Toastmaster TMGE36, TMGE24, TMGE48 User Manual

ELECTRIC GRIDDLES

IL1880

MODEL

TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z12971 Rev. - Oct. 1, 2009

TMGE36

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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

UsinganypartotherthangenuineToastmasterfactorysuppliedpartsrelievesthe
manufacturer of all liability.

Toastmaster reserves the right to change specications and product design

withoutnotice. Suchrevisionsdo notentitlethebuyertocorrespondingchanges,
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 Toastmaster 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 SYMBOLS

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

The Service Help Desk

Authorized Service Agent Listing

Reference the listing provided with the unit
or
for an updated listing go to:

Website: www.toastmastercorp.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Mailing Address: Toastmaster

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

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

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.

WARNING

WARNING

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 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 Toastmaster 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 TMGE36 should be wired for 3-phase power supply only. Two junction boxes are provided on
the TMGE48 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.

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 Toastmaster 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.