Star Manufacturing
10 Sunnen Drive (800) 807-9054 (800) 396-2677 Fax
International, Inc.
P.O. Box 430129 (314) 781-2777 (314) 781-2714 Fax
St. Louis, MO 63143 www.star-mfg.com
Ask for Quality and Performance by Name…Star and Holman
Commercial Gas and Electric Equipment for the Foodservice Industry.
STAR Sandwich Grill
Set Up, Seasoning and Cleaning
Set Up
1. Unpack the grill.
2. Read the Owners manual and then put it in a safe place for future reference.
3. If surface rust is visible, use a steel wool brush and scrub it off.
4. Wipe down the exterior and grilling area with a damp cloth.
5. Take the grill to a well ventilated area and turn the thermostat to 8-9. If your unit has an
electronic control then set the temperature for 450
°
F. Allow the unit to burn off the
factory oil. (the oil is there to prevent surface rust during shipping and storage)
6. The “burn off” is complete when the smoke is gone, approximately 30 minutes.
7. Brush any debris from the grill surfaces.
8. Allow the grill to cool and then place it in its permanent position.
First Time Seasoning
1. Bring the grill to 300
°
F and leave it on while doing the next three steps.
2. Spray the cooking area heavily with a baking release agent.
3. Let sit for 20 minutes.
4. Wipe surface clean with a warm, damp, cloth.
Daily Seasoning
The grill should not require much seasoning while in use. In most cases, a light spray of the baking
release agent in the morning and occasionally throughout the day will be enough to prevent any
sticking. It is not necessary to spray before grilling each item.
Daily Cleaning
1. If particles adhere to the cooking surface during the day, scrape them off with a
spatula.
Note:
It is best not to let food cook on to the grill, as build up of food on the grill
will increase sticking and smoking. In addition, carbon may build up on the grill
surface and reduce the cooking efficiency.
2. At the end of the day, wipe down all surfaces with a warm, damp, cloth and mild
detergent. Dry with a soft towel.
Carbon Cleaning
When carbon build up occurs, use a carbon removal agent according to the instructions provided with
the cleaner. When this process is completed, you must re-season the grill according to the First Time
Seasoning instructions above.
Please reference your owner’s manual for additional information
concerning the operation of your grill.
