Oster 10" X 16" Electric Griddle Instruction Manual - Page 3

learning about your electric griddle a b c d a Grease Channel b Non-Stick Cooking Surface c Removable Grease Tray d Temperature Control Probe How To: 1 Before use, wash the Griddle and GREASE TRAY, in warm soapy water, and dry completely. CAUTION: Do not immerse TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE in water or other liquid. 2 Insert GREASE TRAY into the guides under the Griddle. Turn TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE to OFF and attach securely to the Griddle. 3 Condition the NON-STICK COOKING SURFACE with vegetable oil, wiping off any excess with a paper towel. Plug Griddle into 120 volt outlet. Preheat the Griddle by aligning the selected temperature setting on the TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE knob with the indicator light. Griddle is preheated when the light on the knob goes off. The light will cycle during use, indicating the selected temperature is being maintained. 4 When cooking is complete, turn TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE to OFF, unplug and allow unit to cool before cleaning. NOTE: It may be necessary to scrape grease into the GREASE CHANNEL. Always use wood or nylon utensils to avoid scratching the NON-STICK COOKING SURFACE. When cooking consecutive batches of bacon or other high fat foods, it may be necessary to empty the GREASE TRAY to avoid grease overflowing onto the countertop. CAUTION: Grease may be hot! Some countertops are more sensitive to heat, use care not to place Griddle on surfaces where heat may cause damage. Griddle surfaces are hot during use. Allow to cool completely before handling or cleaning. 4 www.oster.com www.oster.com 5