KitchenAid KGRS206XSS Use & Care Guide - Page 10

Setting Surface Controls Care and seasoning of the Griddle Grate (some models) Before first use: 1. Wash the griddle grate in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely. 2. Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle grate). 3. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle grate on the upper rack in your oven. 4. Bake griddle grate for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing. 5. The surface may seem tacky from the seasoning process. If desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely. Using the griddle: 1. Remove the center burner grate and carefully replace with the griddle (some models). 2. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on Medium to Medium Low setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process. DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on Hi may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution. After each use: DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER. 1. Clean with a stiff brush and hot water only. 2. Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing. 3. To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered. Home canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures. • Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom. • Use only a completely flat bottom canner. • Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the burner. • Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly. • Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil. griddle grate Fig. 1 10