Keating Pre-2000 Series Miraclean Griddle Owner Manual

PURCHASER SHOULD POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED

IN THE EVENT THE USER SMELLS GAS. THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE OBTAINED BY CON-

SULTING THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.

WARNING

Gas Burns Shock

Improper installation can cause damage, injury or death.

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 this equipment.

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Do not store flammable liquids near this or any other appliance.

IF NOT INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANU-

FACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS, THIS PRODUCT COULD EXPOSE YOU TO SUBSTANCES

IN FUEL OR IN FUEL COMBUSTION WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS

AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH

DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

PROPANE GAS MAY EVENTUALLY LOSE ITS ODOR AND PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE

TAKEN TO ASSURE THAT PROPANE GAS IS NOT PRESENT EVEN THOUGH YOU DO NOT

DETECT AN ODOR. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT, YOU SHOULD CALL YOUR LOCAL PRO-

PANE GAS SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE.

THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH THE BASIC PLUMBING CODE

OF THE BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(BOCA) AND THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANUAL OF THE FOOD AND DRUG

ADMINISTRATION (FDA).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ............................................

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INTRODUCTION ..............................................................

1

INSTALLATION

Damage During Shipment ................................................ 1

FIRST STEPS ..................................................................

2

Positioning ..................................................................... 2

Ventilation ..................................................................... 2

National Code Requirement ............................................. 2

Gas Connectors & Pipe Size ............................................. 2

Flexible Gas Connection & Quick Disconnect Devices ..........

3

Restraining Devices ......................................................... 3

Leveling .......................................................................... 3

Stand Assembly .............................................................. 3

PLACING YOUR KEATING GRIDDLE IN OPERATION ........... 4

Lighting ......................................................................... 4

Shutdown ....................................................................... 4

Cooking .......................................................................... 5

Cleaning ......................................................................... 6

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7

Preventive Maintenance Cleaning Chart ............................ 7

Thermostat Calibration .................................................... 8

Conditioning the Plate ..................................................... 8

Service Parts Ordering .................................................... 8

SERVICE DIAGNOSIS .......................................................

9

Troubleshooting Chart ..................................................... 9

Thermostat Removal and Replacement .......................... 10

Parts List .............................................................. 13 - 14

WIRING DIAGRAM ........................................................ 15

Warranty Information ..................................................... 16

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INTRODUCTION

Instructions in this manual should be read thoroughly before attempting to operate this Keating Gas Griddle.

All installation and service on Keating equipment must be performed by qualifi ed, certifi ed, licensed and/or authorized installation or service personnel.

Operating information for Keating equipment has been prepared for use by qualifi ed and/or authorized personnel.

Keating equipment is made in the USA and has American sizes of hardware. All metric conversions are approximate.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Proper installation will assure top performance.

Alterations of any kind to your equipment will void the warranty. Before uncrating, check equipment carefully for damage.

IF EQUIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED

Keating does not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in transit.

IMPORTANT

This merchandise has been thoroughly inspected and carefully packed before leaving our plant.

Responsibility for its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier at the time of shipment. Claims for loss or damage to the contents should, therefore, be made upon the carrier, as follows:

CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE

Concealed loss or damage means loss or damage which does not become apparent until the merchandise has been unpacked. The contents may be damaged in transit due to rough handling even though the carton may not show external damage. When the damage is discovered upon unpacking, make a written request for inspection by the carrier’s agent within fi fteen days of the delivery date. Then fi le a claim with the carrier since such damage is the carrier’s responsibility. By following these instructions carefully, we guarantee our full support of your claims to protect you against loss from concealed damage.

VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE

Any external evidence of loss or damage must be noted on the freight bill or express receipt, and signed by the carrier’s agent. Failure to adequately describe such external evidence of loss or damage may result in the carrier refusing to honor a damage claim.

The form required to fi le such a claim will be supplied by the carrier.

DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE TO

KEATING. FILE YOUR CLAIM AS STATED ABOVE.

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FIRST STEPS

POSITIONING

Keep appliance area free and clear of any combustibles. Position the Keating Miraclean® Griddle 6 inches (152mm) from any combustible material. A minimum of 24 inches (610mm) should be provided at the front of the Keating Miraclean® Griddle for servicing and proper operation. Air for combustion enters the griddle from the bottom of the cabinet and the bottom of the control panel.

DO NOT BLOCK BOTTOM OF MIRACLEAN ®

GRIDDLE CABINET. DO NOT OBSTRUCT FLUE.

Your Keating Miraclean® Griddle is designed to be serviced from the front with adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber servicing and operation.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

CONSTRUCTION CLEARANCES

COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE

6"

6"

0"

0"

LEFT SIDE 6" 0"

SUITABLE FOR NON– COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS

VENTILATION

The Miraclean® Griddle must be installed in an area providing adequate air supply and ventilation. Do not obstruct the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air. Proper ventilation is one of the important considerations for effi cient operation of the Miraclean®

Griddle. It should be installed so that the products of combustion are removed effi ciently without producing drafts that will interfere with proper burner operation. The area around the front and bottom of the Miraclean® Griddle must be kept clear and unobstructed. In the USA, the ventilation systems must conform to the ANSI/NFPA96 latest edition.

