ASTM F1919

This specification covers griddles which utilize gas or electrical heat sources, or both, for cooking food in the commercial and institutional food service establishments. Griddles covered by this specification are classified by type, size, style, and electrical class. Type: type 1 - for counter top use; type 2 - stand mounted, including, stand with plain stand with casters, or stand with bolt-down legs; and type 3 - for flush installation. Styles: style 1 - gas-fired griddle; style 2 - electric griddle; and style 3 - combination gas-fired/electric griddle. Thermostat test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers griddles which utilize gas or electrical heat sources, or both, for cooking food in the commercial and institutional food service establishments.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment and Facilities
F1275 Test Method for Performance of Griddles
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
MIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems Section 300A Electric Power, Alternating Current
MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical Vibration of Shipboard Equipment (Type 1-Environmental and Type 2-Internally Excited)
MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electromagnet Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
ANSI Z223/NFPA70 National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA54 National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI/NSF4 Commercial Cooking, Rethermalization and Powered Hot Food Holding and Transport Equipment
ANSI/UL197 Commercial Electrical Cooking Appliances
ANSIB1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
ANSIZ1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
ANSIZ21.41 Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With
ANSIZ21.45 Flexible Connector of Other Than All-Metal Construction for Gas Appliances
ANSIZ83.11 Gas Food Service Equipment

Index Terms

cooking device; counter top mounted; drop-in type; food service equipment; griddle; stand mounted; ICS Number Code 97.040.20

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