Star GR100 Installation Manual

Star
Manufacturing
International Inc.

10 Sunnen Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Installation

and
Operating
Instructions

2M-Z1180 Rev. - 3/26/97

TOASTSWELL

AUTOMATIC

SPEED GRILL

Model# GR100

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

For your protection, we recommend that a
qualified electrician install this appliance. The
electrician should be familiar with electrical
installations and your local electrical
requirements. Proper connections and power
supply are essential for efficient performance.
The supply circuit should be properly fused as
required by local electrical code.

Plug into any 110-120V A.C. outlet. Slow
performance will indicate the grill is connected to
a line of insufficient capacity or to one already
loaded to capacity. Unless you have ordered a
220V Speed Grill, do not plug into a 220V line.
Doing so will ruin the elements very quickly and
void the guarantee. If this appliance does not
heat, check plug and receptacle for loose
connections.

OPERATING PROCEDURE

The thermostat dial is marked from 1 to 10. The
#3 setting is approximately 200 degrees
Fahrenheit. #7 is approximately 350 degrees
Fahrenheit and #9 is approximately 400 degrees
Fahrenheit. Set the dial to #7 and wait until the
pilot light goes out. This indicates the
temperature has been reached and the
thermostat will automatically maintain proper
temperature using current as needed. Do not
attempt to cook food before the pilot light goes
out. When starting from cold, food will stick to
grids if they are not up to proper temperature.
Setting thermostat to a higher temperature will
not speed up the heating time. If grill is too hot,
set dial at a lower temperature, if not hot
enough, set at a higher temperature. Turn to
"OFF" when the grill is not needed during slack
periods.

PILOT LIGHT

The pilot light will glow while your grill is gaining
temperature. It will wink on and off to show
temperature is being maintained. The bulb
burning out will not affect the operation of the
grill.

COUNTER BALANCE TOP

Place the food to be prepared in the center of the
cooking surface of the grill. Lower the upper grid.
You will note, it has balanced itself at the desired
height. There is no undue pressure from the
upper grid on the food being prepared. Fresh
bread, being very moist in itself, becomes quite
soggy. Overcome this entirely by use of bread 1
or 2 days old. OIL both ends of the top hinge
with 3 drops of oil every 30 days. Tilt the unit on
end and drop 3 or 4 drops of oil down each end
of the cylinder which holds the counterbalance
spring only every 30 days.

GRID TILTER AND LEVELER

You can level your unit by adjusting the front legs.
If you want to drain grease from grids as you cook
you can tilt grill back by unscrewing front legs
approximately 1/4" to 3/8". When in this or
regular flat position, make sure the grease can is in
place to catch grease. The round fat catcher slips
under the drain lip. This can is not necessary, nor
included with special Kmart units.

The grids are cast aluminum. They have been
seasoned and silicon treated to prevent sticking.
You may want to brush your meats and
sandwiches with cooking oil as excessive moisture
sometimes causes food to adhere to grids. Salt is
the enemy of aluminum. Avoid its use until after
the food is off the grill. When idling, set the grids
3/4 " apart, this allows the extra heat to escape
and reserve the seasoning. The counterbalance
top will hold the grids in place.

PILOT LIGHT

The pilot light will glow while your grill is gaining
temperature. It will wink on and off to show
temperature is being maintained. The bulb
burning out will not affect the operation of the
grill.

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CORD PLUG AND GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, this appliance is equipped
with a 3 conductor load cord, having a grounding
type plug. A special grounding adaptor is available
to permit the use of this appliance with
conventional 2 wire receptacles on 115V only.
To use the adaptor, first determine if this system
is grounded. For grounded electrical systems,
connect the green wire of the adaptor to the
mounting screw on the receptacle. For wire of
ungrounded electrical systems, attach the green
adaptor to a known permanent ground.

CLEANING

All surfaces, except the cooking grids, are stainless
steel and can be cleaned with a warm, damp cloth
and detergent. The cooking surfaces are cast
aluminum and will darken with use and should not
be cleaned unless there is a carbon buildup.
When buildup does occur, you can scrape with a
spatula or with a scouring pad and cleaners.
When this is done you should season grids with a
good grade of vegetable oil before using.

For a small amount of carbon buildup:

1. Disconnect grill from power supply and allow
to cool down.

2. Put a cloth or sponge in bottom grid and soak
with soap-free ammonia. Close top grid and put a
plastic bag around grids to help seal in vapors.

3. Let sit overnight and then take bag off and
wipe or sponge off as much carbon as possible.
Turn unit power on and when the grill is hot,
brush off rest of carbon with a fiber brush. Then
condition the grid with butter, release agent or
butter substitute.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact the factory or one of its
representatives or a local service
company for service or maintenance
if required.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Part No. 2M-Z1180 Rev. - 3/25/95

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