Cecilware CM-36Q User Manual

Electric Cheesemelter

Operator Manual

CM24M, CM24Q, CM36M, CM36Q

Grindmaster-Cecilware

4003 Collins Lane, Louisville, KY 40245 USA
Phone: [phone] Toll Free: 800.695.4500
Fax: [phone]
Web: gmcw.com Email: [e-mail]

Safety Information .....................................2

Unpacking...................................................2

Installation..................................................2

Operation....................................................3

Cleaning......................................................3

Maintenance...............................................3

Parts Diagram and List ...............................4

Wiring Diagram..........................................4

Thank you for purchasing this quality Cheesemelter. For your safety and the safety of others, read all
warnings and the operator’s manual before installing or using the product. Properly instruct all operators.
Keep training records. For future reference, record serial number here:

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©2017 Grindmaster-Cecilware

Printed in USA

0417 Form # CW-341-02

Part # 390-00088

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Electric Cheesemelter

Important Safety Information

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

• Do not deform power cord.

• Follow national and local electrical codes.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

• Use only on a dedicated circuit load that is properly protected and capable of the rated load. Do not use
extension cords, as this could result in electrical shock, overheating, and fire.

• Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing or cleaning unit. Contact Grindmaster-Cecilware
Technical Service for service assistance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agents or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

FAILURE TO COMPLY TO THE ABOVE RISKS PERSONAL INJURY, SHOCK HAZARD, FIRE, OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION

• Read and understand the operating instructions in this manual thoroughly. Only allow properly trained
persons to operate this machine.

• Stay alert at all times during operation.

• Operate with care. Surfaces will get very hot and may cause serious burns.

• Keep operating area clean.

For your safety and the safety of others, read all warnings and the operator’s manual before installing or using
the product.

DANGER: This term warns the user of imminent hazard that will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: This term refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in serious injury or

death.

CAUTION: This term refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in minor or moderate

injury.

NOTICE: This term refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood.

Unpacking

Carefully lift unit out of shipping container, and inspect
immediately for shipping damage. Your Cheesemelter
was shipped in a carton designed to give it maximum
protection. It was thoroughly inspected before leaving
the factory. File any claims for shipping damage or
irregularities directly with the carrier.

Installation

Mechanical Installation
Counter location: Select a suitable location for your

cheesemelter and adjust the leveling legs on the
bottom of the unit to level it and prevent rocking.
Height may be adjusted by turning the feet up or down
as desired.

Pass-thru location: Remove the outer and inner back
panels and adjust the leveling legs.

Wall mounted: Remove the outer back panel and
mount the wall brackets to the back of the unit using
the same screws. Refer to diagram on page 4. Position
the Cheesemelter on the wall and mark the four holes
through the mounting brackets on the wall. Use 5/16”
diameter toggle bolts 2" long or an equivalent fastener
to mount the unit to the wall.

Safety Information

NOTICE

Electric Cheesemelter Cecilware

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Electrical Installation
CM24M and CM24Q: provide a suitable 120V - 15A

wall outlet.

CM36M and CM36Q:
FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONS ONLY

Before connecting the unit, read the electrical
specification label. Verify that the power supply
available matches the information on this label.

Remove the cover from the field wiring compartment
located on the bottom of the Cheesemelter. Use a
suitable conduit fitting and connect two #10 wires from
the power source to terminal L1 and L2 of the terminal
block and a ground wire to the grounding lug marked
GND. Refer to Wiring Diagram next page.

Operation

Apply power to the unit and turn the infinite switch
knob(s) to the high position. Allow a few minutes for
the element(s) to reach operating temperature. Place
the wire rack at the desired level and the cheesemelter
is ready to operate. Adjust the knob(s) for the proper
heat and adjust the rack for the type of food you are
preparing.

Cleaning

Use a mild detergent on the stainless exterior and a
commercial cleaner for the oven compartment.

