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 specications 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 specications 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 specications. 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
Business8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:
Mailing Address: Star International Holdings Inc., Company
10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A
2M-Z16009 Star-Max Electric Griddle
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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 qualied electrician install this griddle. He should be familiar with
electrical installations and all electric codes. Proper connections and power supply are essential for efcient
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. Model 536TGF should be wired for 3-phase power supply only. 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.
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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 efciency.
If grease is permitted to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake and then carbonize into a hard
substance which is extremely difcult 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.
2M-Z16009 Star-Max Electric Griddle
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CAUTION
GRIDDLE CARE (CHROMIUM SURFACES)
It takes very little time and effort to keep this Industrial Chromium griddle surface sparkling clean and
performing at top efciency. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate as it will carbonize and become
difcult to remove. To prevent this condition the following cleaning suggestions should be followed:
1. Remove excess grease 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 (Non-Chromium Surfaces) above.
1. Never use pumice, griddle stones, or abrasives on a chromium surface.
2. Never strike a chromium 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 surface voids the warranty.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Contact the factory, a service representative, or a local service company for service or required
maintenance.
Your Chrome-Max griddle has been designed to give you many years of cooking reliability and
requires minimum maintenance to keep the chrome surface in its original condition. All ChromeMax griddle surfaces are warranted for a period of 5 years against manufacturing defects to the
original owner from the date of installation. This limited warranty is void if it is determined by Star
Manufacturing International Incorporated or one of its authorized representatives that the chrome
surface has been misused or abused or subjected to the following situations:
1. Improperly installed.
2. Incorrect voltage applied to electric Chrome-Max units allowing the surface to overheat and
discolor.
3. The misuse of any instrument or tool which scratches or makes indentations in the surface which
could cause the surface to peel, ake, or chip off.
4. The use of any chemical or abrasive cleaning solution, griddle brick, stone, screen or other cleaning
products which could damage and affect the performance of the chrome surface.
5. The neglect of daily routine maintenance to the chromium surface.
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The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty.
FOR ASSISTANCE
Should you need any assistance regarding the Operation or Maintenance of any Star equipment; write, phone, fax or email our Service Department.
In all correspondence mention the Model number and the Serial number of your unit, and the voltage or type of gas you are using.
This unit has been tested for proper operation before leaving our plant to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. However, there are instances in which
the unit may be damaged in transit. In the event you discover any type of damage to your product upon receipt, you must immediately contact the transportation
company who delivered the item to you and initiate your claim with same. If this procedure is not followed, it may affect the warranty status of the unit.
LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
All workmanship and material in Star products have a one (1) year limited warranty on parts & labor in the United States and Canada. Such warranty is limited
to the original purchaser only and shall be effective from the date the equipment is placed in service. Star's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair
of defects without charge, by the factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-agencies. Models that are considered portable (see below) should be taken
to the closest Star service agency, transportation prepaid.
> Star will not assume any responsibility for loss of revenue.
> On all shipments outside the United States and Canada, see International Warranty.
* The warranty period for the Ultra-Max, Hot Plates, Griddles, Charbroilers is (3) years parts & labor.
* The warranty period for the Star-Max, Charbroilers, Griddles, Hot Plates, Fryers & Finishing Oven is (2) years parts & labor.
* The warranty period for the JetStar six (6) ounce & Super JetStar eight (8) ounce series popcorn machines is two (2) years.
* The warranty period for the Chrome-Max Griddles is ve (5) years on the griddle surface. See detailed warranty provided with unit.
* The warranty period for Teon/Dura-Tec coatings is one year under normal use and reasonable care. This warranty does not apply if damage occurs to
Teon/Dura-Tec coatings from improper cleaning, maintenance, use of metallic utensils, or abrasive cleaners, abrasive pads, product identiers and
point-of-sale attachments, or any other non-food object tha comes in continuous contact with the roller coating. This warranty does not apply to the
“non-stick” properties of such materials.
> This warranty does not apply to "Special Products" but to regular catalog items only. Star's warranty on "Special Products" is six (6) months on parts
and ninety (90) days on labor.
> This warranty does not apply to any item that is disassembled or tampered with for any purpose other than repair by a Star Authorized Service Center or
the Service Center's sub-agency.
> This warranty does not apply if damage occurs from improper installation, misuse, wrong voltage, wrong gas or operated contrary to the Installation and
Operating instructions.
