This specification covers underfired broilers which utilize gas or electrical heat sources for cooking food in commercial and institutional food service establishments. Broilers covered by this specification are classified by type, style, fuel class, and size. Broilers shall have heat sources arranged so that different areas of the broiler may be controlled independently. When specified in the contract or purchase order, performance testing shall be performed in accordance with Test Method F1695.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers underfired broilers which utilize gas or electrical heat sources for cooking food in commercial and institutional food service establishments.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging

F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals

F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities

F1695 Test Method for Performance of Underfired Broilers

ANSI Standards

Military Standards

Other Standards

Keywords

broil; broiler; char broiler; char-broiler; cooking appliance; counter top mounted; drop-in type; food service equipment; grill; stand mounted; underfired broiler;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances)

Citing ASTM Standards

[Back to Top]