
“Diner Series” 48" Countertop Gas Griddle
by Comstock-Castle • Model 3848MG • 120,000 BTUEngineered for sunrise-to-late-night service, the Comstock-Castle Diner Series 48" griddle pairs rapid heat recovery with rock-solid stainless-steel construction. Four manual burners create independent cooking zones across a full 30" deep, 1" thick plate—giving short-order cooks the power and flexibility they need to keep tickets moving.
Key Features
- 48" W x 30" D x 1" polished steel plate for superior heat retention & fast recovery.
- 4 powerful 30,000 BTU U-style burners (one every 12")—total 120,000 BTU.
- Independent manual gas valves with standing pilots for instant zone control.
- 4" high splash guards on back & ends contain spatter and simplify cleanup.
- 3½" wide sloped grease trough funnels runoff to an extra-large removable drawer.
- All-stainless front, sides & bull-nose landing shelf resist corrosion and stay looking new.
- Countertop footprint saves valuable line space—includes 4" adjustable legs.
- ¾" NPT rear gas connection; shipped natural-gas ready, convertible to LP (kit required).
- NSF listed for commercial kitchens; made in the USA.
Built for Busy Diners & Short-Order Lines
- Even heat, edge to edge – 1" thick plate absorbs, stores and distributes heat evenly, preventing hot & cold spots during peak rushes.
- Quick cleanup – Highly polished surface, rounded corners and the wide trough mean faster end-of-shift scraping and less downtime.
- Operator-friendly design – The stainless bull-nose provides a safe landing area for utensils while shielding knobs from spills and heat.
Specifications
| Cooking surface | 48" W × 30" D (1,440 in² / 9290 cm²) |
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| Plate thickness | 1" (25 mm) polished steel |
| Overall frame | 48" W × 38" D × 15" H * |
| Heat output | 120,000 BTU/hr (4 × 30,000 BTU) |
| Controls | 4 manual valves with standing pilots |
| Gas connection | ¾" NPT rear, 7" W.C. NG / 10" W.C. LP |
| Exterior | Stainless steel front, sides, splash & grease drawer |
| Certifications | NSF, CSA Flame & Star |
| Approx. shipping weight | 318 lb (144 kg) |
*Height measured to top of rear splash guard; 4" adjustable legs included.
Warranty
Covered by Comstock-Castle’s 1-year parts & labor warranty (60 days labor / 120 days parts when installed on mobile food units). Warranty applies to commercial installations within the U.S. & Canada and requires professional setup by a licensed gas technician.
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