“A minimum of 18" (457mm) should be maintained between the fl ue outlet and the lower edge of the grease fi lters.” It is the responsibility of the owner and the local installer to comply with national and local codes.

NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENT

The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National

Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Natural gas

Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the Propane

Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2. Flexible connectors must comply to ANSI Z221.69/CAN/CGA1.16.

Keating equipment is designed and manufactured to operate only on the type of gas specifi ed by the user and indicated on the serial plate located inside the door. The gas may be natural, propane or manufactured. The type of gas cannot be converted to another gas fuel by turning or engaging a switch.

NOTE: NOT FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION.

GAS CONNECTIONS AND PIPE SIZE

The Miraclean® Griddle requires a standard gas pipe size of 3/4 inch (19mm) I.D. connection. The size of the gas supply pipe is very important. If the pipe is too small you will have low gas pressure at the

Miraclean® Griddle manifold. Low gas pressure will cause slow recovery and/or delayed ignition, amongst other problems. If you have a question about gas pipe size, call your local gas company.

Before connecting new pipe to the Miraclean® Griddle the pipe must be blown out to remove all foreign particles. These particles in the controls or burners may cause improper or dangerous operating conditions.

Pipe joint compounds that are used on threaded joints of appliance piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefi ed petroleum gases (Loctite PST

56765). When using pipe joint compound do not apply to the fi rst two threads. Use only a very small amount and only on male threads. This will prevent clogging of burner orifi ces and the gas valve. Never use compound on female threads as it might be pushed into the gas valve.

Have your installer check for gas leaks using a soap and water solution before operating.

DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR

GAS LEAKS.

WARNING

Do not use open flame to check for leaks.

its individual shut off valves must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of

1/2 psi (3.45kPa) (13.84 in WC). High pressure can damage the gas valve causing a hazardous

condition.

Excessive pressure introduced to the griddle may void the warranty.

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2. The appliance 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 psi

LEVELING

NOTE: Line pressure must be kept below 10" (Nat),

13" (LP) during leak test to avoid damage to the gas valve.

The required gas pressure for proper operation of each

Miraclean Griddle® is 4" water column for natural gas and 10" water column for propane gas at the manifold.

If more than one gas unit is on the same supply line, you may require a larger line. Consult your local gas company to assure adequate volume and pressure.

Refer to serial plate for proper gas requirement for your particular model.

FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTORS

AND QUICK DISCONNECT DEVICES

For an appliance equipped with casters:

The installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable

Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69 or the Standard for

Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances, CAN/CGA-

6.16, and a quick disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for

Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41 or the Standard for Quick Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel,

CAN1-6.9.

RESTRAINING DEVICES

NOTICE

Restraining devices required.

Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quickdisconnect device or its associated piping to limit the appliance movement. Griddle installation on stands with caster, casters and jam nuts must be completely tightened.

The restraint means must be attached to the rear of the Miraclean® Griddle within 2" of the center line width and approximately 1-5/8" from the bottom of the cabinet back to allow the restraining bolt to be anchored to the cabinet back between the cabinet bottom and inner liner to ensure positive support to restrain Miraclean® Griddle movement and not depend on the fl exible gas connector, quick-disconnect or piping to limit the Miraclean® Griddle movement.

If disconnection of the restraint is necessary, it must be reconnected when the Miraclean®Griddle is returned to its originally installed position.

The Miraclean® Griddle will operate at its highest effi ciency when properly leveled. Place a level on the

Miraclean® Griddle plate from side to side. For griddles on legs, the bottom foot of the leg is adjustable. Turn counterclockwise to decrease height, or clockwise to increase height until level. For griddles on stands with casters, the casters are adjustable by loosening the jam nut. When the desired level is reached, tighten the jam nut. Adjustments of more than 3/4" are not recommended on any caster. The same procedure should be followed to level the Miraclean® Griddle from front to back.

STAND ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRIDDLE STAND

ON CASTERS (THERE IS NO TOP ON THIS STAND)

LEFT SIDE

VIEW

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STAND ASSEMBLY

FRONT VIEW

View A - A of Shelf

A. Gas pressure at manifold

NATURAL GAS – 4.0 in. W.C.

B. Gas pressure at manifold

LP GAS – 10 in. W.C. (2.49kPa)

C. Maximum incoming gas pressure

NATURAL GAS – 7 in. W.C. (2.01kPa)

D. Maximum incoming gas pressure

LP GAS – 11 in. W.C. (2.98kPa)

E. Connect incoming gas.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MIRACLEAN® GRIDDLE

(See lighting instructions plate attached to front of

Miraclean® Griddle).

Make sure that the main gas valve on the gas supply line to the Miraclean® Griddle is in the “ON” position.

