Check out this page BBQ Hot Plate for more complete information about the operation of the grill in hot plate cooking mode.
Firing Up
- Shut the grill lid.
- With the grill powered on, press MENU, rotate to PRO MODES, press control knob select.
- Rotate to Hot Plate Cooking and press control knob to select.
- Set temperature:
- LOW is suitable if the lid is left shut most of the time (less heat loss).
- MED/HIGH if the lid will be kept open a lot while cooking (more heat loss). Must still start with lid shut until up to temperature!
- With the LID SHUT, wait around 10min for the grill to heat up.
- The hot plate temperature will be 20-40℃ hotter than the grill’s displayed temperature, so once grill displays around 160℃ / 320℉ start testing the hot plate temperature with water spray for beading (see cooking section below).
Do NOT heat up the grill with the lid open. The hot plate can warp due to big temperature difference between the front and rear. Heat up with lid shut!
Shutting Down
- Once finished cooking, safely shut the grill down by pressing and holding the POWER button for 2 seconds, then selecting YES.
- The hot plate will stay hot for more than an hour, so take care when removing from the grill, and wear heat proof gloves.