0502S20004 3-2
Initial Set-up
Before the first use of the grille, use the height adjustable legs provided on each unit, to
level it right to left. In addition, the rear of the unit should be set slightly higher than the
front of the unit to allow the normal cooking fluids to more easily travel to the front
grease tray.
Top Platen Assist Spring Adjustment
To allow adjustability in the amount of force required to raise or lower the top platen a
drag block has been added to each top platen hinge pin. Using a screw driver a screw
can be turned to increase or decrease the drag on the hinge pin. Increasing the drag,
(turning the screw clockwise), will restrict the movement of the upper platen’s handle.
Rotating the screw counter clockwise will free the movement of the platen allowing it
drop from higher positions but pop up when at the lowest position. If you wish you may
make this adjustment to fit your needs. The screw is accessible from the rear of the
machine through the spring cover. Periodic adjustment of this screw may be necessary.
Seasoning of the Cooking Surfaces
NOTE
DURING INITIAL OPERATION OF YOUR GRILLE YOU MAY NOTICE A
SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE COMING OFF THE GRILLING SURFACES,
AND A FAINT ODOR FROM THE SMOKE. THIS IS NORMAL FOR A NEW
GRILL AND WILL DISAPPEAR AFTER THE FIRST FEW HOURS OF USE.
CAUTION
COOKING SURFACES ARE HOT
USE CARE WHENEVER WORKING NEAR THEM.
Before the first use of the grill the cooking surfaces must be seasoned to minimize
product sticking. This can be accomplished by first wiping the excess oil from all
cooking surfaces. Then turn the unit on heating both top and bottom platens to a
temperature of between 250 – 300°F for approximately 30-40 minutes. Do not be
alarmed, but during the first few hours of operation the grille may smoke as oils
associated with the manufacturing process are evaporated. After heating the grille for
30-40 minutes, (see above), spray all cooking surfaces with a non-salted vegetable oil
such as Pam ®. Allow the unit to stand at that temperature until the cooking surfaces
look dry, (about 30 minutes). Spray all surfaces a second time with Pam ® and then
heat the unit to 400º F, which will take about 10 minutes, after which the unit should be
turned off. Repeat the above procedure if necessary.
