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DUAL FUEL RANGES

USE & CARE INFORMATION

Model Series

ICBDF304

ICBDF366

ICBDF364C

ICBDF 364G

ICBDF486C

ICBDF486G

ICBDF484CG

ICBDF484F

ICBDF606CG

ICBDF604CF

This cooktop is approved for use with Natural gas .

Leave instructions with the owner.

C O N T E N T S

Safety Instructions and Precautions	3
Wolf Dual Fuel Range Features	5
Wolf Dual Fuel Range Surface Operation	6
Wolf Dual Fuel Range Oven Operation	11
Wolf Dual Fuel Range Care	23
Wolf Troubleshooting Guide	26
Wolf Service Information	28

CONTACT

INFORMATION

Sub-Zero Group Australia Pty Ltd

Level 10, 469 La Trobe Street

Melbourne Victoria 3000

Phone 03 9600 2218

subzero-wolf.com.au

WOLF® is a registered trademark of Wolf Appliance, Inc.

As you read this use & care information, take particular note of the CAUTION and WARNING symbols when they appear.

This information is important for safe and efficient use of the Wolf equipment.

signals a situation where minor injury or product damage may occur if you do not follow instructions.

states a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if precautions are not followed.

In addition, this use & care information may signal an IMPORTANT NOTE which highlights information that is especially important.

W O L F D U A L FU EL R AN GE

TH AN K Y O U

Your purchase of a Wolf dual fuel range attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of your cooking equipment. We understand this importance and have designed and built your dual fuel range with quality materials and workmanship to give you years of dependable service.

We know you are eager to start cooking, but before you do, please take some time to read this use & care information. Whether you are a beginning cook or an expert chef, it will be to your benefit to familiarize yourself with the safety practices, features, operation and care recommendations of the Wolf dual fuel range.

We appreciate your choice of a Wolf Appliance product and welcome any suggestions or comments you may have.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Check the appliance rating plate located under the control panel for type of gas. If this appliance does not correspond to your type of gas, contact your Wolf dealer.

If the information in this book is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

A ventilation hood is recommended for use with the Wolf dual fuel range.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch.

Do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

DO NOT place any cookware on oven floor or use aluminum foil or other material to line the oven floor or side walls. Failure to adhere to this notice will damage the porcelain and will void your warranty.

S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S

T H E R A N G E E L E C T R I C OV E N

IMPORTANT NOTE: Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Read this use & care information carefully before using your new dual fuel range to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

Ensure proper installation and servicing. This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

Have your installer show you where the fuse or junction box is located in your home. Learn how and where to turn off the electricity to the oven.

Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the range or oven cavity.

Always use dry pot holders when removing pans from the oven or range. Wet or damp pot holders can cause steam burns. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of pot holders.

Do not use the appliance to warm or heat the room.

Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in literature accompanying this appliance. All service should be referred to a qualified technician.

Never leave the range unattended when in use. After cooking is completed and all the food is removed from the grill, leave the burner operating for 10 minutes to allow for any residue to be removed from the infrared surface.

Cooking range to be installed only on the floor.

Where this appliance is installed in marine craft or in caravans, it shall NOT be used as a space heater.

Do not use or store flammable materials in the appliance storage drawer or near this appliance.

Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the range is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the range. Do not let children play with the range or oven.

Never allow persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge to operate the range, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of the range, as they could climb on the appliance to reach items and be injured.

Do not use water on grease fires.

Smother any flames with a lid, baking sheet or metal tray. Flaming grease can be extinguished with baking soda or a multipurpose chemical or foam extinguisher.

Do not heat unopened food containers as they could burst and cause injury.

Do not store combustible, flammable or explosive materials near burners, oven or adjacent cabinets or let grease or other flammable substances accumulate on the range

Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.

Do not modify this appliance.

Use the oven only for cooking tasks expected of a home oven as outlined in this book.

Always properly clean and maintain the oven as recommended in this book.

Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the oven.

