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IV. DAILY CLEANING
WARNING
WHEN CLEANING THE GRILL, NEVER APPLY ENOUGH
LIQUID TO STAND IN PLACE ON THE UNIT. DO NOT
SPRAY, RINSE, OR SUBMERGE THE GRILL. EXCESSIVE
MOISTURE IN THE UNIT WILL CAUSE A SEVERE
ELECTRICAL HAZARD AND MAY OTHERWISE DAMAGE
THE GRILL.
CAUTION
DO NOT clean your sandwich grill using abrasive cleaners or pads.
Both will scratch and dull the finish.
1. Switch the three-position power switch to the OFF (O) position.
2. Turn the temperature adjustment knob to the OFF position.
3. Disconnect electrical power to the grill at the circuit breaker/fused
disconnect.
4. Allow the grill to cool.
CAUTION - HOT SURFACE
DO NOT TOUCH HOT SURFACES ON THE GRILL UNTIL
THE UNIT HAS COOLED THOROUGHLY.
5. Cleaning the Grill Plates
a. For grills with natural aluminum grill plates, remove grease
and carbon build-up using steel wool or a coarse scouring
pad. Check that the wool/pad is safe for use on aluminum
surfaces. Cleaners that are safe for use on aluminum
surfaces may also be used.
b. For grills with a DuPont SilverStone Supra
®
coating,
remove grease and carbon build-up using a plastic mesh
puff or pad. Check the puff/pad directions to ENSURE that
it is safe for use on non-stick surfaces.
c. Wash both grill plates with warm, soapy water. Rinse the
plates using a damp cloth and wipe them dry.
6. Cleaning the Grease Receptacle
a. Remove the grease receptacle from the grill.
b. Wash the receptacle using hot water and a mild detergent.
Rinse the receptacle, then towel it dry.
c. Replace the grease receptacle on the grill.
7. Cleaning the Exterior of the Hot Food Server
a. Wipe the exterior of the grill with a sponge or cloth soaked
in warm detergent water.
b. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth to remove the excess
detergent, and then wipe again to dry the grill.
NOTE: If desired, the exterior surfaces of the grills cabinet can
be cleaned using a stainless steel cleaner/polish. Be sure to
wipe the polish in the direction of the grain to avoid scratching
the finish. DO NOT touch the grill plates with the polish.
D. Cooking Time and Temperature Guidelines
IMPORTANT
The cooking times and temperatures shown below are recommendations
only. You should always test each food product to determine correct
time and temperature settings.
Canadian bacon 350°F/177°C 3-4
(Slice just before grilling. Split edges to
prevent curling.)
Bacon 350°F/177°C 6
Boiled Ham 375°F/191°C 2
Ham steaks 400°F/204°C 10
Minute steaks 400°F/204°C 3-4
Club steaks 400°F/204°C 3-5
Beef Tenderloin 400°F/204°C 5-7
Hamburgers 350°F/177°C 3-4
Cheeseburgers 350°F/177°C 3-4
(Add cheese near end of grilling.)
Corned beef
patties 375°F/191°C 3-4
(Use 3/8/10mm slices.)
Frankfurters 375°F/191°C 2-5
Sausage links 350°F/177°C 3
Sausage patties 350°F/177°C 3-4
Potato patties 375°F/191°C 3-4
Potatoes,
American-fried 375°F/191°C 3-4
French toast 400°F/204°C 4-5
Pancakes 375°F/191°C 2
Eggs:
Scrambled 300°F/149°C 3-4
Hard-fried 300°F/149°C 3
Soft-fried 300°F/149°C 3
Sunny-side-up 300°F/149°C 3
2. Check that the top grill plate is in the closed position.
3. Restore electrical power to the grill at the circuit breaker/fused
disconnect.
4. Switch the three-position power switch to the desired position.
Set the switch to ON
TOP/BOTTOM GRIDS to grill both sides of
a food product (sandwiches, etc.)
Set the switch to ON BOTTOM GRID to grill with the bottom
plate ONLY (pancakes, etc.)
5. Turn the temperature adjustment knob (if necessary) to the
desired temperature setting for the food product.
CAUTION
IF YOUR GRILL HAS A SilverStone Supra
®
COATING ON THE
GRILL PLATES, PREHEATING THE GRILL AT EXTREMELY
HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE DISCOLORATION AND
SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE COATING. IF HIGH
TEMPERATURES ARE REQUIRED FOR YOUR FOOD
PRODUCT, PREHEAT THE GRILL AT A MEDIUM
TEMPERATURE.
6. If your grill is has grill plates with a natural aluminum finish,
condition the grills with a thin coating of cooking oil or shortening.
If your grill has a DuPont SilverStone Supra
®
coating, it is not
necessary to season the non-stick surface.
7. Allow the grill to preheat for 10 minutes.
8. Raise the top grill handle to open the top grill plate.
CAUTION - HOT SURFACE
USE CAUTION WHEN LOADING FOOD INTO, AND
REMOVING FOOD FROM, THE GRILL. THE SURFACES
OF THE GRILL PLATES ARE HOT.
9. Load the food product onto the grill. Close the top grill plate.
10. After each load is grilled, push the excess grease into the grease
receptacle. If necessary, empty the grease receptacle before
you resume grilling.
CAUTION
IF YOUR GRILL HAS A SilverStone Supra
®
COATING ON THE
GRILL PLATES, BE SURE TO USE ONLY A NYLON, PLASTIC,
OR RUBBER SPATULA. METAL SPATULAS MAY DAMAGE
THE COATING.
IMPORTANT
It may be necessary to clean the grill surfaces after removing
some food products. Refer to Section IV, Daily Cleaning, in this
Manual.
11. During idle periods, turn the temperature adjustment knob to a
setting of 200°F (93°C). After the idle period, preheat the grill at
a medium temperature setting for 2-3 minutes.
CAUTION
LEAVING THE GRILL AT HIGH TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE
PERIODS CAN CARBONIZE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE
AND CAUSE UNEVEN COOKING EFFICIENCY. IF YOUR
GRILL HAS A SilverStone Supra
®
COATING ON THE GRILL
PLATES, THE COATING MAY ALSO BE DAMAGED.
C. Shutdown Procedure
1. Switch the three-position power switch to the OFF (O) position.
2. Turn the temperature adjustment knob to the OFF position.
3. Disconnect electrical power to the grill at the circuit breaker/fused
disconnect.
Product Temperature Mins. Product Temperature Mins.