5The GriddleThe griddle fits the centre left pan support, front to back.It is designed for cooking food on directly. Don’t use pansof any kind on it. The griddle surface is non-stick andmetal cooking utensils (e.g. spatulas) will damage thesurface. Use heat resistant plastic or wooden utensils.Don’t put it crossways - it will not fit properly and will beunstable.Don’t put it on the Wok burners - it is not designed to fitthe Wok burner pan supports.Position the griddle over the hotplate burners resting onthe pan support.Check that it is securely located.The griddle can be lightly brushed with cooking oil beforeuse. Light the hotplate burners. Adjust the flame heightsto suit.Preheat the griddle for a maximum of 5 minutes beforeadding food. Leaving it longer may cause damage. Thecontrols can be turned to a lower position simply byturning the control knobs towards the lower positionmarked with the small flame symbol.Always leave space around the griddle for the gases toescape. Never fit two griddles side by side. Large pansshould also be spaced well apart.Use the following heat settings as a guide forgriddle cooking.High/medium:Drop scones, Bacon, Chops, Steak, Burgers.Medium/low:Potato cakes, Eggs, Fish cakes.Experience will soon familiarise you with thecorrect setting to use for cooking.After cooking allow the griddle to cool beforecleaning.Don’t put it on a Wok burner - it is not designedto fit the Wok burner pan supports.