OPERATION COUNTER GRIDDLE
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OPERATION

LIGHTING THE PILOTS

If one or more of the burners does not ignite, check that the pilot(s) are lit. The controls for the pilots are
located on the front of the griddle, behind the lower front pa nel do or (s ee Fi gur e 12 on p age 20) . To light the
pilot(s), do the following:
1. Turn all griddle-thermostat controls to the “OFF” positi on.
2. Open the grease/control door at the bottom of the front of the gr iddle.
3. Turn the main shut-off valve to the “ON” position (if it is not already ON).
4. For each pilot, press and hold the red pilot button and light the pilot (either with a matc h, or, on m odels
with electronic ignition, by pressing the electronic ignition button to generate a spar k). Continue to ho ld
the pilot button for 45 seconds, or until the pilot rem ains lit. Note that 2 4" models have one pilot, 36" &
48" models have two pilots, and 60" models have thr ee pilots (one pilot and one shut-off valve in one
burner compartment, and two pilots and one shut-off valve in a s econd burner c ompartm ent). Note that
the left pilot must be lit before the right pilot can be lit.
5. If a pilot is extinguished or the gas supply is interrupted, wait five minutes and repeat the above steps.
6. Turn all griddle thermostat controls to the “ON” positio n to check that the pilots will ignite the burners.

Figure 12

OVERNIGHT SHUTDOWN

To shut down the griddle for overnight, turn all the burner control knobs to the “OFF” positio n to turn the
burners off. The pilots will remain lit.

EXTENDED-PERIOD SHUTDOWN

To shut down the griddle for an extended period (or before disconnecting the gas s uppl y), turn all t he burner
control gas knobs “OFF,” then turn the main gas supply va lve(s) to “OFF” (see Figure 12 above).
Main Shut-Of
f
Valve Left Pilot
Button Right Pilot Button
(36" & 48" Models)
This drawing shows a Model SGS-36 with the front panels removed so you can see the interio r parts.
Note: 24" models have one pilot, 36" & 48" models have two pilots, and 60" models have thre e pilots (and two shut-off valves).
Grease Drawer
Spark Switch Button
(Electronic Models)