Star 548TG Operators Manual

Star Manufacturing International, Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive St. Louis, MO 63143

Installation and

Operating

Instructions

Phone: (314) 781-2777 Fax: (314) 781-2714

2M-Y7197 Rev. B 4/3/2007

STAR-MAX ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODELS

515TG, 524TG, 536TG, 548TG

CHROME-MAX ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODELS

524CHS, 536CHS, 548CHS

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 speciﬁ cations and product

design without notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes, improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased equipment.

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 ﬁ eld for either 1-phase 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.

LEVELING UNIT

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 qualiﬁ ed electrician install this griddle. He should be familiar with electrical installations and all electric codes. Proper connections and power supply are essential for efﬁ cient performance. The external wiring should be in conduit or an approved type of ﬂ exible 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 ﬁ lm of cooking oil or fat over the griddle cooking surface. This ﬁ lm should remain on the hot griddle surface for half an hour.

3. Remove the excess fat and wipe clean.

4. Apply another ﬁ lm 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

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

be ready for use.

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/Chrome-Max electric griddle line has one thermostat for every 12” (30cm) section of griddle which operate 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 efﬁ ciency. If grease is permitted to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake and then carbonize into a hard substance which is extremely difﬁ 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 ﬂ exible spatula to remove excess fat and food. A waste drawer is provided for the scrapings. If there is an accumulation of burned on fat 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.

3. At least once a day, remove the waste grease 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.

GRIDDLE CARE (CHROMIUM SURFACES)

It takes very little time and effort to keep this Industrial Chromium griddle surface sparkling clean and performing at top efﬁ ciency. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate as it will carbonize and become difﬁ cult to remove. To prevent this condition the following cleaning suggestions should be followed:

1. Remove excess oil and food regularly with a 4” (100mm) wide Razor Sharp type scraper and wipe surface with a damp cloth if desired.

2. Following the scraping, for end of the day cleaning, a damp cloth and a silicate free, non-abrasive, non-chlorinated cleaner such as Bon-Ami may be used to wipe surface clean, followed by wiping with a clean wet cloth.

3. Follow steps 2 and 3 from Griddle Care (Non Chromium Surfaces) above.

CAUTION

1. Never use pumice, griddle stones, or abrasives on the surface.

2. Never strike griddle surface with sharp instrument or spatula edge.

3. Never use steel wool.

4. Never use commercial liquid grill cleaner on the griddle surface.

5. Abusing surface voids the warranty.

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.

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