GE JGB750EEFES Use and Care Manual - Page 12

USING THE COOKTOP: Griddle Griddle (on some models) Using the Griddle (on some models) WARNING Fire Hazard ■ The PREHEAT setting (on some models) is provided to quickly heat your griddle. Turn heat down before placing food on the griddle. Cooking at the PREHEAT setting may result in fire. ■ Use care when cooking greasy foods. Spilled grease may result in fire. ■ Never place any items on the griddle when it is not in use. Heat from surrounding burners can heat the griddle and may result in fire. ■ Place and remove the griddle only when griddle is cool and all surface burners are turned OFF. The ribbed side of the reversible griddle (on some models) can be used for food normally grilled. Your griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes and other foods usually prepared in a skillet. Before first use, rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly. Prepare the surface with cooking spray or vegetable oil. NOTE: Do not place the griddle in a microwave oven. NOTE: Do not clean the griddle in the self-cleaning oven. Doing so will remove the seasoned finish. For instructions on how to clean the griddle, see Care and Cleaning section. Placement of the Preseasoned Reversible Cast-Iron Griddle or the Nonstick Aluminum Griddle on the Cooktop These griddles can only be used over the oval burner in the center of the rangetop. To position the griddle, remove the center grate and replace it with the griddle. Do not turn on the oval burner until you are certain the griddle has been positioned correctly. Preheating the griddle - Preheat for 5-10 minutes before placing food on griddle and then turn heat down to cook setting. Replace the center grate with the Preseasoned Cast-Iron Reversible Griddle Preseasoned Reversible Cast-Iron Griddle Type of Food Warming Tortillas Pancakes Hamburgers Breakfast Sausage Links Grilled Cheese Bacon Eggs Cook Setting Lo Med-Lo Med-Lo Med Med-Lo Med Lo Cook settings may need to be reduced if the griddle is used for an extended time. Replace the center grate with the Nonstick Aluminum Griddle Nonstick Aluminum Griddle Type of Food Warming Tortillas Pancakes Hamburgers Fried Eggs Breakfast Sausage Links Hot Sandwiches (such as Grilled Cheese) Cook Setting Med-Lo Med-Lo Med Med-Lo Med Med-Lo Do not overheat the griddle. Leaving the griddle burner on at HI for an extended amount of time without food can damage the nonstick coating. Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points or rough sharp edges which might damage the griddle surface. 12 49-85211-1