Be sure that the oven cool air intake (located above the door) and the oven exhaust vent (located below the door) are unobstructed at all times.

Position oven racks in desired locations when the oven is cool. If a rack must be repositioned after the oven is already hot, be certain the pot holder does not contact a hot heating element in the oven.

Before using self-clean mode, remove the broiler grill and pan, oven racks, oven rack guides and any other utensils.

Clean only those parts listed in this book.

Cooling fan should be operating during the self-clean mode. If you notice that the cooling fan is not operating, contact a Wolf dealer before using self-clean mode again. The cooling fan will turn on automatically about 10 minutes after self-clean mode is initiated.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings on any part of the oven.

Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance as these may cause permanent damage. Do not use aerosol cleaners as these may be flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts.

Do not clean the oven gasket, because rubbing or moving the gasket may eliminate the required tight door seal.

Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of oven. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

Warning: Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns young children should be kept away.

S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S

T O P S U R F A C E B U R N E R S

Have your installer show you where the gas supply shut-off valve is located in your home. Learn how and where to turn off the gas to the range.

Before performing any service, turn off the gas supply by closing the gas shut-off valve and turn off the electricity to the oven.

Keep igniters clean and dry for proper lighting and performance of the burners.

Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible material.

In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes, open a window or a door. Wait at least five minutes before using the unit.

Do not obstruct the flow of air.

Your kitchen must have an adequate supply of fresh air to ensure proper combustion and ventilation.

When cooking, set burner controls so that the flame does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.

Always turn panhandles inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners or the edge of the range.

Always check the positions of the control knobs to make certain the range or top surface burners are off when you are finished cooking.

When deep fat frying, be certain that the pan is large enough to accommodate the desired volume of food without overflow caused by bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat fryer unattended. Avoid deep fat frying of moist or frostcovered foods, as foods with high water content may cause spattering or spilling of the hot fat. Heat fat slowly, and stir together any combinations of oils and fats prior to applying heat. Utilize a deep fat frying thermometer to avoid heating the fat to temperatures above the flash point.

Always light each burner prior to placing a pan on the burner grate. Also, turn the control knob to the position before removing a pan from the burner grate.

Do not clean the range while it is still hot. If using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the range has cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns. Also, some cleaners can produce harmful or unpleasant fumes if applied to hot surfaces. Refer to care recommendations on pages 23–25.

Keep any ventilation filters clean to avoid grease fires.

Always set pans gently onto the grates and center them so that they are well balanced.

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.

Start the ventilation hood approximately five minutes before cooking on the range or top surface burners; this establishes an air curtain, and improves the capture of vapor and moisture.

Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers should not be used.

Wear proper apparel. Never let loose clothing or other flammable materials come in contact with the burners while in operation. Fabric may ignite and cause personal injury.

When using the range, do not touch the grates, burner caps, burner bases or any other parts in proximity to the flame. These components may be hot enough to cause burns.

If the range is near a window, do not use long curtains as a window treatment, as they could blow over the range and create a fire hazard.

Boilovers and greasy spills may smoke or ignite.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Choose pans with easily grasped handles that will stay cool while cooking.

S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Smother flames with a closefitting lid, baking sheet or other metal tray; then turn off the gas burner. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department.

Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan — you may be burned.

USE AN EXTINGUISHER ONLY IF:

You already know how to operate it.

The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

The fire department is being called.

You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

W O L F D U A L F U E L R A N G E F E AT UR E S

D U A L F U E L R AN GE F E A T U R E S

457 mm oven on 1219 mm range is single convection.

Classic stainless steel exterior finish with island trim.

Distinctive red, black or stainless control knobs.

Platinum bezels surround all knobs— chrome or brass bezels optional.

Dual-stacked, sealed surface burners, all with simmer capabilities and automatic reignition at all settings.

3.9 kW (14.0 MJ) burners with 0.37 kW

(1.36 MJ) delivered at simmer.

2.5 kW (9.0 MJ) burner with 0.23 kW

(0.82 MJ) delivered at simmer and melt feature.

