Magikitch'n MKE Electric Griddle - Manual (Page 9)

Calibration
MKE Series Electric Griddle
L20-369 REV. 2 (05/12) 9
THERMOSTAT STEM
TURN CCW TO INCREASE TEMPERATURE
TURN CW TO DECREASE TEMPERATURE
THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT SCREW
ELECTRIC THERMOSTATS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE
REMOVED, SNAP ACTION
THERMOSTAT KNOB
Figure 9
Wipe the griddle surface clean. A mild soapy water solution may be used to clean the surface, if this solution is
used be sure to rinse thoroughly with potable water to eliminate any soap residue. Also it is important to wipe
the griddle surface and surrounding areas to remove any standing water. Never allow water on a hot griddle
surface.
Seasoning is not required on chrome plated cooking surfaces, but the following procedure may be performed
to improve the non-stick qualities of the chrome plated cooking surface.
2.2.1. Griddle Surface Seasoning
1. To season the griddle, turn on all thermostat switches and set knobs to 200°F (93°C). As
the unit heats to 200°F (93°C), apply a light film of cooking oil or beef suet over the entire
cooking surface, wiping off any excess build up. This step may be repeated as necessary
to apply an even coating on the griddle surface. Seasoning will help create and maintain a
non-stick surface on your griddle.
2. Allow the seasoned surface to idle for one hour at 200°F (93°C), Then set the thermostats
to your desired cooking temperature, once your griddle surface has reached temperature
apply another coating of seasoning oil, wiping off any excess that may cause build up.
2.2.2. Surface Temperature Check
1. If available, place grill surface thermometer over each thermostat sensing probe 12"
(30.5cm) from the front edge of the griddle surface. The first sensing probe is located 6"
(15 cm) from the left side of the griddle, additional sensing probes are every 12" (30.5cm)
to the right thereafter.
2. Heat the griddle to the desired cooking temperature; check the surface temperature
reading on the grill thermometer. If necessary, adjust the thermostats that control any area
of the surface that are not within +/- 15°F (8°C) of the thermostat setting. The procedure
for adjusting the thermostats is in Section 3.
2.3. Shutdown Procedure
2.3.1. Solid State And Electric Thermostat Appliances
1. Turn “I/O” Switch to “O” position.
2. Allow griddle surface to cool normally.
3. Thermostat Calibration Section
Each control operates a set of three elements. The controls were set at the factory. However, if the griddle’s
surface temperature varies greatly from
the setting on the thermostat knob, adjust
the thermostat using the following
procedure:
3.1. Calibration Procedures
3.1.1. Electric Thermostat
1.
Turn all the control knobs to the
desired temperature setting.
2. Wait 30 minutes (or 1 hour if
griddle was cold) for surface to
stabilize.
3. Place a reliable Griddle surface
thermometer,
or test instrument
thermocouple, (able to register 300°F (149°C)), in the location above the thermostat being calibrated
as described in section 2.2.2. Check the temperature every 5 minutes until the temperature stabilizes
and does not change by more than 30°F (17°C) over a 15 minute span.
4. If the average temperature over any burner set is not within +/-15°F (8°C) of the knob setting (300°F)
(149°C), adjust the corresponding thermostat. This is done by removing the knob, holding the