Thermador PCG48 - Manuel (Page 17)

DESCRIPTION
(Available on some models)
The built-in griddle is made of restaurant-quality
aluminum that is coated with a non-stick coating. This
produces a surface with even heat that is easy to
clean. A maple chopping block, stainless steel cover,
and coated-aluminum grill plate are available as
accessories and are purchased separately. The
maple chopping block and stainless steel cover are
sized to fit on top of the surface when the griddle is
not being used. The coated-aluminum grill plate
accessory is designed to replace the griddle plate.
See the instructions that come with the grill plate
accessory for more details.
The maple chopping block and stainless steel cover
must be removed before turning the griddle on.
• The electric griddle element is rated 120 volts AC,
1,600 watts.
PREPARING THE GRIDDLE
The griddle must be tilted slightly forward for
optimum performance. See Installation Manual for
procedure to check and adjust griddle for proper tilt
of griddle plate. During installation, the installer is
responsible for leveling the product. The griddle plate
should be washed with warm soapy water then
rinsed with clear water prior to use.The griddle may
be used without any butter, margarine or oil.
However, a very small amount may be used to flavor
foods.
Any utensil may be used on the griddle surface.
Care should be taken that the surface is not gouged
when utensils are used.
• The griddle is electronically controlled with tem-
peratures marked on the knob from 150°F to
500°F.
• There are no fixed settings on the knob
• Press and turn the knob clockwise to the tem-
perature setting.
About the Griddle
CONTROL KNOB
Griddle Control Knob
Griddle Grease Tray
• Push the tray under the front edge of the griddle
overhang to catch grease or food residue.
• Clean the tray after every use. When removing
the tray, use care when tipping it so that the
contents do not spill (see illustration).
• After cooling, pour the grease into a grease
resistant container for disposal.
To remove tray,
slide back and lift
Griddle Grease Tray
CAUTION:
The griddle element is hot after use. Allow
sufficient time for griddle components to
cool before cleaning.
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Section 4: USING THE COOKTOP
Griddle
Cooking on the Griddle
1. Check that the grease tray is tucked under the
griddle plate overhang.
2. Turn the knob to the cooking temperature to preheat
the griddle.
3. Preheat 10 to 12 minutes or until the light indicator
goes off.
4. Add butter, margarine, oil or shortening if desired.