Star Manufacturing 515TGF Installation Manual

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ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODEL

515TGF, 524TGF,

536TGF, 536TGF-PE, 548TGF

CHROME-MAX MODEL

524CHSF, 536CHSF, 548CHSF

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z16009 Rev. D 9/01/15

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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.

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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
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Service Help Desk

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

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Website: www.star-mfg.com

Mailing Address: Star International Holdings Inc., Company

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
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

2M-Z16009 Star-Max Electric Griddle

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 Chrome-Max and Star-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. Two junction boxes are provided on the 548TGF 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 the supply 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.

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.

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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 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/Chrome-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 reseasoned. 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.

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