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2M-Z8514, Ultra-Max Electric Griddle
This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and experienced
in its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor for use directly by the
general public in food service locations. For equipment to be used by the general public, please
contact the factory.
INSTALLATION
The griddles are equipped for the voltage indicated on the nameplate mounted on the front
panel. They will operate on alternating current (AC) only.
DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (DC).
The installation of the electric griddle should conform to the:
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES AND
ORDINANCES AND THE LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY RULES AND
REGULATIONS
For your protection we recommend that a qualified electrician install this griddle. He should be
familiar with electrical installations and all electric codes. Proper connections and power supply are
essential for efficient performance. The external wiring should be in conduit or an approved type
of flexible cable suitable for operation at the temperature indicated on the wiring diagram, and of a
proper size to carry the load. The supply circuit should be properly fused and equipped with a means
of disconnecting, as required by local electrical code. THE BODY OF THE GRIDDLE SHOULD BE
GROUNDED (DO NOT GROUND TO A GAS SUPPLY LINE).
GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
The Ultra-Max series electric griddles may be wired for operation in the field for either 1-phase or
3-phase power supplies by making line connections at the junction box(es) located at the rear of the
unit. Models 724T-230/400V, 736T-230/400V & 748T-230/400V, should be wired for 3-phase power
supply only. Two junction boxes are provided on the 760T & 772T for making line connections.
CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY
Detach cover on junction box at rear of unit. There is a terminal block for the supply connection in the
junction box. Wires can be rerouted in the terminal block for 3phase hook-up. See wiring diagrams
and model voltage on unit panel
LOCATING AND LEVELING THE UNIT
Do not install the unit closer than 1-inch from a side wall and/or closer than 1-inch from a rear wall.
Make sure the unit is properly ventilated. Level unit by adjusting the (4) feet which have an adjustment
of 1-3/4” (43.75mm) for accurate leveling and perfect line-up with other Ultra-Max series units. After the
griddle is in its final position, adjust the legs to create 1/8 inch slant from back to front. This will allow
the grease to run into the grease gutter and provide proper heating for the elements.
SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING SURFACE
Before initial use, clean the griddle surface thoroughly with hot soap and water. See Griddle care on
page 4 for further information. 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. Remove any shipping material from the cooking surface and thouroughly clean the entire grill
with hot soap and water.
2. Turn temperature control dials to 350°F (177°C).
3. Using a clean cloth, not a spatula, brush a thin film of cooking oil over the griddle cooking surface.
This film should remain on the hot griddle surface for half an hour.
4. Remove the excess oil and wipe clean.
5. Apply another film of cooking oil over the hot cooking area for another half hour and again
remove excess oil 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 the
griddle plate is broken in.
CAUTION
WARNING