1. Turn gas valve knob to "pilot" position.

2. Push gas valve knob inwards and push the red spark ignition button to light the pilot. Then hold the knob for 90 seconds.

3. Release the pilot gas valve knob; pilot should remain burning. Turn the knob to the ON

position.

4. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position.

5. Set thermostat knob to desired position.

AIR IN THE SUPPLY LINE MAY REQUIRE A LONGER

THAN NORMAL PERIOD OF TIME TO LIGHT YOUR

MIRACLEAN® GRIDDLE DURING INITIAL INSTALLATION,

AFTER OVERNIGHT SHUTDOWN, OR WHEN

RELIGHTING.

MILLIVOLT SAFETY

PILOT VALVE

OPERATION

(When all previous instructions have been completed).

Check the serial plate to determine if the burner is set up for the proper type gas before connecting the quickdisconnect or piping from the building gas supply pipe.

A 5 MINUTE COMPLETE SHUT OFF PERIOD IS

REQUIRED BEFORE APPLIANCE IS RELIT

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR MIRACLEAN® GRIDDLE

OPERATING UNATTENDED.

SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn ON/OFF switch to "off" position.

2. Rotate thermostat knob to left to "OFF"

position.

3. Turn gas valve knob to "OFF" position.

4. Check to determine that all burners and pilots

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COOKING WITH YOUR MIRACLEAN® GRIDDLE

You will fi nd that your new Miraclean® Griddle has superb heat transfer. The polished trivalent chrome fi nish of the Miraclean® reduces the emission of radiant heat. Radiant heat is measured by emissivity. The radiant heat of a perfect black body has an emissivity of 1. The radiant heat of a conventionally seasoned

Griddle plate is approximately .87. The radiant heat of the Miraclean® has an emissivity of .078.

You can prove this to yourself by holding your hand approximately 1/2" above the Miraclean® Griddle plate.

At this distance it is diffi cult to tell whether the Griddle plate is hot or not. It feels as though the Griddle plate is barely warm, but if you touch the plate, it will burn you.

The polished trivalent chrome fi nish on the Miraclean®

Griddle plate is a wonderful insulator. It prevents the radiant heat from leaving the griddle plate. It transfers conducted heat to the food being cooked more rapidly than other griddle plates, because the food is placed directly on the metal surface. It is the understanding of this rapid heat transfer that permits the practical and benefi cial use of the Miraclean® Griddle.

The Miraclean® Griddle fi nds an application in all sorts of griddle work, from cooking wheat cakes to scrambling eggs. We use these two products as illustrations because generally wheat cakes are cooked on a hot griddle. Eggs must be scrambled on a relatively cold griddle. Between these two extremes fall dozens of griddled items - everything from grilled frankfurters, grilled Italian sausage, grilled sausage patties, the entire range of steaks and chops and chicken and fi sh.

It is necessary to understand that the caramelization of the meat products being cooked takes place at a higher rate and at a lower griddle surface temperature because of the improved heat transfer of the

Miraclean® Griddle.

Eggs can not only be scrambled, but can be fried in any fashion. If the eggs are to be basted it is necessary to have a metal cover, and to spill or splash a

EGG COVER small amount of water under the cover so that the steam will baste the top of the eggs. Eggs require a very low temperature because generally you do not want the eggs to be browned on the bottom where they come in contact with the griddle plate. Approximately 250°F is ideal for scrambling or frying eggs.

There are several griddle tools.

A hamburger spatula is like the one pictured here. The hamburger must stick at least slightly to

HAMBURGER

SPATULA the griddle to hold its shape. If it does not stick it shrinks in diameter, and the center of the meat

GAS GRIDDLE - SERIES PRE-2000 becomes thicker. It becomes more of a meat cake than a hamburger. Therefore, the hamburger spatula has a strong cutting edge.

An egg spatula is shown in this illustration. An egg spatula has a long very thin blade so that it can be slipped under the egg without damag-

EGG SPATULA ing it or breaking the yolk. This spatula can also be used for chopping the scrambled eggs so as they are turned they can be cooked to perfection without unnecessary browning.

This same spatula is used for omelettes.

The Miraclean® Griddle can be kept in perfect condition by using a razor blade griddle scraper to remove the fi lm that is deposited from the products that have been previously cooked. Eggs, being cooked at a lower temperature, require substantially no scraping; but meat and meat products cooked at a higher temperature, do

GRIDDLE

SCRAPER require scraping. Pancakes or wheat cakes which are cooked at a much higher temperature, do not require that the Griddle be scraped. It is merely brushed clean with the spatula.

The important thing about the satisfactory use of the

Miraclean® Griddle is to understand its rapid heat transfer at low temperatures, and to understand how to maintain the Griddle plate clean and shiny at all times.

If an accumulation builds up on the Miraclean®

Griddle, it is necessary only to wash it with a palmetto pot brush and cold water. As you pour water on the

Griddle and wash the Griddle with a palmetto brush, it will come clean and beautiful in but a few seconds. A scraper is used to completely remove any deposit left from previous products on the Griddle surface. Polish the Griddle so it looks new using KEATING Klenzer and a dry cloth. (See Cleaning Instructions)

COOKING PROCEDURES

MIRACLEAN® Griddles are designed to provide maximum production effi ciency and deliver high quality food products. Follow cooking instructions.

