Universe plus stel & stem series
electric tilting skillets (11 pages)
Summary of Contents for Market Forge Industries UniVerse Plus Series
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IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment: Model #: ___________________________ Serial #: ___________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________ INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL UniVerse Plus - Gas Tilting Skillet 30P-STGL (-LX) 40P-STGL (-LX) 30P-STGM (-LX) 40P-STGM (-LX) WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX SUMMARY OF SAFETY NOTICES The following general safety notices supplement the specific warnings and cautions contained in this technical manual. They are recommended precautions that must be understood and adhered to during the installation, operation, and maintenance of these electrically operated appliances.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX SECTION 2, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: BE SURE TO READ • Keep this appliance area free and clear of combustibles. • Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. •...
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX UniVerse TILTING SKILLET WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION GENERAL INSTALLATION 1. Remove carton from skid, being careful not to dent or scratch finished surfaces of unit. 2.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX GENERAL INSTALLATION (Continued) d. Propane gas units are equipped with a pressure regulator factory-adjusted to give 10" (254 mm) water column manifold pressure. The supply pressure must be at least 11" (279 mm) water column pressure.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX START-UP PROCEDURE 1. Open manual gas shutoff valve. 2. Ensure that the braising pan is in the DOWN position. 3. Turn THERMOSTAT dial to desired setting. The red TEMPERATURE LIGHT will come on. This will turn on the electronic ignition which will light the burners.
Also included is an illustrated parts list and a directory of authorized parts and service agencies. DESCRIPTION The Market Forge Industries UniVerse Models 30P-STGL (93,000 BTU input) and 40P-STGL (126,000 BTU input) are electrically operated skillets, tilting type, with 30-and 40-gallon capacities, respectively.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX OPERATION OF UniVerse TILTING SKILLET WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION (Continued) Note: For best results, allow unit to cycle ON/OFF once. 6. Cover should be up for most types of cooking, except simmering or boiling. The cover has a lip at the rear that will direct condensate into the skillet rather than onto the cabinet base.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX SECTION 4, TEST KITCHEN BULLETIN COOKING FACTS ON PARADE The UniVerse Skillet is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment to be found in any restaurant or institutional kitchen.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX COOKING FACTS ON PARADE (Continued) 12. The cover has a lip at the back edge that directs the condensate on the cover back into the skillet. 13.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX SECTION 4, TEST KITCHEN BULLETIN TABLE 4.1 COOKING PORTIONS AND TIMES UniVerse SKILLET ALL MODULAR AND TUBULAR LEG MODELS The UniVerse Skillet is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment to be found in any restaurant or institutional kitchen.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX ITEM PORTION THERMOSTAT BATCHES 30 GALLON 40 GALLON SIZE SETTING PER LOAD PER LOAD HOUR QTY. YIELD QTY. YIELD Swordfish 5 oz. 50-5oz. 75-5 oz. SAUCES, GRAVIES &...
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX TABLE 4.1 COOKING PORTIONS AND TIMES The UniVerse Skillet is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment to be found in any restaurant or institutional kitchen. This unit will stew, simmer, pan-fry, braise, grill, and sauté...
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX COOKING PORTIONS AND TIMES (Continued) 10. Temperatures of approximately 200 F should always be used for milk-based products, or scorching will take place. Lower temperatures (150 - 175 F) prevent thickening. 11.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX SECTION 5, TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL Place circuit breaker in off position. Remove skirted dial knob by loosening two set screws in the knob. (Use a 5/64 Hex key to loosen screws).
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX SECTION 5, TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE (Continued) CLEANING The skillet should be cleaned daily. Wash the skillet with a mild detergent and hot water. If food is stuck to the surface of the skillet pan, soak it and use a little heat to loosen the food.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL, GAS TILTING SKILLETS, MODELS: 30P-STGL, 30P-STGL-LX, 40P-STGL, 40P-STGL-LX, 30P-STGM, 30P-STGM-LX, 40P-STGM, 40P-STGM-LX SECTION 5, TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Uneven or poor heating. Temperature control out Replace temperature of calibration or control. defective. Unit attached to wrong Compare to gas supply.
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