This makes the cleaning process much easier, concentrating all the dirt in just one place. The size of an outdoor griddle determines how many burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, or other food items one can cook on it at a time. Last year saw the introduction of the Cuisinart 360 Griddle Cooking Center.
Do you want an outdoor griddle that also allows you to steam, bake and smoke food? The Cuisinart Griddle Cooking Center comes with a giant stainless steel vented lid that lets you do just that. Turning down the heat a little would be a plus anyway, as some users have found it burns rather hot and will drink a 20L propane tank in no time. We should make mention of that stainless steel lid. It’s a very handy thing to have on a griddle, as it gives you a whole host of options on how to use it. Maybe you’ll try a little smoking, maybe roast some items on a low heat – this is more versatile than it might at first appear.
Deaths, serious injury or damage to property may occur if the above is not followed exactly. This griddle is the largest of the Cuisinart 360 line, hence the name 360 XL Griddle Outdoor Cooking Station. More precisely, it has a diameter of 30 inches, which gives a circular cooking surface of around 700 square inches. It comes with 3 independent burners for a total of 45,000 BTUs.
Improper installaon, adjustment, alteraon, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read this instrucon manual thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Failure to follow these instrucons could result in fire or explosion, which could cause property damage, personal injury or death. This instrucon manual contains important informaon necessary for proper assembly and safe use of this appliance.
Make sure that you don’t neglect the rounded edges of your griddle. Stubborn food residue often clings to the sides of your griddle. Keep in mind that you don’t have to remove every bit of food residue during the first round of scraping. When your griddle is sufficiently cool, pick up cuisinart pots and pans set your scraper and begin scraping off any food residue. If your griddle is dry during the initial food scrapping, you will be able to remove caked on food with much greater ease. If you live in an area that is particularly humid, your Cuisinart griddle may be particularly prone to rust.
A roll of paper towels and some metal kitchen tongs are also very helpful. Cuisinart sells a large heavy duty scraper for those who feel a standard metal scraper may not be sturdy enough to remove embedded food. Cuisinart sells an 8-piece cleaning kit that features virtually every tool that you will need to effectively clean your Cuisinart griddle. You can also assemble your own cleaning kit from household items.
Regularly check that the flow of combuson and venlaon air is not obstructed. I liked being able to maneuver around the griddle while cooking. The griddle gets extremely hot, and it’s nice not having to reach over the top of it while cooking.
If you forget to clean your griddle and rust builds up, dont worry! It can be fixed, see our guide here to reviving a rusty griddle. A light cleaning after each use will help prevent rust and keep the surface of your griddle well-oiled. Regular cleanings will save you a great deal of time and effort. As your griddle heats up, you may notice that it appears discolored.