Star 9P-RT36D-440VG, Operation And Service Manual

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INITIAL START-UP
INITIAL PREHEAT
Prior to putting any range or oven into full time operation at normal cooking
temperatures, it must be thoroughly dried out. Moisture absorption in the closed
spaces, in the insulation, and even inside the heating elements can cause future
trouble if not properly treated.
Griddles
To “dry out” the griddle, set the thermostat to 250
°
F. Allow the unit to operate at
least 15 minutes at this heat level. Set the thermostat to 350
°
F and allow another 15
minutes to elapse. Set the thermostat to 450
°
F and allow the unit to maintain the
temperature for a minimum of 4 hours. More time may be required if the unit has to
operate in a moist environment.
If the unit is out of use for three or more days, a one-hour preheat schedule should be
used, especially when exposed to high humidity and/or cool temperatures.
Before any griddle plate can be put into full operation it will need to be properly
seasoned. To do this, turn the griddle to 200
°
F and wait for the red heat indicator
lamp to shut off. Once the indicator lamp has shut off, apply a thin coat of high-
grade, non-salted vegetable oil t the griddle surface with a metal spatula or towel.
Wait approximately five minutes and re-coat any dry spots. Repeat this procedure at
300
°
F and at 400
°
F.
French Plates
To “dry out” the French plates, set the 6-heat switch to position three. Allow the unit
to operate at least 15 minutes at this heat level. Set the 6-heat switch to position four
and allow another 15 minutes to elapse. Set the 6-heat to position six and allow the
unit to maintain the temperature for a minimum of 4 hours. More time may be
required if the unit has to operate in a moist environment.
If the unit is out of use for three or more days, a one-hour preheat schedule should be
used, especially when exposed to high humidity and/or cool temperatures.
Ovens
To “dry out” the oven, set the thermostat to 250
°
F and turn on the power switch.
Allow the unit to operate at least 15 minutes at this heat level. Set the thermostat to
350
°
F and allow another 15 minutes to elapse. Set the thermostat to 450
°
F and allow
the unit to maintain the temperature for a minimum of 4 hours. More time may be
required if the unit has to operate in a moist environment.
If the unit is out of use for three or more days, a one-hour preheat schedule should be
used, especially when exposed to high humidity and/or cool temperatures.