Cleveland Tilt Skillet

Common Questions About Cleveland Tilt Skillets

What series are available for Cleveland braising pans?

PowerPan™ series Cleveland tilt skillets have an exclusive power burner gas combustion system that quickly and evenly distributes heat to the cooking plate. It has dual power options, so a Cleveland 30-gallon tilt skillet can operate at 90,000 or 125,000 BTU, while a 40-gallon braising pan can operate at 160,000 or 200,000 BTU. Because you can set the power based on what you're cooking, the Cleveland braising pan adjusts to suit that operation with quick heating and temperature recovery. You can control the cooking temperature with solid-state controls located in a splash-resistant housing.

These PowerPan braising pans have 5⁄8-inch-thick stainless steel cooking plates that are nonstick and warp resistant because the surfaces are bead blasted. Gallon and liter marks in PowerPan Cleveland tilt skillets are standard, enabling you to measure ingredients as they are added to the pan. The PowerPan's low, 35-inch cooking height is convenient for operation, and these Cleveland braising pans include easy-turn, manual-tilt controls, with the option for power tilting available. If the unit is tilted to 10 degrees, the pan will not shut off, so you can cook food while draining liquid off it.

Cleveland 40-gallon tilt skillets in the DuraPan™ series have electronic thermostats embedded 1⁄8 inch into the 5⁄8-inch-thick cooking plates to sense the temperature and react quickly. Like PowerPan models, these DuraPan Cleveland braising pans have water-resistant controls that prevent spilling or cleaning accidents. Their controls are recessed to minimize dents and bruises from passing carts, and the components in these Cleveland tilt skillets are accessible for servicing in the pull-out drawer.

What controls do Cleveland tilt skillets have?

All Cleveland braising pans have similar controls, including a power switch that turns the unit on and off and a red indicator light that illuminates when the power is on. A temperature dial enables you to regulate the pan's surface temperature. When the Cleveland tilt skillet is heating up, a yellow indicator light turns on, and once the system is at the right temperature, the light shuts off. Models with manual tilt mechanisms have a handwheel for raising and lowering, while power-tilt models have a rocker switch. If the power fails on a power-tilt Cleveland braising pan, the override enables it to be raised and lowered manually.

How do I clean a Cleveland braising pan?

Cleveland tilt skillets should be cleaned regularly to maintain efficient, even heat patterns and ensure safe and reliable operation. Before you begin cleaning, the Cleveland braising pan needs to be turned off, and once the braising pan has cooled down, Cleveland recommends cleaning shortly after each use.

Before cleaning the tilt skillet's pan, remove the drain screen, then thoroughly wash and rinse it in a sink or warewasher. Use warm water and a mild detergent to clean the pan and remove debris with a nylon brush though you should never use a brush or scraper with metal bristles or steel wool. If food is stuck on the plate, soaking it on a low-temperature setting will help loosen it. After the pan is clean and free of debris, drain and rinse it thoroughly.