Thermador PAGRIDDLE User Manual

PAGRIDDLEN Electric
Griddle Plate Instructions

Description

The griddle plate accessory is designed to replace the grill
grates.

The model PAGRIDDLEN Griddle Plate can be used on the
following models with an electric grill:

• PRO GRAND
PRD364NLGU, PRD484NCGC, PRD484NCGU,
PRD486NLGC, PRD486NLGU, PRD48NCSGC,
PRD48NCSGU, PRD48NLSGC, and PRD48NLSGU

• PRO GRAND
PRG486NLG, PRL364NLG, and PRL486NLG

• PRO Gas Rangetop models — PCG364NL and
PCG486NL

• PRO HARMONY
PRD364NLHC, PRD486NLHU, PRD486NLHC,
PRD484NCHU, and PRD484NCHC

• PRO HARMONY® Gas Range — PRG364NLH,
PRL364NLH, PRG486NLH, and PRL486NLH

A VENTILATING HOOD of adequate cubic-feet-per-minute
capacity vented to the outside of the house is strongly
recommended for installation ABOVE THE RANGETOP or
RANGE. The hood must be installed according to
installation instructions furnished with the hood and local
building code requirements. Refer to ventilation
requirements in the appliance’s Installation Manual for
additional information.

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Dual Fuel Range — PRD364NLGC,

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Gas Range — PRG364NLG,

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Dual Fuel Range — PRD364NLHU,

Preparing the Griddle Plate

• The griddle plate should be washed with warm soapy
water then rinsed with clear water prior to use.

• Before cooking, verify that the griddle plate is properly
assembled per the following instructions.

Installing the Griddle Plate

1. Lift up and off to remove both of the grill grates from the
maintop. REMOVE CERAMIC BRIQUETTES.

2. Replace with the griddle plate.

Do not use a microwave oven/ventilator combination above
the rangetop or range, as these types of units do not
provide the proper ventilation and are not suitable for use
with the rangetop or range.

NOTICE:

Griddle/Grill performance may vary if there is an excessive
amount of airflow in the vicinity of the appliance. The
excessive airflow could be from an air-conditioning register
or ceiling fan blowing at the cooktop. This could create
longer than normal heat-up time, or it could cause the
griddle/grill temperature to be higher or lower than the knob
setting.

Having a properly installed ventilation hood is not
considered a source of excessive airflow.

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Operating the Griddle

Griddle Cooking Recommendations

WARNING

• To avoid risk of injury, NEVER operate grill/griddle

plate without the grates or griddle plate accessory
installed.

• NEVER use the grill or griddle plate in a manner that

is not prescribed by the Use and Care Guide.

• DO NOT use ceramic briquettes, wood chips, lava

rocks, or charcoal briquettes.

• The elements are hot after use. Allow sufficient time
for components to cool before cleaning.

WARNING

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

1. Before operating, ensure that ceramic briquettes are
removed and that the griddle plate is correctly fitted.

2. Press and turn the knob to the temperature setting.

• The two heating elements can be regulated

separately.

3. For best results, before placing food on the griddle
plate allow the plate to preheat.

FOOD SETTING

Eggs LOW
Bacon, Breakfast Sausage MED HIGH
Toasted Sandwiches MED HIGH
Boneless Chicken Breasts MED HIGH
Boneless Pork Chops,

1" (25.4 mm) thick
Steaks, 1" (25.4 mm) thick HIGH
Ground Beef Patties, 6 ounces MED HIGH
Ground Turkey Patties, 6 ounces HIGH
Hot Dogs MED HIGH
Ham Slices, ½'' (12.7 mm) thick MED HIGH
Pancakes, French Toast HIGH
Potatoes, Hash Browns HIGH

Use the lowest cooking temperature possible. Recipes may
need to be modified as the non-stick coating browns and
sears at lower temperatures.

MED HIGH

Care and Cleaning the Griddle Plate

• NEVER flood a hot griddle plate with cold water. This
can damage the griddle plate.

• DO NOT clean the griddle plate in a self-cleaning oven.

• Care should be taken to avoid scratching or gouging
the surface.

• DO NOT cut food directly on the griddle plate.

• DO NOT use metal utensils.

• Use plastic or wood utensils to avoid scratching the

non-stick surface.

• The griddle plate is dishwasher safe, however, hand
washing the griddle plate is recommended.

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Instructions for Seasoning the

Griddle Seasoning

Griddle Plate

If the griddle plate seems to lose its non-stick abilities over
time, the following instructions should help regain the
griddle’s non-stick properties. For optimal performance and
long life of your griddle plate, follow these simple cleaning
and seasoning instructions.

Prepping the Griddle for Seasoning

The griddle plate must be clean and all residue removed
before the griddle plate is seasoned.

1. Use a mixture of coarse salt and a small amount of
white vinegar to buff off any residue from the griddle
plate.

~WHITE~

VINEGAR

Seasoning is a process by which a layer of animal fat or
vegetable oil is applied and baked into the cookware. The
seasoning layer provides a non-stick surface for cooking.

1. Use a paper towel to apply a thin, even coating of lard,
Crisco®, or olive oil to the griddle surface.

2. Bake the griddle plate in a 350°F oven for 1 hour.

3. Remove the griddle plate from the oven and allow to
cool to room temperature.

4. Apply a second layer of fat or oil and bake at 350°F for
1 hour.

5. Repeat process at least one additional time – making 3
coats of oil or fat.

2. Rinse well with clean water.

3. Dry the griddle plate thoroughly.

After Seasoning

1. After cooking on your seasoned griddle, allow to cool
and wipe clean with a damp cloth. Allow to dry.

2. Add a thin coating of oil or fat before storing your
griddle in a cool, dry place.

3. Repeating this process will season the griddle and
maintain non-stick properties. Performance will
improve over time with more seasoning.

4. To strip the griddle to re-season, a mixture of salt and
vinegar should be used to remove any oil layers from
the previous seasoning process.

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