GRIDDLES Questions to Ask 1. What is the plate type? • Steel
• Mechanical Snap-Action Thermostat Valve » Thermostatically controlled temperatures within 10-15° of set temperature • Electrical Snap-Action Thermostat + Solenoid Valve » Thermostatically controlled temperatures within 10-15° of set temperature (requires 120V) • Solid State Temperature Controller With Probe » Thermostatically controlled temperatures within 5° of set temperature (requires 120V) 6. What type of heat source will be used? • Gas Atmospheric • Gas Infrared • Electric Element • Induction 7. Is a medium duty or heavy duty model required? • Medium Duty » Thinner plates suited for breakfast cafes and partial day serving routines » Gas: 18,000 to 60,000 BTUs depending on the product » Electric: 3.4 kW to 10 kW • Heavy Duty » Thick plates designed for all-day and 24-hour applications » Gas: 56,000 to 180,000 BTUs depending on the product » Electric: 8.0 kW to 24 kW
• Chrome • Grooved • Rapid Recovery™ (Exclusive to Vulcan) 2. How much space is available (height, width and depth)? • Griddle plate depths range from 20" to 30" (measured from the front of the griddle plate to the back) • Griddle width is the side-to-side measurement • Flat-top griddle widths are commonly sized in 12" increments and range from 24" to 72" wide 3. Where will the griddle be placed? • Countertop – Can be placed in a cooking line with minimal space on top of equipment stand or chef base • Range – Can be fitted on top or as part of a full range 4. What fuel type will be used? • Natural Gas • Propane • Electric 5. What type of controls or thermostat will be used? • Manual Gas Valve » Temperature is manually controlled by the operator • Modulating thermostatic controls » Maintains temperature accuracy within 30-40° of set temperature
Griddle Plate Options
Steel (Grooved plate available as option): • Industry standard and most common plate type • Great durability • Most labor intensive to clean and may require special cleaners • Great for proteins, sandwiches and vegetables • Emits the most heat into the kitchen
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