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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect appliance from
electric power before
cleaning.
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE
Exposed surfaces
can be hot to the touch
and may cause burns. Allow
appliance to cool before
cleaning.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT spill or pour water
into controls, control panel,
wiring or coil-type hotplate
elements. Damage to internal
components will occur.
Damage to internal
components from water
damage is not covered by
warranty.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER USE STEEL WOOL
TO CLEAN THE GRIDDLE
SURFACE!
Microscopic particles of
metal will rust, damaging
the cooking surface and
contaminating the food
product.
DO NOT use detergent or
oven cleaner to clean the
griddle surface.
IMPORTANT:
Season the cooking surface
after each cleaning.
GRIDDLE DAILY CLEANING
PREPARATIONS: Set temperature control to 220ºF. Allow the
griddle temperature to drop to 220ºF before
proceeding.
FREQUENCY: Daily
TOOLS: Griddle Brick or Pumice Stone
Fiber Brush
Plastic Scouring Pad, Plastic Scraper
Mild Detergent, Non-Abrasive Cleanser
Clean Soft Cloth / Sponge
Food Grade Silicone Sealant
1. Pour a small amount of water on the griddle surface and let it
"sizzle".
2. Clean the griddle surface:
a. For standard griddles, use a pumice stone or griddle brick to
scrape food waste. Clean the griddle surface down to bright
metal. Wipe off any remaining powder residue.
b. For grooved-surface griddles, use the supplied contoured
scraper to scrape food waste. Clean the griddle surface down
to bright metal.
3. Use a soft-bristled fiber brush in a circular motion to remove any
remaining food particles.
4. Turn temperature control to OFF. Allow the griddle surface to cool,
then wipe the surface with a clean cloth. Dry the griddle surface
thoroughly.
5. At least once each day, the grease trough must be thoroughly
cleaned. Using a scraper, remove all grease and food waste from
the grease trough by pushing it down the waste hole and into the
grease drawer.
6. After scraping all cooking waste from grease trough into the grease
drawer, take the grease drawer to kitchen cleaning area and
properly dispose of all waste.
a. Clean drawer with hot water and a mild detergent.
b. Dry drawer thoroughly and reinstall in griddle.
7. Clean the splash guard in the sink with warm water and mild
detergent, or in the dish washer. Rinse thoroughly and reinstall.
Procedure is complete.
502 p/n 304986 OpM WVG-136 Ventless Griddle