EmberGlo E2424 User Manual

Installation, Service Instructions & Parts

Electric Char Broiler
E2424

Warranty

See the back of this manual for the warranty.

This warranty does not apply to damages resulting from
accident, misuse, abuse or alteration.

No equipment may be returned without written authorization
from EmberGlo (or Midco International Inc.) . Returned goods
must be shipped prepaid to the factory.

Warranty card must be fi lled in and returned to EmberGlo (or
Midco) to validate warranty.

CAUTION: This manual contains suffi cient information
for installation of the EmberGlo Broiler in normal locations.

In the United States, installation must conform with local codes.

CODE COMPLIANCE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE INSTALLER.

CAUTION: Cooking equipment should be used in
an environment protected by an automatic fi re suppression
system. Consult the National Fire Protection Association NFPA
Code 96 or the latest edition of Standards for Installation of
Equipment for Removal of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors
From Commercial Cooking Equipment.

WARNING: Additions, changes, conversions and
service must be performed by an authorized EmberGlo
representative or service agency. Use only EmberGlo specifi ed
and approved parts.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,

alteration, service or maintenance can cause property
damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operat­ing and maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable liquids
and vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

PURCHASER: Retain these instructions for future use.

INSTALLER: Inform and demonstrate to the user the correct

operation and maintenance of the equipment. Inform the user
of the hazards of storing fl ammable liquids and vapors in the
vicinity of this equipment and remove such hazards.

USER: Retain this manual for future reference. If other than
routine service or maintenance as described in this manual
and associated literature is required, contact a qualifi ed service
agency. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS. An inadvertent service
error could result in a dangerous condition.

CAUTION: To avoid grease fi lter fi re hazard,
commercial kitchen exhaust hoods should be positioned at a
minimum of 3½ feet above the broiler cooking surface, as speci­fi ed by Commercial Grease Removal, Building Offi cials & Code
Administrators International Inc. and the National Mechanical
Code, 1990 Seventh Edition (or latest edition), Article 5, Section
M504.0, Table M504.3.2.

SAFETY INFORMATION TERMS: The following terms are used to identify hazards, safety precaution of
special notations and have standard meanings throughout this manual. They are printed in all capital letters
using a bold type face as shown below, and preceded by the exclamation mark symbol. When you see the
safety alert symbol and one of the safety information terms as shown below, be aware of the hazard potential.

EmberGlo

A Div of Midco® International Inc.

4140 West Victoria Street
Chicago, Illinois 60646
toll free 866.705.0514
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
web www.emberglo.com
e-mail [e-mail]

DANGER: Identifi es the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING: Signifi es a hazard that could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Identifi es unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and
property damage.

Quality Designed for Proven Performance

AVOID ERROR IN PARTS SELECTION. When ordering
use complete EMBERGLO Part Number and Description.
Furnish Model Number, Bill of Material Number and Serial
Number (if available) from the specifi cation plate found on
the product.
IMPORTANT: Availability of parts as well as specifi cations
are subject to change without notice. Please consult factory
for item availability.

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E2424 - Installation and Maintenance

Installation

Preventative
Maintenance

Wiring: All units are shipped wired for single phase current.

Ventilation: Do not install broiler closer than 5″ to back or 8″ on the side walls. LEGS SHIPPED
WITH THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED WITH LEG CHANNELS. Minimum leg height, with no block-

age around the bottom of the broiler, must be maintained for proper ventilation.

FAILURE TO INSTALL OR REMOVAL OF THE LEGS IS A VIOLATION OF THE APPROVAL
SEALS AND VOIDS THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.

- Remove the leg channels and knobs that are packed in the
broiler (located in the hopper front). The leg channels are two
long pieces of U-shaped steel designed to prevent warping of
the broiler frame when the broiler is moved by sliding on its legs.
See Figure 1

- Prop the broiler up and line up the holes in one of the leg
channels over the holes for the weld nuts on the front end of the
broiler.

- Screw two of the legs provided into the weld nuts to attach the
legs and hold the leg channel in place.

- Repeat procedure for the rear legs.

Figure 1 - Leg Placement

Turn the dial to “HI” and preheat for 20 minutes. Dial down to achieve desired cooking temperature.
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NOTE: Always clean the unit starting at the top and working down. Be sure that the grease hopper
and grease pan are in place before you proceed with any cleaning procedure in order to prevent any
scrapping or grease from dropping into the base and onto electrical wiring and terminal blocks.

- With normal use of the broiler, deposits build up on the top and bottom of the grate. In order to as­sure safe operation, these deposits must be cleaned periodically during the day from both the top and
underside of the grill or grate casting.
a. To clear the top of the casting, scrape each groove with the tip of the scraper provided
until the surfaces are clear.
b. To clear the underside of the casting, insert the scraper head through the slots of the
grill and turn the scraper handle parallel to the grooves. Pulling upward, scrape
deposits from the grill underside. Repeat for each groove.
c. Empty grease pan periodically to avoid messy overfl ow.