Optional infrared grill—4.2 kW (15.0 MJ). Optional infrared griddle—4.2 kW (15.0 MJ). Optional French Top—3.9 kW (14.0 MJ).

Porcelain-coated cast iron continuous top grates.

Pivoting, hidden touch control panel. Eight cooking modes.

Self-cleaning oven(s).

Coaxial, temperature-displaying oven selector knob.

D U A L F U E L R A N G E

Model ICBDF484CG shown

Infrared griddle	Infrared grill (optional)	Continuous cast
Infrared griddle		iron top grates
(optional)
Stainless steel		Pivoting, hidden
island trim		control panel
Dual-stacked,		Control knobs with
sealed burners		platinum bezels
Griddle
indicator light
Coaxial oven		Coaxial oven
selector knob		selector knob
Stainless steel		Dual halogen
exterior finish		oven lighting
Single convection		Spring/damper
oven – 1219 mm		door system
range only
Spring/damper		Removable lower
door system		panel. Location of
		rating plate
Adjustable front legs and	Blue porcelain oven	Dual convection oven
rear casters	interiors

Cobalt blue porcelain oven interior.

Proof mode for 457 mm oven on 1219 mm range.

Temperature probe feature.

Three adjustable oven racks with full-exten- sion bottom rack.

Hidden bake element and recessed broil element in oven(s).

Triple-pane oven door window(s) and dual halogen lighting.

Spring/damper door system on oven door(s).

Adjustable stainless steel legs in front and adjustable rear casters.

This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict religious regulations in conjunction with specific instructions found on www.star-k.org.

D U A L F U EL R AN GE A C C E S S O R I E S

These optional accessories are available through your Wolf dealer. To obtain local dealer information, visit: www.multyflex.com.au.

127 mm and 254 mm classic stainless steel risers

508 mm classic stainless steel riser with shelf

Red or black control knobs (must be ordered with the range)

Bezel accent colors in chrome or brass

Porcelain cast dual wok grate

Porcelain cast dual S-grates

Hardwood cutting board

Full-extension ball bearing racks

Additional oven racks

Dehydration accessory

Bake stone accessory

High altitude conversion kit

W O L F D U A L F U E L R A N G E S U R FA CE O PE RAT IO N

S U R FA CE B U R N E R S
A spark electrode ignites each surface burner.			D U A L - S T A C K E D B U R N E R
This control eliminates the need for continuous			A S S E M B L Y
open flame pilots. For added safety and			The unique dual-stacked burner design
convenience, each burner is designed with an
			combines all of the burner parts in one
electronic reignition system. This feature
			assembly.
enables any burner to relight automatically in

the event it is accidentally extinguished.			After cleaning or removing burner parts for
Large burners provide a rating of 3.9 kW			any reason, it is extremely important that you
			reassemble burners correctly.
(14.0 MJ) on	with 0.37 kW (1.36 MJ) deliv-

ered at simmer. The small burner provides a			The burner cap must be seated flatly on the
rating of 2.5 kW (9.0 MJ) on		with 0.23 kW	burner. There is a groove on the bottom of the
(0.82 MJ) delivered at simmer. All burners			burner cap. Adjust the burner cap until it drops
have simmer settings.			into place and is seated flat on top of the
A distinguishing feature of Wolf’s low kW			burner. Failure to do this will result in a poor
			flame. Refer to the illustration below.
control is its constant, low heat output without

continuous ignitions. The flame diameter

remains full size; only the heat output is			Failure to position the burner parts
lowered. This patented dual-stacked burner
			correctly could cause flames or gas to
design makes it possible to enjoy cooking at
			escape, causing heat damage to your
full flame as well as maintain control while
			range, or burn between parts, resulting
simmering at the lowest flame setting.			in poor combustion.

CO N TR O L K N O B S

The control knobs are positioned to correspond to the burners they regulate. The knobs on the far left regulate the burners on the left side. Conversely, the knobs on the far right regulate the burners on the right side.

