Gusto AMGM15 User manual

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GAS GRIDDLE
MODEL
AMGM15, AMGM24, AMGM36, AMGM48
Owner's Manual
2M-Z15768 Rev. B 11/2017
IL2421

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These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual
accompanying the appliance.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTICE
Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves the
manufacturer of all liability.
Star reserves the right to change specications and product design without
notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes,
improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased
equipment.
Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and
regulations, the specications contained in this sheet are subject to change
without notice. While Star International Holdings Inc., Company exercises
good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not
responsible for errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions
reached as a result of using the specications. By using the information
provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance.
Please record the model number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it ready when
you call to ensure a faster service.
SAFETY SYMBOL
Model No.
Serial No.
Voltage
Purchase Date
Business 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
[email protected]
W[email protected]
Website: www.star-mfg.com
Service Help Desk
Authorized Service Agent Listing
Reference the listing provided with the unit
or
for an updated listing go to:
Website: www.star-mfg.com
E-mail [email protected]
Mailing Address: Star Manufacturing International, Inc.
265 Hobson St.
Smithville, TN 37166,
U.S.A
CAUTION
WARNING

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C
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Gas Inlet
IL2420
• Manual control with standing pilot for the budget-minded operator and experienced chefs who prefer the “feel”
of a manual control.
• Available in 24", 36" and 48" widths to meet your space and volume requirements.
•Ultra-smooth1"thickpolishedsteelplateforsuperiorheatdistribution,fastrecoveryandenergyefcient
operation.
• Custom designed 20,000 BTU aluminized steel U-shaped burner every 12” of cooking surface provide even
heat distribution
• Heavy-duty body construction with stainless steel front, bull nose and 4-1/2” high tapered splash guard.
• Spatula wide 3-1/4" front grease trough and grease chute for easier cleaning.
• Large 4-1/2 quart stainless steel grease drawer.
•Gasconvertibleintheeldwithconversionkitsupplied.UnitsareshippedNaturalGas.
•Heavy-duty4"adjustablelegstotyourcountertopline-uprequirements.
GUSTO Gas Manual Griddles Specications
Model No Dimensions Controls BTU Cooking
Surface Plate Thickness Approximate Weight
A B C Installed Shipping
AMGM15 15” (38.1cm) 29”
(73.7 cm) 15 1/2” (39.4 cm)
1 20,000 304 sq in
1”
83 lbs 90 lbs
AMGM24 24” (61.0 cm) 2 40,000 498 sq in 165 lbs 175 lbs
AMGM36 36” (91.4 cm) 3 60,000 747 sq in 247 lbs 262 lbs
AMGM48 48” (121.9 cm) 4 80,000 996 sq in 330 lbs 350 llbs

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GENERAL INSTALLATION DATA
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.
TheGustomodelgriddlesareequippedforusewiththetypesofgasspeciedonthenameplate.
All units are shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. The unit can easily be converted for
use on propane gas: See propane gas.
-IMPORTANT-
The installation of the Appliance should conform to the NATIONAL FUEL GAS
CODE "ANSI Z223.1 - LATEST EDITION"ANDALL LOCALGAS COMPANY
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
IN CANADA INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CURRENT CAN/CGA-B149.1 NATURAL GAS INSTALLATION CODE OR
CAN/CGA-B149.2 PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE AND LOCAL CODES
WHERE APPLICABLE.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property
damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing the equipment.
For your safety, do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keep the appliance area
clear and free from combustibles.
This appliance, its pressure regulator and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the
gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2
PSIG (3.45KPA).
This appliance and its pressure regulator must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system
at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG (3.45KPA). For your protection, we recommend a
qualiedinstallingagencyinstallthisappliance.Theyshouldbefamiliarwithgasinstallationsand
yourlocalgasrequirements.Inanycase,yourgascompanyshouldbecalledtoapprovethenal
installation. In addition, there should be posted, in a prominent location, detailed instructions to be
followed in the event the operator smells gas. Obtain the instructions from the local gas supplier.
For your safety, if you smell gas -
1. Do not touch electrical switches.
2. Extinguishanyopename.
3. Immediately call your gas company.
KEEP THE APPLIANCE AREA FREE AND CLEAR FROM COMBUSTIBLES.
CLEARANCE
For use on non-combustible countertops only.
Combustible and non-combustible material must be at least 48" (120cm) from the top of the appliance
and 6" (150mm) from the sides and back. Adequate clearance should also be provided for proper
operation and servicing.
AIR SUPPLY
Makecertainnottoobstructtheowofcombustionandventilationair.Provisionsforadequateair
supply must be furnished. The legs supplied with the unit must be installed. Make certain that air
intake openings in the bottom of the appliance are not obstructed. They are essential for proper
combustion and operation of the appliance.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

