GE Quick Set V Series Owner's Manual page 12

Using the griddle.
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CAUTION
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
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'.
[Z] Touch the ON/OFF pad to activate
the griddle. "..."will appear in the display.
[] Use the (+)/(d pod 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.
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Once the desired setting has been chosen,
"PrE"will be displayed until the desired
temperature has been reached.
r-_ 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.
l Preheat 1
Type of Food Setting CookSetting
Pancakes
375 375
Hamburgers 400 375
Fried Eggs 525 525
Bacon None 800
Hot Sandwiches 350 350
(suchas
GrilledCheese)
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.
How to place the griddle:
IMPORTANT: A lways place and use your griddle
at the designated location on the cooktop.
IMPORTANTNOTES:
Cleanthe griddle with a sponge and mild
detergent in warm water. DO NOTuse blue
or green scrubbing pads or steel wool.
Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and be
careful of grease spillover while cooking.
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.
Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points
or rough edges, which might damage the
griddle. Do not cut foods on the griddle.
Do not use cookware as a storage container
for food or oil. Permanent staining and/or
craze lines could result.
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:Yourgriddle will discolor over time with
USe.
NOTE: Do not clean the griddle in the self-
cleaning oven.
NOTE: Always allow the cookware to cool
before immersing in water.
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