Star 772T Operators Manual

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ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODELS

724T, 736T, 748T, 760T, 772T

CHROME MODELS

724TCHS, 736TCHS, 748TCHS, 760TCHS, 772TCHS

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z8514 Rev. E 7/17/08

724T

MODELS 760T- & 772T-

Not approved for Canada

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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

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

Star reserves the right to change specications and product design without

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

regulations, the specications contained in this sheet are subject to change
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

reached as a result of using the specications. By using the information
provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.

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.

SAFETY SYMBOL

Model No.

Serial No.

Voltage

Purchase Date

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

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

Website: www.star-mfg.com

Service Help Desk

Authorized Service Agent Listing

Reference the listing provided with the unit

or
for an updated listing go to:

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

Mailing Address: Star International Holdings Inc., Company

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A

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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.

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 external wiring should be in conduit or an approved type
of 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).

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

The Ultra-Max series electric griddles may be wired for operation in the 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. Models 724T-230/400V, 736T-230/400V & 748T-230/400V, should be wired for 3-phase power
supply only. Two junction boxes are provided on the 760T & 772T for making line connections.

CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY

Detach cover on junction box at rear of unit. There is a terminal block for the supply connection in the
junction box. Wires can be rerouted in the terminal block for 3phase hook-up. See wiring diagrams
and model voltage on unit panel

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.

Make sure the unit is properly ventilated. 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 Ultra-Max series units.

SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING SURFACE

Before initial use, clean the griddle surface thoroughly with hot soap and water. See Griddle care on

page 4 for further information. 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. Remove any shipping material from the cooking surface and thouroughly clean the entire grill

with hot soap and water.

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

3. Using a clean cloth, not a spatula, brush a thin lm of cooking oil over the griddle cooking surface.
This lm should remain on the hot griddle surface for half an hour.

4. Remove the excess oil and wipe clean.

5. 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.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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

automatically maintains the selected heat range.

The Ultra-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 in the on
position. Cooking surface will be hot when the control knob is in this position.

GRIDDLE CARE (NON-CHOME 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 drippings. 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.

CAUTION

GRIDDLE CARE (CHROME SURFACES)

(Chrome surface griddles are marked with “CHS” at the end of the model number designation on the
nameplate.) It takes very little time and effort to keep this Industrial Chrome griddle surface sparkling
clean and performing at top efciency. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate as it will carbonize and
become dif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 non-silicated, non-

abrasive, non-chlorinated cleaner such as Bon-Ami may be used to wipe surface clean, followed

by wiping with clean wet cloth.

3. Follow steps 2 and 3 from Griddle Care (Non-Chrome Surfaces).

ON CROME SURFACES:

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

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

3. Never use steel wool.

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

5. Abusing the surface voids the warranty.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

GREASE DRAWER

A grease drawer is located at the front can be removed for cleaning by pulling drawer forward. This
drawer contains hot grease and should be checked and emptied when necessary or at least once a
day.

EXERCISE EXTREME CARE IN HANDLING THE GREASE DRAWER
CONTAINING HOT GREASE.

Never pour large amounts of water onto a hot griddle surface, the sudden
temperature change generated by the steam can cause the surface to warp
and possibly the thermal sensors in your ansul hood system to dischage.
Instead follow the cleaning procedures in this manual.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

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

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