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MIRACLEAN® TEMPERATURE GUIDE

PRODUCT

Bacon

Chicken Breasts (skinless)

Eggs, basted (with cover)

Eggs, scrambled

French Toast

Grilled Cheese

Hamburgers

Hot Dogs

Pancakes

Potatoes, Hash Browns

Sausage (patty or link)

Salmon (fi let or steaks)

Steak, 10 oz. Butt

Steak, 6 oz. Strip

TEMP

325°F

350°F

250° - 275°F

250° - 275°F

350°F

325°F

325° - 350°F

310°F

360° - 370°F

315° - 350°F

315° - 325°F

325°F

325°F

350°F

TOP VIEW SHOWING PLACEMENT OF BURNERS

UNDER MIRACLEAN® GRIDDLE PLATE

Load #1

1. Set the thermostat to the desired temperature and wait ten minutes for preheat.

The operating temperature should be from 10°F to 25°F lower than conventional griddles – at least start at lower temperatures.

You may be able to work the temperature up as you become accustomed to the more rapid cooking of the Miraclean® Griddle.

2. Cook as usual, but after each batch scrape the griddle in the work area completely clean, using the 4" wide scraper supplied by Keating. (This may be the only cleaning you will ever need.)

HIGH TEMPERATURE – Since the Miraclean® Griddle does not radiate heat (for all practical purposes) sometimes people turn the griddle all the way up to 400°F.

Eggs, bacon, hash browns and hamburgers will not cook on a very hot griddle. Use low temperatures and work your way up to the proper temperature.

DO cook around the thermostat sensing bulb.

DON'T cook directly over the thermostat sensing bulb.

CLEANING THE MIRACLEAN® GRIDDLE

The surface of the MIRACLEAN® Griddle is very durable and with proper care, following the procedures below, will last many years.

A sample of Keating Klenzer, Keating palmetto brush and a 4" scraper are included with each new griddle.

1. Scrape Miraclean®

surface.

BEST COOKING AREAS ON THE MIRACLEAN®

GRIDDLE

To use the best cooking areas, locate the inverted “V’s” on the front of the griddle cooking plate. Depending on your model you may have from one to six thermostats.

The “V’s” indicate where the thermostat sensing bulbs are located below the plate.

If you cook over the sensing bulb only you are drawing heat from that section; the thermostat calls for heat but since it has not dissipated in the other areas of the surface, you can overheat the griddle plate.

2. Clean your Miraclean®

Griddle while hot at

300°F to 350°F. Using a plastic pitcher, pour water ahead of a palmetto pot brush.

Then scrub the griddle clean with the pot brush sweeping the water into

the drain trough.

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3. Sprinkle with Keating

Klenzer. Polish with a

soft cloth (towel). It will

sparkle like new in just

a few minutes. Rinse with

potable water to remove

excess Keating Klenzer.

Proper care should be

taken to fully clean the griddle on a regular basis.

CLEANING UTENSILS

Spatulas should be hand washed in mild to medium strength detergent

HAMBURGER

SPATULA and towel dried. NOTE: Avoid contact with Chlorine or bleach, it will discolor steel spatula. Rubbing the spatula with vegetable oil will slow discoloration.

Rinse scraper and carefully wipe blade with a dry cloth. Cover blade with plastic protection cover when not in use.

GRIDDLE

SCRAPER

Rinse Palmetto brush until clean.

CLEANING CONTROL PANEL

Clean any grease build-up on switches and thermostat knobs.

NOTE: If grease gets into the working mechanism of a switch or thermostat, it may cause the unit to fail.

GREASE BUILD-UP NEAR ANY OPEN FLAME IS A

FIRE HAZARD.

CARE OF THE MIRACLEAN® SURFACE

The Miraclean® surface is very hard. With proper care, the Miraclean® surface and its unique cooking properties will last for many years.

Damage done to the Miraclean® surface is irreparable.

NEVER USE A GRIDDLE STONE, BRICK OR SCREEN

TO CLEAN THE MIRACLEAN® GRIDDLE SURFACE.

DAMAGE DONE TO THE MIRACLEAN® SURFACE BY

GRIDDLE STONE, BRICK OR SCREEN WILL VOID

THE WARRANTY.

Surface Damage

WARNING

Grease build-up may result in fire.

DO NOT CLEAN SCRAPER ON

SPLASHBACK. GREASE

BUILD-UP WILL OCCUR WHICH

MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

CLEANING CABINET

The front, back and sides of the cabinet should be kept clean for sanitary reasons.

CLEANING THE FLUE

The fl ue has been designed to allow the burners to burn properly. Any objects placed in the fl ue, such as steak weights, egg covers, pans, rags and utensils, will not allow the burners to burn properly causing poor griddle performance and health hazards.

