Operation; Open Top Burners; Hot Top Sections; Thermostat Controlled Griddles - U.S. Range PERFORMER S Series Installation And Operation Manual

TESTING & ADJUSTMENT Continued
NOTE: The steel griddle surface will tone (blue discoloration)
from the heat. This toning will not diminish function or
operation and is not a defect.

OPERATION

Open Top Burners

Lighting:
1. Light pilots.
2. Turn valve completely on. Burner flame should be 1/2
inch (13mm), stable blue flame, and should impinge on
the bottom of a pot placed on the ring grate.
Shut-Down:
1. Turn all valves to the "OFF" position.
2. If the unit is to be shut down for an extended period of
time, close the in-line gas valve.
CAUTION: Should burner ignition fail within 5 seconds,
turn the burner valve off and repeat steps 1 through 5. If
ignition continues to fail, consult your factory authorized
service agency.

Hot Top Sections

1 Raise or remove the hot top sections. Each burner has
one pilot located at the front left side of the burner.
2 Light pilots. The pilot burner should be adjusted to
provide for rapid ignition of the burner.
3. Turn the burner valve on. A sharp blue flame should be
approximately 1/4 inch (6mm) high.
4. Replace hot top sections.
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The griddle will not require re-seasoning if it is used properly.
If the griddle is over heated and product begins to stick to
the surface it may be necessary to repeat the seasoning
process again. If the griddle is cleaned with soap and water it
will be necessary to re-season the griddle surface.

Thermostat Controlled Griddles

See section on Griddle Seasoning before initial operation.
1. Raise the griddle at the front and securely block.
2. Light the pilots located at the front right side of each
burner.
3. The sensing bulbs must be fully inserted into their
individual holders, which are located on the underside of
the griddle.
4. Set the thermostat to its maximum setting. The burner
should have a 5/16 inch (8mm) stable blue flame.
5. Lower the griddle carefully into position, taking care
not to leave any part of the capillary tube in the burner
compartment.

Valve Controlled Griddles

See section on Griddle Seasoning before initial operation.
1 Raise the griddle at the front and securely block.
2. Light the pilots located at the front left side of each
burner.
3. Turn the burner valves completely on. Burners should
have 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch (13mm to 16mm), stable blue
flame.
4. Lower griddle carefully into position.

Raised Broiler / Griddles

1. Light the pilots located in the broiler section.
2. Turn the burner valves completely on. The burners should
exhibit a 5/16 inch blue flame.
Part # 4500195 (02/20/08)