEMP.
300 - 325° F
[149 - 163° C]
400 - 425° F
[204 - 218° C]
475 - 500° F
[246 - 260° C]
425 - 450° F
[218 - 232° C]
450 - 475° F
[232 - 246° C]
450 - 475° F
[232 - 246° C]
450 - 475° F
[232 - 246° C]
HAMBURGER
6 oz (170 g)
EGGS
BACON, SAUSAGE
PANCAKES,
FRENCH TOAST
HASH BROWN
POTATOES (frozen)
CHICKEN BREAST
(BONELESS)
STEAK
1" (25mm) THICK