How to Set The Gtiddle Controlsme control hob must be pushed in to turn;this prevents the heating element from being turnedon awidentily. Push the knob in ody when it is inthe OFF position. men the knob is in any otherposition, it m be turned without pushing it in.Front and rear sections of the griddle heatingelement are controlled separately. Heat ody hdfthe gndde surfa~ for cooking small portions or seteach hdf at a different temperature for rookingdifferent types of foods.Push in the control knob depending on which side ofthe cooktop gridde module is used. me right frontand right rear control knobs mntrol the gridde whenthe module is on the right side (on some models).The left front and left rear control knobs operate thegridde when the gridde module is on the left side ofthe cooktop.Automatic Blower OperationThe blower comes on automatidly when the @dde is turned on and turnsoff automatidly when the gridde is turned off.Griddle Tipsl Most gridded foods require cooking on a preheatedsurface, which may be greased lighdy before addingfood. Preheat gridde 5 minutes or less at HI setting,then switch to recommended mok setting.l If your house has low voltage, foods may belighter brown than expected. A longer preheatingand gridde time maybe needed to get goodrooking restits.l Make sure the gridde is clean.l Check the grease wllector jar and empty ifnecessary to avoid spillovers.l To avoid damaging the nonstick finish, store thegridde upright on edge, if possible. If it is neussaryto store it flat, avoid placing other pans or utensflson top.l The blower mmes on autornatidly when thegridde is turned on and turns off automaticallywhen the gridde is turned off.l Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points orrough or sharp edges which might damage thenonstick coated gridde surface. Do not cut foodson the @dde.l Foods to be warmed may be placed directiy on thegridde; a high domed metal cover, such as aninverted ketie, placed over them wdl help storethe heat.“ Condition or “season” the gndde beforefimt-time use.(contiued n~tpage)l Foods which are high in natural fat, such as baconor sausage, maybe started on a mld gridde.23