Imperial ELECTRIC HOT PLATES Safety guide
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OWNERS MANUAL
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRIC HOT PLATES
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT
Electrical wiring from the electric meter, main control box or service outlet to appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of service of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-(latest edition). Canada, conform with Canadian Electrical Code CSA-C22.2.
IMPORTANT
Installing, Operating and Service Personnel:
Installation of the equipment should be performed by qualified, certified, licensed and/or authorized
personnel who are familiar with and experienced in state/local installation codes. Operation of the equipment should
be performed by qualified or authorized personnel who have read this manual and are familiar with the function of
the equipment. Service of the equipment should be performed by qualified personnel who are knowledgeable with
Imperial Ranges.
WARNING: 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE
The equipment is inspected & crated carefully by skilled personnel before leaving factory. The transportation company
assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of this equipment. If shipment arrives damaged:
1. Visible loss or damage: Note on freight bill or express delivery and have signed by person making delivery.
2. File claim for damages immediately: Regardless of extent of damages.
3. Concealed loss or damage: If damage is noticed after unpacking, notify transportation company immediately and file
“Concealed Damage” claim with them. This should be done within fifteen (15) days from date delivery is made to
you. Retain container for inspection.
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
GENERAL
Imperial suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions
provided. Your Imperial unit is produced with high quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage
and maintenance of your unit will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
Standard surface plates are solid cast iron 9 ½” (241 mm) diameter,
INSTALLATION
Before installing, check the electrical service to make sure it agrees with the specifications on the rating
plate located in the lower left hand side of the oven under the kick plate. If the supply and equipment voltages do
not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment
immediately.
INSTALATION CODES AND STANDARDS
Your Imperial unit must be installed in accordance with:
In the United States of America:
1. State and local codes
2. NFPA Standard #96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, (latest edition) available from the National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
In Canada:
1. Local code
2. Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition) available from the Canadian Standard Association,
5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 5N6.
LEG ASSEMBLY
Attach the legs to the body by threading the exposed leg stud into the threaded holes located on the
underside of the unit. Tighten each leg so that the top face of the leg is pressed firmly against the body bottom.
LEVELING
Position the unit in the desired location. Level the unit by using a wrench to turn the adjustable feet. You
must hold the leg while turning the foot so that its attachment to the unit is not loosened.
LOCATION
The installation location must allow adequate clearance for servicing and proper operation. A minimum
front clearance of 40” (1016 mm) is required. 0” side and rear clearance from non-combustible 6” from combustible
construction.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
COMBUSTIBLES NONCOMBUSTIBLES
SIDES 6 0
BACK 6 0
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Position the range in its final location. Bring conduit containing the proper supply wire to the range
through the knockout located on the J box. Select the size and type of field wire in accordance with the National
Electrical Code suitable for carrying the equipment’s rated amps and voltage. Use field wires suitable for 75°C on
units carrying more than 80 amps.
NOTE: If you have purchased an 60” OR 72” model, it will have two (2) electrical connections. The left and the
right portions of the range are supplied with individual branch circuits, the connection points are found in 2 J boxes.
Connect supply leads to field terminal block and green grounding lead to the labeled ground lug. The
supply wire should be anchored through the access hole with bulkhead fitting.
OPERATION
Element Controls
Infinite load switches that control and maintain heat to the surface plates. The controls are arranged in
pairs; the left knob controls the front plate and the right knob controls the rear plate. NOTE: On 480 volts units,
cast iron plates are controlled by a selector switch allowing settings from Hi to Low.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION
PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND / OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES.
WARNING
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH
TO INDICATE THAT UNIT IS BEING WORKED ON.
CAUTION
THESE UNITS HAVE MORE THAN ONE SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. EACH SOURCE MUST
BE CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (LATEST EDITION)
OR OTHER LOCAL CODES.
WARNING
THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR
SERVICING THE RANGE.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
CLEANING
Clean the range and all accessories with water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a
soft clean cloth.
ELEMENTS
Element plates are most efficient when used with utensils having a maximum inside diameter of 10”
(254) or a minimum inside diameter of 9” (229). Stock pots of 9, 12 and 16 qt. capacities are recommended for bulk
cooking.
NOTE: It is important that the utensil used has a flat bottom that sits uniformly on the surface of the plate. Utensils
with curved bottoms (either through design or warped from use) will have poor contact and therefore poor heat
transfer. This will result in poor cooking performance.
The solid surface plates are rated for 2000 watts and are controlled by an infinite heat switch. A solid
surface plate will reach cooking temperature from room temperature in 5 to 7 minutes at a HI setting.
Each control knob is marked HI, and LO. The HI setting is full heat. Use the HI setting to start cooking
quickly and to bring water to a boil.
Some DO’s and DON’T’s of Surface Cooking
DO use utensils to fit the tops (9” to 10” [229 to 254 mm] inside diameter).
DO use flat-bottomed, straight-sided pots and pans.
DO use covers for stock pot work. Water will boil much sooner and much less heat is required for cooking in a
covered container. Less water may be used thereby retaining vitamins and minerals in the food.
DO turn off plates a few minutes before cooking is completed to use the heat stored in the plate.
DO NOT allow surface plates to idle unloaded. The surface plates will reach very high temperatures, and this can
cause the casting to warp or dome.
DO NOT leave elements on when not in use, damage may occur. If you keep them on between uses thurn down and
place a pot of water on to draw off heat. Lift off griddle plates are not recommended.
CLEANING
DO use a mild dish detergent to clean the exterior or interior components of the range.
Clean all parts of the range with a soft cloth and warm water and detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a
soft clean cloth.
WARNING
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING.
WARNING
THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR
SERVICING THE UNIT.
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SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION
Contact the Service Agency in your area to obtain service and parts information. For a complete listing of Service
and Parts depots refer to www.imperialrange.com.
When calling for service the following information should be available from the appliance serial plate: Model
Number, Serial Number and voltage.
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