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OPERATION CONT’D
7.2 Loading the Griddle
An understanding of how the griddle sections are controlled will be a valuable aid in
loading your griddle.
Each 12” inch section of your griddle is independently controlled by a thermostat.
The thermostat is mounted in the center of each cooking section under the griddle
plate.
If the product is loaded directly over the thermostat, that section will turn on and the
burner will heat the entire cooking section. If the product is loaded to the side, front
or back of the thermostat sensor, the thermostat will react to the temperature change
much slower.
During slow periods with minimal loads, do not load directly over the thermostat
sensors as this will unnecessarily turn the burners on and overheat the remainder of
the section not being utilized.
Turn the product and continue cooking until it has reached its desired degree of
doneness.
Remove the product from the griddle.
When reloading the griddle, first use the griddle surface on which a previous load was
not placed. This will insure you the proper griddle temperature.
7.2 Sequence of Operation
When the griddle is connected to 115 Volt Power, the spark module for each section
starts sparking. While they are sparking the solenoid valve for the pilot burners are
energized.
When the individual pilot burners ignite, and the pilot flame is verified, the spark
module will stop sparking. Note: The pilot burners will remain lit until the griddle is
removed from power or the gas is shut off.
When the main switch is turned on, 24 Volts is applied to the temperature control
circuit.
When one of the individual section’s switch is turned on, it provides power to the
thermostat for that section.
The operator can now set the temperature of that section by selecting it on the
temperature dial.
When the temperature on the dial is set higher than the temperature of the griddle
section the thermostat will generate a “Heat call”. This call (24 VAC Signal) goes to
the solenoid valve opening the valve. The pilot burner ignites the main burner.
When the griddle section reaches the temperature set on the dial, the thermostat will
turn off the heat call and followed by the close of the gas valve.
When the griddle temperature drops below the set temperature the thermostat
generates a new heat call and the sequence repeats.