The precision fit of the control knobs requires the use of a nyliner insertion between the knob and bezel. When removing knobs for cleaning, place the bearing back inside the bezel for easy reinstallation of the knobs. Refer to the illustration below.

Burner Cap

Nyliner Insertion

Igniter

Sealed Burner

Dual-stacked burner assembly.

Nyliner insertion.

C O O KT O P O P E R AT I O N

The cooktop burner uses an electronic igniter in place of a standing pilot. When the cooktop control knob is pushed in and turned to the position, the system creates a spark to light the burner. This sparking continues for 4 seconds or until the electronic ignition senses a flame, which ever comes first. If the igniter fails to ignite the gas in 4 seconds, the gas safety shutoff valve will close, eliminating the gas flow for 5 seconds. The valve will reopen after the purge time of 5 seconds, and the igniter will automatically attempt to re-ignite the gas. This cycle of events is attempted 3 times. After the third attempt, in order for gas to flow to the burner once again, the user must return the knob to the position and then turn the knob to the position.

To check operation of the cooktop burner, push in and turn the control knob to the

position. The flame should light within four seconds.

If the burner does not light properly, turn the control knob to the position. Check that the burner head is in the proper position. Check that the power supply cord is plugged in and that the circuit breaker or house fuse has not blown.

Check operation again; If flame is not established within the ignition cycle time, release the knob, open a door and wait 1 minute before attempting a new ignition procedure.

If the flames are extinguished - for any reason whatever - turn OFF the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before retrying to ignite the burner.

Ensure that the flames do not extinguish when you reduce to low flame quickly. Check correct operation of each burner individually and in combination.

Never leave pans on a setting unattended. Be particularly cautious when cooking food in fat or grease. It can become hot enough to ignite.

FLAME HEIGHT A N D A P P E A R A N C E

BEFORE USING Y O U R R A N G E

I N F R A R E D GRILL

The flame on natural gas should be blue with a deeper blue core. and no yellow tipping. If burners show any abnormality check that burner heads are correctly located and refer to the ‘trouble shooting guide’ on page 26. If satifactory performance can not be obtained, contact Multyflex. For service contact number refer page 28 of this booklet.

Select a flame that is just high enough to maintain the desired cooking speed and is sized to fit the base diameter of the pan. Never extend the flame beyond the base of the pan. Smaller diameter pans should be used on the left rear burner.

GRATE P L A C E M E N T

The low-profile, cast iron grates are designed for a close fit. This enables you to move pans easily from one burner to another without having to lift the pan or have it tip over between the grates. Each grate sets securely on dimples on each corner of the burner pan.

Continuous grates are interchangeable, excluding the grill grate with burner grate.

Position the porcelain-coated, cast iron grates over two burners. Rubber pads located under the grate support legs will match up with the dimples on the burner pans.

The drip pan holds as much as 600 ml of liquid spillover per two-burner pan.

Before using for the first time, you should clean your dual fuel range thoroughly with hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. This removes any residual oil and grease left on the surface from the manufacturing process. Refer to care recommendations on pages 23–25.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before using your dual fuel range, check that the surface burner caps are positioned correctly.

The optional griddle and French Top needs to go through a ”burn in” period to clean oils from the bottom of these assemblies. To prevent food from sticking and to protect the surface from moisture, it is necessary to season the griddle and French Top prior to use. Refer to the following pages for specific instructions on using the optional grill, griddle and French Top.

This optional feature is designed with an infrared burner to give the highest quality and most efficient method of gas grilling. A radiant plate with numerous holes distributes the heat evenly over the grate. The burner becomes an orange-red color at the surface of the ceramic tile, and when it glows, it transfers an intense heat to the food. This sears the outside of the food, leaving the inside tender and juicy.

The infrared burner is designed to operate at 4.2 kW (15.0 MJ) at 100% full heat output.

Before using the grill for the first time, place the radiant plate slots over the front deflector of the grill frame. The edges of the grill grate should line up on top of the assembly.

