Toastmaster TMGE24 - User manual

ELECTRIC GRIDDLES
MODEL
TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48
Installation and
Operation
Instructions
2M-Z12971 Rev. - Oct. 1, 2009
TMGE36
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important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual
accompanying the appliance.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTICE
Using any part other than genuine Toastmaster factory supplied parts relieves the
manufacturer of all liability.
Toastmaster 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 Toastmaster 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 SYMBOLS
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]
Website: www.toastmastercorp.com
The Service Help Desk
Authorized Service Agent Listing
Reference the listing provided with the unit
or
for an updated listing go to:
Website: www.toastmastercorp.com
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
Mailing Address: Toastmaster
10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A
CAUTION WARNING

CAUTION
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.
Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions & labels associated with
the unit prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated with its use understand the
units operation & safety before they use the unit.
All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed. This
unit has been tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. If
equipment is received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be made with
the delivering carrier.
Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is
unpacked, a request for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within
15 days. Be certain to retain all contents plus external and internal packaging materials for
inspection. The carrier will make an inspection and will supply necessary claim forms.
INSTALLATION
The griddles are equipped for the voltage indicated on the nameplate mounted under the
bullnose on the front panel. They will operate on alternating current (AC) only.
WARNING
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 qualied electrician install this griddle. He should be
familiar with electrical installations and all electric codes. Proper connections and power supply are
essential for efcient performance. The external wiring should be in conduit or an approved type
of exible 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 Toastmaster series electric griddles may be wired for operation in the eld 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.
Model TMGE36 should be wired for 3-phase power supply only. Two junction boxes are provided on
the TMGE48 for making line connections. These may be connected in parallel to one 16KW 3-phase
line or on two separate 8KW lines.
CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY
Detach cover on junction box at rear of unit. There are pigtail leads for the supply connection
in the junction box.
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.
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 Star-Max series units.
CAUTION
WARNING

SEASONING THE GRIDDLE HEATING SURFACE (NON CHROMIUM SURFACE)
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 temperature control dials to 350°F (177°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 for half an hour.
3. Remove the excess oil and wipe clean.
4. Apply another lm 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.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The temperature controls are combination “ON/OFF” switches and thermostats. Turning the dial knob
automatically maintains the selected heat range.
The Toastmaster electric griddle line has one thermostat for every 12” (30cm) section of griddle that
operates independently of one another. Each thermostat controls the section of the griddle above it
and may be set at different temperatures as desired.
COOKING
Set the thermostat dial knob at the temperature desired. After a short pre-heating period, the
thermostat will automatically maintain the selected temperature.
IDLING
During idle periods, to save on operating costs, lower the temperature setting of the thermostat to
about 250°F (121°C). It is not necessary to maintain cooking temperature during idle periods, as the
griddle can quickly be reheated to the desired temperature.
SIGNAL LIGHTS
Each thermostat has its own signal light which indicates when the unit’s control knob is not in
the off position.
GRIDDLE CARE (NON-CHROMIUM SURFACES)
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. A waste drawer is provided for the scrapings. If there is an accumulation of burned
on grease 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 a 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 drawers are removed by pulling forward until they are
released from their track.

