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Before You Begin
You must season your French Top surface before use. The seasoning process prevents the surface from rusting. After seasoning, with
time and use, your French Top surface will darken and develop a rich patina color which is normal.
Seasoning your French Top Surface
The complete seasoning process takes approximately 60 minutes and requires attention.
French Top surface is very hot! Use care with next step to prevent burns.
Remove and discard all temporary factory labels and packaging.
Remove the two French Top rings from the cooktop.
Wash the French Top rings in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly to prevent rusting.
Leave the French Top frame in place and wipe away all visible oils with warm water and dry with a cotton towel
Use a dry cotton towel to apply a light coating of high smoke point oil like corn oil to the ring and frame surfaces.
Use a different dry cotton towel to wipe away the excess oil.
Insert the French Top sections back into the cooktop, making sure they are seated properly.
Push in and turn the French Top burner control knob counter clockwise to HIGH. You will hear a clicking sound that will stop
when the burner ignites.
Allow the French Top to preheat for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, turn control knob to LOW. Wait 15 minutes.
Using extreme care, re-apply high smoke point oil like corn oil with a dry cotton cloth. Wait an additional 30 minutes.
Turn French Top burner control knob to OFF.
While griddle is hot, using extreme care, remove excess oil with a dry cotton cloth.
The French Top is ready for use.
TIP: As the French Top surface heats, it will change color to varying shades of blue and black. This is normal and part of the
seasoning process.
TIP: If you see rust spots on the French Top surface, repeat the seasoning process.
French Top Operation
Etching on front control panel to indicate French Top knob.
Push in and turn the French Top burner knob counter clockwise to HIGH.
Allow the French Top to pre-heat at least 15 minutes before using. The French Top will change color to different shades of blue
and black. This is normal and will permanently change color over time.
The French Top’s center ring can reach temperatures above 700°F, use extreme caution when operating
Do not use silicone or plastic utensils on the French Top. They will be damaged when in contact with the hot
surface.
Do not leave non-stick pans on the French Top without food. This may cause damage to the pans.
Turn the French Top OFF when not in use.
Your French Top surface is NOT a cooking griddle and is NOT designed for direct contact with food.
Do NOT cook directly on the steel plates. Always use a pot or pan.
Do NOT bang the French Top surface with metal utensils or pans as this will damage the surface.
Avoid gouging the French Top surface.
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