Star 515TGZ Operator’s Manual

Star
Manufacturing
International, Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143

Installation

and

Operating

Instructions

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

2M-Z6393 Rev. A 1/28/03

STAR-MAX ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODELS

515TGZ, 524TGZ, 536TGZ, 548TGZ,

524TGZS, 536TGZS

CHROME-MAX ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODELS

524CHSZ, 536CHSZ, 548CHSZ

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SAFETY SYMBOL

This symbol is 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

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

NOTICE

Star reserves the right to change specifications and product design
without notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corre­sponding changes, improvements, additions or replacements for
previously purchased equipment.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance. Refer to the authorized service
center listing provided with the unit. The Star Service Help Desk (1-800-807-9054) is available during normal
business hours to answer any questions that may arise. Please have your model number and serial number for faster
service.

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CAUTION

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. For equipment to be
used by the general public, please contact the factory.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION

DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT
(DC).

The installation of the electric griddle should conform
to the:

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

The Chrome-Max and Star-Max series electric griddles
may be wired for operation in the field for either 1­phase or 3-phase power supplies by making line
connections at the junction box(es) located at the rear
of the unit. Model 536TG should be wired for 3-phase
power supply only. Two junction boxes are provided
on the 548TG for making line connections. These
may be connected in parallel to one 16KW 3-phase
line or on two separate 8KW lines.

CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY

Detach cover on junction box at rear of unit. There
are pigtail leads for wire nut connection in the junction
box.

LOCATING AND LEVELING THE UNIT

Do not install the unit closer than 1-inch from a side
wall and/or closer than 1-inch from a rear wall. Level
unit by adjusting the (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.

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. He should be familiar
with electrical installations and all electric 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 the temperature indicated on the wiring
diagram, and of 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).

SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING
SURFACE (NON CHROMIUM 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 heating
surface in the following manner.

1. Turn temperature control dials to 350° F (177°C).

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
surface for half an hour.

3. Remove the excess fat and wipe clean.

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

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