Basic Operation
MKGD Series Gas Griddle
L25-054 Rev. 1 (01/12)
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4. Basic Operation
4.1. Operational Helpful Hints
1. Each thermostat controls 12" of griddle surface, whenever possible, use the leftmost or rightmost
thermostats for the lowest cooking temperatures. The adjacent thermostats set at higher temperatures
will effect centrally located thermostats.
2. For quicker thermostat response during heavy loading of the griddle, load product directly over the
thermostat sensing probe. For slow periods load product to one side of the sensing probe to limit
possible overheating of unused griddle surface.
3. Whenever possible, rotate the location of where product is cooked, this will keep the entire 12" of the
controlled area at a more even temperature.
4. If any product sticking occurs, apply a thin coat of cooking oil to the surface before loading product.
5. When using spatulas or scrapers, it is
Highly Recommended
that the corners of the tools never strike
the griddle surface with any force. This could cause damage to the surface that could collect food
particles, and make it difficult to clean.
4.2. Suggested Cooking Times And Temperatures
NOTICE
The times and temperatures in this chart are suggestions only. Your experience with your own menu
items will be your best guide to achieving the best food product.
*Based on cubed potatoes brought to a boil then cooled prior to finishing on griddle. To reduce
burning and sticking of the potatoes, coat the griddle surface with vegetable oil and turn potatoes
frequently.
Product
Temperature°F
Time
Breakfast Items
Pancakes
375°
2 Minutes
French Toast
400°
4-5 Minutes
*Breakfast Potatoes
375°-400°
15-20 Minutes
Eggs
Scrambled
300°
3-4 Minutes
Sunny Side Up
225°-300°
3-4 Minutes
Over Easy
250°-300°
2-3 Minutes
Over Hard
225°-300°
3-4 Minutes
Breakfast Meats
Sausage, Link and Patty
350°
3 Minutes
Bacon
350°
2-3 Minutes
Canadian Bacon
350°
2-3 Minutes
Ham Steaks
375°
3-4 Minutes
Broiled Ham
375°
2 Minutes
Ham, Pre-Cooked
375°
2 Minutes
Fish
Salmon
350°
6-8 Minutes
Hamburgers
2 Patties per Lb.
350°
6-8 Minutes
4 Patties per Lb.
350°
4-6 Minutes
6 Patties per Lb.
350°
3-4 Minutes
Steaks, Etc.
1/2"-3/4" Thick, Medium
375°
5-7 Minutes
3/4"-1" Thick, Medium
375°
8-10 M inutes
Beef Tenderloin
400°
3-4 Minutes
Sandwiches, Etc.
Grilled Cheese
375°
3-4 Minutes
Hot Dogs
325°
2-3 Minutes
