Southbend HDC-24 Cooktop User Manual


 
INSTALLATION HEAVY DUTY COUNTERLINE
Step 7: Final Installation Steps for Griddle Models
This step applies only to the installation of griddle models. New griddles should be carefully tempered and
cared for in order to avoid possible damage. To break in a ne w griddle, do the following:
1. Wipe the griddle surface clean.
2. Light all the griddle burners and turn them to 200°F for one hour. Then gradually bring each griddle up
to frying temperature.
3. Spread three or four ounces of beef suet, or as a substitute, baking soda, to season it. Never allow
water on a hot griddle and never wash it with soap an d water.
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4. Check (and, if necessary, adjust) the thermostatic valves that control the griddle’s surface temperature.
Follow the procedure on page 30.
Step 8: Final Installation Steps for Lava-Rock Charbroilers
This step applies only to the installation of lava-rock charbroiler models. Such models are shipped with the
lava-rock briquettes in bags located between the lava-rock grates and the top cooking grids.
1. Lift out the cooking grids to reach the bags of lava-roc k briquettes.
2. For each section, open the bag of lava-rock briquettes and spread them evenly on the lava-rock grate.
The briquettes must be spread evenly to avoid “hot spots.” Discard the empty bags.
3. Reposition the cooking gri ds above the briquettes.
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