User Manual

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Assembly
1. Place unit upside down on an elevated surface for handle assembly. An elevated surface is neces-
sary to prevent placing pressure on one handle while installing the second handle. Failure to use
an elevated surface may result in damage to the first handle installed.
2. Remove the screws from the mounting projections on the griddle.
3. Position the handles lining up the holes in the handles with the mounting projections on the griddle.
4. Replace the screws and fasten securely (Fig. A). CAUTION! Overtightening can result in stripping
of screws or cracking of handles and legs. When properly assembled, the griddle should sit level.
How To Use
NOTICE: This griddle is not intended to be used as a warming tray, hot plate, or for
heating any cookware. Using this product for purposes different from those specified
in the instruction manual may cause damage to the product and will void the product
warranty.
Before using for the first time, become familiar with the griddle features (Fig. B).
Wash griddle according to the “Care and Cleaning” instructions below.
1. Place assembled griddle on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from walls,
cabinets, and other objects.
NOTICE: To prevent possible heat damage to your countertop, place a heat-
resistant counter protector, such as aluminum foil, under the griddle; take care
not to place the foil under the griddle’s legs.
2. Insert the Control Master
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heat control into the griddle so the two electrical pins
on the griddle are fully inserted into the heat control. Connect the cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
3. Turn Control Master
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heat control to desired temperature (see page 3 for temperature-timetable). Preheat griddle. Pilot light goes off
when selected temperature is reached (approximately 5 to 10 minutes).
4. Prepare food for cooking. Because the griddle features a nonstick finish, food may be prepared with little or no oil.
NOTICE: Avoid using no-stick cooking sprays as they may cause the cooking surface to become tacky.
5. Place food on griddle and cook according to temperature-timetable. Heat should be adjusted according to personal preference and
particular food being cooked. During cooking, pilot light will go on and off indicating desired temperature is being maintained.
For best results use nylon, plastic, wooden, or rubber utensils. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface. Do
not cut foods on the cooking surface.
6. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug heat control from wall outlet then from appliance. Allow unit to cool
before pouring grease from built-in drip tray.
Care and Cleaning
Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash griddle in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy water, rinse, and dry. Do not immerse
Control Master
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heat control in water or let it come in contact with any liquid.
NOTICE: If you choose to wash the griddle in a dishwasher, the bottom of the griddle will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of dish-
washing detergents. In addition, a gray residue may form on the bottom of the griddle which may transfer onto towels and/or skin.
After each use, clean the nonstick surface with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge or Scotch-
Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad. Firm pressure can be applied, if necessary. Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners.
In time, the nonstick finish may darken over the heating element due to a buildup of grease residue. This discoloration can be removed by
using a solution of one tablespoon of powdered automatic dishwasher detergent per one cup of hot water. Preheat griddle to 225°. Wearing
rubber gloves, dip cleaning pad into cleaning solution and rub over the cooking surface being careful not to get it on the decorative trim.
Continue cleaning until the solution is gone. Turn the griddle off and allow to cool. Wash the griddle in warm, soapy water and dry.
After treating the griddle with a commercial cleaner, it is recommended that the cooking surface be wiped lightly with a vegetable oil before
using. The outside finish of the griddle is easy to keep attractive and looking new. Simply wipe away spills and drips as they occur. If food
should happen to burn on, it can be removed with warm, sudsy water and a cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry.
Periodically check the handle screws for looseness. Retighten, if necessary. NOTE: Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or
cracking of the handles.
IMPORTANT: To insure continued accuracy of the Control Master
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heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
* Scotch-Brite and Dobie are registered trademarks of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with this company.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Nonstick coating
Control Master
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heat control
Built-in drip tray