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Keating commercial griddles are not intended for household use. As continuous product improvement occurs, specifi cations may be changed without notice. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR TRAINING NEW PERSONNEL. KEATING OF CHICAGO, INC. 8901 W. 50th Street McCook, IL 60525 USA ph 708-246-3000 fax 708-246-3100 keatingofchicago.com...
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THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE USER. THE OPERATOR OF THE GRIDDLE SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION OF THE GRIDDLE. THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT IN A PROMINENT, EASILY REACHABLE LOCATION NEAR THE GRIDDLE. FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY BY QUALIFIED TRAINED STAFF. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
DESCRIPTION • Baffled grease drawer with rear handle (side trough models) Keating MIRACLEAN® Gas Griddles with electronic • Electronic spark ignition system ignition are designed to give maximum production ef- fi ciency, delivering high quality food products. The fol- • 100% safety shut-off lowing design features are incorporated into Keating •...
MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE • Keating griddles are designed to operate on the • Installed under a properly designed operating gas fuel specified on the serial plate and must exhaust hood. not be operated with another gas fuel. They cannot • Connected to the type of gas for which the griddle be converted to another gas fuel by turning or is manufactured.
GAS VALVE European standard for quick-disconnect devices for use with gas fuel as applicable. 3/4 BSTP gas shut-off valve is required to be supplied IF DISCONNECTION OF THE RESTRAINT IS NEC- and installed by others. ESSARY, IT MUST BE RECONNECTED WHEN THE MIRACLEAN®...
MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE GAS LEAK TESTING Constructional changes to the area where the griddle is installed shall not affect the air supply to the griddle. Figure 2 Thermostat in The installation, start-up and changes required when “OFF” position (fully changing from one gas type to another can be per- counter clockwise) formed only by a certifi...
Lightly coat the MIRACLEAN® griddle surface with Load # 1 Load # 3 Load # 2 oil. NOTE: Despite its food releasing properties, the chrome surface is not a true “non-stick” surface. For best cook- ing results and product appearance, use griddle oil for products that require the surface to be conditioned.
MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE Figure 5 Surface Damage BECAUSE OF THE SUPERIOR MIRACLEAN® SURFACE, THE ONLY TOOLS YOU WILL EVER NEED TO CLEAN THE GRIDDLE ARE A NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSH AND A KEATING SCRAPER. • NEVER USE A GRIDDLE STONE, BRICK OR SCREEN TO CLEAN THE MIRACLEAN®...
SHUTDOWN 3. Locate “V” on front of griddle plate (See Figure 3) above thermostat to be calibrated to locate ther- Turn ON/OFF switch to "off" position. mostat bulb position. Place thermometer on plate Rotate thermostat knob to left to "OFF" over bulb half way toward rear of griddle.
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MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE WARNING GREASE BUILD-UP NEAR ANY OPEN FLAME IS A FIRE HAZARD. Grease build-up may result in fire. C. FLUE - The fl ue has been designed to allow the burners to burn properly. Any objects placed in the fl ue, such as steak weights, egg covers, pans, rags and utensils, will not allow the burners to burn properly causing poor griddle performance and health hazards.
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS A properly adjusted Keating MIRACLEAN® Gas Griddle, with no load, will cycle “on” approximately every 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Each cycle will last approximately three minutes, ensuring that the temperature setting is held within a narrow band. The burners, when on, will produce fl...
MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE 7. Detach wires from thermostat body, carefully not- SERVICE ing connections. DISASSEMBLY 8. Remove thermostat bulb and shield from under griddle plate by loosening both bolts holding them in You will need: Open-end wrenches place and sliding them toward you. See Figure 8. Medium size adjustable wrench REPLACEMENT: Wire Crimper...
NOTE: IF REPLACING PUSH-ON TERMINAL STYLE: 4. Disconnect wires from gas valve, carefully noting Before installing thermostat into control panel, you connections. must unscrew the two brass terminal screws and install 5. Remove burner tubing compression connector(s) the new ring terminal wire connectors. Prior to connect- and tubing from gas valve.
MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE REPLACEMENT: 5. Remove the two machine screws and nuts and save them for installation later. Take out bad trans- 1. Install ground wire and new pilot assembly to former and set aside. griddle with one screw. REPLACEMENT: 2. Replace pilot orifi ce into pilot assembly and tighten the compression fi...
ORDERING PARTS WARNING AND OPERATING PLATES Parts may be ordered by part number by calling your local distributor. All warning and operating plates on the Keating The model/serial plate is located on the front of Miraclean® Griddle should be in place at all times. the control panel.
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MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE PARTS LIST - MIRACLEAN GRIDDLE (cont.) Miraclean Griddle Assembly with Electronic Ignition Group 2 Gases, G30 and G31 Gas Heating Systems with Electronic Ignition To pilot tube Screw Cap ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PLATE AND PERIMETER ( PILOT ASSEMBLY WITH REFERENCE ONLY) SPARK ELECTRODE &...
MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE WIRING DIAGRAMS NOTE: A separate wiring diagram has been attached to the griddle control panel back and should be saved for troubleshooting and maintenance. The wiring diagrams in this section cover standard griddles which may or may not match the diagram attached to the griddle. Non-standard griddles with additional thermostats do not have wiring diagrams printed in this section but have a separate diagram included with this manual.
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24, 27, 30, 36 & 48 GAS GRIDDLE WITH TWO THERMOSTATS - WIRING DIAGRAM PRIOR TO 2004 keatingofchicago.com...
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MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE GAS GRIDDLES WITH THREE THERMOSTATS - WIRING DIAGRAM 1-800-KEATING...
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GAS GRIDDLES 2008 WITH THREE THERMOSTATS - WIRING DIAGRAM keatingofchicago.com...
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MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE 60 & 72 GAS GRIDDLES WITH THREE THERMOSTATS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION - WIRING DIAGRAM PRIOR TO 2008 1-800-KEATING...
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GAS GRIDDLES WITH FOUR THERMOSTATS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION - WIRING DIAGRAM keatingofchicago.com...
MIRACLEAN®GAS GRIDDLE KEATING GRIDDLE SPECIFICATIONS The fuel input requirement table is shown below. Pipe sizing must provide adequate pressure supply to the griddle. NOTE: Roughly half of all service calls result from inadequate gas supply. Do not use pipe sizes smaller than recommended.
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SERVICE INFORMATION: If you have a service related question call a qualifi ed service company. Please state the nature of the call; it will ensure speaking with the appropriate person. Have your serial and model number available when ordering parts. As continuous product improvement occurs, specifi...
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SERVICE INFORMATION If you have a service related question call Malibu Corporation 0161 872 5400. Please state the nature of the call; it will ensure you are speaking with the appropriate person. Have your serial and model number available when ordering parts. Malibu Corporation Limited 8/9 Harp Road Trafford Park...