Warranty Statement
Toastmaster warrants equipment that it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Toastmaster’s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing, at Toastmaster’s option, without
cost to the customer, any part found to be defective, as well as any labor or material expense required to
replace the part.
Length of Warranty
This warranty is effective for a period of 12 months from the date the equipment is placed in service.
Exceptions
• This warranty is valid only for the original end user owner/operator of the equipment.
• This warranty does not apply to normal maintenance functions, including (but not limited to)
improper operation, installation or the use of an improper utility supply.
• This warranty is valid only if the equipment is used in a commercial setting. The equipment
is designed and constructed for commercial use by trained professionals only. Any use of the
equipment in private or domestic applications immediately voids this warranty.
• This warranty does not apply to any parts, labor and material expenses for service that is not
pre-approved and performed by a Toastmaster authorized service agent. Any such service
immediately voids this warranty.
• This warranty does not apply to any parts, labor and material expenses associated with the
installation of parts that are not factory-approved for use in the equipment. Any use of such
parts immediately voids this warranty.
• This warranty is not valid if terms of payment have not been met.
Parts Warranty
Parts that are sold to repair our of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part
only is warranted, the labor to replace the parts is NOT warranted.
Portable Equipment
Toastmaster will not honor service bills that include travel time and mileage charges for servicing any
products considered “Portable”. These products should be taken to the Service Agency for repair.
A portable unit is a unit thats designed to sit on a countertop, has a powercord & is less than 50lbs
installed.
Toastmaster reserves the right to change the design and specications of this equipment or any related
documentation at any time. The end user is not entitled to upgrades resulting from these changes.
This warranty is exclusive and supersedes all other warranties for the equipment, both expressed and
implied. There are no implied warranties of merchantability or of tness for a particular purpose.
The foregoing is Toastmaster’s sole and exclusive obligation and the end user sole and exclusive remedy
for any action including breach of contract or negligence. In no event shall Toastmaster be liable for a sum
in excess of the purchase price of the equipment, or for any prospective or lost prots of the end user.
is a registerd trademark of Toastmaster, A Middleby Company. All rights reserved.

MODEL: TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48
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PARTS LIST September 6, 2013, Rev. -
Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.
TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48 Toastmaster Electric Griddle
MODEL
IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE 1
INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF 2
is a registerd trademark of Toastmaster, A Middleby Company. All rights reserved.
Fig No Part No Qty Description Application
1
G4-TC0083
1
TOP WELDMENT W/ STUDS TMGE24
G4-TC0084 TOP WELDMENT 36” TMGE36
G4-TC0085 TOP WELDMENT 48” TMGE48
2 2C-Z2893 4 NUT 10-24 HEX STL ZP ALL
3 G3-624304 1 GREASE CHUTE ASSEMBLY TMGE24, TMGE36
4 G3-GD0036
2
TUBE-WASHER ASSY.
TMGE24
3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48
5 2C-6517
18
NUT 1/4-20 HEX STL NP
TMGE24
24 TMGE36
34 TMGE48
6 2N-Z5948
2
ELEMENT
TMGE24
3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48
7 2C-1488 2 SCREW 6-32X3/8 RHP STL NP ALL
8 G3-Y7788 1 COVER, HANDY BOX ALL
9 2C-1512 2 SCREW 10-24X3/8 RHP STL ALL
10 2E-Y7327 1HANDY BOX 4X2.125X2.125 TMGE24, TMGE36
2 TMGE48
11 2K-Z6183 3BUSHING 1.125 TMGE24, TMGE36
6 TMGE48
12
G3-Z5952
1
REAR PANEL, 24” TMGE24
G3-Z5954 REAR PANEL, 36” TMGE36
G3-Z5956 REAR PANEL, 48” TMGE48
13 2C-8833
43 SCREW 8-18X1/2 HEX STL NP TMGE24
51 SCREW 8-18X1/2 HEX STL NP TMGE36
56 SCREW 8-18X1/2 HEX STL NP TMGE48
14 2A-Z0314 4 FOOT, 4 IN DIE CAST ALL
15 G3-Z6036 2 DRAWER SLIDE ALL
16 G3-Y7046 1 GREASE DRAWER GRIDDLE ALL
17 2T-Z5958
2
THERMOSTAT
TMGE24
3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48
18
G3-Z5911
1
FRONT PANEL 24” TMGE24
G3-Z5921 FRONT PANEL 36” TMGE36
GE-Z5931 FRONT PANEL 48” TMGE48
19
2M-Z12933
1
GRAPHIC PANEL,24” GRID EL TMGE24
2M-Z12934 GRAPHIC PANEL,36” GRID EL TMGE36
2M-Z12935 GRAPHIC PANEL,48” GRID EL TMGE48
20 2R-Z13016
2
KNOB, T-STAT ELEC.
TMGE24
3 TMGE36
4 TMGE48