Name: Avantco Chef Series CAG-36-TG 36" Countertop Gas Griddle with Thermostatic Controls - 105,000 BTU
Brand: Avantco Equipment
SKU: 177CAG36TG
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Rating: 2.7 (33 reviews)

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Product Overview

Capitalize on cooking space with 3 independent burners to allow for maximum productivity
Thermostatic controls allow for maximum precision ensuring consistent results
3/4" thick polished steel griddle plate for ample heat retention and reduced recovery time
Durable stainless steel body withstands tough kitchen environments
Field convertible to liquid propane; orifices included; 105,000 BTU; 3/4" rear gas connection

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UPC Code:400014112490

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Avantco Chef Series CAG-36-TG 36" countertop gas griddle with thermostatic controls adds easy compact convenience to your kitchen!

The unit is space efficient, designed specifically for your kitchen countertop and allows you to maximize every inch of work space. With (3) 35,000 BTU burners, it is ideal for cooking burgers, pancakes, or vegetable skewers, as each burner can be set to a different temperature.

3/4" Gas Connection
This unit comes with a 3/4" gas connection to be installed by a professional.
UL Classified EPH
This product has been certified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet applicable ANSI/NSF standards and / or other food equipment hygiene codes and requirements.
UL Listed, US & Canada
This product has been certified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet applicable safety standards required for use in the United States and Canada.
Field Convertible (Gas)
This unit can be modified by a service technician to operate using either natural gas or liquid propane gas.

Steel Griddle Plate

For quality performance, the griddle surface is 3/4" thick, ensuring quick recovery and convenient heat retention.

Independent Controls

Operation is simple and intuitive, thanks to the 3 large, independent control knobs located on the front of the unit.

Easy-to-Clean

For quick and easy cleaning, this unit features a removable waste tray to collect food particles.

Countertop Design

With a countertop design, the unit is space efficient, leaving room in your kitchen for additional equipment, supplies, or work surface area. It also allows placement on top of existing work tables and chef bases, ensuring that your space is maximized to its full potential.

Field Convertible

Unlike other gas griddles that require liquid propane or natural gas, this unit ships ready for a natural gas connection, but can be converted to accept liquid propane. The unit uses a total 105,000 BTU for operation.

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Overall Dimensions:

Width:: 36 Inches
Depth:: 30 1/2 Inches
Height:: 16 7/8 Inches

Cooking Surface Dimensions:

Cooking Surface Width:: 36 Inches
Cooking Surface Depth:: 19 5/8 Inches

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Countertop Griddles Buying Guide

Quantity: 1/Each
Shipping Weight: 280 lb.
Width: 36 Inches
Depth: 30 1/2 Inches
Height: 16 7/8 Inches
Cooking Surface Width: 36 Inches
Cooking Surface Depth: 19 5/8 Inches
Burner BTU: 35,000 BTU
Control Type: Thermostatic
Features: Field-Convertible (Gas) Massachusetts Accepted Plumbing Product
Gas Connection Size: 3/4 Inches
Griddle Location: Full Surface
Installation Type: Countertop
Number of Burners: 3 Burners
Number of Controls: 3 Controls
Plate Thickness: 3/4 Inch
Power Type: Natural Gas
Temperature Settings: Adjustable
Total BTU: 105,000 BTU
Type: Griddles
Usage: Medium Duty

Customer Reviews

2.7

33 Customer Reviews

Customers Say

Customers frequently report issues with the pilot lights not staying lit and inconsistent heating on this product. Many have experienced these problems shortly after purchase, leading to multiple replacements or repairs, often outside of the warranty period.

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Size:: 48"

Control Type:: Manual

I have been using this griddle 5 days a week for about 5 hours a day with no issues at all. For about a month now. It was easy to field convert it to lp gas . Keep in mind when looking at the dimensions when they measure from front to back of the unit they don’t include the 2 inch gas pipe sticking out the back. You’ll also add the regulator which is another inch so if your limited in space like I was you have have to buy some iron pipe elbows to divert the gas. I’m in a food trailer so my griddle table barley fit the unit . After all is said and done I love it,

6 out of 6 found this review helpful

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Size:: 36"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

One side stop working less than a year. Got a replacement and it done the same thing. Had to buy a brand new cause warranty was up..

