Vulcan-Hart MGG24 manual

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    MGG SERIES MEDIUM DUTY GAS GRIDDLES MODEL MGG24 ML-103818 MGG36 ML-103819 MGG48 ML-103820 VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 FORM 30993 (10-96) (Formerly 990409) INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL MGG24[...]

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    — 2 — IMPORT ANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OB[...]

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    — 3 — T ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking . . . . . . [...]

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    — 4 — Installation, Operation and Care of MGG SERIES GAS GRIDDLES PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Vulcan griddles are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of satisfactory performance. It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entir[...]

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    — 5 — The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. A minimum front clearance of 32" is required. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber must be provided. Make sure there is an adequate supply of air in the ro[...]

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    — 6 — GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: Gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Location of the gas inlet is at the rear of the griddle. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve must be installed in the gas line ahead of the griddle. Connect gas supply. Make sure the pipes are clean and free of [...]

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    — 7 — WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH INDICATING THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT. WARNING: APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD ARE PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS PLUG BE CONNECTED INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE.[...]

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    — 8 — OPERA TION WARNING: THE GRIDDLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE GRIDDLE. CONTROLS THERMOSTAT — Each thermostat controls the gas flow to the burner to bring that area of the griddle plate up to the set temperature. BEFORE FIRST USE The griddle is shipped covered with a protective coating of greas[...]

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    — 9 — TURNING THE GRIDDLE ON AND OFF Since all burners are lit from constantly burning pilots, turning the thermostats as desired is all that is required to put the griddle into service. To turn the griddle off, turn thermostats to OFF. Extended Shutdown 1. Turn all thermostats to OFF. 2. Extinguish pilot flame by turning the adjusting screw on[...]

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    — 10 — This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can be scored or dented by carelessly using a spatula. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface. Do not try to knock off loose food that may be on the spatula by tapping the corner or the edge of the spatula on the griddle surface. CLEANING WARNING: DI[...]

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    — 11 — SUGGESTED TEMPERATURES AND TIMES FOR GRIDDLING These are only suggested griddle temperatures and cooking times. You may want to try others. For example, some restaurants are cooking hamburgers at 300 ° F and under. CONTROL SETTING TIME IN FOOD ( ° F) MINUTES American Fried Potatoes 375 3 to 4 Bacon 350 6 Boiled Ham 375 2 Beef Tenderloi[...]

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    — 12 — TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Heat does not come on when thermostat is turned on. Pilot burner will not light. Pilot burner will not stay lit. Fat appears to smoke excessively. Food sticks to griddle. Food burned around edges or contains dark specks. Food undercooked inside. Food tastes greasy or has objectionable off- flavor. Noticeable build[...]