WARING COMMERCIAL WGR240X Professional Countertop Griddle Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: WARING COMMERCIAL

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
EXTENSION CORDS
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
EVERY GRIDDLE NEEDS TO BE SEASONED BEFORE FIRST USE
ADJUSTABLE FEET INSTALLATION
PARTS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
SAFETY AND TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Customer Support
References
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WARING COMMERCIAL WGR240X Professional Countertop Griddle

WARING COMMERCIAL WGR240X Professional Countertop Griddle

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquids.
Do not touch surfaces that may be hot. Use handles and knobs provided.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
Avoid coming into contact with moving parts.
Do not operate the Waring™ Professional Countertop Griddle or any other electrical equipment with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return it to the nearest Waring Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, and/or adjustment.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Waring™ Commercial may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Always check that the power switch is in the OFF position and the temperature dial is in the MIN position before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the temperature dial to MIN, turn the switch to the OFF position, then remove plug from wall.
Do not place near a hot gas or electric burner or heated oven.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
When in the ON position, the Waring™ Professional Countertop Griddle should always be on a stable countertop or table.
Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL USE

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, the Waring™ Countertop Griddle is supplied with a molded 3-prong grounding-type plug and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-type outlet. Use of any other voltage or altering of the plug or cord may damage the unit, will void the warranty and may cause injury.

Caution: Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded.
NOTE: Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada and Europe.

Grounding Instructions

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole cord connectors that accept the plug from the appliance. Use only extension cords that are intended for indoor use. Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the appliance. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges.

WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.

An extension cord may be used with this product provided that care is exercised in its use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating on the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

EVERY GRIDDLE NEEDS TO BE SEASONED BEFORE FIRST USE

The seasoning process will last about 1 to 1½ hours. Seasoning is an important step to prepare the surface for a natural nonstick finish.

Pre-clean surface with steel wool and detergent.
Plug unit into outlet in a well-ventilated area.
Switch on the appliance and set to HIGH. Allow to heat until green READY light is lit.
Pour about a tablespoon of corn or peanut oil suitable for frying in the center of the cooking surface. Using a cotton cloth or paper towel (synthetic materials will adhere to the surface), spread the oil evenly and let heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the surface loses its initial sheen and appears dry.
Repeat step 4 eight times, burnishing the surface with the towel and decreasing the amount of oil used each time until a smooth, non-tacky surface has developed.

ADJUSTABLE FEET INSTALLATION

Ensure that all feet are attached correctly before operation of this griddle.
Your griddle includes four adjustable feet, which are packaged unattached. Each foot has a screw protruding from the top for assembly. Locate the four screw holes at each corner of the bottom housing of the griddle. Insert the screw and turn foot clockwise until snug.
Repeat for all four feet. The height of the feet can be adjusted by rotating the bottom of the foot. Ensure that all four feet are adjusted to the same height to make a level cooking surface.

PARTS

Temperature dial
Lighted ON/OFF power switch
Removable drip tray
Stainless steel housing
Griddle surface
Ready indicator light
Handles
Power cord (not shown)

MODEL| DESCRIPTION| VOLTAGE| POWER| PLUG TYPE| DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
---|---|---|---|---|---
WGR240X| Countertop Griddle| 240V| 3300 W| 6-20P Nema

| 29.96″ (W) x
22.5″ (D) x
12.7″ (H)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Remove the Waring™ Professional Countertop Griddle from packaging.
Place on a firm and stable surface.
Remove all packaging and the instruction book.
Please read all instructions before you begin to cook.
Keep this instruction book in a safe location for future reference.
It is highly recommended that you clean and season the griddle before first use.
After cleaning and seasoning, the Waring™ Professional Countertop Griddle is ready for use.
Turn unit on. Allow cooking surface to warm up. The Ready indicator light will illuminate once temperature is reached.
Carefully place food on cooking surface.

SAFETY AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Please note that the Waring™ Professional Countertop Griddle will be too hot to handle immediately after use.
The griddle has a thermal cutoff safety device to avoid overheating. If griddle shuts off automatically, turn off the unit, unplug it and allow it to cool. Plug back in and continue use.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The Waring™ Professional Countertop Griddle should be cleaned after each use. Clean griddle surface while the unit is warm, using warm, soapy water. DO NOT USE COLD WATER ON WARM SURFACE. The exterior of unit may be cleaned by carefully wiping with a damp cloth. To clean drip tray, carefully remove tray, and wash with warm, soapy water and dry. Tray must be completely dry before putting back into the unit.

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