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EXHAUST CANOPY
It is essential that facilities be provided over the griddle to carry off fumes and gases. However, the
unitshouldnotbedirectlyconnectedtoaueorstack.
LEVELING UNIT
This griddle is supplied with (4) feet which must be screwed into the legs attached to the body. Level
unit by adjusting the (4) feet which have an adjustment of 1-3/4" (43.75mm) for accurate and perfect
lineup with other units.
DO NOT INSTALL WITHOUT ATTACHING FEET - DO NOT REMOVE FEET.
GAS PIPING
Gaspipingshallbeofsuchsizeandsoinstalledastoprovideasupplyofgassufcienttomeet
the full gas input of the appliance. If the appliance is to be connected to existing piping, it shall be
checked to determine if it has adequate capacity. Joint compound shall be used sparingly and only
on the male threads of the pipe joints. Such compounds shall be resistant to the action of LP gases.
WARNING: Any loose dirt or metal particles which are allowed to enter the gas lines on this appliance
willdamagethevalveandaffectitsoperation.Wheninstallingthisappliance,allpipeandttingsmust
be free from loose dirt.
GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR
A convertible pressure regulator is provided with each griddle. It should be connected to the inlet pipe
at the rear of the unit. The gas supply line is then connected to it. It is shipped set for 6" (15.24cm)
water column manifold pressure for use with natural gas.
MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE
A manual shut-off valve should be installed upstream from the union and within 6 feet (1.829m) of this
appliance.
GAS CONVERSION
Thisgriddleisequippedwithxedoricehoodsandisshippedfromthefactoryforuseoneither
naturalorLPgas.Toconverttopropanegas,installtheburneroricehoods,locatedinthegrease
drawer,(NATorcesarenotincluded)asfollows:
1. Remove front panel by removing screws located on the front and the bottom.
2. Removetheburner(s)fromtheoricehood(s).Thisisaccomplishedbyremoving theburner
mounting screw(s) and sliding the burner(s) off the hood(s).
3. Removenaturalgasoricehood(s)andinstallthepropanehood(s)furnished.
4. Reinstall burner(s).
Note: AMGM series grills use a #47 drill orice for
natural gas and a #55 drill orice for propane.
5. Reinstall front panel.
6. Remove the slotted, or hex-threaded, plug from the
pressure regulator. Invert the plug and re-install. The
letters"LPorNAT"shouldnowbevisibleontheplug.
LP units the regulator is now set for 10" (25.4cm) water
column, and NAT units the regulator is now set for 6"
(15.24cm) water column.
7. For LP Gas, set manifold pressure to 10" (25.4cm) water column. A 1/8" pipe plug on the supply
pipe can be removed for attaching a pressure gauge.
CONNECTING GAS SUPPLY LINE
The gas inlet of the griddle is sealed at the factory to prevent entry of dirt. Do not remove this seal
until the actual connection is made to the gas supply line.
CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS
Soap and water solution or other material acceptable for the purpose shall be used in locating gas
leakage.Matches,candleame,orothersourcesofignitionshallnotbeusedforthispurpose.
Check entire piping system for leaks.
PLUG
IL1199
Natural Regulator
Propane / LP

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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Whengriddleisrstlit,itwillsmokeuntilthepreservationoilsandimpuritiesareburnedoff.
1. Turn off main valve to unit and wait 5 minutes to clear gas.
2. Turn off all knobs and pilot valves.
3. Turn on main valve and light all pilots.
4. Turn burner knobs to desired setting.
5. To turn burners off, turn knobs off.
NOTE: The griddles are equipped with standing pilots and should be lit immediately after
the gas is turned on.
Pilotamescanbelitandobservedthroughthefrontpanelviewports.However,bestaccessfor
lighting the pilot is from the bottom of the unit just behind the center wall.
PILOT LIGHT REGULATION
Adjustpilotlightamesassmallaspossible,buthighenoughtolightburnerimmediatelywhenburner
valve is turned on high.
BURNER ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the front panel.
2. Turn burner valve knob to "HI" position.
3. Closetheairshutteronthefrontoftheburnertogiveasoftblueamehavingluminoustipsand
opentoapointwheretheyellowtipsdisappearandahardblueameisobtained.Repeatforall
burners.
BURNER OPERATION (MODELS MD and MDS ONLY)
To ignite burners, turn burner valve knob to "HI" position. Each burner is controlled by an individual
high-low,on-offvalve.Aninnitenumberoftemperaturesmaybeobtainedbyturningtheburnervalve
knob to any position between high and low. For overnight shutdown, turn the valves to the "OFF"
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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lmofcookingoiloverthegriddlecookingsurface.
Thislmshouldremainonthehotgriddlesurface1/2hour.
3. Remove excess oil and wipe clean.
4. Applyanotherlmofcookingoiloverthehotcookingareaforanother1/2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 griddle plate is "broken in."
GREASE PAN
A grease pan is located at the front and can be removed for cleaning from the front. This pan should
be checked and emptied when necessary.
EXERCISE EXTREME CARE IN HANDLING THE GREASE PAN CONTAINING HOT GREASE.
GRIDDLE CARE (NON-CHROMIUM AREAS)
Ittakesverylittletimeandefforttokeepthegriddleattractiveandperformingattopefciency.
If grease is permitted to accumulate, it will form a gummy cake and then carbonize into a hard
substancewhichisextremelydifcult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exiblespatulatoremoveexcessgreaseand
food.Awaste drawer isprovidedforthescrapings. If thereis an accumulationof burned ongrease
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.
CAUTION

