OPERATION AND FIELD INSTALLATION MANUAL GTS Heavy Duty Electric Griddle Top MODELS GTS12-1 GTS12-2 GTS12-3R GTS12-4R MODEL GTS12 ©ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC 3600 North Point Blvd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATIONS Installation………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Electrical Specifications…………………………………………………………………………… 3 Controls…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Raising/lowering griddle top………………………………………………………………………. 5 Using the griddle…………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Shutdown…………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………………..
HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TOP GENERAL Heavy Duty Electric Griddle Tops are produced with quality workmanship and materials. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of the griddle top will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Thoroughly read this entire manual before beginning and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. INSTALLATION Before installing, check the electrical service to make sure it agrees with the specifications on the rating plate.
UNPACKING This griddle top was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of shipment. Check for possible shipping damage immediately after unpacking. If the griddle is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle.
High Limit Reset Access Plug Thermostat Adjustment Knob Thermostat Cover Power Switch Trigger Handle High Limit Reset Button Fig. A Amber Indicator Lights Power Light (Left) Heating Light (Right) To raise the assembly to the 47˚ position 1. Lift by the handle only 2. Raise until assembly locks itself into place. See Fig. B Do not squeeze the trigger and handle together to raise the assembly. Do not force unit if it does not move up and down in the prescribed manner.
USING THE ELECTRIC GRIDDLE To preheat, wipe the griddle top plate with cooking oil and set the thermostats for the desired temperatures 10-12 minutes before cooking. A uniform and systematic approach to loading the griddle will produce the most consistent product results. REAR REAR REAR REAR FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT The griddle plate is a composite material which is engineered to provide a high heat transfer rate to the food.
ONCE PER DAY Thoroughly clean all stainless steel exterior panels and surfaces. Clean the cooking surface with a non-metallic scouring pad (Scotch-Brite™). ONCE PER WEEK Clean the griddle surface thoroughly. A mild detergent solution may be used on the plate surface to help clean it, but be sure the detergent is thoroughly removed by wiping down with clear water.
MAINTENANCE The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle. Disconnect power supply and follow lockout / tagout procedures before cleaning and servicing the appliance. LUBRICATION There are no parts on this unit that require lubrication. SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION Contact the Authorized Service Agency in your area to obtain service and parts information. For a complete listing of Service and Parts depots refer to www.vulcanequipment.com.
ASSEMBLY The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle. Disconnect power supply and follow lockout / tagout procedures before cleaning and servicing the appliance. Prior to assembly, make sure the mounting bracket is the correct size. The back bracket should match the width of the griddle. Make sure the griddle top electrical specifications match the available service. Each griddle top will require its own separate electrical service. 1.
4. Securely tighten the mounting bracket system assembly bolts at the left and right side mounting brackets. Fig. 4. 5. Check that the left and right mounting brackets have not moved from position while the assembly bolts were tightened. The “F” clamps should still be in place to prevent the assembly from moving while drilling holes in the chassis. Fig. 4 Check before drilling holes in chassis, it is important that the assembly has not moved from the location prescribed in step # 3 6.
8. Drill the remaining holes through the side mounting brackets into the griddle chassis. Insert and tighten screws as shown in Fig. 7. Repeat procedure for the other side of the assembly. 9. Drill holes with 5/32” bits from the rear of the side mounting bracket into the back mounting bracket and install wall spacer with (4) 10-24 x ½” screws as shown in Fig. 8. Repeat procedure for the other side of the assembly. Fig. 7 Wall Spacer 10.
It may be necessary to angle the griddle and hang one of the four legs off the edge of the table at a time to complete step 11. Ensure that the griddle is safely supported and this step is accomplished with aid of a second person. 11. Drill two holes with 5/32” bits through bottom support brackets and into the bottom of griddle chassis. Insert and tighten 10-24 x 2” screws as shown in Fig.10. Repeat as necessary for all bottom support brackets. Fig. 10 Mounting Plate 12.
14. Place cardboard or other protective covering on the gas griddle surface to prevent scratching. 15. Set electric griddle top down on the gas griddle plate at desired mounting position. Lower rear arm assembly into place so that notches on arm engage mounting bracket rails as shown in Fig. 13. Fig. 13 16. Check that the flue deflector has been installed as shown in Fig. 14 before proceeding. Fig.
17. Set lower mounting spacer in place. Apply a thread locking compound to (2) M10 hex bolts with lock washers. Insert the bolts through the mounting spacer and bracket. Thread into the mounting plate (set into place in step 13) and tighten. See Fig. 15. Repeat process for upper mounting point. M10 hex bolts and lock washers (upper mounting point) Mounting Spacer Fig.
The electric griddle top should be securely attached to the mounting brackets and raised in the locked 90° position before proceeding. Attempting to install tension springs in lowered position may cause damage. TENSION SPRING INSTALLATION Fig. 16 18. Raise the electric griddle top to the locked 90° position. Slide the springs onto the tension rods and then the spring bracket. The fin should be positioned at rear bottom and the radius edge bracket facing outwards.
20. Reinstall the tension rod cover and tighten screws. Fig. 18 21. Check range of motion as shown in Fig. 19. The assembly should lock at the 90˚ and 47˚ positions. Assembly should release from locked positions when handles are squeezed together. Do not force unit down, it should lower under its own weight when the handles are squeezed. The cooking surface of the griddle top head assembly should just lightly touch the griddle surface of the bottom plate when the assembly is in the down position. Fig.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the applicable portions of the National Electrical Code and/or other local electrical codes. Disconnect the electrical power to the griddle and follow lockout / tagout procedures. Since the griddle top is not fused, you must connect to a fused circuit equipped with a suitable disconnecting means as required by local authorities. Electrical Connections 1. Remove the small junction box cover plate on the back of the unit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Heat does not come on when power switch is turned ON Heat does not come on when thermostat is turned ON Unit will not lock or remain in the raised position. Unit will not lower from the raised or locked position Unit will not raise from the cooking or lowered position Food under-cooked Food over-cooked Food is being crushed Food sticks to cooking surface POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. 2. 3. 4. Thermostat set too low.
ACCESSORIES GTS12 ELECTRIC GRIDDLE TEFLON WRAP KIT INSTALLATION The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle. Teflon Sheet Sleeve Teflon Bracket 1. Clean off platen using soft cloth, water and mild soap solution. 2. Slide the Teflon bracket (#944503) into the sleeve of the Teflon sheet as shown in fig. 20. 4. Raise the platen to the 47° locked position.
3. Using water, rinse the Teflon sheet and hardware thoroughly on both sides. 4. Dry the Teflon sheet and hardware using a clean soft cloth. 5. Before reassembling the Teflon sheet to the platen, clean the platen as described in Care and Cleaning section. GTS12 ELECTRIC GRIDDLE PLATE STABILIZER Slide plate stabilizer (fig. 23) onto the bottom handle as shown in fig. 24. Fig. 23 Fig. 24 GTS12 ELECTRIC GRIDDLE PLATE GAP ADJUSTER Slide plate gap adjuster (fig.
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