About The Griddle; Preparing The Griddle - Thermador PD304 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Section Four: USING THE COOKTOP
(Available on some models)
DESCRIPTION
The built in griddle is made of restaurant quality
aluminum coated with titanium. This produces a
surface with even heat that is easy to clean.
A maple chopping block and stainless steel cover
are available as accessories and are purchased
separately. Both are sized to fit on top of the surface
when the griddle is not being used.
The maple chopping block and stainless steel cover
must be removed before turning the griddle on.
• The electric griddle element is rated 120 volts AC,
1,600 watts.
CAUTION:
The griddle element is hot after use. Allow
sufficient time for griddle components to
cool before cleaning.
CONTROL KNOB
Control Knob
• The griddle is electronically controlled with
temperatures marked on the knob from 150ºF to
°
500 F.
• There are no fixed settings on the knob.
• Press and turn the knob counter-clockwise to the
temperature setting.

PREPARING THE GRIDDLE

The griddle must be tilted slightly forward for optimum
performance. See Installation Manual for procedure
to check and adjust griddle for proper tilt of griddle
plate. During installation, the installer is responsible
for leveling the product.
The griddle plate should be washed with warm soapy
About the Electric Griddle
GRIDDLE
water then rinsed with clear water prior to use. The
griddle may be used without any butter, margarine
or oil. However, a very small amount may be used
to flavor foods.
Any utensil may be used on the griddle surface.
Griddle Grease Tray
Griddle Grease Tray
• Push the tray under the front edge of the griddle
overhang to catch grease or food residue.
• Clean the tray after every use. When removing
the tray, use care when tipping it so that the
contents do not spill.
Cooking on the Griddle
1. Check that the grease tray is tucked under the
griddle plate overhang.
2. Turn the knob to the cooking temperature to
preheat the griddle.
3. Preheat 1 to 12 minutes.
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4. Add butter, margarine, oil or shortening for more
flavor.
5. Add the food and cook.
6. Care should be taken that the surface is not
gouged when utensils are used.
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