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{"type"=>"root", "children"=>[{"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"What is a built-in griddle?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"A built-in griddle is a flat-top cooking surface that drops permanently into an outdoor kitchen island, masonry structure or stainless cabinetry instead of standing on a cart. The solid plate replaces grates, which is what makes smash burgers, breakfast, fajitas and stir fry practical outdoors. Most models run on a gas line."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"What size built-in griddle do I need?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Built-in griddles run from 16 to 41 inches of cooking surface. A 16 or 18 inch drop-in suits a compact island or a griddle added beside a grill, 30 inches is the common full-size choice, and 41-inch models are for feeding a crowd. Size to your island cutout, not to the nominal width."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"What fuel do built-in griddles use?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Built-in griddles are available in natural gas, propane and electric. Natural gas models need a dedicated line run to the island and are the most common here. Electric models such as the Le Griddle Wee Griddle and Ranch Hand plug in instead, which works where running gas to the island is not practical."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Do I need an insulating liner for a built-in griddle?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"A built-in griddle needs the same heat clearance planning as a built-in grill, and an insulating liner may be required when the unit installs into a combustible island. Verify the clearance and liner requirement for your exact model before ordering, and confirm cutout dimensions and fuel type at the same time."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Is a cold rolled steel or stainless steel griddle surface better?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Cold rolled steel seasons like cast iron, building a non-stick patina and holding heat well; the Coyote 30-inch flat top uses it. 304 stainless steel resists corrosion and is easier to maintain, and it is what TrueFlame, Blaze and Le Griddle build with. Choose seasoning and heat retention, or lower upkeep."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Which brands make built-in griddles?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Le Griddle, Coyote, TrueFlame, Blaze, Blackstone and Bonfire all build griddles that drop into an island. Le Griddle offers the widest choice, spanning the Pro Series, Commercial, Wee Griddle and Ranch Hand models in both gas and electric. See "}, {"type"=>"link", "url"=>"/collections/coyote-built-in-griddles", "title"=>"", "target"=>"", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Coyote built-in griddles"}]}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"How many burners should a built-in griddle have?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Built-in griddles here run one to three burners. One burner covers a compact 16 to 18 inch plate, two burners are standard on 30-inch models like the TrueFlame and Blaze, and three burners drive the largest 41-inch plates. More burners means more independent zones. Browse "}, {"type"=>"link", "url"=>"/collections/built-in-griddles-over-2500", "title"=>"", "target"=>"", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"built-in griddles over $2,500"}]}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Can a built-in griddle be used indoors?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"The Le Griddle 16-inch electric griddle with lid is rated as an indoor and outdoor dual plate system and draws 1800 watts. Gas built-in griddles are outdoor equipment and need proper clearance and ventilation. Check the rating on a specific model before planning an indoor install. Browse "}, {"type"=>"link", "url"=>"/collections/legriddle", "title"=>"", "target"=>"", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Le Griddle"}]}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"How hot do built-in griddles get?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Most built-in gas griddles reach temperatures well above 500 degrees Fahrenheit. That is enough to sear burgers, caramelize vegetables and cook a wide range of food quickly and evenly across the plate. Check the temperature range listed for the specific griddle if high-heat cooking is the main reason you are adding one to the island."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Do built-in griddles need seasoning?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Carbon steel griddle plates need seasoning before the first use and periodic re-seasoning afterwards, which is what builds the naturally non-stick surface. Stainless steel cooking surfaces generally do not require seasoning. Check which material your griddle plate uses before the first cook, because the two surfaces need different routines from the day they are installed."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"How do I clean a built-in griddle?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Scrape food residue off the cooking surface with a griddle scraper while the plate is still warm, then wipe it clean with paper towels or a soft cloth. On a carbon steel griddle, finish by applying a light coat of cooking oil to maintain the seasoning. Empty the grease tray as part of the same routine."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Do built-in griddles have grease management?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Most built-in griddles include an integrated grease trough or a removable grease collection tray, which catches runoff during cooking and simplifies cleanup afterwards. Emptying that tray is part of routine maintenance, along with cleaning the cooking surface after each use and periodically inspecting the burners and gas connections."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Do built-in griddles come with lids?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Many built-in griddles include a stainless steel lid or hinged cover that keeps weather and debris off the cooking surface when the griddle is not in use. Pairing the griddle with an outdoor hood also helps with ventilation. Browse "}, {"type"=>"link", "url"=>"/collections/outdoor-hoods", "title"=>"", "target"=>"", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"outdoor hoods"}]}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" if the griddle sits under any cover."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Can I install a built-in griddle next to a grill?"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Yes. Many outdoor kitchen layouts run a built-in grill and a built-in griddle side by side so you can use grates and a flat top in the same meal. Follow the manufacturer's required installation clearances for both appliances, and confirm each one's cutout dimensions before the island is built rather than afterwards."}]}]} |
