Toastmaster AM24, AM36, AM48 manual

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    T oastmaster ® A Middleby Company OWNER'S OPERA TING & INST ALLA TION MANUAL AM24, AM36 & AM48 ACCU-MISER GRIDDLES Part No. 32025 Price $15.00 P 2/95 Toastmaster® • 1400 Toastmaster Drive • Elgin, IL 60120 • (708)741-3300 • FAX (708)741-4406 Middleby Corp 24 Hour Service Hotline 1-800-238-8444 A Middleby Company AM24[...]

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    i © 1995 Toastmaster Toastmaster • 1400 Toastmaster Dr. • Elgin, IL 60120-9272 • (708) 741-3300 • FAX (708) 741-4406 Middleby Corp 24 Hour Service Hotline 1-800-238-8444 T oastmaster ® GRIDDLE LIMITED W ARRANTY All equipment manufactured by Toastmaster Commercial which is sold under the “Toast- master” trademark and used for commercia[...]

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    IN CASE OF FIRE 1. De-energize griddle at disconnect switch. This will cut off power to the heating elements allowing griddle to cool. This reduces the flash point temperature making it easier to stop the fire. 2. Cover the affected area with a heavy blanket or canvas. Play the fire extinguisher nozzle over the blanket or cover to seal off air thus[...]

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    iii T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 1 Component Location ................................................................................. 2 Specification Chart .................................................................................... 3 Elec[...]

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    SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 1 SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION ACCU-MISER (AM) SERIES GRIDDLES ARE: • Electrically heated • Heated by infrared emitter panels • Counter top mounted • Thermostat solid state controller MODELS: • AM24 (24" wide) • AM36 (36" wide) • AM48 (48" wide) INFRARED HEAT PANELS. The griddle employs infrared cooking[...]

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    SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 2 Component Location Figure 1-2[...]

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    SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 3 NOTICE Toastmaster (Manufacturer) reserves the right to change specifications and product design without notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes, improve- ments, additions or replacements for previously purchased equipment. AM Series Griddles Specification Chart Griddle Plate Dimensions - A[...]

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    SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 4 Griddle Electrical Specification Chart Voltage Total Loading kW/Phase Nominal Amps/Line Wire Minimum Breaker Supply Wire Rating* (AWG) Gauge* kW 3 Ph 3 Ph 1 Ph 3 Ph 1 Ph 3 Ph 1 Ph X-Y Y-Z X-Z X Y Z AM24 208 6.2 3 .1 3.1 -- 15.0 26.0 15.0 30.0 10 8 25 30 240 6.2 3.1 3.1 -- 13.0 22.5 13.0 26.0 10 10 30 30 AM36 208 9.3 3.1 3.[...]

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    SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 5 Griddle Dimension Drawing[...]

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    SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 6 NOTES[...]

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    SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION 7 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION A. Inspect for Shipping Damage All shipping containers should be examined for dam- age before and during unloading. This equipment was carefully inspected and packaged at the factory. The freight carrier has assumed responsibility for its safe transit and delivery. If equipment is received in damage[...]

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    SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION 8 D. Installing Griddle on Accessory Stand. NOTE: If you are installing the griddle on a counter do not do Step D. Go directly to Step E. Accessory stands are available for all Accu-Miser Griddles. See the following Accessory Stand List. GRIDDLE ACCESSORY STAND LIST Griddle Accessory Description Model Number Number AM24 732[...]

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    SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION 9 3. Turn stand right side up and secure to griddle with 3/8-16 bolts and lockwashers as shown in Figure 2-2. NOTE: Be sure the casters with brakes are located at the front of the griddle. Figure 2-2[...]

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    SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION 10 E. Electrical Connection Be sure your electrician provides the proper wire gauge with a capacity for carrying the voltage required. Wire capacity is listed on the serial number data plate. Wire capacity and electrical specifications are listed in Section 1 of this manual. Also check local and state codes for proper wire [...]

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    SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION 11 F. Initially Clean the Griddle 1. Clean the rust preventive material from the griddle surface with a non-flammable grease solvent. 2. Wash the griddle with warm water and a mild detergent. 3. Rinse with a damp cloth and wipe dry. G. Test the Installation, refer to Figure 3-2 NOTE: The griddle must be initially cleaned as[...]

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    SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION 12 NOTES:[...]

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    SECTION 3 - OPERATION 13 SECTION 3 OPERATION I . Location and Function of Controls The following information provides a basic description of the griddle operator components, their location and the function they perform. Figure 3-1 Operator Components[...]

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    SECTION 3 - OPERATION 14 Figure 3-2 Control Panel A. CONTROLS All oven operating controls are on the control panel. • Thermostat Control Knob - The thermostat control knob is used to adjust the corresponding element section above it to your temperature requirements. The maximum set point is 450°F (232°C), the minimum set point is 150°F (65°C)[...]

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    SECTION 3 - OPERATION 15 B. Seasoning the Griddle 1. Preheat the griddle to 300°F (149°C) and spread a light film of unsalted cooking oil or fat over the surface with a soft cloth. 2. Allow griddle to stand this way for two minutes to give the oil an opportunity to work into the pores of the metal and to form a smooth coating over the outside. 3.[...]

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    SECTION 3 - OPERATION 16 b. At the end of each day of operation or at the end of each shift thoroughly clean the grease trough and the spout into grease drawer. c. Clean the griddle surface with a pumice or griddle stone by rubbing with the grain of the metal while the griddle surface is still warm. d. Wipe griddle clean of residue from the griddle[...]

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    SECTION 3 - OPERATION 17 F. Time and Temperature Guide NOTE: All cooktimes are approximate. FOOD CONTROL TIME ADVANCE SETTING IN MINUTES PREPARATIONS Canadian Bacon 350°F(176°C) 3 to 4 Slice (not too far in advance as meat will darken)-Split edges to prevent curling. Hamburgers 350°F(176°C) 3 to 4 Prepare recipe - Form patties - Separate with w[...]

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    SECTION 3 - OPERATION 18 G. Cooking Capacities NOTE: All production capacities are approximate. MODEL LOAD CAPACITY CAPACITY PER HOUR HAMBURGERS EGGS 4 "PANCAKES HAMBURGERS EGGS 4" PANCAKES AM24 40 37 33 884 975 644 AM36 60 56 48 1326 1456 936 AM48 80 75 66 1768 1950 1287[...]

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    SECTION 4 - PARTS LIST 19 SECTION 4 PARTS LIST[...]

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    SECTION 4 - PARTS LIST 20 Figure 4-1 Overall Exploded Drawing[...]

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    SECTION 4 - PARTS LIST 21 Parts List for Figure 4-1 Overall Exploded Drawing AM24 AM36 AM48 Item Qty Part Qty Part Qty Part Description # ### 1 1 30979 1 30988 1 30992 Front Panel Assembly 2 4 2000620 4 2000620 4 2000620 Screw, #6 x 1/2 SHWHSM 3 1 31183 1 31295 1 31210 Cover, Back 4 1 30972 1 30987 1 30991 Cover, Bottom 5 1 30977 1 30977 1 30977 Co[...]

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    SECTION 4 - PARTS LIST 22 NOTES:[...]

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    SECTION 5 - SCHEMATICS 23 SECTION 5 SCHEMA TICS[...]

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    SECTION 5 - SCHEMATICS 30 T oastmaster® 1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL 60120 (708)741-3300 Part No. 3102549 Price $15.00 Printed in U.S.A. For more information on the complete line of Toastmaster® products, contact your Food Service Equipment Dealer, or write to us at the address below. Middleby Corp 24 Hour Service Hotline 1-800-238-8444 T oas[...]