Maintenance

FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONS ONLY
Problem: Element(s) do not heat when control(s) are

turned on.
Possible Cause: Loss of power to cheesemelter.
Remedy: Check fuses or reset circuit breakers from

power source.
Problem: One or more element(s) of cheesemelter fail

to heat up with infinite switch and pilot on. Possible
Cause: Element is burned out and should be replaced.

Replace as follows: (See diagram next page)
A - Metal Sheath Elements

.

1. Turn off power to cheesemelter.

2. Remove one screw from each element
bracket and rotate bracket (11) to clear
element.

3. Remove the two screws holding the
element to the side panel and withdraw the
element. Remove the two wires from the
element being careful that the wires do not
fall behind the panel.

4. Replace the element in the reverse order of
removal.

B - Quartz Tube Element.-

1. Remove quartz element bracket mounting
screws from one side of the cheesemelter.

2. Lower the bracket (9) to clear the quartz
elements and withdraw the guard rods (10)
from the other bracket.

3. Remove the other bracket.

4. Slide the element (1 A) to one side to clear
the side panel and withdraw the element to
the front of the cheesemelter. Remove the
quick disconnect terminals from the
defective element and replace it with a new
one.

5. Reinstall components in the reverse order of
removal.

NOTICE: Be certain the replacement quartz element

is of the same wattage and voltage as the one it's
replacing.

Problem: Element(s) do not heat and pilot light related
to the element(s) does not light.

Possible Cause: Infinite control not operating and
should be replaced.

Remedy: Replace infinite control as follows:

1. Remove bottom cover of cheesemelter.

2. Remove knob and nut from infinite control
and withdraw from front panel.

3. Disconnect wires from faulty control and
replace it with a new one.

4. Assemble the parts in the reverse order of
removal. Refer to diagram next page for
correct connections to control.

If you need help, call Grindmaster-Cecilware Technical
Service Department, [phone] or [phone]
(USA & Canada only) (Monday through Friday 8 AM - 6
PM EST). Please have the model and serial number
ready so that accurate information can be given.

Prior authorization must be obtained from
Grindmaster- Cecilware for all warranty claims.

Grindmaster-Cecilware provides the industry’s
BEST warranty. Visit our website at GMCW.com
for warranty terms and conditions.

WARNING: Electrical shock hazard. Make sure

main disconnect is off before connecting unit.

CAUTION: To avoid burns, allow unit to cool

before cleaning.

CAUTION: Disconnect power from unit before

attempting electrical repairs.

Installation (continued)

Grindmaster-Cecilware

4003 Collins Lane, Louisville, KY 40245 USA
Phone: [phone] Toll Free: 800.695.4500
Fax: [phone]
Web: gmcw.com Email: [e-mail]

©2017 Grindmaster-Cecilware

Printed in USA

0417 Form # CW-341-02

Part # 390-00088

Wiring Diagram

Parts Diagram and List

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CM-24M WIRING DIAGRAM FOR

METAL SHEATH ELEMENTS

CM-24Q WIRING DIAGRAM FOR

QUARTZ TUBE ELEMENTS

CM-36M WIRING DIAGRAM FOR

METAL SHEATH ELEMENTS

CM-36Q WIRING DIAGRAM FOR

QUARTZ TUBE ELEMENTS

Description CM24M CM24Q CM36M CM36Q

1

208V/240V 1500W Heating Element

G101A

120V 1500W Heating Element 320-00064

1A

208V/240V 900W Quartz Element

G191A

120V 500W Quartz Element 320-00065

2

Infinite Switch 344-00035 344-00035 344-00055 344-00055

3

Infinite Switch Knob

M060A M060A M060A M060A

4

Pilot Light

C164A C164A C164A C164A

5

Line Cord

C032A C032A

6

Adjustable Legs

71256 71256 71256 71256

7

Wire Rack

S080A S080A S079A S079A

8

Bracket Wall Mount (Optional)

U345AL U345AL U345AL U345AL

9

Quartz Element Brackets

U467A U467A

10

Rod Guard

V158A V159A

11

Element Bracket

U301A U301A