cleaning and maintenance
cleaning and maintenance
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cleaning and maintenance
The appliance must be cleaned
after each use
. Please de-glaze the griddle first (refer to the “Use -
Cooking - When cooking is finished” section.
Recommendations
•
Do not use sharp objects or abrasive products to clean the appliance.
•
Never leave water stagnating in the body and the grease trap drawer: risk of rusting and rapid
deterioration of materials.
Griddle Plate
Never use scouring and abrasive objects or detergents. To effectively remove cooked fats and juices
from meat, “de-glaze” the griddle immediately after cooking (griddle still hot):
1.
Switch off the appliance, put on suitable gloves to protect against the heat of the griddle, and throw
a small amount of water on the surface to be cleaned.
Beware of the heat released by the steam.
2.
Remove the residue with a spatula into the slot of the griddle.
3.
Finish cleaning with a soft sponge. Dry and lightly oil. You can replace the water with white vinegar
on a warm surface.
4.
None of the griddle components are dishwasher safe.
Burners
1.
Make sure the control knobs are in the “
•
OFF
” position (stop).
2.
Wipe the burners using a soft, damp cloth and dry completely.
Grease trap drawer
The grease trap drawer must be cleaned after each use. Otherwise, the accumulated grease may ignite.
1.
Carefully pull the drawer out using the handle on the front of the appliance.
2.
Use a wooden or plastic spatula to remove food residue.
3.
Clean the grease trap drawer with a soft sponge and washing-up liquid.
4.
Rinse and let dry completely before putting it back on the griddle.
Before cleaning:
•
Wait for the appliance to cool down completely.
•
Make sure the control knobs are in the “
•
OFF
” position (stop).
•
Turn off the power to the gas cylinder.
!
Body of the appliance
The body of the appliance should be regularly cleaned depending on how frequently the griddle is used
and food is cooked.
1.
Remove the griddle plate.
2.
Clean the body of the appliance with a soft, slightly damp cloth and washing-up liquid.
Be careful
not to immerse the control knobs in water.
3.
Rinse and let dry completely.
4.
Check the ignition of the griddle after reinstalling all of the components in the body of the appliance.
Storage
•
When not in use, the appliance and the gas cylinder must be stored indoors, away from rain and
dampness, and away from any source of heat.
•
Lightly oil the griddle plate to avoid rust and before overwintering your appliance.
•
Proper care and maintenance will keep your griddle in perfect working order and extend its life.
After a period of prolonged disuse
At the beginning of each griddle season or after a long period of disuse:
•
Read the operating instructions carefully again.
•
Check all of the gas valves, burner tubes and fittings for any obstructions.
•
Spiders and insects can nest in burner tubes and block the gas supply or cause fire flashbacks.
To avoid damaging the appliance and causing a dangerous situation, check and clean the burners
frequently.
•
Check that the gas bottle is completely full.
•
Set all burner control knobs to the “
•
OFF
” position (stop) then connect the gas supply.
•
Check for possible gas leaks using a solution of water and washing-up liquid. Refer to the
“Connecting to the gas cylinder - Leak test” section.
•
Make sure the griddle plate is clean before use.
