Platinum Series Griddle User Manual

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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE

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OWNER’S MANUAL 1185836 REV 8 (9/14)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of

precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions.

The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator,

service personnel, or to the equipment.

CAUTION

WARNING

NOTICE

This symbol warns of immediate hazards that will result in severe injury or death.

This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in injury or death.

This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in injury, product

damage, or property damage.

This symbol refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully

understood, even though not dangerous.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of cooking appliances.

Keep area around cooking appliances free and clear of combustibles.

Purchaser of equipment must post in a prominent location detailed instructions to be followed in the event the

operator smells gas. Obtain the instructions from the local gas supplier.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

For appliances that use electric power, disconnect the power to the appliance before cleaning. Do not remove

panels that require tools to remove.

NOTICE

Southbend appliances are intended for commercial use only. Not for household use.

Warranty will be void if service work is performed by other than a qualied technician, or if other than genuine

Southbend replacement parts are installed.

Give this Owner’s Manual and important papers to the proper authority to retain for future reference.

DANGER

WARNING

EXPLOSION AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD

In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main gas shut-off valve and immediately call the

emergency phone number of your gas supplier.

Improper ventilation can result in headaches, drowsiness, nausea, and could result in death. Do not obstruct the

ow of combustion and ventilation air to and from cooking appliances.

WARNING

BURN HAZARD

Contact with hot surfaces will cause severe burns. Always use caution when operating cooking appliances.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Summary of content (8 pages)

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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or to the equipment.
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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations.
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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS NOTICE Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc., states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equipment. Therefore, installations should comply with all local codes. Southbend reserves the right to change specifications and product design without notice.
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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE SPECIFICATIONS VENTILATION WARNING Improper ventilation can result in personal injury or death. Ventilation which fails to properly remove flue products can cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, or could result in death. All gas appliances must be installed in such a manner that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided.
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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Units with convection-oven bases with optional electronic ignition require electric power (50Hz or 60Hz single-phase AC). 120V models have a 7-foot (2134 mm) power cord with a grounded plug (1.0 amps for “D” Models and 4.8 amps for “A” Models). The 208/240V models have a terminal block for connection to a single-phase 208/240V source (1.0 amps for “D” Models and 2.6 amps for the “A” Models).
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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE OPERATION OPERATION DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main shut off valve. Immediately call the emergency phone number of your gas supplier. CAUTION If a pilot flame pilot should go out, the flow of gas to the corresponding burner is NOT interrupted. Consequently, it is the responsibility of the operator to check the ignition of each burner immediately EVERY TIME a burner is turned on.
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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE OPERATION Figure 9 Operation of Standard (Non-Thermostatic) Griddle Sections Each control knob can be turned to OFF, or any postion in the range from LOW-to-HIGH. To start cooking, turn the control knob to HIGH. Check that the burner ignites. The gas does NOT automatically shut off if the burner does not ignite! If the burner does not ignite, check and/or light the pilots (see procedure at right).
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PLATINUM SERIES RANGE OPERATION Figure 10 Operation of Thermostatic Griddle Sections Each control knob that can be turned to OFF, or to any temperature in the range 150°F to 400°F (66°C to 204°C). Each griddle section up to 36” wide has a single pilot that is lit using a long match inserted thorough a hole in the front valve panel. (A 48”-wide griddle has two pilots.) To light the pilot, do the following: To start cooking, turn on the appropriate control knob. Check that the burner ignites.