Toastmaster TMGE36, TMGE24, TMGE48 User Manual

ELECTRIC GRIDDLES

IL1880

MODEL

TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

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

TMGE36

2

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.

Warranty Statement

Toastmaster warrants equipment that it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Toastmaster’s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing, at Toastmaster’s option, without
cost to the customer, any part found to be defective, as well as any labor or material expense required to
replace the part.

Length of Warranty

This warranty is effective for a period of 12 months from the date the equipment is placed in service.

Exceptions

• This warranty is valid only for the original end user owner/operator of the equipment.

• This warranty does not apply to normal maintenance functions, including (but not limited to)
improper operation, installation or the use of an improper utility supply.

• This warranty is valid only if the equipment is used in a commercial setting. The equipment
is designed and constructed for commercial use by trained professionals only. Any use of the
equipment in private or domestic applications immediately voids this warranty.

• This warranty does not apply to any parts, labor and material expenses for service that is not
pre-approved and performed by a Toastmaster authorized service agent. Any such service
immediately voids this warranty.

• This warranty does not apply to any parts, labor and material expenses associated with the
installation of parts that are not factory-approved for use in the equipment. Any use of such
parts immediately voids this warranty.

• This warranty is not valid if terms of payment have not been met.

Parts Warranty

Parts that are sold to repair our of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part
only is warranted, the labor to replace the parts is NOT warranted.

Portable Equipment

Toastmaster will not honor service bills that include travel time and mileage charges for servicing any
products considered “Portable”. These products should be taken to the Service Agency for repair.

A portable unit is a unit thats designed to sit on a countertop, has a powercord & is less than 50lbs
installed.

Toastmaster reserves the right to change the design and specications of this equipment or any related

documentation at any time. The end user is not entitled to upgrades resulting from these changes.
This warranty is exclusive and supersedes all other warranties for the equipment, both expressed and

implied. There are no implied warranties of merchantability or of tness for a particular purpose.

The foregoing is Toastmaster’s sole and exclusive obligation and the end user sole and exclusive remedy
for any action including breach of contract or negligence. In no event shall Toastmaster be liable for a sum

in excess of the purchase price of the equipment, or for any prospective or lost prots of the end user.

is a registerd trademark of Toastmaster, A Middleby Company. All rights reserved.

MODEL: TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48
Electric Griddles

SK2432 REV - 8/31/09

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PARTS LIST September 6, 2013, Rev. -

MODEL

TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48 Toastmaster Electric Griddle

Fig No Part No Qty Description Application

G4-TC0083

1

G4-TC0084 TOP WELDMENT 36” TMGE36

G4-TC0085 TOP WELDMENT 48” TMGE48
2 2C-Z2893 4 NUT 10-24 HEX STL ZP ALL
3 G3-624304 1 GREASE CHUTE ASSEMBLY TMGE24, TMGE36

4 G3-GD0036

5 2C-6517

6 2N-Z5948

7 2C-1488 2 SCREW 6-32X3/8 RHP STL NP ALL
8 G3-Y7788 1 COVER, HANDY BOX ALL
9 2C-1512 2 SCREW 10-24X3/8 RHP STL ALL

10 2E-Y7327

11 2K-Z6183

G3-Z5952

12

13 2C-8833

14 2A-Z0314 4 FOOT, 4 IN DIE CAST ALL
15 G3-Z6036 2 DRAWER SLIDE ALL
16 G3-Y7046 1 GREASE DRAWER GRIDDLE ALL

17 2T-Z5958

18

19

20 2R-Z13016

G3-Z5954 REAR PANEL, 36” TMGE36

G3-Z5956 REAR PANEL, 48” TMGE48

G3-Z5911

G3-Z5921 FRONT PANEL 36” TMGE36

GE-Z5931 FRONT PANEL 48” TMGE48

2M-Z12933

2M-Z12934 GRAPHIC PANEL,36” GRID EL TMGE36

2M-Z12935 GRAPHIC PANEL,48” GRID EL TMGE48

TOP WELDMENT W/ STUDS TMGE24

1

2

TUBE-WASHER ASSY.

3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48

18

NUT 1/4-20 HEX STL NP

24 TMGE36
34 TMGE48

2

ELEMENT

3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48

1

HANDY BOX 4X2.125X2.125

2 TMGE48
3

BUSHING 1.125

6 TMGE48

REAR PANEL, 24” TMGE24

1

43 SCREW 8-18X1/2 HEX STL NP TMGE24
51 SCREW 8-18X1/2 HEX STL NP TMGE36
56 SCREW 8-18X1/2 HEX STL NP TMGE48

2

THERMOSTAT

3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48

FRONT PANEL 24” TMGE24

1

GRAPHIC PANEL,24” GRID EL TMGE24

1

2

KNOB, T-STAT ELEC.

3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48

TMGE24

TMGE24

TMGE24

TMGE24, TMGE36

TMGE24, TMGE36

TMGE24

TMGE24

IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE 1
INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF 2

Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.

is a registerd trademark of Toastmaster, A Middleby Company. All rights reserved.

PARTS LIST September 6, 2013, Rev. -

MODEL

TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48 Toastmaster Electric Griddle

Fig No Part No Qty Description Application

2

21 2J-Y6690

22 G3-Z5972

23 G3-Z5973

PILOT LIGHT 240V

3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48
6

ELEMENT CLAMP LONG

9 TMGE36

12 TMGE48

4

ELEMENT CLAMP SHORT

6 TMGE36
8 TMGE48

TMGE24

TMGE24

TMGE24

IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE 2
INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF 2

Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.

is a registerd trademark of Toastmaster, A Middleby Company. All rights reserved.