THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS (Cont.)

3.Light the burner. Turn the dial to the highest set temperature.

4.After 10 minutes, turn the dial clockwise to the point slightly beyond the first mark on the dial (shown by an “X”).

5.Remove the dial and sleeve (Fig. 17).

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

6.With a screwdriver, turn the left-hand bypass adjustor screw counterclockwise to increase the flame, clockwise to decrease it, until the flame appears to be 1⁄8" (3.175mm) over the entire burner area (Fig. 18).

7.Reinstall the sleeve and dial. Turn the dial clockwise until it locks into the “OFF” position.

8.Reinstall oven bottom or griddle plate.

Temperature Calibration

TOOLS REQUIRED: Thermometer test instrument (not of bi-metal or mercury type), standard flat blade screwdriver.

WARNING: DO NOT USE BI-METAL OR MERCURY THERMOMETERS WHEN TESTING FOOD EQUIPMENT OR PRODUCTS. CHEMICALS WITHIN THESE INSTRUMENTS MAY BE TOXIC IF EXPOSED TO FOOD.

1.Using a test instrument or thermometer, check the oven or griddle temperature (whichever is in question concerning heat response) against the thermostat dial setting.

For Ovens: Place the thermocouple of the test instrument in the center of the oven rack.

For Griddles: Place the thermocouple in the center of each individual griddle section. Each griddle section must be tested.

2.Light the main burner by turning the thermostat to 500°F (260°C).

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EG48, EG36, EG60, EG260, EG160 specifications

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