Broil King PCG-5, PCG-10 User Manual

will not seriously alter the release properties of the surface. To remove this discoloration,
use a commercial cleaner designed for cleaning nonstick surfaces. These cleaners are
available at most grocery and hardware stores. For best results, follow the
manufacturers instructions, being careful that any cleaning solution coming in contact
with the exterior of the appliance is wiped off. After treating the griddle with a commercial
cleaner, it is recommended that the cooking surface be wiped lightly with a cooking oil
before using.

The outside finish of the griddle is easy to keep attractive and looking new. Simply
wipe away spills and drips as they occur. If food should happen to bur n on, it is easily
removed with warm, sudsy water and a dish cloth. Any food residue remaining can be
whisked away with a gentle stroke of a nylon mesh pad. Rinse and wipe dry.

IMPORTANT: To insure continued accuracy of the heat control, avoid rough
handling in use and storage. Any maintenance required for this product other than
normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by our Factory.

TEMPERATURE / APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES

Food Temperature Time in Minutes*

*Cooking times are approximate and can vary due to food thickness, starting food temperature, etc.

Bacon 300°-325
Canadian Bacon 275°-300
Eggs, Fried 250°-275
Eggs, Scrambled 250°-275
Fish 325°-375
French Toast 300°-325
Ham 1/2" thick 325°-350

3/4" thick 325°-350
Hamburgers 1/2" thick 325°-375
Liver 325°-350
Minute Steak 375°-400
Pancakes 300°-325
Pork Chops, 1/2" thick 325°-375

3/4" thick 325°-375
Potatoes, cottage fried 300°-350
Sausage, link 300°-325

precooked 325°-350
Sandwiches, grilled 300°-325

Steak, Beef 1 " thick

Rare 350°-400

Medium 350°-400
Steak, Beef 1

Rare 350°-400

Medium 350°-400

1/2" thick

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Approximate Cooking

5-8
3-4
3-5
3-5

5-10

4-6
12-14
14-16

8-12

5-10

4-5

2-3

15-20
20-25
10-12
20-30
10-12

5-10

6-7
10-12

8-10

18-20

BroilKing

143 Colebrook River Road, Winsted, CT 06098 l [phone] l Fax [phone]

Website: www.broilking.com l E-mail: [e-mail]

6/19/2007 RV07

Portable Griddles

Use & Care Manual: Models PCG-10 & PCG-5

PCG-10

(with splash guard)

PCG-5

With

Healthy Lift

Rear Legs

Leg extenders may be flipped down to raise the back of the griddle so that fats drain away
from the food and into the drip tray while cooking greasy items such as bacon. (Keep the
leg extenders flipped up to keep the griddle surface level if you are cooking runny items
like eggs, pancake batter, etc.)

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for a for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by
the user thereof, or for maximum period of thirty (30) months from the date of
manufacture if unit was a gift (refer to ink stamp or black dated sticker on appliance.
Removing sticker voids the warranty.)
To obtain service during warranty period, call BroilKing* at 860-738-2200 for a
Return Authorization Number to write on the carton. Then return the appliance,
insured and freight prepaid, to the BroilKing factory: BroilKing Corp., 143 Colebrook
River Road, Winsted, CT 06098, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]). Proof of
purchase is required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT.
Send a copy of your receipt along with a note stating your name, address, phone
number, and the nature of the problem, and requesting warranty service. Be sure to
package the unit carefully; we are not responsible for damage occurring during shipment
to the repair facility.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and does not apply to shipping
damage, accidental breakage, alteration, tampering, misuse or abuse, commercial use,
unreasonable use, or damage to the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction)
while in the possession of the consumer. Lost or broken cordsets, breakage of glass,
nonstick or other coatings are not covered by this warranty.
BroilKing Corp. disclaims all responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial
losses caused by the use of this product. Some states do not allow this exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal
rights, which vary from state to state. Warranty is applicable only in USA and Canada*.

(*Canadian customers contact BroilKing at 860-738-2200 for Canadian Service
locations.)