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Model: Gusto Manual Gas Griddle
Fig No. Part No. Description Qty Model
1G3-615304 GREASE CHUTE
ASSEMBLY 1AMGM15
G3-624304 AMGM24,
36, 48
2G5-Z4817 FLUE DIVIDER 1 AMGM36, 48
32C-8833 SCREW 8-18X1/2 HEX
STLNP
32 AMGM15
44 AMGM24
45 AMGM36
58 AMGM48
4G5-Z4812 FLUE 24” 1AMGM24 G5-Z4813 FLUE 36” AMGM36
G5-Z4814 FLUE 48” AMGM48
52C-Z2893 NUT 10-24 HEX STLZP 6 AMGM15, 24
8 AMGM36, 48
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G3-Z5951
REAR PANEL 1
AMGM15
G3-Z5953 AMGM24
G3-Z5955 AMGM36
G3-Z5957 AMGM48
7 G3-624302 LINERASSEMBLY LEFT 1 AMGM24
8G3-624303 LINERASSY RIGHT 1 AMGM24
9G3-Z5945 SIDE PANEL LT/RT 2 AMGM24
10 2J-Z0792 REGULATOR 1 AMGM24
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2K-Z5960
MANIFOLD 1
AMGM15
2K-Z5962 AMGM24
2K-Z5964 AMGM36
2K-Z5966 AMGM48
12 2F-Z5949 BURNER
1 AMGM15
2 AMGM24
3 AMGM36
4 AMGM48
13 2V-Z6647 PILOTTUBE CUT 4 1/4
1 AMGM15
2 AMGM24
3 AMGM36
4 AMGM48
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2J-Y7216 HOOD BURNER #47 NAT
1 AMGM15
2 AMGM24
3 AMGM36
4 AMGM48
2J-Y7250 ORIFICE #55 LP
GRIDDLE
1 AMGM15
2 AMGM24
3 AMGM36
4 AMGM48
15 2V-6671 VALVE-LINCOLN
BRASS#3817
2 AMGM24
3 AMGM36
4 AMGM48
16 2V-Y8832 VALVE-MANUALGAS
1 AMGM15
2 AMGM24
3 AMGM36
4 AMGM48
17 2P-1453 PLUG-PIPE 1/8NPT 1 AMGM24
18 2A-Z5942 FOOT, 1/2-13 X 4”L. 4 AMGM24
Model: Gusto Manual Gas Griddle
Fig No. Part No. Description Qty Model
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G3-Z5905
CENTER WALL 1
AMGM15
G3-Z5915 AMGM24
G3-Z5925 AMGM36
G3-Z5935 AMGM48
20 G3-Z5946 BURNER COVER GAS
1 AMGM15
2 AMGM24
3 AMGM36
4 AMGM48
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G3-Z16207
FRONT PANEL 1
AMGM15
G3-Z15867 AMGM24
G3-Z15868 AMGM36
G3-Z15869 AMGM48
22
G3-Z5909
BAFFLE 1
AMGM15
G3-Z5919 AMGM24
G3-Z5929 AMGM36
G3-Z5939 AMGM48
23 2R-W498 KNOB-RED
1 AMGM15
2 AMGM24
3 AMGM36
4 AMGM48
24 G3-Z6036 DRAWER SLIDE 2 AMGM24
25 G3-Y7046 GREASE DRW GRIDDLE 1 AMGM24
NI
2M-Z16204
FRONT GRAPHIC 1
AMGM15
2M-Z15717 AMGM24
2M-Z15718 AMGM36
2M-Z15719 AMGM48

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