27 USCACooktop useGrill cooking guidelinesImportant!Never leave the grill unattended during use. Grease drippings may cause short flare-ups or evensustained flaming. If left unattended, these may cause fire.Make sure you have your ventilation hood set on maximum during grilling.Clean the grease drip-pan after every use. Accumulated grease can be a fire hazard.The longer you preheat the grill, the darker the grill marks will appear on food.Trim excess fat off meat to minimize flare-ups.Generally, start out on a high setting to sear or brown meat, then lower the setting to make surethat meat or poultry is cooked through.When turning meat over, use tongs or a spatula as these will not puncture the meat and allowthe juices to run out.Using the griddleThe griddle will darken and ‘season’ with use, developing a natural non-stick coating. When it isproperly seasoned it can be used without any additional oil.1 Remove the cover and check that the grease drip-pan is properly in place.Important!Never turn on or use the griddle with the cover in place.Always keep the vents at the rear of the griddle frame clear of any object: airflow to the ventsmust not be blocked.2 If you haven’t used the griddle for a long time, re-season it. See section ‘First use’ for instructions.3 Turn the griddle knob counterclockwise to the desired temperature.There may be a delay of a minute or so before the griddle comes on. This is normal.While the griddle is heating up, the halo around its knob will glow orange.See the ‘Griddle cooking chart’ below for suggestions.4 When the halo turns red (after about 15 minutes), the griddle is ready to use.Note: the halo may alternate between red and orange during use as the griddlemaintains the set temperature.5 When you have finished using the griddle, turn its knob clockwise back to OFF.6 Clean the griddle and grease drip-pan after every use. The griddle should be cleaned verycarefully while it is still hot. See ‘Care and cleaning’ for instructions.Important!Clean the grease drip-pan after every use. Accumulated grease can be a fire hazard.Griddle cooking chartFood Temperature settingEggs 225-250 oFBacon, ham, pork chops 300-325 oFSausage, grilled cheese sandwiches 325-350 oFPancakes, French toast 350-375 oFHash brown potatoes 400-425 oF