We recommend that you record the following information for warranty
purposes: Model #________
Purchase Date:_____________Dealer:__________________________

(no splash guard)

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This is a UL Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are

recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles. Use hot mitts or potholders.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse control, cord or plug in
water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact the
BroilKing Factory Service Department at [phone] for examination,
repair or adjustment.)

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

11. It is recommended that this appliance not be moved when it contains hot
oil or other hot liquid.

12. ALLOW GREASE TRAY TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE REMOVING.

13. Always attach heat control to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn control to "OFF", then remove plug from wall outlet

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is for household use only.

CAUTION: For safety's sake, when using non-stick cookware or electric appliance with

nonstick coatings, keep your pet birds out of the room. Birds have respiratory systems
that are sensitive to many kinds of fumes, including fumes from overheated nonstick
cookware.
NOTE: A short power supply cord (or cord set) has been provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or
extension cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use. If a long cord set
or extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should
be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

ASSEMBLY

Please read these instructions carefully. Refer to Figure A.

1. Place unit securely on table or counter.

2. (Model PCG-10) Position the splash guard above the cooking surface with the long
sides parallel, the splash guard arms facing forward, and the front edge of the right
arm lined up directly behind the heat control socket on right side of the unit.

3. Press splash guard down until it sits on the cooking surface.

4. Push the splash guard toward rear until the splash guard hooks are flush with the rear legs.

5. To remove for cleaning, pull spash guard back until it is flush with the heat control

socket, and lift up. Allow unit to cool before removing splash guard.

6. Push heat control into heat control socket, dial side up.

Figure A

Heat
Control
Socket

Splash Guard Hook

Splash Guard

Rear Leg

Rear
Leg

Handle/Leg

Non-stick
Cooking
Surface

Figure B

Splash Guard (PCG-10 only)

Handle/
Leg

Heat

Grease Tray

Control

HOW TO USE

(Before using for the first time, become familiar with the griddle features, Figure B.

Wash griddle in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water, rinse and dry. Do not submerge
heat control or let the heat control come in contact with any liquid. )To "season" the
nonstick properties of the surface coating, rub the cooking surface of the griddle lightly
with cooking oil. Repeat periodically to maintain the nonstick properties.

1. Prepare food for cooking.

2. Plug unit into appropriate 3-prong wall socket. Turn heat control to desired temperature.

Preheat griddle for at least 5 minutes before placing food on it. Pilot light will turn
off when selected temperature is reached. During cooking, pilot light will go on and
off, indicating desired temperature is being maintained.

3. Because the griddle features a nonstick finish, food may be prepared with or without
shortening, according to taste.

4. Place food on griddle and cook according to temperature time table (page 4). Heat
should be adjusted according to personal preference and particular food being cooked.
Temperatures and times in the table are approximate.

5. NOTE: You may notice at higher temperatures that the left side of griddle is a little
hotter than right side, due to the nature of how heat behaves in the curve of a heating
element. This is not a defect. Use the left side to cook items that normally take a little
longer to cook. Another option is to start placing the food on the griddle from right to
left, so the right food has a little longer to cook.

6. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug heat control from wall

outlet, then from appliance. Allow unit to cool completely before removing grease
tray to empty, or removing splash guard. Splash guard is made of stainless steel
for durability. During use, it get very hot. Extreme care should be used when handling,
emptying, etc. As a precaution, always use a hot mitt or potholder.

CARE AND CLEANING

Before initial use and after each subsequent use, disassemble and wash griddle in
dishwasher or in warm sudsy water, rinse and dry. DO NOT IMMERSE HEAT
CONTROL IN WATER OR LET IT COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY LIQUID.
Periodically, "season" the cooking surface by rubbing with cooking oil to maintain the
nonstick properties.

Only nylon, plastic, wooden or rubber utensils should be used. Metal utensils may
not be used. Do not use a knife to cut the food on the cooking surfaces.

If there is any food residue remaining on the surface, it should be removed after each
use. To do so, scrub gently with a fine cleansing pad such as nylon mesh or other
ordinary cleansing pad. DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL OR ABRASIVE KITCHEN
CLEANERS.

In time, the nonstick finish may darken over the healing element. This is normal and

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