DO NOT HACK, CHOP, HIT OR CUT ON THE MIRA-

CLEAN® SURFACE. YOU WILL DENT THE STEEL

PLATE UNDER THE TRIVALENT CHROME. IT IS

EVEN POSSIBLE TO HACK TWO NICKS CLOSE

TOGETHER AND ACTUALLY TEAR THE MIRA-

CLEAN® SURFACE AS THE CHROMIUM WILL NOT

STRETCH. PROPER USE OF THE UTENSILS SUP-

PLIED WITH YOUR MIRACLEAN® GRIDDLE WILL

PREVENT SURFACE DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE DONE

TO THE MIRACLEAN® SURFACE IS IRREPARABLE.

NEVER USE ICE TO COOL THE MIRACLEAN® SUR-

FACE. USE OF ICE MAY WARP THE MIRACLEAN®

PLATE.

USE ONLY KEATING SUPPLIED CLEANING TOOLS

AND KLENZER.

USE ONLY A KEATING STEEL SPATULA.

DO NOT WASH STEEL SPATULA WITH CHLORINE

OR BLEACH AS IT WILL DISCOLOR.

THE FLUE HAS BEEN DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY

TO EXHAUST THE BY-PRODUCT OF ANY COM-

BUSTION. ANY OBJECTS (STEAK WEIGHTS, EGG

COVERS, PANS, RAGS, UTENSILS, ETC.) PLACED

ON THE FLUE WILL INHIBIT THE PROPER COM-

BUSTION AND EXHAUST, THEREFORE CAUSING

HEALTH HAZARDS.

DO NOT USE A POWER WASH, WATER JET, HOSE

OR STEAM CLEANER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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Preventive maintenance should be done in daily, weekly, monthly and yearly intervals as necessary. Following preventive maintenance procedures will help keep your

Miraclean® Griddle working effi ciently. Proper care and servicing will lead to years of quality performance.

WARRANTY REPAIRS

Keating’s warranty begins with the date of installation.

In the event that your Miraclean® Griddle, under warranty, needs repairs other than routine cleaning, you are requested to contact KEATING OF CHICAGO, INC.

(1-800 KEATING).

TIME FRAME

AT LEAST

DAILY

OPERATOR/OWNER

• Clean Miraclean® Griddle surface.

• Drain and clean grease drawer.

• Completely wipe down cabinet.

AT LEAST

MONTHLY*

EVERY 6

MONTHS*

• Check Miraclean® Griddle surface to

insure proper maintenance.

(Review proper cooking procedures)

• Check calibration of thermostats.

• Review operating instructions

received with Miraclean® Griddle.

• Clean gas valve vent tube.

• Check burner manifold pressure.

TIME FRAME

AT LEAST

YEARLY*

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

• Have Miraclean® Griddle completely

checked, calibrated, tested,

cleaned, etc. by qualifi ed service

personnel. Be sure to check color

and height of pilot fl ame.

* High production facilities should be checked more often.

Contact the factory or a local service company to perform maintenance and repairs.

WARNING

DISCONNECT ALL POWER

BEFORE SERVICING.

Calibration is not covered under warranty.

Tools:

Accurate surface thermometer and standard screwdriver.

1. Turn the exhaust system ON.

2. Turn on the griddle with thermostat set at 300°F. Allow burners to cycle on and off three times. (Approximately 60 minutes.)

3. Place accurate thermometer on surface over thermostat bulb. Use the inverted “V” on the front of the griddle plate to locate thermostat bulb. Place the surface thermometer about half way toward the back of the plate.

4. When burners cycle off, the griddle is up to temperature. If temperature is within 25°F of thermostat setting, loosen the three retaining screws on the thermostat dial plate. Reset the dial plate to match the thermometer reading.

5. Tighten screws on dial plate.

For calibration over a 25°F difference, contact a qualifi ed service company.

Disconnect all power before servicing.

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AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

IF MIRACLEAN GRIDDLE DOES NOT OPERATE:

• Is the gas supply turned on?

• Is the gas valve knob in the ON position?

• Is the pilot lit?

• Is the switch turned on?

• Is the thermostat set at the desired position?

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DO NOT ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT SET SCREW -

IT VOIDS ANY WARRANTY ON PART

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CONDITIONING THE MIRACLEAN®

GRIDDLE PLATE

The Miraclean® Griddle plate has been “seasoned” at the factory. The Miraclean® surface when heated creates a thin layer of chrome oxide which acts as a releasing agent for food product. You may feel that you need to recondition your griddle surface.

1. Follow cleaning instructions on page 6.

2. Heat the Miraclean® to 400°F for one hour.

3. Lower thermostat to 350°F, allowing the Miraclean® to cool to about 350°F, as is evident when griddle cycles on or surface thermometer indicates correct temperature.

4. Lightly coat the Miraclean® surface with griddle oil.

NOTE: Despite the food releasing properties, the chrome surface is not a true “non-stick” surface. For best cooking results and product appearance, use griddle oil for products that require the surface to be conditioned.

