Griddle Instructions

Griddles can cook multiple foods at once.

Griddles may be round or rectangular. They are electronically heated or require an external heating surface such as a stove top. In any case, the basic modern griddle consists of a flat, nonstick surface for cooking foods. Long, rectangular griddles offer the added advantage of cooking multiple foods at once. Griddles make an excellent addition to any culinary arsenal. Using and maintaining your griddle correctly helps keep it in fine working order for years.

Things You'll Need

• Soft sponge or dish towel
• Dish soap
• Cooking oil
• Paper towels
• Soft cloth

Instructions

1. Use a nonabrasive sponge or cloth coupled with hot, soapy water and wipe down the griddle prior to use. Allow the griddle to dry.

2. Apply a light mist of cooking oil across the nonstick cooking surface of the griddle. Use a paper towel to wipe away any excess.

3. Plug in the electric griddle. For nonelectric griddles, set the griddle across a pair of stove-top burners. For smaller nonelectric griddles, place the griddle atop a single burner. Adjust temperature control to the desired temperature. Electric griddles may have a pilot light, which will extinguish when desired temperature is achieved.

4. Set food atop the griddle to begin cooking. To prevent damaging the nonstick surface, avoid using metal or sharp-edged utensils.

5. Turn the temperature control "Off" once cooking is complete. Allow the griddle to cool completely before proceeding further with griddle operation.

6. Wash the griddle once again, using a nonabrasive sponge or cloth with warm, soapy water. Do not allow electronic parts, such as the temperature control, to come in contact with water. Allow the griddle to dry.

7. Place a soft cloth towel over the nonstick griddle surface to protect it during storage.

References

• Presto: Cool Touch Electric Griddle Instructions
• Pampered Chef: Double Burner Griddle