Part # 4517957 Rev. 13 (02/10/11)Page 10OPERATIONSafety concernsIt is the responsibility of the supervisor or equivalentperson to ensure that users of this equipment wear suitableprotective clothing and draw attention to the fact that someparts will by necessity become very hot and will cause burnsif touched accidentally.Operation ControlsOFFIGNITIONFULL FLAMELOW FLAMESOLID TOP (STW286A)5004504003503002502 001502621440°FOFFOVEN/GRIDDLE TOPGriddlesGriddle tops are designed to have food cooked directly onthe surface. Do not put pots or pans on the griddle surface asthis will scratch or nick the surface and will result in impropercooking or sticking of the product. Never salt food over thegriddle since this will build up a gummy residue making itdifficult to clean.Avoid hitting the surface of the griddle with the edge of aspatula since this will cause nicks. The most frequently usedtemperatures are 300° F (149°C) to 350°(177°C). After onefiring, the griddle plate will discolour, this is normal and willnot affect cooking performance.Check the grease container and drain frequently duringheavy use to prevent overflow.Preparing A New Griddle1. Remove the protective coating on the surface using amild detergent.2. Thoroughly rinse the griddle with vinegar and a watersolution (3/4 cup vinegar per quart of water) and dry.Lighting The GriddleNOTE: Ensure that the gas and electrical supply to theappliance are turned “ON”. During the initial ignition cycle, airmust be purged from the gas line and thus it may take two orthree tries for ignition to occur.