Operating instructions

SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
UniVerse Tilting Skillet™
MODELS: 30-STGL, 30-STGL-LX, 40-STGL, 40-STGL-LX, Open-Leg Gas UniVerse Skillet
30-STGM, 30-STGM-LX, 40-STGM, 40-STGM-LX, Modular Gas UniVerse Skillet
INTRODUCTION
This technical manual contains general information,
installation, operation, principles of operation,
troubleshooting guide, and maintenance information for the
UniVerse Tilting Skillet. Also included is an illustrated parts
list and a directory of authorized parts and service
agencies.
Description
The Market Forge Industries UniVerse Models 30-STGL
(108,750 Btu input) and 40-STGL (145,00 Btu input) are
electrically operated skillets, tilting type, with 30- and 40-gal-
lon capacities, respectively. They are equipped with a solid
state thermostat and high-limit control with a 100°F-to-450°F
temperature scale.
Basic Functions
The UniVerse Tilting Skillet is a very versatile cooking ap-
pliance. It can perform basic cooking functions, such as
braising meat, sauteing, pan-frying chicken, steaming
vegetables, boiling, and simmering. Refer to Section 4—Test
Kitchen Bulletin, which gives detailed information on the
various types of food products that can be cooked in the
skillet.
Operation of UniVerse Tilting Skillet™ (with Pilot)
MODELS: 30-STGL, 40-STGL, 30-STGM, 40-STGM, Gas, Standing Pilot
30-STGL-LX, 40-STGL-LX, 30-STGM-LX, 40-STGM-LX, Gas, Standing Pilot
with Power Tilt
1. Check to see that the correct gas connection has been
made to the unit, the electric 110/120-volt connection
has been made, and the pilot has been lighted.
(Instructions for lighting pilot are on a plate on control
box.) REF. SECTION 2.
2. Be sure skillet has been or is cleaned before using.
3. Turn main gas cock to ON.
4. Be certain skillet is lowered to the normal horizontal
cooking position (or as much as 10° above) so burners
will light.
5. Set the thermostat to the desired temperature. See
Section 4—Test Kitchen Bulletin for thermostat
settings.
6. Preheat to desired setting before grilling, pan frying, or
any other type of cooking except boiling.
NOTE: For best results, allow unit to cycle ON/OFF once.
7. Cover should be up for most types of cooking, except
simmering or boiling. The cover has a lip at the rear that will
direct condensate into the skillet rather than onto the cabinet
base.
8. When food is cooked, it should be immediately removed
from skillet to prevent overcooking.
9. To lower skillet, merely turn tilt skillet handcrank coun-
terclockwise. To raise skillet, turn handcrank clockwise.
NOTE: "LX" models are raised and lowered using switch on
front of control box.
10. For cleaning instructions, see Section 6—Troubleshoot-
ing and Maintenance.