Star-Max® 36" Electric Heavy-Duty Countertop Griddle – Model 536TGF
12 kW snap-action precision • 1" polished steel plate • Made in the USAEngineered for high-volume breakfast, lunch and late-night service, the Star-Max® 536TGF pairs rapid recovery with rock-solid construction in a compact 36-inch footprint. From sizzling burgers to delicate pancakes, you’ll get consistent, edge-to-edge results shift after shift.
Key Features
- 36" W × 20-3/4" D (914 mm × 527 mm) cooking surface handles up to 48 eggs or 36 burgers at once.
- 1" thick, highly-polished steel plate delivers superior heat retention and resists warping.
- Snap-action thermostats (150-450 °F) are embedded just 3/16" below the surface for instant response.
- Three independent 4,000 W Incoloy sheath elements—one every 12"—provide a total of 12 kW of searing power.
- Cool-touch stainless steel bull-nose shields the chrome-plated metal knobs and keeps operators safe.
- 4-1/2" wrap-around splash guard, 3-1/4" wide grease trough and 4-1/2 qt stainless drawer speed clean-up.
- All-welded steel frame with stainless top & front and double-wall aluminized steel sides for long-term durability.
- 4" nickel-plated steel legs with 1-3/8" adjustment make leveling on any counter easy.
- cULus, UL EPH Classified & CSA listed for electrical safety and sanitation.
- Backed by a full 2-year parts & labor warranty.
Perfect For
- Diners, cafés and breakfast houses
- QSRs, ghost kitchens & food trucks needing electric equipment
- Schools, hospitals and institutions with gas restrictions
- Hotel room-service and buffet lines
Specifications
| Model | 536TGF (Star-Max® series) |
|---|---|
| Cooking surface | 36" W × 20-3/4" D (914 mm × 527 mm) |
| Plate material / thickness | Polished steel, 1" (25 mm) |
| Temperature range | 150 °F – 450 °F (65 °C – 232 °C) |
| Heating elements | 3 × 4,000 W (one every 12") |
| Total wattage | 12,000 W |
| Voltage / phase | 208 V or 240 V, 1-phase or 3-phase, hard-wired |
| Nominal amps | 208 V 1-ph: 43.3 A • 240 V 1-ph: 50 A 208 V 3-ph: 25 A/line • 240 V 3-ph: 28.9 A/line |
| Overall dimensions | 36" W × 27.9" D × 15.5" H (914 × 709 × 394 mm) |
| Clearance | 1" (25 mm) rear & sides from combustibles |
| Shipping / installed weight | 262 lb / 247 lb (119 kg / 112 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years parts & labor |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
Need a matching stand? Optional 27" equipment stands and other accessories are available—just ask!
Electrical connection required: Unit ships without a cord and must be hard-wired by a qualified electrician to a dedicated 208/240 V circuit.
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Heavy-duty Star-Max 36" electric griddle with 1" steel plate, 150–450°F thermostat, 4000W elements, stainless front, splash guard, grease drawer.
Manufacturer
Star (Middleby)
Brand name
Star-Max
Certifications
cULus, UL EPH Classified, CSA, Made in USA
Height
15.5in
Width
36.0in
Depth
27.88in
Shipping Weight
262.0lbs
Griddle Plate Finish
smooth steel
Cooking Surface Width (side - side)
25" - 36"
Exterior Finish
aluminized steel, stainless steel front
Control Type
thermostatic
Cooking Surface Depth (front - back)
17" - 23"
Specifications
(QUICK SHIP) (MIDDLEBY ESSENTIALS ITEM) Star-Max® Heavy Duty Griddle, electric, countertop, 36" W x 20-3/4" D cooking surface, 1" thick polished steel griddle plate, 150°-450°F snap-action thermostat and 4000 watt element every 12", welded steel frame with stainless steel top and front, splash guard & grease trough, aluminized steel sides, chrome metal knobs, grease drawer, 4" steel legs, cULus, UL EPH Classified, CSA, Made in USA
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