Before you start using your new griddle pan, you need to season it. Start by cleaning it with hot water and a little mild washing-up liquid. Dry the griddle pan by heating it until it is completely dry.
Fat treatment
Start by heating the griddle pan on an electric grill, gas burner, charcoal bed or other heat source until it darkens in colour. Then spread a thin, even layer of fat over the entire inner surface of the griddle pan. Use Muurikka frying fat if possible. You can also use regular cooking oil or unsalted frying fat. Repeat this process until the entire surface of the pan is uniformly black. Take extra care to prevent the fat from becoming too thick in the centre of the pan as this may result in an uneven amount of fat being left that can burn and stick.