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FRONT OF BROILER

LEG CHANNEL

LEG

Daily Maintenance

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- When broiling is fi nished for the day clean as follows:
a. Clean deposits from the top and bottom of the grate as explained above.
b. Empty the hopper, clean and reinsert hopper.
c. Turn unit to “HI” and leave on for approximately 20 minutes. This will char the
remaining grease on the grill casting.
d. Turn off controls. When grill is cool, scrape the underside again and wire brush the
surface to complete cleaning of the grill.
e. Remove and clean the side splash guards and rear trough. Wash the front and rear
wells and wipe along the sides.
f. Wipe the casting with a dry clean cloth -- do not use water or detergent on the castings.
g. Empty and clean the grease pan.

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E2424 Electrical Wiring Schematic - 208 & 240 Volt

Schematics

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1600-23 (208 V)
and 1600-24 (240 V)

Figure 2A - E2424 Schematics for 208 V and 240 V for Single Phase and 3-Phase

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E2424 Electrical Wiring Schematic - 440 & 480 Volt

Schematics ­Continued

Figure 2B - E2424 Schematics for 440 V and 480 V for 3-Phase

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E2424 Exploded View & Parts List

Item Part No. Description Qty

1 1612-90 12″ Grate
2 1609-50 Heating Element 208v 1500w 4
** 1609-00 Heating Element 240v 1500w 4
** 1609-20 Heating Element 440v 1500w 4
** 1609-30 Heating Element 480v 1500w 4
3 1611-00 Element Clamp 12
4 1711-01 E24 Rear Grease Trough Channel 1
5 8408-52 3 Wire Terminal Strip 2
6 1610-00 E Series Right Side Splatter Guard 1
7 8406-40 Switching Relay H-D 2
8 8450-12 6 Inch Leg 4
9 1704-01 E24 Leg Channel 2
10 1803-00 E24 Control Panel 1
11 1615-00 Red Indicator Light Assembly 2
12 1605-00 Grease Pan Front 1
13 1604-00 Grease Pan 1
14 8445-15 Infi nite Knob 2
15 4533-22 EmberGlo Name Plate 1
16 1807-02 E24 Hopper Kit 1
17 1610-10 E Series Left Side Splatter Guard 1
18 8425-20 Infi nite Switch 2

w/out Element Clamp & Bolts 2

Part No. Description Qty

** Not Shown
1621-00 Grill Scraper 1
1625-04R Relay Repair Kit 1
8447-26 Transformer 1

AVOID ERROR IN PARTS SELECTION. When ordering, use
complete EmberGlo part number and description. Furnish model

number, bill of material number and date code or serial
number from specifi cation plate

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Electric Broiler
Model E2424

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Electric Char Broiler Cooking Guide

... Electric Char-Broiling Grilling Times ...

* Times will vary based upon load size and preference of  nished product

 ickness Rare Med Well  ickness Well

Beef

Filet Mignon, Porterhouse 1″ 8 12 16
T-Bone, Club, Rib 1-1/2″ 12 16 20
Sirloin 2″ 16 22 26
Strip Sirloin 3/4″ 6 8 10
Hamburger,
Ground Chuck, or Round 1/2″ 4 6

Shish Kabobs 1
Skirt Steak 1

″ -- -- 18
″ -- -- 13

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Poultry

Broiling Chickens 3/4 lb 9
(ready to broil weight for ½ chickens)
Chicken Breasts 1-1/2″ 18
1″ 23

Shellfi sh
Shrimp (Large 12-15/lb) 7
Shrimp Kabobs (Large 12-15/lb) 10

Fish

(One side without turning) 1/2″ 6

Fillets
1″ 10
Fish Steaks 1″ 16
1-1/2″ 20
Fish, whole & dressed 3″ 5

Lamb*

Center Cut Loin, Rib 1″ -- 12 18
Sirloin Chops, double Rib 1-1/2″ -- 17 24
English Chops 2″ -- 22 27
Shoulder Chops 1″ -- 12 18
Lamb Riblets 1″ -- 12 18

*These times can be shortened by partial pre, or post cooking

Helpful Hints for the best performance on your Electric EmberGlo Char-Broiler:

Refer to the Electric Char Broiler Cooking Guide brochure - 8474 75E - for more helpful suggestions

Pork
Single Chops 1/2″ -- -- 18
Double Chops 1-1/2″ -- -- 28
Pork Steaks 1″ -- -- 15
Pork Tenderloin 1/2″ -- -- 14

Vegetables
New Red Potatoes (par boiled) 8
Zucchini sliced 1/2″ 6
Corn in husk, silk removed 8 to 10
Eggplant sliced 1/2″ 9 to 11

EmberGlo cooking capacities for electric char broilers were
determined in compliance to UL performance standards.
Hamburgers are to be 30% lean, 4″ diameter x ½″ thick. Only 2
patties are cooked per square foot of grill surface. Burgers are
cooked at maximum temperature.
Production Capacity: E2412 = 60/hr.
E2424 = 120/hr.
E2436 = 180/hr.

