Most griddled foods require cookingon a preheated surface. Preheat griddleaccording to the guide below, then switchto the desired cook setting.IMPORTANT NOTES: Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and becareful of grease spill-over while cooking. Do not use oil on the griddle for extended lengthsof time. Permanent staining and/or craze lines onthe surface could result. Do not cook milk products (such as french toast)on the griddle. Permanent staining and/or crazelines on the surface could result. Never place or store any items on the griddle,even when it is not in use. The griddle canbecome heated when using the surroundingburners. Do not overheat the griddle. Leaving thegriddle burner on at HI for an extended amount oftime without food can damage the non-stickcoating.Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support12Your non-stick coated griddle providesan extra-large cooking surface for meats,pancakes, or other food usually preparedin a frying pan or skillet.NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time as itbecomes seasoned with use.How to Insert the GriddlePlace the “U” locks onto the centerfingers on the center grate.Using the griddle.CAUTION: Place and remove thegriddle only when all grates and griddle are cooland all surface units are turned OFF.The griddle can only be used with thecenter burner and must be locked intoplace on the center grate.Place the “U” locks on the underside ofthe griddle over the center fingers of thecenter grate.Move the griddle back-and-forth to makesure it is locked in place.“U” locksUnderside of griddleUsing the GriddleType of Food Preheat Maximum QuantityConditions RecommendedWarming none 7 stackedTortillasPancakes High for 63 minutesHamburgers Medium for 4 – flattened out5 minutesFried Eggs Medium for 45 minutesBacon High for 45 minutesBreakfast None–no oil 13Sausage LinksHot Sandwiches High for 6 4(such as minutes thenGrilled Cheese) Medium for4 minutes