Toastmaster AM24SS manual

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    T oastmaster ® A Middleby Company Middleby Cooking Systems Group • 1400 Toastmaster Drive • Elgin, IL 60120 • (847)741-3300 • FAX (847)741-4406 Part No. 37813 Price $15.00 P Apr. 98 Rev B OWNER'S OPERA TING & INST ALLA TION MANUAL AM24SS and AM36SS Griddles ™ oastmaster ® T AM24SS[...]

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    Toastmaster • 1400 Toastmaster Dr. • Elgin, IL 60120-9272 • (847) 741-3300 • FAX (847) 741-4406 Middleby Corp 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-238-8444 © 1998 Toastmaster, A Middleby Company is a registered trademark of T oastmaster , A Middleby Company . is a trademark of T oastmaster , A Middleby Company . NO QUIBBLE LIMITED W ARRANTY T O A[...]

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    W ARNING: IN CASE OF FIRE Disconnect the griddle from its power source IMMEDIA TEL Y . Shutting down the electrical heating elements allows the unit to cool, making it easier to put out the fire. W ARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE CAUTION Use onl[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................... 1 A. Features............................................................................................................................................. 1 B. Compon[...]

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    SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION A. Features Models: • AM24SS, 24” (610mm) wide, two 12” (305mm) infrared heat panels • AM36SS, 36” (914mm) wide, three 12” (305mm) infrared heat panels Accu-Miser Series SS griddles are: • Electrically heated by infrared emitter panels • T emperature-controlled by solid-state thermostat • Counter-top mounted [...]

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    2 SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION C. Specifications Griddle plate dimensions AM24SS 24” (610mm) D x 23-7/8” (606mm) W AM36SS 24” (610mm) D x 35-7/8” (91 1mm) W Overall dimensions AM24SS 32-1/8” (816mm) D x 24” (610mm) W x 17-7/8” (454mm) H AM36SS 32-1/8” (816mm) D x 36” (914mm) W x 17-7/8” (454mm) H Overall weight AM24SS 170 lbs. (77.2k[...]

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    SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 3 E. Dimensional Drawings[...]

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    4 NOTES SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION[...]

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    SECTION 2 INST ALLA TION 5 A. Shipping Damage Inspection IMPORT ANT IT IS THE CUST OMER’S RESPONSIBILITY T O REPORT ANY CONCEALED OR NON- CONCEALED DAMAGE TO THE FREIGHT COMP ANY . 1. All shipping containers should be examined for damage before and during unloading. This equipment was carefully inspected and packaged at the factory . The freight [...]

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    6 c. Level the griddle using a carpenter’s level. Then, rotate the “foot” (hexagonal) portion of the legs to adjust the griddle to a level position. d. Ensure that the griddle is level from front- to-back and from side-to-side. D. Electrical Connection All Accu-Miser Series SS griddles come factory- equipped with a power cord and plug. The ch[...]

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    7 SECTION 3 OPERA TION A. Controls This section provides a basic description of the location and function of the griddle operating controls (all located on the control panel). Refer to the diagram below. 1. Thermostat Control Knob : Adjusts the corresponding griddle zone to new temperature requirements. The maximum set point is 450°F (232°C), and[...]

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    8 SECTION 3 - OPERA TION D. Daily Operation And Maintenance Daily Pre-Operation 1. Season the griddle before operation daily as described in Step B , Seasoning the Griddle . 2 . Always allow 15 minutes of preheat time before loading the griddle with food. This will allow the griddle surface to be saturated with heat. Failure to allow sufficient pre[...]

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    9 SECTION 3 - OPERA TION E. Troubleshooting Problem Action Griddle is not heating. 1. Check that the breaker/fused disconnect is in the ON position. Griddle zone is not heating. 1. Check that the corresponding rocker switch is turned on. 2. Check that the thermostat is set to the proper temperature. If problems persist, contact your local Authorize[...]

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    10 SECTION 4 WIRING DIAGRAMS A. Wiring Diagram - AM24SS[...]

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    11 SECTION 4 - WIRING DIAGRAMS B. Wiring Diagram - AM36SS[...]

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    For more information on the complete line of Toastmaster products, contact your Food Service Equipment Dealer, or write to us at the address below. A Middleby Company T oastmaster 1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL 60120 (847)741-3300 FAX (847)741-4406 Middleby Corp 24 - Hour Service Hotline 1-800-238-8444[...]