{"id":1398,"date":"2024-01-16T21:48:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T21:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/?page_id=1398"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:22:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:22:50","slug":"griddle-thermostat-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/my-okeefe-merritt-stove-restoration-intro\/griddle-thermostat-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Griddle Thermostat Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d64ed8cbf2d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d64ed8cbf2d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OKM-top-with-griddle-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1423\" style=\"width:637px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OKM-top-with-griddle-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OKM-top-with-griddle-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OKM-top-with-griddle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/OKM-top-with-griddle.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d64ed8cc2a4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d64ed8cc2a4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"412\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid0.jpg 640w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid0-500x322.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since \u201cLucy\u201d, my first OKM (O\u2019Keefe &amp; Merritt) gas stove didn\u2019t have a griddle in the middle, I haven\u2019t devoted much blogging effort to it. However, after becoming an Facebook admin for a vintage stove group, questions about cleaning up the little relative temperature indicator has popped enough times, my curiosity got the better of me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d64ed8cc59b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d64ed8cc59b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid1-20200113_115439-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid1-20200113_115439-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid1-20200113_115439-500x336.jpg 500w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid1-20200113_115439-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid1-20200113_115439.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I had salvaged enough OKMs while in San Jose, CA, that I had a few of those 10lb + heavy steel griddle beasts. I wanted to play with one to see if I could puzzle it out the griddle temperature gauge; to do the entire disassemble, clean and reassemble of the temp indicator.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d64ed8cc8d3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d64ed8cc8d3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"760\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid2-20200113_111928.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid2-20200113_111928.jpg 888w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid2-20200113_111928-500x428.jpg 500w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid2-20200113_111928-768x657.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The indicator is held in the griddle from the back, with a thin strip of flared out metal. It showed quite a bit of rust. I applied some Tri-Flow oil penetrant to the entire piece. For me, rust is always screaming for a little Tri-Flow. \ud83d\ude42 I applied it in hopes of softening the decades of baked gunk and in hopes it will loosen any rust. The oil requires some some time to let it penetrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d64ed8ccbb8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d64ed8ccbb8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid3-20200113_113204-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid3-20200113_113204-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid3-20200113_113204-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid3-20200113_113204-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid3-20200113_113204-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid3-20200113_113204.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bezel edge was thin and fragile. The flared out bezel edge needed to be pushed in slightly all the way around. I used a popsicle stick to tap the bezel edge inwards with a hammer, very lightly. Then, I started tapping on the gauge to nudge it through the opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d64ed8ccea5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d64ed8ccea5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid3.5-20200113_190918-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid3.5-20200113_190918-1024x768.jpg 1024w, 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src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid8-20200113_140036-1024x884.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid8-20200113_140036-1024x884.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid8-20200113_140036-500x432.jpg 500w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid8-20200113_140036-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grid8-20200113_140036.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg 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