KitchenAid KGCU484 User Manual
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Even-Heat™ Electric Chrome Griddle
(on some models)
The Even-Heat™ chrome electric griddle system provides an
evenly heated and easy to clean cooking surface.
evenly heated and easy to clean cooking surface.
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Remove plastic film and clean with hot, soapy water prior to
first use.
first use.
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To avoid scratching the griddle, do not place any pots or pans
on the griddle.
on the griddle.
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To avoid scratching the griddle, use only plastic or wooden
utensils.
utensils.
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The griddle surface is ready to use, and does not need to be
seasoned.
seasoned.
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Pouring cold water on a hot griddle may warp the griddle,
resulting in an uneven cooking surface.
resulting in an uneven cooking surface.
Using the Griddle:
1. Position the drip tray under the front edge of the griddle to
catch grease and food residue.
2. Push in and turn the control knob to desired temperature.
3. Refer to the griddle Preheat Chart for preheat times.
The griddle light will turn off when the griddle has finished
preheating. The griddle light will turn on and off during use to
indicate that the griddle element is maintaining the selected
surface temperature.
preheating. The griddle light will turn on and off during use to
indicate that the griddle element is maintaining the selected
surface temperature.
4. Place food on the griddle and cook to desired doneness.
Griddle Charts
The settings and times are guidelines only and may need to be
adjusted for individual tastes.
adjusted for individual tastes.
Preheat Chart
Cooking Chart
After Each Use:
1. Turn the griddle off and let cool.
2. Scrape griddle residue into drip tray.
3. Rinse griddle with hot, soapy water.
4. Remove and clean the drip tray and the area below. Gently tip
the drip tray so that the contents are not spilled when
removing.
removing.
5. Clean using a nylon scrub pad with soapy water and rinse
with hot water.
6. Dry griddle, drip tray and area below griddle with paper
towels to remove excess grease and oil.
Frankfurters and
Precooked Sausages
Precooked Sausages
MED
8-15
Chicken
Quarters
Breasts, boneless
Quarters
Breasts, boneless
MED-LO
MED
MED
50-80
20-40
20-40
Fish Steaks
³⁄₄ - 1" (1.9-2.5 cm)
MED
10-15
A. Drip tray
B. Griddle
B. Griddle
FOOD
SETTING
COOK TIME
TOTAL
MINUTES
TOTAL
MINUTES
A
B
TEMPERATURE
TIME TO PREHEAT
(in minutes)
(in minutes)
250°F (121°C)
10
300°F (149°C)
14
350°F (177°C)
15
400°F (204°C)
20
450°F (232°C)
25
500°F (260°C)
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FOOD
SETTING
COOK TIME
TOTAL MINUTES
TOTAL MINUTES
Sausage patties
and links
and links
325°F (163°C)
12-18
Bacon slices
350°F (177°C)
7-11
Ham steak
(fully cooked)
(fully cooked)
325°F (163°C)
5-7
Frankfurters and
precooked
sausages
precooked
sausages
325°F (163°C)
8-15
Ground meat
patties
patties
350°F (177°C)
10-15
Grilled
sandwiches
sandwiches
325°F (163°C)
3-5
Fish steaks, fillets
325°F (163°C)
8-15
Eggs
300°F (149°C)
3-5
Hash brown
potatoes
potatoes
400°F to 425°F
(204°C to 218°C)
(204°C to 218°C)
8-12
French toast
350°F (177°C)
5-7
Pancakes
350°F (177°C)
2-4