Star -MAX 615MA, User Manual

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ADJUSTING THERMOSTATS (MODELS 615TA,
624TA, 636TA, 648TA, TCHSA & TSPA ONLY)

The thermostat is a precision instrument and has been
carefully factory-calibrated.  Field recalibration is seldom
necessary and should not be done until the by-pass
flame is adjusted. To measure griddle temperature
use a reliable pyrometer and proceed as follows.
1. Set dial to 400°F (202.4°C), lighting the burner.
2. After burner has been on 10 minutes, check

griddle surface temperature above the thermostat.

3. Continue to check the temperature at 5 minute

intervals, until two successive readings are within
5 degrees of each other. If your reading is not
within 10 degrees of the dial setting 400°F
(202.4°C), recalibration is required.

4. Remove dial completely with "D" type stem.
5. Turn calibration screw clockwise to obtain a lower

temperature or counterclockwise for a higher
temperature. Each mark on retainer represents
25°F (13.75°C).

6. Repeat steps for other thermostats.

ADJUSTING SAFETY PILOTS (SERIES TCHSA
& TSPA ONLY)

A rotor valve is provided to manually adjust pilot flame
size.  "OFF" and "ON" positions are indicated on valve.
By slowly turning the adjustment knob, a desirable
pilot flame can be obtained.

SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING
SURFACE (NON-CHROMIUM SURFACES)

Clean the griddle surface thoroughly. After the griddle
has been thoroughly cleaned, it should be seasoned to
prevent food from sticking. Before using, and after
each thorough scouring, season the griddle heating
surface in the following manner:
1. Turn the temperature control dial to 350°F

(174.9°C).

2. Using a clean cloth (not a spatula) spread a thin film

of cooking oil over the griddle surface. This film
should remain on the hot griddle surface 1/2 hour.

3. Remove excess fat and wipe clean.
4. Apply another film of cooking oil over the hot

cooking area for another 1/2 hour, and again
remove excess fat and wipe clean. The griddle
surface should now be ready for use.

Even with careful seasoning food may, to some extent,
stick to the griddle cooking surface until griddle plate
is "broken in".

COOKING (MODELS 615TA, 624TA, 636TA,
648TA, TCHSA & TSPA  ONLY)

Set the thermostat dial knob to the temperature
desired. After a short preheating period, the thermostat
will automatically maintain the selected temperature.

GRIDDLE CARE (NON-CHROMIUM
SURFACES)

It takes very little time and effort to keep the griddle
attractive and performing at top efficiency. If grease is
permitted to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake
and then carbonize into a hard substance which is
extremely difficult to remove. To prevent this
condition, the following suggestions for cleanliness
should be followed.
1. After each use, scrape the griddle with a scraper or

flexible spatula to remove excess fat and food. A
waste drawer is provided for the scrapings. If there
is an accumulation of burned on fat and food, the
griddle should be thoroughly scoured and
reseasoned. Use pumice or griddle stone while
the griddle is warm. Do not use steel wool because
of the danger of steel slivers getting into the food.

2. Daily-use a clean cloth and good non-abrasive

cleaner to clean the stainless steel body of the
griddle. Wipe the polished front with a soft cloth.

3. At least once a day, remove the waste drawer and

wash in the same way as an ordinary cooking
utensil. The drawer is removed by pulling forward,
up and out.

GRIDDLE CARE (CHROMIUM SURFACES)

It takes very little time and effort to keep this Industrial
Chromium griddle surface sparkling clean and
performing at top efficiency.  

DO NOT

 allow grease

to accumulate as it will carbonize and becomes difficult
to remove.  To prevent this condition the following
cleaning suggestions should be followed.
1. Remove excess oil and food regularly with a 4"

(100mm) wide 

Razor Sharp

 type scraper and

wipe surface with a damp cloth if desired.

2. Following the scraping, for end of the day cleaning,

a damp cloth and a non-silicated, non-abrasive,
non-chlorinated cleaner such as Bon-Ami may be
used to wipe surface clean, followed by wiping
with clean wet cloth.

3. Follow steps 2 and 3 from Griddle Care (Non-

Chromium Surfaces) from page 4.