CPG G15 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Common Griddle Operational Issues and Solutions

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TOUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Pilot burner cannot be lit.
The pilot valve is obstructed.
Pilot gas turned off pilot valve.
The pilot valve is bad.
Fat appears to smoke excessively.
Griddle plate is too hot.
Moisture in the food may be turning into steam.
Food sticks to griddle.
Griddle plate is too hot.
Griddle surface needs cleaning and/or seasoning.
Surface under food may not have been covered with enough
cooking oil.
Food burned around edges or contains dark
specks.
Griddle plate is too hot.
Griddle surface needs cleaning and/or seasoning.
Surface under food may not have been covered with enough
cooking oil.
Food is undercooked inside.
Griddle plate is too hot
Food may not have been cooked for long enough time.
Food tastes greasy or has objectionable
off-flavor.
Griddle plate is too hot.
Food may have been stored improperly before cooking.
Too much griddle fat used.
Noticeable build-up of gum on griddle.
Griddle plate is too hot.
Griddle surface needs cleaning and/or seasoning.
Too much griddle fat used.