Star Manufacturing 524TGA, 536TGA, 548TGA, 524CHSA, 536CHSA Operation Manual

Star
Manufacturing
International, Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143

Installation and

Operating

Instructions

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Fax: [phone]

2M-Z1346 Rev. E 11/18/02

STAR-MAX ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODELS

515TGA, 524TGA, 536TGA, 548TGA

CHROME-MAX ELECTRIC

GRIDDLES

MODELS

524CHSA, 536CHSA, 548CHSA

524CHSA

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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

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

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:

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).

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.

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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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 efficiency. If grease is
permitted to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake
and then carbonize into a hard substance which is
extremely difficult 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
flexible 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
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 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 efficiency. DO NOT allow grease
to accumulate as it will carbonize and become difficult
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 a clean wet cloth.

3. Follow steps 2 and 3 from Griddle Care (Non­Chromium 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.

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