Star 515TGF-AP Service Manual

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ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODEL

515TGF-AP
524TGF-AP

524TGF-PE50

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z16007 Rev. E 06/19

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SAFETY SYMBOL

Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves the
manufacturer of all liability.

notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes,
improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased
equipment.

Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and

without notice. While Star International Holdings Inc., Company exercises
good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not
responsible for errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions

provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.

These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual
accompanying the appliance.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

NOTICE

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance.
Please record the model number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it
ready when you call to ensure a faster service.

Authorized Service Agent Listing

Model No.

Serial No.

Voltage

Purchase Date

Reference the listing provided with the unit

or

for an updated listing go to:

Website: www.star-mfg.com
E-mail [e-mail]

Service Help Desk

Business 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

Website: www.star-mfg.com

Mailing Address: Star Manufacturing International Inc.

265 Hobson Street
Smithville, TN 37166
U.S.A

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CAUTION

GENERAL INFORMATION

This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and experienced in its
operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor for use directly by the general public
in food service locations.

Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions & labels associated with the unit
prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated with its use understand the units operation
& safety before they use the unit.

All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed. This unit has been
tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. If equipment is received in
damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be made with the delivering carrier.

Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is unpacked, a request
for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within 15 days. Be certain to retain all
contents plus external and internal packaging materials for inspection. The carrier will make an inspection
and will supply necessary claim forms.

INSTALLATION

The griddles are equipped for the voltage indicated on the nameplate mounted under the bullnose on the
front panel. They will operate on alternating current (AC) only.

DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (DC).

WARNING

The installation of the electric griddle should 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 qualied electrician install this griddle. He should be familiar with
electrical installations and all electric codes. Proper connections and power supply are essential for efcient

performance. 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).

EXHAUST CANOPY

Griddles inherently create a good deal of heat and smoke and should be installed under an efcient exhaust
hood with ame proof lters. A vertical distance of not less than 48” shall be provided between the top of the
appliance and lters or any other combustible material. Exhaust installation must conform to local codes.

AIR SUPPLY: Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided.

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

The Star-Max series electric griddles may be wired for operation in the eld for 1-phase power supplies by

making line connections with the power cord located at the rear of the unit. Be certain the unit is supplied with
the proper voltage listed on the nameplate.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Disconnect the unit from the power source before installing or removing any parts.

WARNING

DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE PLUG OR GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG.

CONNECT/PLUG UNIT INTO DEDICATED A.C. LINE ONLY SPECIFIED ON THE DATA

PLATE OF THE UNIT.

LOCATING AND LEVELING THE UNIT

Do not install the unit closer than one inch from a side wall and/or closer than one inch from a rear wall.

Level unit by adjusting the four (4) feet which have an adjustment of 1-3/4” (43.75mm) for accurate leveling
and perfect line-up with other Star-Max series units. After the griddle is in its nal position, adjust the legs to
create 1/8 inch slant from back to front on the griddle plate. This will allow grease to run into the grease gutter
and provide the proper air ow.

OPERATION

SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING SURFACE (NON CHROMIUM SURFACE)

Prior to seasoning the griddle, remove the protective coating from the griddle surface using a mild detergent and
water. 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 heating surface in
the following manner.

1. Turn temperature control dials to 325°F (162°C).

2. Using a clean cloth, not a spatula, spread a thin lm of cooking oil over the griddle cooking surface.

This lm should remain on the hot griddle surface for half an hour.

3. Remove the excess oil and wipe clean.

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

and wipe clean. The griddle surface should now be ready for use.

Even with careful seasoning, food may, to some extent, stick to the griddle cooking surface until the griddle plate is

broken in.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The temperature controls are combination “ON/OFF” switches and thermostats. Turning the dial knob automatically

maintains the selected heat range.

The Star-Max electric griddle line has one thermostat for every 12” (30cm) section of griddle that operates
independently of one another. Each thermostat controls the section of the griddle above it and may be set at

different temperatures as desired.

COOKING

Set the thermostat dial knob at the temperature desired. After a short pre-heating period, the thermostat will
automatically maintain the selected temperature.

IDLING

During idle periods, to save on operating costs, lower the temperature setting of the thermostat to about 250°F
(121°C). It is not necessary to maintain cooking temperature during idle periods, as the griddle can quickly be

reheated to the desired temperature.

SIGNAL LIGHTS

Each thermostat has its own signal light which indicates when the unit’s control knob is not in the off position.

GRIDDLE CARE (NON-CHROMIUM SURFACES)

It takes very little time and effort to keep the griddle attractive and performing at top efciency. If grease is permitted
to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake and then carbonize into a hard substance which is extremely difcult to

remove. To prevent this condition, the following suggestions for cleanliness should be followed:

1. After each use, scrape the griddle with a scraper or exible spatula to remove excess grease and food. A waste

drawer is provided for the scrapings. If there is an accumulation of burned on grease and food, the griddle should

be thoroughly scoured and re seasoned. Use pumice or griddle stone while the griddle is warm. Do not use steel

wool because of the danger of steel slivers getting into the food.

2. Daily, use a clean cloth and a good non-abrasive cleaner to clean the stainless steel body of the griddle. Wipe

the polished front with a soft cloth.

3. At least once a day, remove the waste drawer and wash in the same way as an ordinary cooking utensil. The

drawers are removed by pulling forward until they are released from their track.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact the factory, a service representative, or a local service company for service or required maintenance.

2M-Z16007; Star-Max Electric Griddles AP & PE50