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SERVICE PARTS ORDERING

Parts may be ordered by part number by calling Keating at 1-800-KEATING or your service company. We recommend using genuine Keating Replacement Parts - engineered and manufactured specifi cally to meet exact specifi cations and requirements for Keating equipment.

Refer to the Keating Miraclean® Griddle Limited Warranty for complete service and ordering information.

The model/serial plate is located inside the cabinet. Remove grease drawer. The model and serial numbers are necessary when ordering.

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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS

The following diagnosis is only to be used as a guide to qualifi ed service personnel. Keating recommends that you use a qualifi ed & licensed service company. (Equipment still under warranty requires it.)

NOTE: To correctly and quickly diagnose the system, the chart below should be followed in sequential order.

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

No pilot

PROBABLE CAUSE a. Gas supply not “ON”.

b. Air in gas lines.

c. Quick disconnect not engaged.

d. Gas valve is on “OFF” position.

e. Faulty piezo ignitor.

SOLUTION a. Open gas supply valve.

b. Press gas valve knob in “pilot” position

and hold.

c. Reconnect quick disconnect.

d. Turn valve knob to “pilot”.

e. Replace ignitor.

Pilot won't stay on

Pilot on but no main burner ignition

Temperature of griddle is erratic

Griddle stays hot or overheats

Burners will not shut off

Flames pulsate a. Loose wires.

b. Faulty thermopile.

c. Inadequate gas supply.

d. Bad gas valve.

a. ON/OFF switch is in “OFF” position.

b. Gas valve is in “pilot” position.

c. Thermostat is not turned on.

d. Low gas pressure.

e. Gas valve failure.

a. Thermostat is not calibrated.

b. Air from exhaust hood excessive.

a. Thermostat is not calibrated.

b. Thermostat failure.

c. Air from exhaust hood excessive.

d. Improper cooking procedure.

a. Thermostat is not calibrated.

b. Thermostat failure.

c. Bad gas valve.

a. Low gas pressure.

b. Orifi ce is dirty or clogged.

c. Air from exhaust hood excessive.

a. Tighten connections on all wires.

b. Replace thermopile.

c. Increase line pressure.

d. Replace gas valve.

a. Put ON/OFF switch in “ON” position.

b. Turn knob to “ON” position.

c. Turn thermostat to desired

temperature.

d. Set manifold pressure to 4" WC (nat),

10" WC (LP). e. Replace valve.

a. Calibrate thermostat with exhaust

system running.

b. Have exhaust hood inspected and air

fl ow balanced.

a. Calibrate thermostat.

b. Replace thermostat.

c. Have exhaust hood inspected and air

fl ow balanced.

d. See Cooking Procedure Section.

a. Calibrate thermostat.

b. Replace thermostat.

c. Replace gas valve.

a. Set manifold pressure to 4" WC (nat),

10" WC (LP). Set line pressure to

7" WC (nat), 11" WC (LP).

b. Clean orifi ce.

c. Have exhaust hood inspected and

airfl ow balanced.

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SERVICE

Servicing should only be performed by qualifi ed & licensed service companies.

GAS VALVE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT

Recommended gas pressure at manifold

(4.0" W.C. Natural gas 10.0" W.C. Propane gas)

Adjustment of the gas valve pressure regulator is not normally necessary since it has been preset at the factory. During installation, the gas pressure should be checked at each gas valve with all burners operating.

Adjustment may be accomplished as follows:

NOTE: This adjustment must be performed by a qualifi ed technician.

1. Locate the gas valves.

2. With the griddle turned off, connect the monometer to the pressure tap on the gas valve to be tested.

3. Turn the unit on and take the reading after all the burners have ignited.

4. Make the necessary adjustments by removing the screw cap on the pressure regulator cover exposing the adjustment screw (clockwise will increase the pressure, counterclockwise will decrease the pressure).

Always check the screw cap on the pressure tap for leaks after it has been removed and replaced.

GAS VALVE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

Disconnect the griddle from the gas supply.

1. Lower the control panel. Remove the control panel surround and upper heat shield.

2. Remove the three wires connected to the gas valve.

3. Disconnect the pilot and burner feed from the front of the gas valve.

4. Access the pipe union at the rear of the gas valve either from the front of the griddle or remove the back of the cabinet and loosen the union.

5. Remove two nuts on the rear of the gas manifold and pull the gas manifold forward.

6. Remove the gas valve and transfer the pipe and fi ttings to the new gas valve. Transfer the pressure tap to the new gas valve.

7. Replace the gas valve by reversing the above steps.

Always check for leaks at all joints and connections using a soap solution mixed with water.

DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS

Double check the wire connections to the gas valve; improper connection could damage the gas valve.

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ON/OFF SWITCH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

1. Lower the control panel by removing the screws.

2. Disconnect the wires on the switch and remove switch.

3. Snap the new switch into place and reconnect all wires.

4. Return the control panel to its normal position.

THERMOSTAT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

1. Lower the control panel by removing the mounting screws.

2. Locate the bulb end of the thermostat and, using a wrench, loosen the front and rear bolts holding the thermostat bulb and shield in place.

