Outdoor LP Gas Griddle
Model No. GGC1643M
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Turning Off
1 . Turn LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED .”
2 . Turn all control knobs clockwise to the “ OFF”
position . (Figure 8) .
Note: A “poof” sound is normal as the last of the
LP gas is burned .
3 . Disconnect LP gas tank per “Disconnecting LP
Gas Tank” section .
4. Season your griddle per “Seasoning Griddle”
section.
Controlling Flare-ups
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CAUTION: Putting out grease fires by
only closing the lid is not possible.
1. If a grease fire develops, turn
control knobs to the “ OFF”
position and LP gas tank valve to
“CLOSED.” Do NOT use water on
a grease fire. This can cause the
grease to splatter and could result
in serious burns, bodily harm or
other damage.
2. Do NOT leave griddle unattended
while preheating or burning off
food residue on
(HIGH)
. If
griddle has not been cleaned, a
grease fire can occur.
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WARNING: When cooking, fire
extinguishing materials should be
readily accessible. In the event of
an oil/grease fire, use type BC dry
chemical fire extinguisher or smother
with dirt, sand or baking soda. Do NOT
attempt to extinguish with water.
Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a griddle and
add to the unique flavor of grilling .
Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and
be dangerous.
Important:
Excessive flare-ups result from the build-
up of grease in the bottom of your griddle .
If a grease fire occurs
, turn the control knob(s) to
“ OFF” until the grease burns out .
If excessive flare-ups occur,
do NOT
pour water onto
the flames .
Minimize Flare-ups:
1 . Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking .
2 . Cook high fat content meats on (LOW) setting or
indirectly .
3 . Ensure that your griddle is on a hard, level, non-
combustible surface and the grease is allowed to
drain into grease receptacle .
Cleaning and Care
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CAUTION:
1. All cleaning and maintenance should be done when griddle is cool
and with the fuel supply disconnected.
2. Do NOT clean any griddle part in a self-cleaning oven. The extreme
heat will damage the finish.
3. Do NOT enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the
valves or burners.
Notices
1. This griddle should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.
2. Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.
3. Never use oven cleaner to clean any part of griddle.
Before Each Use:
1 . Keep the griddle area clean and free from any combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids .
2 . Do NOT obstruct the flow of the combustion of LP gas and the ventilation of air .
3 . Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the LP gas tank area free and clear from debris .
4 . Visually check the burner flames to make sure your griddle is working properly (Figure 11) .
5 . See sections below for proper cleaning and seasoning instructions .
6 . Check for obstructions of airflow to the burners . Spiders, insects and webs can clog the
burner/venturi tube . A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire .
5 . Turn LP gas tank valve to “OPEN .”
6 . Push and turn any control knob to (HIGH) . The
burner should light . If it does not, repeat up to
three times .
7 . If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn
burner control knob “ OFF,” wait 5 minutes, and
repeat lighting procedure .
8 . If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match
secured with the Lighting Hook (included with the
griddle) to light burners . Access the burners from
under the griddle . Position lit match near side of
burner (Figures 4 and 5) .
Important:
Always use the Lighting Hook (included) when lighting burners with a match .
9 . After lighting, observe the burner flame . Make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height
matches illustration (Figure 6) .
Note
: Each burner lights independently - repeat steps 5-9 for the other burners .
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CAUTION: If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn
the control knobs to the “ OFF” position, turn the LP gas tank valve
to “CLOSED” and open lid to let the gas clear for 5 minutes before re-
lighting.
Turning Off
1 . Turn LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED .”
2 . Turn all control knobs clockwise to the “ OFF” position (Figure 2) .
Note: A “poof” sound is normal as the last of the LP gas is burned .
3 . Disconnect LP gas tank per “Disconnecting LP Gas Tank” section .
4. Season your griddle per “Seasoning Griddle” section.
Controlling Flare-ups
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CAUTION: Putting out grease fires by only closing the lid is not
possible.
1. If a grease fire develops, turn control knobs to the “ OFF” position
and LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED.” Do NOT use water on a grease
fire. This can cause the grease to splatter and could result in
serious burns, bodily harm or other damage.
2. Do NOT leave griddle unattended while preheating or burning off
food residue on
(HIGH)
. If griddle has not been cleaned, a grease
fire can occur.
W
WARNING: When cooking, fire extinguishing materials should be
readily accessible. In the event of an oil/grease fire, use type BC dry
chemical fire extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or baking soda.
Do NOT attempt to extinguish with water.
Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a griddle and add to the unique flavor of grilling .
Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and be dangerous.
Important:
Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease in the grease cup .
If a grease fire occurs
, turn the control knob(s) to “ OFF” until the grease burns out .
If excessive flare-ups occur,
do NOT
pour water onto the flames .
Minimize Flare-ups:
1 . Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking .
2 . Cook high fat content meats on (LOW) setting or indirectly .
3 . Ensure that your griddle is on a hard, level, non-combustible surface and the grease is
allowed to drain into grease receptacle .
Operating Sear Burner
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CAUTION: Do NOT use non-stick cooking sprays as they can burn onto
the griddle, damaging the surface.
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CAUTION: Do NOT use corn oil as it contains a high level of sugar,
which can carmelize and burn onto the surface.
A sear burner operates at very high temperatures . It can sear your food and seal in juices .
Lighting
1 . Light burner per “Operating Main Burners” section .
2 . If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match secured with the Lighting Hook (included
with griddle) to light burners . Insert the Lighting Hook through the hole on the side of the
cart and position the lit match near side of the burner (Figure 7) .
3 . The sear burner is activated .
4 . To turn the sear burner off and use as a main burner, turn the knob counterclockwise to
(HIGH) (Figure 9) .
5 . To lower the flame of main burner, keep turning the knob counterclockwise to (LOW)
(Figure 10) .
Operating Instructions (continued)
Figure 7
Match
Lighting
Hook
Figure 8
OFF
APAGADO
Figure 9
OFF
APAGADO
Figure 10
OFF
APAGADO
Figure 6
Burner
Flame
Slight
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Dark
Blue
