Frigidaire FPGC3077RS Use & Care Manual page 8

SURFACE COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
USING THE GRIDDLE
Before fi rst use:
• Wash Griddle in hot soapy water.
Rinse and then dry completely.
• Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil
to the entire surface (front and
back of griddle).
• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Place the griddle on the upper
rack in your oven.
• Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F,
then turn oven OFF and let cool
before removing.
• The surface may appear to
have a tacky feel to it from this
seasoning process. If desired, wash the griddle in hot
soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely.
After each use:
• To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep
uncovered.
• After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water
only.
• DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.
• Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable
oil to griddle before storing.
Using the Griddle:
• Place either side of the griddle centered over the left
side gas burners.
• Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to
medium low setting.
Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the
cooking process.
• DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating
on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat
distribution.
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CAUTION
• Always place the griddle on the grate before
turning on the burner.
• Always use potholders to remove the griddle
from the grate. Allow the griddle to cool
before removing. Do not set hot griddle on
surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such
as countertops.
• Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly and
is stable before use to prevent hot spills and
possible burns.
USING A WOK
(NOT SUPPLIED)
Woks with fl at bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop
are available in most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomed woks (with a support ring that does not
extend beyond the burner unit) may also be used. The
metal ring was designed to support the wok safely when
it is fi lled with large amounts of liquids (soup making) or
fat (frying).
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms
must be in direct contact with the grates.
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped
with a metal ring that extends beyond
the burner unit. Because this ring traps
heat, the surface unit and cooktop
surface could be damaged.
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