SAFETY SYMBOL These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual accompanying the appliance. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE NOTICE Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves the manufacturer of all liability.
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. The Star-Max™ model griddles are equipped for use with the types of gas specified on the CAUTION 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.
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. CAUTION 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.
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.
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.
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CAUTION 1. Never use pumice, griddle stones, or abrasives on the surface. . Never strike griddle surface with sharp instrument or spatula edge. CAUTION . Never use steel wool. 4. Never use commercial liquid grill cleaner on the griddle surface. 5. Abusing surface voids the warranty. CHROME-MAX™ GRIDDLE SURFACE LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Your Chrome-Max griddle has been designed to give you many years of cooking reliability and requires minimum maintenance to keep the chrome surface in its original condition. All Chrome- Max griddle surfaces are warranted for a period of 5 years against manufacturing defects to the original owner from the date of installation. This limited warranty is void if it is determined by Star Manufacturing International Incorporated or one of its' authorized representatives that the chrome surface has been misused or abused or subjected to the following situations: . Improperly installed. . By-pass adjustments not set properly on gas units allowing the appliance to overheat and discolor the chrome surface. (See by-pass adjustment in instruction manual supplied with unit.) . The misuse of any instrument or tool which scratches or makes indentations in the surface which could cause the surface to peel, flake, or chip off. 4. The use of any chemical or abrasive cleaning solution, griddle brick, stone, screen or other cleaning products which could damage and affect the performance of the chrome surface.
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Visit our Website at: www.star-mfg.com Email: service@star-mfg.com THOROUGHLY INSPECT YOUR UNIT ON ARRIVAL This unit has been tested for proper operation before leaving our plant to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. However, there are instances in which the unit may be damaged in transit. In the event you discover any type of damage to your product upon receipt, you must immediately contact the transportation company who delivered the item to you and initiate your claim with same.
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