Operations
MKGD Series Gas Griddle
L25-054 Rev. 1 (01/12)
9
2. Operation Section
Ensure that a proper installation has been performed on the appliance and that all warnings, cautions, and
notices contained in this manual have been read, understood and adhered to before proceeding.
2.1.
Lighting Instructions
2.1.1. Solid State Thermostat Appliance
1. Turn all thermostat knobs to the
“OFF”
position, or the lowest possible temperature setting.
2. Turn the Manual gas shut off valve to the
"ON"
position, this valve is located at the rear of the unit, see
Figure 6. To open the valve to allow gas flow the handle should be in line with the manual shut off valve.
3. Turn the
RED
"I/O"
switch to the
“ I
”
(ON) position for all desired Thermostats to be operated, See Figure
7. When the Pilot ready (Yellow) light illuminates, the pilot(s) are ready to operate the main burners.
4. Repeat steps 1,2, and 3 for all thermostat controls to be operated.
5. Operate thermostats by turning knobs clockwise to the desired temperature and insure that burners light
properly by looking through the pilot viewports provided in the front panel. The
RED
"I/O"
switch will
illuminate when the thermostat calls for heat.
Figure 7
CAUTION
If Pilot Ready light(s) does not illuminate, Turn all Thermostat "I/O" switches for that
pilot to “O”(OFF), wait five minutes before attempting to re-light.
If the gas supply and/or the electrical power is interrupted, or if Pilot(s) extinguish, turn the thermostat
knobs and the gas shut off valve to the "OFF" position and wait five (5) minutes before attempting to
re-light the pilot.
2.2.
Initial Startup
NOTICE
New griddles should be carefully tempered and cared for in order to avoid possible damage. To
prepare your new griddle for operation, do the following:
Wipe the griddle surface clean. A mild soapy water solution may be used to clean the surface, be sure to rinse
cooking surface thoroughly with fresh water to eliminate any soap residue. It is also important to wipe the
griddle surface and surrounding areas to dry up any standing water. Never allow water on a hot griddle
surface.
