Eagle EGH-36 Installation Manual

PART # 335376

Electric Griddles

OPERATING/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

INSPECT CONTENTS IMMEDIATELY AND FILE CLAIM WITH

DELIVERING CARRIER FOR ANY DAMAGE.

SAVE YOUR BOX AND ALL PACKING MATERIALS.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT

IF RETURNED IMPROPERLY PACKED.

This Eagle Electric Griddle is equipped for the voltage indicated on the nameplate mounted on the rear
of the unit. This griddle is designed for use on alternating current (AC) only.

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ALLATION

The installation of the electric griddle must conform to the

NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL

LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES AND ORDINANCES AND THE

LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS

For your protection we recommend that a qualified electrician install this griddle. They should be familiar with electrical
installations and all electrical codes.
Proper connections and power supply are essential for efficient performance.
The external wiring should be in conduit or an approved type of flexible cable suitable for operation at temperature indi­cated at the conduit hole, and a proper size to carry the load.
The supply circuit should be properly fused and equipped with a means of
disconnecting, as required by local electrical code.

THE BODY OF THE GRIDDLE SHOULD BE GROUNDED. (DO NOT GROUND TO A GAS SUPPLY LINE)

Power Supply

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Remove the junction box cover on rear of griddle to expose the wire connections. Use one of the holes furnished for attaching
the conduit with proper size clamp.

All wires must be spliced or joined as to be electrically or mechanically secure and be covered with insulation equal to that of the
wire. Loose or improper connections may result in arcing, which in turn can cause a fire.

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Feet

Install feet by screwing each foot into the threaded openings on the bottom of the griddle. Failure to use feet will void warranty
and could cause unsafe conditions.

Leveling

Level unit by adjusting the four feet and tighten securely. The adjustable feet have an adjustment of one inch for line-up with
other Eagle counter top lines. Check the feet every 60 days to assure that they are tight.

EG9809 Revised 07/02

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before operating griddle, it should be checked to see that it is sitting level. Adjust the feet if necessary to level the griddle.

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Season the Surface

Clean the griddle surface thoroughly. After the griddle has been thoroughly cleaned, it should be seasoned to prevent food from
sticking. Before using and after each thorough scouring, season the griddle by heating surface in the following manner:

1. Turn the temperature control dials to 350˚ degrees F.

2. Using a clean cloth, not a spatula, spread a thin film of cooking oil or fat over the griddle cooking surface. This film should
remain on the hot griddle for half an hour.

3. Remove the excess fat and wipe clean.
(CAUTION: GRIDDLE SURFACE WILL BE HOT.)

4. Apply another film of cooking oil over the hot cooking area for another half hour and again remove the excess fat and

wipe clean. The griddle surface will be ready for use.

Even with careful seasoning, food may stick to the griddle cooking surface until griddle plate is “broken in”.

Temperature Control

The temperature controls are combination “on/off” switches and thermostats. Your griddle is equipped with one thermostat per
foot of cooking surface length. They operate independently of one another allowing different foot sections of the griddle to be
operated at different temperatures. Each thermostat controls the section of the griddle above it.

Cooking

Set the thermostat dial knob at the desired temperature. After a short pre-heating period, the thermostat will automatically main-
tain the selected temperature. When the set temperature is reached, the signal light will go off.

MAINTENANCE

It takes very little time and effort to keep the griddle attractive and performing at top efficiency. If grease is per­mitted to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake and then carbonize into a hard substance which is extremely
difficult to remove. To prevent this condition please follow the cleaning steps below.

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Scraping

After each use, scrape the griddle with a scraper or a flexible spatula to remove excess fat and food. A grease drawer is provided
for the scrapings. If there is an accumulation of burned fat and food, the griddle should be thoroughly scoured and re-seasoned.
Use pumice or griddle stone, while the griddle is warm, to remove excess fat and food. Do not use steel wool because of the
danger of steel slivers getting into the food.

Body

Daily,use a clean cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner to clean the stainless steel body of the griddle. Wipe the polished front with a
soft cloth.

Grease Drawer

At least once a day, remove the grease drawer and wash. If the grease drawer is permitted to fill too high, the excess grease will
run out of overflow hole at the front of the drawer. The drawer is removed by pulling forward.

USE CAUTION WHEN FILLED WITH HOT GREASE

Controls

Unit should be turned off when not in use. It is recommended that the unit be disconnected from power supply by shutting off
power disconnect switch.

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