> This warranty is not valid on Conveyor Ovens unless a "start-up/check-out" has been performed by a Factory Authorized Technician.
PARTS WARRANTY
Parts that are sold to repair out of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part only is warranted, the labor to replace the part is NOT warranted.
SERVICES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Star will not honor service bills that include travel time and mileage charges for servicing any products considered "Portable" including items listed below.
These products should be taken to the Service Agency for repair:
1. Travel time and mileage rendered beyond the 50 mile radius limit
2. Mileage and travel time on portable equipment (see below)
3. Labor to replace such items that can be replaced easily during a daily cleaning
routine, ie; removable kettles on fryers, knobs, grease drawers on griddles, etc.
4. Installation of equipment
5. Damages due to improper installation
6. Damages from abuse or misuse
7. Operated contrary to the Operating and Installation Instructions
8. Cleaning of equipment
9. Seasoning of griddle plates
10. Voltage conversions
11. Gas conversions
12. Pilot light adjustment
13. Miscellaneous adjustments
14. Thermostat calibration and by-pass adjustment
15. Resetting of circuit breakers or safety controls or reset buttons
16. Replacement of bulbs
17. Replacement of fuses
18. Repair of damage created during transit, delivery, &
installation OR created by acts of God
* The Model 510FD, 510FF Fryer.
* The Model 526TOA Toaster Oven.
* The Model J4R, 4 oz. Popcorn Machine.
* The Model 518CMA & 526CMA Cheese Melter.
* The Model 12MC & 15MC & 18MCP Hot Food Merchandisers.
* The Model 12NCPW & 15NCPW Nacho Chip/Popcorn Warmer.
* All Hot Dog Equipment except Roller Grills & Drawer Bun Warmers.
* All Nacho Cheese Warmers except Model 11WLA Series Nacho Cheese Warmer.
* All Condiment Dispensers except the Model HPD & SPD Series Dispenser.
* All Specialty Food Warmers except Model 130R, 11RW Series, and 11WSA Series.
* All QCS/RCS Series Toasters except Model QCS3 & RCS3 Series.
* All Fast Steamer Models except Direct Connect Series.
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TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
FRACTIONS ±1/64 DECIMALS ±.005 ANGLES ±1°
REVISIONS
515TGD
SK 1925
WIRING DIAGRAM 15" ELEC. GRIDDLE
TH
2-20-03
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THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
#10 SUNNEN DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63143, USA
-
X
1
Z
FRAME GROUND
2
4
1
2
THERMOSTAT
HEATING ELEMENT
PILOT LIGHT
3
NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE WIRE
3,004 WATTS4,000 WATTS
208V-1 PHASE240V-1 PHASE
16.6614.44
AWGAWG
#14#14
NOTE:
1) FOR SUPPLY CONNECTIONS USE COPPER WIRE ONLY,
SUITABLE FOR AT LEAST 90°C (194°F). USE GAUGE SHOWN
OR LARGER.
2) ALL INTERNAL WIRING IS #14 GA.
MATERIAL
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TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
FRACTIONS ±1/64 DECIMALS ±.005 ANGLES ±1°
REVISIONS
524TGD
SK 1926
WIRING DIAGRAM 24" ELEC. GRIDDLE
TH
2-20-03
CK.
LTR DATEDESCRIPTION OF CHANGEDR
THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
#10 SUNNEN DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63143, USA
NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE WIRE
208V-3 PHASE
6008 WATTS
X
AWG
#16
14.44
AWG
#12
24.98Y14.44
AWG
#16
Z
240V-3PHASE
8000 WATTS
XYZ
#14
16.66
AWG
#10
28.86
AWGAWG
#14
16.66
208V
1 PH
28.88
#10
240V
1 PH
33.3
AWG
#8
-
FRAME GROUND
1
6
5
3
4
1
1
X
Y
Z
3 PHASE CONNECTION
SINGLE PHASE CONNECTION
X
Z
THERMOSTAT
PILOT LIGHT
HEATING ELEMENT
1
22
22
6
3
5
4
NOTE:
1) FOR SUPPLY CONNECTIONS USE COPPER WIRE ONLY,
SUITABLE FOR AT LEAST 90°C (194°F). USE GAUGE SHOWN
OR LARGER.
2) ALL INTERNAL WIRING IS #14 GA.
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TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
FRACTIONS ±1/64 DECIMALS ±.005 ANGLES ±1°
REVISIONS
536TGD
SK1927
WIRING DIAGRAM 36" ELEC. GRIDDLE
TH
2-20-03
CK.
