Toastmaster AACU-MISER AM24SS - Manual (Page 11)

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SECTION 3
OPERATION
A. Controls
This section provides a basic description of the
location and function of the griddle operating
controls (all located on the control panel). Refer to
the diagram below.
1. Thermostat Control Knob: Adjusts the
corresponding griddle zone to new temperature
requirements. The maximum set point is 450°F
(232°C), and the minimum is 150°F (65°C).
2. Heating Indicator Light: Each heating indicator
light is illuminated whenever the corresponding
griddle zone is calling for heat. The light turns
off when the griddle section has reached the
temperature set on the thermostat control knob.
3. On/Off Switch: Turns the corresponding griddle
zone on and off.
WARNING
NEVER TOUCH AN OPERATING
GRIDDLE. ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL ALL
ON/OFF SWITCHES HAVE BEEN SET
TO “OFF” FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES.
4. Turn all Thermostat Control Knobs to 0 (off).
Switch the On/Off Switches to “Off.”
5. Wait at least 30 minutes for the griddle to cool,
then wipe off the excess oil with clean cloths.
6. Switch the On/Off Switches to “On.” Set the
Thermostat Control Knobs to 350°F (175°C).
7. Repeat Steps 1, 3, 4, and 5. This completes
the griddle “seasoning.”
8. Switch the On/Off Switches to “On.” Set the
Thermostat Control Knobs to the proper
temperature setting(s) for the type of food to
be cooked. After the Heating Indicator Lights
turn off, the griddle is ready for use.
C. Operating Hints and Safety
Although the finest materials, engineering planning,
and manufacturing facilities have provided for safe
and trouble-free operation, only proper use and
maintenance will assure personnel safety and long
life for your Accu-Miser griddle. The following are
a few precautions and operating suggestions for
use of the griddle.
1. Disconnect power to the griddle at the breaker/
fused disconnect at the end of each day of
operation.
2. NEVER leave the griddle in operation without
an attendant.
3. NEVER operate the griddle without the grease
drawer FULLY in place.
4. Turn the thermostat control knobs down to a
“standby” temperature of 200°F (93°C) during
idle periods. Leaving the griddle to idle at high
tempertures can cause food particles and
grease film to carbonize. It takes only a few
minutes to regain operating temperatures.
5. Do not heat the entire griddle for cooking small
amounts of food. Any zones not required for
cooking can be left at the “standby”
temperature.
6. Various kinds of food can be cooked at the
same time by setting each zone of the griddle
to a different temperature.
7. Use a spatula to push excess grease into the
grease troughs after each load of food is
cooked. This reduces smoking and carbonizing
of hot grease.
Thermostat Control
Knob
Heating Indicator
Light
On/Off Switch
Griddle Operating Controls
B. Seasoning the Griddle
1. Spread a light film of unsalted cooking oil over
the entire griddle surface with a soft cloth.
2. Set all Thermostat Control Knobs to 300°F
(149°C).
3. Allow the griddle to operate for at least two
minutes. This allows the oil to work into the pores
of the metal, forming a smooth coating over the
exterior surface of the griddle. Use a spatula to
spread the oil, if necessary.