West Bend PROferred 89012, Instruction Manual

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3.  Clean the non-coated aluminum underside of the griddle with warm soapy water 

and a soap-filled steel wool scouring pad.  Remove stains with household 
cleanser.  Remove burned-on grease with a special cleanser for appliances, 
such as Wantz

™

Frypan and Grill Cleaner, Afta

™

Fry Pan Cleaner, Whink

™

Metal 

Cleaner or SS-T

®

Metal Cleaner. 

4.  After washing, rinse griddle thoroughly with warm water and dry completely, 

including temperature control socket area.  Replace grease cup. 

5.  Your griddle and grease cup (with temperature control removed) may be 

cleaned in an automatic dishwasher.  Clean grease cup in top rack only.  The 
under side of the griddle will discolor due to the mineral in the water and the 
high heat of the drying cycle.  This will not affect the cooking ability of the 
griddle.  Each time that the griddle is cleaned in a dishwasher; the non-stick 
surface should be reconditioned with cooking oil to ensure stick-free cooking.  
Replace grease cup. 

SPECIAL CARE: 

 
1.  A spotted white film may form on the non-stick surface.  This is a buildup of 

minerals from foods or water and is not a defect in the surface.  To remove, 
soak a soft cloth in lemon juice or vinegar and rub on the finish.  Wash the non-
stick surface thoroughly, rinse, and dry.  Recondition the non-stick surface with 
cooking oil. 

 
2.  The non-stick surface may also become stained from improper cleaning or 

overheating.  To remove stains, clean the non-stick surface by the following 
method.  Combine 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of ONE of the following 
cleaners: Dip-It

®

 coffee pot destainer, automatic dishwasher detergent, or dry 

oxygen bleach crystals.  USE ONLY ONE OF THE ABOVE CLEANERS; DO 
NOT COMBINE.  Make sure grease cup is in place.  Preheat griddle to 225

°

F. 

Wearing rubber gloves, dip sponge into water mixture and wipe over surface. 
 
Continue cleaning procedure until mixture is gone.  Turn griddle to OFF and 
allow to cool.  Remove temperature control and grease cup.  Scour the non-stick 
surface of the griddle with warm soapy water and a non-metal scouring pad.  
Rinse thoroughly and dry.  Wash grease cup in warm soapy water and dry.  
Slide grease cup back into griddle.  Recondition the non-stick surface with 
cooking oil before using.