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Calibration 

MKE Series Electric Griddle 

 

L20-369 REV. 2  (05/12) 

 

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THERMOSTAT STEM

TURN CCW TO INCREASE TEMPERATURE

TURN CW TO DECREASE TEMPERATURE

THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT SCREW

ELECTRIC THERMOSTATS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE

REMOVED, SNAP ACTION

THERMOSTAT KNOB

 

Figure 9 

Wipe the griddle surface clean. A mild soapy water solution may be used to clean the surface, if this solution is 
used be sure to rinse thoroughly with potable water to eliminate any soap residue. Also it is important to wipe 
the griddle surface and surrounding areas to remove any standing water. Never allow water on a hot griddle 
surface.  
 
Seasoning is not required on chrome plated cooking surfaces, but the following procedure may be performed 
to improve the non-stick qualities of the chrome plated cooking surface. 
 

2.2.1.  Griddle Surface Seasoning 

1.  To season the griddle, turn on all thermostat switches and set knobs to 200°F (93°C). As 

the unit heats to 200°F (93°C), apply a light film of cooking oil or beef suet over the entire 
cooking surface, wiping off any excess build up. This step may be repeated as necessary 
to apply an even coating on the griddle surface. Seasoning will help create and maintain a 
non-stick surface on your griddle.  

2.  Allow the seasoned surface to idle for one hour at 200°F (93°C), Then set the thermostats 

to your desired cooking temperature, once your griddle surface has reached temperature 
apply another coating of seasoning oil, wiping off any excess that may cause build up. 

 

2.2.2.  Surface Temperature Check 

1.  If available, place grill surface thermometer over each thermostat sensing probe 12" 

(30.5cm) from the front edge of the griddle surface. The first sensing probe is located 6" 
(15 cm) from the left side of the griddle, additional sensing probes are every 12" (30.5cm) 
to the right thereafter. 

2.  Heat the griddle to the desired cooking temperature; check the surface temperature 

reading on the grill thermometer. If necessary, adjust the thermostats that control any area 
of the surface that are not /- 15°F (8°C) of the thermostat setting. The procedure 
for adjusting the thermostats is in Section 3. 

 

2.3. Shutdown  Procedure 

 

2.3.1.  Solid State And Electric Thermostat Appliances 

 

1.  Turn “I/O” Switch to “O” position.  
2.  Allow griddle surface to cool normally. 

 

3.  Thermostat Calibration Section 

Each control operates a set of three elements. The controls were set at the factory. However, if the griddle’s 
surface temperature varies greatly from 
the setting on the thermostat knob, adjust 
the thermostat using the following 
procedure: 
 

3.1. Calibration  Procedures 

 

3.1.1. Electric 

Thermostat 

 
1. 

Turn all the control knobs to the 
desired temperature setting. 

2. 

Wait 30 minutes (or 1 hour if 
griddle was cold) for surface to 
stabilize. 

3. 

Place a reliable Griddle surface 
thermometer,

 

or test instrument 

thermocouple, (able to register 300°F (149°C)), in the location above the thermostat being calibrated 
as described in section 2.2.2. Check the temperature every 5 minutes until the temperature stabilizes 
and does not change by more than 30°F (17°C) over a 15 minute span.  

4. 

If the average temperature over any burner set is not /-15°F (8°C) of the knob setting (300°F) 
(149°C), adjust the corresponding thermostat. This is done by removing the knob, holding the 

Summary of Contents for MKE SERIES

Page 1: ...SERIES GRIDDLES All Options IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment Model ___________________________ Serial ___________________________ Date Purchased ___________________ ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...ement under a ventilation hood WARNING This appliance is intended for professional use only and should be operated by fully trained and qualified personnel WARNING If the supplied power cord is damaged it must be replaced by a MagiKitch n Authorized Service and Parts ASAP company technician or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard WARNING All power supplies must be disconnected b...

Page 3: ... 1 Electric Thermostat 9 3 1 2 Solid State Thermostat 10 4 BASIC OPERATION 10 4 1 OPERATIONAL HELPFUL HINTS 10 4 2 SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES 10 5 CLEANING MAINTENANCE SECTION 11 5 1 DAILY CLEANING 11 5 2 GRIDDLE SURFACE CLEANING END OF SHIFT 11 5 2 1 Plain Steel Cooking Surface 12 5 2 2 Chrome Plated Cooking Surface 12 5 3 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 12 5 3 1 Monthly Preventative Maintenanc...

Page 4: ...ist enclosed with your griddle to ensure that you have received all the parts to the griddle If you are missing any parts contact the dealer from whom the griddle was purchased In the provided spaces on the cover of this manual fill in the Model No Serial No and the date the appliance was purchased The Information is located on the data plate on the inside cabinet wall see Figure 1 below Keep this...

Page 5: ...to lower or raise each corner as needed NOTICE 4 10 cm Legs should not to be used with the optional Equipment Stand 1 3 2 Counter Use Without Legs See Figure 3 The appliance must be sealed to the counter to comply with applicable sanitation standards A bead of silicone sealant approximately inch 1 3 cm wide is to be applied to the bottom of the unit approximately 0 6 cm in from the front back and ...

Page 6: ...ositioned properly the threaded receiving holes in the griddle base should be aligned with mating clearance holes at the front of the equipment stand and with the clearance holes in the rear mounting brackets Install the provided 1 2 bolts and tighten securely 1 3 4 Leveling Instructions NOTICE Equipment stands are shipped from the factory with the legs or casters set to Zero Units should be level...

