USING YOUR COIL ELEMENT COOKTOP
GRIDDLE-IN-THE-MIDDLE TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL COOKING
(36-inch cooktopsonly) = Foodwillnotcookanyfasterwhenahigherheatsettingis
Beforeusing the die cast griddle for the first time, wash itin used than that needed to maintain a gentle boil. Water
warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Then, season it by lightly boils at the same temperature whether boiling gently or
rubbing the surface with oil or unsalted shortening. Heat vigorously. Ifa high setting is used,excessive spattering
griddle for 5 to 10 minutes at a medium heat setting. Cool will occurand food may stick or burn on the bottom ofthe
and wipe off excess fat with a paper towel, utensil.
• If food is cookingtoo fast or if a boilover occurs, remove
For evencooking results, preheatgriddle using a mediumor lid and reduce to a lower setting. Allow enough time for
medium--high heat setting for 5 minutes or until the entire the cooking area to adjust to the new setting.
cooking surface is heated. Sprinkle a few drops of water
overthe griddle. Ifwater "beadsand dances"on the surface,
the griddle is properly preheated. If the water sizzles and • Use a higher heat settingto bring liquidto a boil or to be-
evaporates, the griddle is not hot enough, gin cooking, then reduce to a lower setting.
To clean- When cool, wash in hot soapy water, rinse and • Neverleavefood unattended during acookingoperation.
dry.
• Always place utensil on the surface element beforeturn-
ing element on.
_ _ _ • Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensilandthe appliance.
FIFTH ELEMENT
The griddleelementcanbe usedas afifthsurfaceelement.
Merelyremovethegriddletoexposethe element,
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