Griddle Maintenance

Griddle Maintenance
Cleaning a New Griddle: The griddle surface is supplied from the
factory with a protective lubricant that should be fully cleaned prior
to
heating the griddle for the first time. For this initial cleaning, use
either warm soapy water and a sponge or a household degreaser
such as Simple-Green. Be sure to fully rinse the surface with clear
warm water. The surface should then be dried.
Seasoning: Once cleaned and dried, the griddle surface should be
seasoned. Apply a coating of light cooking oil. Grape seed or
Peanut oil work best. Do not use olive oil. The griddle surface
should be re-seasoned after any thorough cleaning.
General Cleaning: After each use, be sure to remove and clean the
grease tray. The drain spout should also be inspected after use and
cleaned accordingly. The griddle surface can be cleaned with a small
amount of cooking oil and a fibrous pad (such as Scotch-Brite).
Always rub gently and in the direction of the grain. Stubborn stains
can be removed with a fine grit griddle brick. A thorough cleaning
can be accomplished with warm soapy water and fibrous pad,
rubbing in the direction of the grain. Be sure to fully rinse the surface
with clear water. The surface should then be completely dried. After
a thorough cleaning that includes soapy water, the griddle surface
must be re-seasoned as instructed above. Note: a “bleaching” affect
can be accomplished after cleaning by treating the griddle (when
cool) with a small amount of pickle juice or vinegar. Always apply a
thin coating of light cooking oil after “bleaching”.
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