To prevent flare-ups, you must never leave the grill unattended during use.

G R I L L O P E R A T I O N

IMPORTANT NOTE: The stainless steel cover must be removed prior to operation of the grill.

Turn the knob counterclockwise to .

Preheat grill for about 10 minutes before adding the food. The ceramic tiles will have an orange-red glow.

Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking.

Locate the food on the grill evenly.

Do not pierce the meat while grilling. It may loose it’s juices.

During grilling dripping fat may flare up briefly.

Do not leave the grill unattended while cooking.

To turn the grill off, turn the control knob clockwise to the position.

After cooking is completed and all the food is removed from the grill, leave the burner operating for 10 minutes to allow for any residue to be removed from the infrared surface.

Do not use cookware on the grill grate.

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I N F R A R E D G R I L L

G R I L L A S S E M B L Y

Follow these steps to disassemble the grill for cleaning:

1)Remove the grill grate. Refer to the illustration below.

2)Remove the radiant plate. Refer to the illustration below.

3)Remove the grill frame.

4)After cleaning, put the grill frame back in place.

5)Line up the slots in the front of the radiant plate with the front angle. The slots should fit over the front angle and sit flat on the grill frame.

6)Reinstall the grill grate.

Be careful when assembling the components. Avoid any contact with the igniter; it is fragile and can chip or break.

G R I L L C A R E

To keep the grill looking its best, it is recommended that you clean it after every use.

Grill grate (porcelain-coated cast iron): When cool, lift off and set in the sink. Use a soft bristle brush to remove food particles from the grate. Pour very hot water over the cooked-on residue. Cover with wet dish towels and pour more hot water over it. Allow the hot, moist conditions to help loosen the residue. Remove remaining soil with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.

Grill Radiant Plate (stainless steel) Lift up the radiant plate from the grill frame Soak in hot water and dish detergent. Wash thoroughly, scrubbing with scouring pad, if needed. When placing the radiant plate back on the grill frame the slots in the font edge of the radiant plate must go over the angled plate on the grill frame, the slots should fit over front angle and sit flat.

Grill frame (stainless steel) To remove from the range list directly vertical take care of trim between the grill frame and the burner tray. Soak in hot water and dish detergent. Wash thoroughly, scrubbing with scouring pad, if needed. When fitting the grill frame take care not to damage the ignitor and ensure that the trim is placed back between the grill frame and the burner tray.

Radiant Burner Use a soft brush to remove any ash particles that have been left on the burner surface, the burner surface can be wiped with a soft damp cloth.

Igniter (ceramic): Avoid contact with the igniter; it is fragile and can chip or break.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use any commercial cleaners on any part of the grill assembly.

Allow the grill surface to cool sufficiently before cleaning.

I N F R A R E D GRIDDLE

The infrared griddle operates at 4.2 kW (15.0 MJ). It is thermostatically controlled, which means once the set temperature is

reached, the heat cycles to hold that temperature. To prevent food from sticking and to protect the surface from moisture, it is necessary to season the griddle prior to use. This seasoning process as well as general use will change the appearance of the griddle.

S E A S O N T H E G R I D D L E

Clean the surface with hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry.

Turn on the ventilation hood five minutes prior to using the griddle.

The griddle needs to go through a ”burn in” period. Turn the griddle on at 175˚C for 30 minutes to clean oils from the bottom of the griddle. After 30 minutes, turn the griddle off and allow it to cool.

To season, pour 5 ml of peanut or vegetable oil per single griddle in the center; spread evenly with a paper towel, avoiding the corners. Be careful not to apply too much oil. Excess oil will leave a gummy residue that will have to be removed.

Push and turn the control knob to 175˚C. Heat until you see the first signs of smoke. Turn the griddle OFF. When the griddle has cooled and is only slightly warm, wipe off any excess oil. Let the griddle cool completely.

Repeat with another 5 ml of oil. The brown appearance will darken with use.

Charbroiler

Grate

Grill grate.

Radiant

Plate

Front

Angle

Grillº radiant plate.

