Lang 136SDI Installation And Operation Instructions Manual - page 9
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INITIAL START UP
Pre-Power On
Before turning the griddle on verify all electrical connections and remove excess shipping grease
from the griddle surface.
Turning the Power On
Set the main power switch, located at the far left of the control panel, to the “ON” (up) position (there
are two “ON” switches on the 5 and 6-foot griddles).
Set each cooking section’s power switch, located next to each temperature dial, to the “ON” (up)
position.
Set the temperature dials to 200°F (93°C).
Heat the griddle at 200°F (93°C) for 2 hours to evaporate any moisture that may be in the elements.
After 2 hours at 200°F (93°C), turn the griddle temperature up to 350°F (177°C) for 30 minutes.
After the griddle reaches 350°F (177°C) for 30 minutes, turn the griddle up another 50°F (10°C) for
another 30 minutes and repeat this until the griddle is at 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes
The griddle may emit a small amount of smoke as the cooking surface passes the 300°F (149°C)
point. Do not be alarmed as the smoke is caused by oils associated with the manufacturing process
and will stop when the griddle reaches 350°F (177°C).
Season the Cooking Surface
The cooking surface must be “seasoned” in order to eliminate product sticking during cooking.
To season, heat the griddle to 250°F (121°C).
Once at 250°F (121°C), coat the cooking surface with non-salted vegetable oil.
Allow the griddle to stand at 250°F (121°C) until the cooking surface looks dry then coat it again.
Heat the griddle to 350°F (177°C) and repeat the procedure.
NOTICE:
Duringthefirstfewhoursofoperationyoumaynoticeasmall
amount of smoke coming off the griddle, and a faint odor from the
smoke. This is normal for a new griddle and will disappear after
thefirstfewhoursofuse.