3. Slide the thermostat bulb assembly towards you and remove it from under the griddle plate.

4. Remove the knob and the screws from the thermostat dial plate on the control panel.

5. Remove the body of the thermostat.

6. Install the new thermostat in the control panel, replace the dial plate.

7. Slide the thermostat bulb assembly into the channel until it reaches the stop.

8. Make sure that the thermostat capillary and bulb are completely protected by the shield, except for 1” at the tip of the thermostat bulb. (See Note 1).

9. Make sure that the thermostat shield extends to the front edge of the plate, and that the capillary goes through the formed end of the shield. (See Note 2).

10. Make sure that the bolts which hold the thermostat bulb and shield in place do not touch the thermostat bulb. (See Note 3).

Tighten bolts 1/4 turn past fi nger tight bulb to be snug against the bottom of the plate.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BOLTS ON THE

THERMOSTAT SHIELD OR THEY WILL CRUSH THE

THERMOSTAT BULB.

11. Close the control panel and replace the panel mounting screws.

NOTE: IF REPLACING PUSH-ON TERMINAL STYLE.

Before installing thermostat into control panel, you must unscrew the two brass terminal screws and install the new ring terminal wire connectors. Prior to connecting these wires, the existing push-on terminal must be cut off and ring terminals installed on them.

Make sure that the terminals are secured down.

12. Calibrate the thermostat using an accurate griddle thermometer. Locate the thermometer over the thermostat bulb (shown by the "L" on the front of the griddle plate) about half way toward the back of the plate. Calibrate to the cooking temperature you will be setting on the thermostat.

THERMOSTAT BULB PLACEMENT DETAIL

MILLIVOLT CHECK (FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE

TECHNICIANS ONLY)

The millivolt valve is a thermopile self-powered combination gas control. Before checking the millivolt system, the following operations should be performed and observations made:

1. A genuine Keating millivolt thermostat should be used for millivolt operation.

2. The thermostat leads and all wire connections should be cleaned and tightened to eliminate all unnecessary resistance.

3. If pilot will not remain lit when gas valve knob is released, check automatic pilot.

NOTE: The millivolt system and individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter having a 1-1000MV range.

Conduct each check below by connecting meter test leads to terminals as indicated. All readings are closed circuit.

GAS GRIDDLE - SERIES PRE-2000

(REFER TO CHART BELOW)

A. BURNER COIL CHECK

(“A” Reading. Thermostat contacts CLOSED - Gas Valve knob “ON”. Main burner should come ON.)

1. If the reading is more than 100 millivolts and the automatic valve still does not come one, replace the valve.

2. If the closed circuit reading (“A” reading) is less than 100 millivolts, determine cause for low reading and proceed as follows:

B. THERMOPILE OUTPUT CHECK

(“B” Reading. Thermostat contacts OPEN - Main burner

OFF.)

1. Thermopile system - 325 millivolts minimum. If the

minimum millivolt reading is not obtainable,

readjust thermopile for maximum millivolt output.

If millivolt reading is still below minimum specifi ed,

replace thermopile.

C. THERMOSTAT RESISTANCE CHECK

(“C” Reading. Thermostat contacts CLOSED - Gas valve knob “ON”. Main burner should be ON.)

1. If the “C” reading is above 80 millivolts, the resistance in the system is excessive and must be reduced. To correct: a. Clean and tighten thermostat leads and

connections.

b. Shorten or replace thermostat lead wires.

c. Cycle thermostat rapidly (manually turn dial)

to clean contacts.

D. AUTOMATIC PILOT DROPOUT CHECK

1. Hold gas valve knob depressed in pilot position

until maximum output is observed. Then extinguish

pilot and observe meter.

2. Dropout of automatic pilot magnet (sound should

be audible) should occur between 120 millivolts

and 30 millivolts. If dropout occurs outside these

limits, change the valve.

CHECK

C

D

A

B

TO TEST

MILLIVOLT SYSTEM CHECK

THERMOPILE OUTPUT

SYSTEM RESISTANCE CHECK

AUTOMATIC PILOT DROPOUT

CONNECT METER LEADS

TO TERMINALS

TP TH

THTP TP

THTP TH

THTP TH

THERMOSTAT

CONTACTS

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

METER READING

SHOULD BE:

100mV OR MORE

BETWEEN 325–700mV

MEASURE LESS THAN 80mV

BETWEEN 120mV–30mV

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MILLIVOLT CONTROL VALVE

To check Resistance of the gas valve, connect one wire to the valve as shown.

TP

TH

TH

TP

1. Resistance between the THTP & TH terminals must be 11.5



±0.2



2. Resistance between the THTP & TP terminals must be 10.0



±0.2



If resistance is outside of specifi cations listed, the gas valve must be replaced.