W O L F D U A L F U E L R A N G E S U R F A C E O P E R A T I O N

I N F R A R E D G R I D D L E

G R I D D L E O P E R A T I O N G R I D D L E C A R E

IMPORTANT NOTE: The stainless steel cover must be removed prior to operation of the griddle.

Turn on the ventilation hood five minutes prior to using the griddle.

To heat the griddle, push in the control knob and turn counterclockwise to the desired temperature. It is normal to hear a clicking sound. This is the electronic ignition lighting the burner. When the burner is lit, the thermostat will control the temperature.

When the griddle is preheated, the griddle indicator light will go out. The light will cycle on and off as the thermostat requires more heat to maintain the set temperature. This will allow heat to be evenly distributed and the griddle to maintain the set temperature.

To turn the griddle off, turn the control knob clockwise to the position.

Be particularly cautious when cooking food high in fat. It can become hot enough to ignite.

Using a metal spatula, scrape grease into the grease collection tray.

When the surface has cooled, wipe it with a paper towel to remove excess grease or oil.

Scrape the griddle clean. Pour 100 ml warm water and 5 ml griddle cleaner onto the griddle and scrape the grease into the grease collection tray. Empty the grease collection tray. Rinse the griddle with 100 ml warm water and dry with paper towels.

Reapply a small amount of peanut or vegetable oil to the griddle with a clean cloth after each cleaning.

Clean the grease collection tray after each use. Do not allow grease to accumulate in the tray and become a fire hazard.

To remove the grease collection tray, gently pull the tray toward you to lift it out. Clean the tray with soapy water and a clean cloth. To replace, slide the short edge of the grease collection tray under the edge of the griddle and lower into the opening.

Occasionally remove the seasoning, clean the griddle thoroughly and reapply. To remove, add either white vinegar and water or club soda to a slightly warm surface. Scrub with a fine wire brush or a fine-grit griddle brick. Repeat application if necessary. Be certain to apply a light coat of oil after cleaning for seasoning.

Allow the griddle surface to cool sufficiently before cleaning.

F R E N C H T O P

The 3.9 kW (14.0 MJ) French Top is an optional feature that provides a 559 mm cooking surface with the hottest temperature under the center plate and the lowest temperature near the edges. This design makes it possible to use several pans at once for a variety of cooking tasks. For example, fry chicken toward the center, while simmering a sauce in one corner and keeping vegetables warm in a different corner. Place the pan or pans toward the edge according to their contents and quantity. Refer to the illustrations below.

The cooking surface is made of polished cast iron that is an excellent heat conductor. The several rings allow for the solid surface to expand with the heat while remaining flat. The rings also provide thermal breaks in the cast iron that distribute the heat in a graduated intensity, hottest in the center and coolest around the edges.

To protect the cast iron surface from moisture, it is necessary to season the French Top prior to use. This seasoning process as well as general use will change the appearance of the French Top.

S E A S O N T H E F R E N C H T O P

Clean surface with detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.

Turn on the ventilation hood five minutes prior to using the French Top.

The French Top needs to go through a ”burn in” period. Turn on the French Top for 30 minutes to clean oils from the bottom side of the surface. After 30 minutes, turn the French Top off and allow it to cool.

To season, spread a light coating of peanut or vegetable oil on a towel or cloth. While surface is still slightly warm, apply oil evenly until it is absorbed into the cast iron. Use oil sparingly; too much oil will smoke excessively when heated and leave a gummy coating that will have to be removed. Avoid using olive oil, it leaves a gummy residue.

It is normal for the cast iron to darken with use to a bluish-black color.

When this seasoning technique is applied correctly, food spatters will not stain and the surface will be protected from moisture. Its appearance darkens with use, a sign that the French Top has been fully tempered and is properly seasoned. Regular maintenance will become easier.

French Top

Center Plate

French Top center plate.

LOW		LOW
	HIGH
MED	HIGH	MED
	HIGH
LOW		LOW

French Top heating zones.

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