Page 7: ...data plate Electrical connection should be performed by qualified personnel WARNING The electrical connection used by this appliance must comply with local codes In the US if there are no local codes that apply refer to the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 for installation in the US In Canada refer to CSA Standard C22 2 and local codes In all other cases refer to local and national codes ...

Page 8: ...d understood and adhered to before proceeding 2 1 Operation 2 1 1 Solid State And Electric Thermostat Appliances 1 Turn the I O switch to the I ON position for all desired thermostats to be operated 2 Operate thermostats by turning knobs to the desired temperature The I O switch will illuminate when the thermostat calls for heat Figure 8 2 2 Initial Startup NOTICE New griddles should be carefully ...

Page 9: ...ble place grill surface thermometer over each thermostat sensing probe 12 30 5cm from the front edge of the griddle surface The first sensing probe is located 6 15 cm from the left side of the griddle additional sensing probes are every 12 30 5cm to the right thereafter 2 Heat the griddle to the desired cooking temperature check the surface temperature reading on the grill thermometer If necessary...

Page 10: ...ure this section While holding the knob loosen the 5 16 nut on the thermostat shaft DO NOT REMOVE once the nut is loose the knob can be rotated so that the cap line marker is aligned with the actual temperature that the Grill surface thermometer is indicating 5 Re tighten the 5 16 nut while holding the knob in position do not allow the stem to turn or the temperature setting will not be accurate R...

Page 11: ...x compartment for food particles that may have come free from the grease box NOTICE The grease box is designed to contain grease run off from the griddle surface The grease box should NEVER be allowed to overfill and should be emptied accordingly and grease disposed of properly 5 2 Griddle Surface Cleaning End Of Shift Product Temperature F C Time Breakfast Items Pancakes 2 Minutes French Toast 40...

Page 12: ...ase can buildup in and around the griddle Performing the monthly preventative maintenance steps below will keep your equipment safe and at peak performance If you are producing high quantities of grilled foods it may be necessary to clean these components more then once a month Use a grill surface thermometer to make sure thermostats are operating properly Make sure that all electrical connections...

Page 13: ... cord is in good condition Check for frayed or exposed wires 5 4 4 Systems Operation Inspection Check all wire terminations check for broken or frayed wires Check temperature calibration Check thermostat operation and features for proper operation Verify all components are in good physical condition Ensure that all components are clean and do not have any grease or water damage 5 5 Ventilation Hoo...

Page 14: ...om Fat X X Product Sticking X X X Product Edges Burning X X X Product Centers Underdone X X Greasy Or Undesirable Flavor X X X Grease Build Up On Griddle Surface X X X Problem Possible Cause Table 3 5 6 2 Operating Performance The following chart may help to diagnose any operational issue you may be experiencing with your appliance Some issues may REQUIRE that a qualified service technician perfor...

Page 15: ...ards equipment stands and other accessories to provide you with an efficient working appliance 6 2 1 Service Shelves Front Table 6 10 and 12 service shelves are also available with pan cutouts Consult factory for sizes and availability Shelf Model MKG24 MKG36 MKG48 MKG60 MKG72 8 Service Shelf W O Towel Bar 5125 1511601 C 5125 1511602 C 5125 1511603 C 5125 1511610 C 5125 1511611 C 10 Service Shelf ...

Page 16: ...ES WORKSHELVES WITH AND WITHOUT TOWEL BARS PAN CUTOUTS AND Figure 11 6 2 2 Cutting Boards Table 7 Other sizes are available consult factory for size price and availability Size Part No 8 X 12 Cutting Board 1604 0643600 C 8 X 24 Cutting Board 1604 0643700 C 8 X 48 Cutting Board 1604 0643800 C 8 X 72 Cutting Board 1604 0643900 C ...

Page 17: ...e Stainless Steel shelf is removable from the shelf framework for easier cleaning if necessary Shelf Model Part No C A Shelf Rear MKG24 5225 1535701 C C A Shelf Rear MKG36 5225 1535702 C C A Shelf Rear MKG48 5225 1535703 C C A Shelf Rear MKG60 5225 1535704 C C A Shelf Rear MKG72 5225 1535705 C EXISTING BOLTS ON APPLIANCE REMOVABLE SHELF Figure 7 ...

Page 18: ...hen ordering an equipment stand for your MKE appliance you will also need to order and MKE Joining Kit Part No 7225 1512101 Table 9 Equipment Stand Model Part No MKG24 W Legs 5225 1512001 C MKG24 W Casters 5225 1512002 C MKG36 W Legs 5225 1512005 C MKG36 W Casters 5225 1512006 C MKG48 W Legs 5225 1512007 C MKG48 W Casters 5225 1512008 C MKG60 W Legs 5225 1512009 C MKG60 W Casters 5225 1512010 C MK...

Page 19: ...ble with MagiKitch n Series 600 APM Charbroilers 6 2 5 Miscellaneous Your appliance can also be used with the following miscellaneous accessories so you can customize your operation to your specific demands The wall spacers listed below insure that you cannot push the appliance too close to the rear wall The Utensil box gives you a handy location to store your cooking tools The Utensil box does no...

Page 20: ...Accessories MKE Series Electric Griddle L20 369 REV 2 05 12 20 Figure 14 ...

Page 21: ...Accessories MKE Series Electric Griddle L20 369 REV 2 05 12 21 7 Notes Page ...

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Page 24: ...d Wide www magikitchn com In the event of problems with or questions about your equipment please contact the MagiKitch n Authorized Service and Parts representative ASAP covering your area or contact MagiKitch n at the numbers listed to the left MAILING ADDRESS P O BOX 501 CONCORD NH 03302 0501 SHIPPING ADDRESS 10 FERRY ST CONCORD NH 03301 ...

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