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THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
#10 SUNNEN DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63143, USA
NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE
208V-3 PHASE
9,012 WATTS
X
25.0
AWG
#12
YZ
240V-3PHASE
12,000 WATTS
XYZ
#10
AWG
28.925.025.028.928.9
-
PILOT LIGHT
THERMOSTAT
1
3
2
2
1
HEATING ELEMENT
6
2
1
2
1
8
7
2
2
1
1
4
5
X
Y
Z
NOTE:
1) FOR SUPPLY CONNECTIONS USE COPPER WIRE ONLY, SUITABLE FOR AT
LEAST 90°C (194°F). USE GAUGE SHOWN OR LARGER.
2) ALL INTERNAL WIRING IS #14 GA.
MATERIAL
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TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
FRACTIONS ±1/64 DECIMALS ±.005 ANGLES ±1°
REVISIONS
548TGD
SK1928
WIRING DIAGRAM 48" ELEC. GRIDDLE
TH
2-20-03
CK.
LTR DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGEDR
THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
#10 SUNNEN DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63143, USA
THREE PHASE PARALLEL SUPPLY
208
12,016
X
38.2
AWG
#6
YZ
240
16,000
XYZ
#6
AWG
44.22538.244.229
#6
AWGAWG
#8#6
AWG
#8
AWG
NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE
#10#8
28.88
AWG
33.3
AWG
208240
FOR SUPPLY USE
SINGLE PHASE DUAL SUPPLY
WIRE SIZE SHOWN OR LARGER
X-YX-Y
80006,008
RATED WATTAGE
VOLTAGE
PHASE
#10
AWG
28.88
X-Y
6,008
#8
X-Y
AWG
33.3
8000
A
3/6/2012
CORRECTED SINGLE PHASE BALLOONS
FROM Z TO Y
JGL
1
SINGLE PHASE
CONNECTION
22
2
1
1
2
1
22
THERMOSTAT
11
22
11
PILOT
LIGHT
HEATING ELEMENT
6
3
5
4
FRAME
GROUND
3 PHASE
CONNECTION
5
3
6
4
X Y
Z
Y
X
6
SINGLE PHASE
CONNECTION
3
4
5
Y
X
FRAME
GROUND
YX
4
6
3 PHASE
CONNECTION
5
3
Z
NOTE:
1) FOR SUPPLY CONNECTIONS USE COPPER WIRE
ONLY, SUITABLE FOR AT LEAST 90°C (194°F).
USE WIRE GAUGE SHOWN OR LARGER.
2) ALL INTERNAL WIRING IS #14 GA.
A
A
8
2M-Z16009 Star-Max Electric Griddle
#10 SUNNEN DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63143, USA
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REVISIONS
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536TGD 220/230V
SK2204
WIRING DIAGRAM 3 PHASE 5 WIRE
TH
6-9-06
CK.
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THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE
220/380V Y
10083 WATTS
X
15.3
YZ
230/400V Y
11020 WATTS
XYZ
1615.315.31616
NN
15.316
-
PILOT LIGHT
THERMOSTAT
1
3
2
2
1
HEATING ELEMENT
6
2
1
2
1
8
7
2
2
1
1
4
5
X
Y
Z
N
G
LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 3
NEUTRAL
CHASSIS GROUND
FOR SUPPLY CONNECTIONS USE
COPPER WIRE ONLY, SUITABLE
FOR AT LEAST 90°C (194°F). #10
AWG OR LARGER.
DO NOT CONNECT TO AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OPERATING AT MORE THAN 240 VOLTS TO GROUND
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TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
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REVISIONS
536TGF-PE
SK2624
WIRING DIAGRAM 536TGF-PE
MH
10-23-12
CK.
LTR DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGEDR
THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
#10 SUNNEN DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63143, USA
NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE
208V-3 PHASE
9,012 WATTS
X
25.0
AWG
#12
YZ
240V-3PHASE
12,000 WATTS
XYZ
#10
AWG
28.925.025.028.928.9
-
PILOT LIGHT
THERMOSTAT
1
3
2
1
HEATING ELEMENT
6
1
2
1
8
7
2
2
1
1
4
5
X
Y
Z
2
2
NOTE:
1) FOR SUPPLY CONNECTIONS USE COPPER WIRE ONLY, SUITABLE FOR AT
LEAST 90°C (194°F). USE GAUGE SHOWN OR LARGER.