1) The temperature at the grill surface, as in all cooking
processes, is most important to the quality of food it produces.
All units will reach proper broiling temperature with a switch
setting of 5 to 5 1/2. This setting will yield between 500° and
550°. The unit will reach broiling temperature in approximately
20 minutes. Any attempt to broil for long periods of time with the
controls above 6 may cause meat to burn. Higher temperatures
allow for rapid cooking times and marked surfaces that some
customers prefer, while low temperatures are for thick cuts of
meat that must cook longer without surface excessive charring.
Extreme grill temperatures should be avoided.

2) Keeping your grates clean after every broil is important. Old
food isn’t seasoning - it’s crud. A clean grate is less likely to be
sticky and will last longer.

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3) At the end of the day turn unit to “HI” and leave on for ap­proximately 20 minutes. This will char the remaining grease on
the grill casting. Turn off controls. When grill is cool, scrape the
underside again and wire brush the surface to complete clean­ing of the grill.

4) Always clean the unit starting at the top and working down.
Be sure that the grease hopper and grease pan are in place
before you proceed with any cleaning procedure in order to
prevent any scrapping or grease from dropping into the base
and onto electrical wiring and terminal blocks. Empty grease
pan periodically to avoid messy overfl ow.

5) Wipe the casting with a dry clean cloth -- do not use water
or detergent on the castings.

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Warranty

Warranty

Midco® International Inc Limited Warranty Policy

Exclusions Terms, Customer Requirements and Instructions

All claims should be fi led through Warranty Central.

Call factory for information (773 604 8700)

Only Authorized Service Providers are authorized to provide Limited Warranty service on all
EmberGlo
International Limited Warranty Policy. A list of providers can be found on our web site: www.ember­glo.com
Provisions:
In lieu of an implied warranty, all repairs and replacement parts furnished under our Limited Warranty
shall be f.o.b. point of distribution, but the owner must pay the necessary freight, delivery and labor
costs involved when required. Any Federal, State or Local taxes are also extra. This Limited Warranty
is effective for a period of one year from date of installation. EmberGlo
Electric Food Preparation Equipment manufactured by Midco International, sold under the EmberGlo
trademark, are guaranteed to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of 1 (one) year after the date of original installation. Midco’s obligation under this
Limited Warranty Policy shall be limited to repairing or replacing, at our option, any part of said equip­ment which Midco examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to be thus defective.
Exclusions:
This Limited Warranty Policy does not apply to damages resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or al­teration, nor does it apply to limed steam generators, nor does it apply to any consequential damages.
Most geographical areas require the use of distilled or demineralized water. Tap water is permissible
only with ES Series Steamers. Nor does it apply to Barbriq’s®, briquettes, or rods used in gas broilers.
Midco’s obligation will be the replacement of the product or parts removed.
Terms:
Under the terms of this Limited Warranty Policy, models considered portable (devices with cords and
plug caps such as EmberGlo Steamers) must be taken or returned to the nearest service provider,
transportation prepaid, returned transportation collect. Non-portable units with permanent wiring will
be serviced on the customer’s premises. Under these terms, Midco agrees, within the terms of this
Limited Warranty period, to make all repairs at no charge by the authorized service provider. Labor
and mileage charges submitted by any other provider not authorized will be the responsibility of the
customer.

Customer Requirements:

All charges related to repairs made one (1) year after the date of original installation, during the Lim­ited Warranty period will be the responsibility of the customer. The product registration information is
located on the product I.D. plate.

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, a Division of Midco® International Inc., food equipment as described under and Midco®

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Char Broilers and EmberGlo®

Warranty

®

If a part is defective due to workmanship or materials and is removed from the product within the ap­plicable warranty period and returned to Midco in accordance with the following procedure described,
Midco will, at its option, either repair or replace the part.

Call the factory for Instructions on returned goods.

No equipment may be returned without written authorization from MIDCO. Returned goods
must be shipped prepaid to the factory.

WARNING: Improper installation and use of this product could result in personal or
property injury.

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toll free: 866 705 0515 - tel: [phone] - fax: [phone] - web: www.emberglo.com - e-mail: [e-mail]

EmberGlo A Division of Midco International - 4140 West Victoria Street - Chicago, Illinois 60646

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