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GRILLING TIPS
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Never use pots or pans on the grill. Heat could
become trapped beneath, resulting in damage to the
grill grates or the grill grate finish.
Pieces of food which lie fairly flat and are no more
than 2” thick, such as steaks, chops, hamburger,
fish and chicken pieces, are best for grilling. If grill-
ing larger foods or cooking to the well done stage,
use a tent of aluminum foil to cover the food to trap
and reflect heat and aid cooking.
Score the fat on the edges of the meat to prevent
curling while cooking. Do not cut into the meat itself
or juices will be lost and the meat will be drier.
When using skewers, thread the meat on them
loosely so it browns evenly and the sauce can coat
all sides. If using wooden skewers, soak them in
cold water for one hour before using to prevent
charring.
Place delicate foods such as fish on heavy-duty
aluminum foil placed directly on the grill.
Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to cover vegetables,
sandwiches or bread on your grill. Wrap foil tightly
to hold in juices and make food moist and tender, or
leave foil loosely wrapped or open at the top for a
smoked flavor.
The best utensils for your modular grill are the same
long-handled utensils with wooden handles that you
use with your outdoor barbeque grill.
Always use tongs to turn the food - a fork will
pierce the food, causing loss of juices and increasing
the chance of flame-ups.
Using a marinade before cooking or a sauce during
or after cooking will give added flavor and variety to
your meals.
Tomato-based or sweet sauces burn after 15
minutes of cooking, so use them for basting at the
end of the cooking time. When basting be careful
not to use too much. Excess sauce only drips off
making clean up harder. Sugar-based sauces are
especially hard to clean.
To make clean-up easier you may line the reflector
plates with aluminum foil. Be sure to cut the foil to
match all openings in the reflector plate.
Never salt foods on the grill while cooking as this
will make them less juicy. Salt food on a plate after
cooking is finished.
When checking meat doneness, cut a small slit near
the bone or center of the meat. If the meat is: red it
IS rare, pink it is medium or brown it is well done.
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REMOVING THE GRILL MODULE
Be sure the controls are OFF and the unit is cool.
To remove the grill element:
1.
Grasp the element with both hands on either side of
the plug.
2.
Raise the opposite side of the element just enough
to clear the well, then pull away from the receptacle.
The element will not sit level when replaced if it is
forced too far upward when removed.
CLEANING THE GRILL MODULE
Clean the grill module after every use. Do not put the ele-
ment into water. It cleans itself when heated during nor-
mal use. To remove any charred soil, clean with a dry,
stiff brush when the element is cool. Never use steel wool
or metal scouring pads because they may damage the
outer casing of the element.
Wash the non-stick grill grids at the sink in soap and
water. Use a non-metal scouring pad if necessary. Do not
use abrasive cleaning products.
From time to time, you should recondition the grids with
cooking oil as explained on page 13.
Wash chrome plated reflector plates at the sink in soap
and water, or put in the dishwasher. Soak stubborn stains
then rub gently with a scouring pad.
Do not put the reflector plates or grill grids in the oven
during a self-clean cycle. Doing so will cause discoloration
and damage the finish.
Wipe out the porcelain well with a damp, soapy cloth and
dry. Check the grease jars and empty or replace them as
needed.
MODULE COVER
The module cover is an optional accessory with several
very handy uses. You can:
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protect one side of the cooktop from spatters while
cooking on the other side
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use it as a dust cover or to hide a soiled module from
view until you have time to clean
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turn the cover over and use it as a tray
Do not place the cover on a hot module or leave it over a
grill while preheating. To clean the module cover, wash it
at the sink with soap and water and dry. For stubborn
soil, just let it soak 5 or 10 minutes or use a nylon brush
or pad. Do not use a metal scouring pad or other
abrasives. Do not put the cover in your dishwasher - the
wooden handles may be damaged.