GE PB969SPSS Use and Care Manual - Page 12

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the griddle. CAUTION BURN HAZARD: Griddle surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns during and after use. Place and remove the griddle when it is cool and all surface units are off. Use oven mitts if you will touch the griddle while hot. Failure to do so can result in burns. GRIDDLE CONTROL ON OFF Before using this cookware for the first time, wash it to make sure it is clean. Then season it lightly, rubbing cooking oil onto the nonstick surface. Griddle Control (on some models) To use the griddle control: Touch the ON/OFF pad to activate the griddle. "..." will appear in the display. Use the (+)/(-) pad to choose the desired power setting. The default is 375. The griddle offers nine power levels. Power levels range from 200 to 400 in 25 increments. Once the desired setting has been chosen, "PrE" will be displayed until the desired temperature has been reached. To turn the griddle unit off, touch the ON/OFF pad. NOTE: Use only with the griddle control to avoid degrading the nonstick coating. Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated surface. Preheat griddle according to the guide below; then switch to the desired cook setting. Preheat Type of Food Setting Cook Setting Pancakes 375 375 Hamburgers 400 375 Fried Eggs 325 325 Bacon None 400 Hot Sandwiches 350 350 (such as Grilled Cheese) NOTE: Griddle settings may need to be adjusted if griddle is used for an extended time. Setting is an approximate cooking temperature and will vary with quantity of food. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning How to place the griddle: IMPORTANT: Always place and use your griddle at the designated location on the cooktop. IMPORTANT NOTES: s Clean the griddle with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. DO NOT use blue or green scrubbing pads or steel wool. s Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and be careful of grease spillover while cooking. s Never place or store any items on the griddle, even when it is not in use. The griddle can become heated when using the surrounding surface units. NOTE: The nonstick coating will degrade when exposed to temperatures over 500°F. Use only with the griddle control and only at the designated location on the cooktop. Do not use the griddle to broil food in the oven. Do not clean the griddle using the self-clean mode in the oven. The griddle control prevents overheating the nonstick coating. At temperatures over 660°F, the nonstick properties permanently degrade and may produce fumes harmful to birds. NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time with use. NOTE: Do not clean the griddle in the self-cleaning oven. s Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points or rough edges, which might damage the griddle. Do not cut foods on the griddle. NOTE: Always allow the cookware to cool before immersing in water. s Do not use cookware as a storage 12 container for food or oil. Permanent staining and/or craze lines could result.