HINTS AND TIPS
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Do ensure your grill plates are fixed securely in position before preheating otherwise they
won't heat up properly and the temperature you are trying to preheat to, will remain as a
flashing number on the LCD screen. If this happens, press the upper and lower grill plate
power buttons off, leave the griddle to cool completely and then reattach the grill plate so it
is firmly in position before preheating again.
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If extra greasing is required, it is advisable to wash the grill plates and ensure they are
completely dry before brushing or wiping over very lightly with a brush or piece of clean
kitchen towel coated with a little butter or oil.
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When preheating the griddle it is advisable to do so with the lid shut.
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Always ensure your griddle is preheated properly before cooking on it otherwise your food
may stick and not cook through properly.
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When cooking cuts of meat such as chicken breasts, pork fillet or even steaks, flatten each
slightly to ensure they are of the same thickness before cooking.
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If preparing a recipe whereby you need to cook more than one food on the griddle before
cleaning it, it may be helpful to lightly brush any residue from the cooked foods from the
grill plates by using a pastry style brush which has heat resistant bristles or a sheet of kitchen
towel.
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Do make sure you empty and wash out the drip tray after each use of the griddle.
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Do keep an eye on the drip tray during cooking foods such as marinated chicken and meats
to make sure it does not overflow with drained juices.
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If cooking in the flat/open position, do remember that you will need to turn the food over
during cooking.
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When cooking in the closed position, you will not need to turn foods during cooking because
they are being cooked on both sides already.
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However, if you are cooking meats which are cut into strips, the meat will benefit from being
moved around halfway during cooking to ensure the slices don't stick together.
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