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Gas Inlet IL2420 GUSTO Gas Manual Griddles Specifications Dimensions Approximate Weight Cooking Plate Model No Controls Surface Thickness Installed Shipping AMGM15 15” (38.1cm) 20,000 304 sq in 83 lbs 90 lbs AMGM24 24” (61.0 cm) 40,000 498 sq in 165 lbs 175 lbs 29”...
GENERAL INSTALLATION DATA This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and experienced in its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor for use directly by the general public in food service locations. CAUTION The Gusto model griddles are equipped for use with the types of gas specified on the nameplate. All units are shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. The unit can easily be converted for use on propane gas: See propane gas. -IMPORTANT- The installation of the Appliance should conform to the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE "ANSI Z223.1 - LATEST EDITION" AND ALL LOCAL GAS COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS. IN CANADA INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT CAN/CGA-B149.1 NATURAL GAS INSTALLATION CODE OR...
EXHAUST CANOPY It is essential that facilities be provided over the griddle to carry off fumes and gases. However, the unit should not be directly connected to a flue or stack. LEVELING UNIT This griddle is supplied with (4) feet which must be screwed into the legs attached to the body. Level unit by adjusting the (4) feet which have an adjustment of -/4" (4.75mm) for accurate and perfect lineup with other units. DO NOT INSTALL WITHOUT ATTACHING FEET - DO NOT REMOVE FEET. GAS PIPING Gas piping shall be of such size and so installed as to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the full gas input of the appliance. If the appliance is to be connected to existing piping, it shall be checked to determine if it has adequate capacity. Joint compound shall be used sparingly and only on the male threads of the pipe joints. Such compounds shall be resistant to the action of LP gases. WARNING: Any loose dirt or metal particles which are allowed to enter the gas lines on this appliance will damage the valve and affect its operation. When installing this appliance, all pipe and fittings must be free from loose dirt. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR A convertible pressure regulator is provided with each griddle. It should be connected to the inlet pipe at the rear of the unit. The gas supply line is then connected to it. It is shipped set for 6" (5.4cm) water column manifold pressure for use with natural gas. MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE A manual shut-off valve should be installed upstream from the union and within 6 feet (.89m) of this appliance.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS When griddle is first lit, it will smoke until the preservation oils and impurities are burned off. . Turn off main valve to unit and wait 5 minutes to clear gas. . Turn off all knobs and pilot valves. . Turn on main valve and light all pilots. 4. Turn burner knobs to desired setting. 5. To turn burners off, turn knobs off. NOTE: The griddles are equipped with standing pilots and should be lit immediately after the gas is turned on. Pilot flames can be lit and observed through the front panel view ports. However, best access for lighting the pilot is from the bottom of the unit just behind the center wall. PILOT LIGHT REGULATION Adjust pilot light flames as small as possible, but high enough to light burner immediately when burner valve is turned on high. BURNER ADJUSTMENT .
SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING SURFACE (NON-CHROMIUM SURFACES) Clean the griddle surface thoroughly. After the griddle has been thoroughly cleaned, it should be seasoned to prevent food from sticking. Before using, and after each thorough scouring, season the griddle heating surface in the following manner: . Turn the temperature control dial to 50°F (74.9°C). 2. Using a clean cloth, not a spatula, spread a thin film of cooking oil over the griddle cooking surface. This film should remain on the hot griddle surface 1/2 hour. . Remove excess oil and wipe clean. 4. Apply another film of cooking oil over the hot cooking area for another 1/2 hour and again remove excess oil and wipe clean. The griddle surface should now be ready for use. Even with careful seasoning food may, to some extent, stick to the griddle cooking surface until griddle plate is "broken in." GREASE PAN A grease pan is located at the front and can be removed for cleaning from the front. This pan should be checked and emptied when necessary.
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Model: AMGM Gas Manual Control Griddle SK2569, Rev. - 3/6/12...
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Model: Gusto Manual Gas Griddle Model: Gusto Manual Gas Griddle Fig No. Part No. Description Model Fig No. Part No. Description Model G3-615304 AMGM15 G3-Z5905 AMGM15 GREASE CHUTE AMGM24, G3-Z5915 AMGM24 ASSEMBLY G3-624304 CENTER WALL 36, 48 G3-Z5925 AMGM36 G5-Z4817...
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