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MGG SERIES MEDIUM DUTY
GAS GRIDDLES

MODEL

MGG24

ML-103818

MGG36

ML-103819

MGG48

ML-103820

V U L C A N - H A R T   C O M P A N Y ,   P . O .   B O X   6 9 6 ,   L O U I S V I L L E ,   K Y   4 0 2 0 1 - 0 6 9 6 ,   T E L . ( 5 0 2 ) 7 7 8 - 2 7 9 1

FORM 30993 (10-96) (Formerly 990409)

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

MGG24

Summary of Contents for MGG24

Page 1: ...UM DUTY GAS GRIDDLES MODEL MGG24 ML 103818 MGG36 ML 103819 MGG48 ML 103820 VULCAN HART COMPANY P O BOX 696 LOUISVILLE KY 40201 0696 TEL 502 778 2791 FORM 30993 10 96 Formerly 990409 INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL MGG24 ...

Page 2: ...HE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED SHUT DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GAS SUPPLIER FOR SERVICE FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH READ THE INSTALLATION ...

Page 3: ...Testing the Gas Supply System 6 Flue Connections 6 Electrical Connections 6 OPERATION 8 Controls 8 Before First Use 8 Lighting Instructions 8 Turning the Griddle On and Off 9 Using the Griddle 9 Cleaning 10 Suggested Temperatures and Times for Griddling 11 MAINTENANCE 11 Lubrication 11 Vent 11 Service and Parts Information 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 ...

Page 4: ...th the installation Contact your dealer or Vulcan Hart Company immediately UNPACKING This griddle was inspected before leaving the factory The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment Immediately after unpacking check for possible shipping damage If the griddle is found to be damaged save the packaging material and contact the carrier wit...

Page 5: ...National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 In Canada 1 Local codes 2 CAN CGA B149 1 Installation for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment latest edition 3 CAN CGA B149 2 Installation for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment latest edition available from the Canadian Gas Asso...

Page 6: ...as supply pressure exceeds 1 2 psig 3 45 kPa the griddle and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system When gas supply pressure is 1 2 psig 3 45 kPa or less the griddle should be isolated from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve FLUE CONNECTIONS DO NOT obstruct the flow of flue gases from the flue located on the rear of the...

Page 7: ... A THREE PRONG GROUNDING PLUG IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS PLUG BE CONNECTED INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE PRONG RECEPTACLE IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG Power supply for electric thermostats is 120 volts 50 60 Hertz 1 phase 5 amperes Do not connect the griddle to electrical supply until after gas connectio...

Page 8: ...ire griddle surface to create a thin film Wipe off any excess oil with a cloth Repeat the procedure two to three times until the griddle has a slick mirror like surface This should also be done after every cleaning LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting instructions are also inside the front panel To open the front panel remove two screws from upper front panel Lift the upper front panel until it clears t...

Page 9: ... s to the desired setting If different temperature settings are to be used adjoining areas should be set at progressively higher temperatures the lowest temperature being adjacent to one side CAUTION DO NOT overheat the griddle plate by setting thermostats well above recommended temperatures Overheating the plate may cause plate warpage and will carbonize the grease on the plate causing sticking S...

Page 10: ...d unappetizing appearance To keep the griddle clean and operating at peak efficiency follow these procedures After Each Use Clean the griddle with a wire brush or flexible spatula Once a Day Thoroughly clean splash back sides and front Remove the grease drawer empty it and wash it out in the same manner as any ordinary cooking utensil Once a Week Clean the griddle surface thoroughly If necessary u...

Page 11: ...ied Eggs 250 300 2 to 3 Sunny Side Up Eggs 225 300 3 to 4 MAINTENANCE WARNING THE GRIDDLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT USE CARE WHEN OPERATING CLEANING OR SERVICING THE GRIDDLE WARNING DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE GRIDDLE LUBRICATION All valves and thermostats must be checked and lubricated periodically Check with your Vulcan authorized servicer VENT Annuall...

Page 12: ...matic pilot valve 1 Problem with thermocouple 2 Thermocouple not hot enough 3 Obstructed or wrong size pilot orifice 4 Gas supply not purged of air 5 Air blowing pilot out 6 Problem with automatic pilot valve 1 Heat set too high 2 Moisture in food may be turning into steam 1 Heat set too high 2 Griddle surface needs cleaning and or seasoning 3 Surface under food not covered with enough cooking oil...

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