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NOTE:
If you have purchased a 48”, 60” or 72” model, it will have two (2) electrical connections. The left
and right portions of the appliance are supplied with individual branch circuits, the connection points are
found on the back of the appliance on the left and right sides.
NOTE:
The 48”, 60” and 72” appliances have more than one source of electrical supply. Each source
MUST be connected in accordance with the
National Electric Code (latest edition)
or other local codes.
Connect supply leads to terminal block and green grounding lead to the labeled ground lug. The supply
wire should be anchored through the access hole with a bulkhead fitting. Appliances are shipped wired for 3
phase or 1 phase service but may be changed in the field. Refer to wiring diagram and schematic decal
attached to the appliance for necessary alterations.
OPERATION:
WARNING:
The appliance and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning or servicing
the appliance.
CONTROLS:
Hot Plate Controls:
Infinite heat switches that control and maintain heat to the hot plate (top
surface heaters). The controls are arranged in pairs; the left knob controls the
rear hot plate and the right knob controls the front hot plate.
Griddle Thermostat:
Regulates the amount of heat needed to maintain the set temperature. Each 12”
section of the griddle has its own thermostat with a temperature range of 200°F
to 500°F.
HOT PLATE ELEMENTS:
Hot Plate elements are most efficient when used with utensils having a maximum inside diameter of 10”
(254 mm) or a minimum inside diameter of 9”.
NOTE:
It is important that the utensils used have a flat bottom that sits uniformly on the surface of the
plate. Utensils with curved bottoms (either through design or warped from use) will have poor heat transfer.
This will result in poor cooking performance.
The hot plates are rated for 2000 watts each and are controlled by an infinite heat switch. Each switch
has a HI and LO setting. The HI setting is full heat. A hot plate will reach cooking temperature from room
temperature in 5 to 7 minutes at a HI switch setting. Use the HI setting to start cooking quickly and to bring
water to a boil.
TIPS FOR HOT PLATE COOKING:
1.
Cooking utensils used should fit the hot plate inside diameter.
2.
Use straight-sided pots and pans with flat-bottoms.
3.
For stock pot work, use covers. Water will boil much sooner and much less heat is required for cooking in a
covered container.
4.
Turn OFF hot plates a few minutes before cooking is completed to use the heat stored in the plate.
5.
A hot plate should not idle unloaded. The hot plate will reach very high temperatures, which can cause the
casting to warp or dome.