BEFORE REPLACING THERMOPILE CHECK

MILLIVOLT READINGS

THERMOPILE READINGS

With all wires connected, with the pilot on and burners off, the thermopile reading at the TP&THTP terminals should be ~325mv. With the burners on, the millivolt reading should be ~200mv.

WARNING AND OPERATING PLATES

All warning and operating plates on the Keating Miraclean® Griddle should be in place at all times. If plates are damaged or lost, replace them immediately.

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PARTS LIST - MIRACLEAN GRIDDLE

MIRACLEAN GRIDDLE ASSEMBLY

Figure 6-1 3

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY

Figure 6-2

3

2

5

4

1

7

6

ITEM DESCRIPTION P/N

1 GREASE DRAWER ASSEMBLY

24" DEEP GRIDDLES 004013

30", 33", 36" DEEP GRIDDLES 002446

2 CABINET

3

4

PLATE AND PERIMETER 1-800-KEATING

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY SEE Figure 6-2

5

6

7

HEAT

BURNER INSERT

GREASE DRAWER HANDLE

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SEE PAGE 14

004542

2

4

5

1

6

ITEM DESCRIPTION P/N

1 CONTROL

2 THERMOSTAT "ON/OFF"

SWITCH WITH WIRES

3

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THERMOSTAT 250° - 400°F

THERMOSTAT 150° - 550°F

009345

017370

023897

4

THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT KIT

FOR 400°F + - STAT

250° - 400°F

200° - 500°F

037088

THERMOSTAT DIAL PLATE 250°-400°F

034870

060105

5

6

THERMOSTAT KNOB 400°F

PIEZO SPARK IGNITOR ASSEMBLY

060612

THERMOSTAT KNOB 550°F 038368

A. MOUNTED ON LEFT, 45° BRACKET.

USED ON ALL NATURAL GAS STANDARD

GRIDDLES AS WELL AS 27" AND 30"

LEFT SIDE ON SINGLE BURNER

PROPANE GRIDDLES. 010946

B. MOUNTED ON RIGHT, 45° BRACKET.

USED ON BEF 36" & 27" AND

30" RIGHT SIDE GRIDDLES.

C. CENTER MOUNT, 90° BRACKET.

002556

USED ON ALL PROPANE GRIDDLES

WITH MORE THAN TWO BURNERS

(42” AND UP).

FOR BAT WING PILOT. 010365

D. NO MOUNTING BRACKET. USED ON

PROPANE GRIDDLES WITH 2

OR LESS BURNERS, 24", 27", 30",

36" ON RIGHT SIDE. 008327

E. NO MOUNTING BRACKET. MOUNTS

ON PILOT BRACKET. 010364

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PARTS LIST - MIRACLEAN GRIDDLE

(cont.)

Natural and Propane Gas Heating Systems

6

8

9

10

11

4

7

12

3

5

2

16

14

15

1

17

18

Figure 6-3

ITEM DESCRIPTION P/N

1

2

3

SPARK IGNITION ASSEMBLY

SEE ITEM 6, Figure 6-2

THERMOPILE

PILOT TUBE (1/4")

022770

007998

029769 4 PILOT

ALL NATURAL GAS, 24" - 30"

LP, 24" - 39" BEF

NATURAL GAS ORIFICE

PROPANE ORIFICE

COMPRESSION

007696

007766

5 BURNER

(

REFERENCE ONLY)

6 BURNER

029599

7

8

AIR

MAIN SUPPLY GAS VALVE 3/4"

9

(NOT SHOWN)

MAIN GAS PIPE 3/4"

(

031477

019515

REFERENCE ONLY)

10 STREET ELBOW 3/4"

11 UNION

005738

002658

12 MANIFOLD

13 STREET ELBOW 1/2"

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004194

14

15

16

ORIFICE HOLDER ASSEMBLY

(REFERENCE ONLY)

FITTING (IF ELBOW) 006477

FITTING (IF STRAIGHT)

BURNER (1/2" x 9")

006473

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17 ELBOW (1/2" x 3/8")

STRAIGHT

18 GAS VALVE, MILLIVOLT

002462

000615

NAT. 023625

L.P. 023624

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WIRING DIAGRAM

GAS GRIDDLE WIRING DIAGRAM

GAS GRIDDLE - SERIES PRE-2000

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If you have a service related question call 1-800 -KEATING .

Please state the nature of the call; it will ensure speaking with the appropriate person.

Have your serial and model number available when ordering parts.

As continuous product improvement occurs, specifi cations may be changed without notice.

KEATING LIMITED WARRANTY CARD

PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL AT ONCE–WARRANTY IS NOT IN EFFECT

UNTIL CARD IS RETURNED, OR COMPLETE THE WARRANTY CARD ON OUR

WEBSITE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

COMPANY:

ADDRESS:

DEALER NAME:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

SERIAL #:

INVOICE #:

MODEL:

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I HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

KEATING OF CHICAGO, INC.

8901 West 50th Street

McCook, IL 60525-6001

1-800-KEATING

PHONE: 708-246-3000

FAX: 708-246-3100

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