Star Lang 124S, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

10

INITIAL START UP

Pre-Power On

Before starting the griddle for the 

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 rst time, clean the griddle body and cooking surface.

Use a mild soap and water solution, then rinse with clear water and dry.

Power On

Set the main power switch, located at the far left of the control panel, to the “ON” (up) position 
(there are two “ON” switches on 5 and 6 foot griddles).
Set each cooking section’s power switch, located next to each temperature dial, to the “ON” (up) 
position. 
Set the temperature dials to 200°F.
Heat the griddle at 200°F (93°C) for 2 hours to evaporate any moisture that may be in the elements.
After 2 hours at 200°F (93°C), turn the temperature up to 350°F (176°C) for ½ hour.
After the griddle reaches 350°F (176°C) for ½ hour, turn the griddle up another 50°F (10°C) for another 
½ hour and repeat this until it is at 450°F (232°C) for ½ hour.
The unit may emit a small amount of smoke as the cooking surface passes the 300°F (148°C) point. 
Do not be alarmed as the smoke is caused by oils associated with the manufacturing process and will 
stop when the griddle reaches 350°F (176°C).

Seasoning Cooking Surface

The cooking surface must be “seasoned” in order to eliminate product sticking during cooking.
To season, heat the griddle to 250°F (121°C).
Once at 250°F (121°C), coat the cooking surface with non-salted vegetable oil.
Allow the griddle to stand at 250°F (121°C) until the cooking surface looks dry then coat it again.
Heat the griddle to 350°F (176°C) and repeat the procedure.

NOTICE: During 

the 

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 rst few hours of operation you may notice a small 

amount of smoke coming off the griddle, and a faint odor from the 
smoke.  This is normal for a new griddle and will disappear after the 

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 rst few hours of use.