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

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Size:: 15"

Control Type:: Manual

This is an excellent product. You can use it with propane or natural gas

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

Mine lasted for a few years, but now both grills won’t hold a pilot light and there doesn’t seem to be a replacement in the parts section for these units. Now they are WAY more expensive than they were when I originally purchased 2 of these.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

We purchased this unit for use in our restaurant approximately one month ago. Immediately upon attempting to use the flattop after installation, it became apparent the left side pilot light would not remain lit on a consistent basis and the left side of the unit would not retain a consistent temperature. We would like to file a warranty claim for the repair and/or substitution of a new product. Please advise.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Dave! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. Action has been taken to remedy this. Please reach out to our Customer Solutions team if you have any questions!

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Size:: 36"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

Pilot not holding fire and when it lights up it’s smoking very heavily

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

one of the burners stop working within the first month of use, pilots don't hold fire and black smock comes out..

1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Eddy! We are sorry this griddle has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

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Size:: 36"

Control Type:: Manual

I had this one on my food truck for a while now and it often catches fire. There's no protective metal sheet between the pan and the flame tube so when your scrap foods get a little high due to busy cooking, the food catches fire. I ended up putting an end to this unit today (8/22/2023) after three incident and go with a different unit. The risk is too high vs benefits. If you constantly clearing the pan underneath the unit then you might be okay. For our purpose, we clean it by the end of each shift and if we forgot to clear the fried rice stuff out then sometimes it's too late. I'm sure it works well for other folks, but I'll have to give it 1 star for our use.

1 out of 2 found this review helpful

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Size:: 15"

Control Type:: Manual

excellent product

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Manual

Spend the money and get one with thermostatic controls, this gets the job done but you better have a way to read the surface temp so you can get it dialed in to your desired cooking temperature. Even once you do get it dialed in though it seems it will wander +/- 10 to 50 degrees. Otherwise great value for price.

1 out of 2 found this review helpful

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 36"

Control Type:: Manual

Avantco Chef Series CAG-36-MG 36" Countertop Gas Griddle with Manual Controls - 90,000 BTU - This is ideal griddle and well fit in my small kitchen.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Verified Purchase

Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Manual

We have used this 24" countertop griddle for 6 months now, and I am pretty happy with it. It heats pretty quickly and cooks our quesadillas and grilled cheese perfectly. People love them! My only complaints are that the pilot light is a little hard to reach and one of my staff lost the little metal rod the first day, but some long matches get the job done. My other complaint is that it is hard to get the surface clean and shiny ever since the first use. I've tried several products, but would love a recommendation on how to make this look cleaner. I recommend this product; good price for a good product.

1 out of 3 found this review helpful

Verified Purchase

Size:: 48"

Control Type:: Manual

The griddle can’t adjust the temperature—it stays at the highest setting, so all my steaks are overcooked and burned!

Thank you for your review, Jianwen! We would like to gather more information about your experience with this gas griddle. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

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Size:: 60"

Control Type:: Manual

Works great ,it’s heavy duty.Just wish there was a way to clean underneath the trays, but I’ve had mine for three years uses it every day Monday through Friday all day it works good.

Verified Purchase

Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

I should have read the review before purchase. right side pilot stopped working a week after installation. it was installed in 6 months ago. now left side also quit. ughhhhh

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Size:: 48"

Control Type:: Manual

Had to throw away after a month of use. Very uneven heat. Would either get so hot would burn everything and very hard to regulate the temperature

Thank you for your review! We are sorry that you did not prefer this product. In the future, please reach out for support during your item's warranty period so that any covered issues can be remedied. We would be happy to assist!

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

As many others have posted we've had many problems with the pilot lights not staying lit. Left one goes out every day. I've had plumber check gas supply and nothing wrong there. It's just been over a year since we purchased so I'm sure it's not under warranty.

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 60"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

Plz don’t buy this griddle. Have got 2 replacement within one year with same problem. It looses temperature from one side. All 3 griddles had same issue and now I am out of warranty so buying a different brand. Good customer service but product is a big NO. Avantco should not manufacture such defective products.

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 36"

Control Type:: Manual

Love the amount of cooking surface. We are able to cook an entire breakfast for all of our hunters at our lodge at the same time. Very versatile as well. It serves most of our cooking needs

Verified Purchase

Size:: 36"

Control Type:: Manual

Super good quality

Verified Purchase

Size:: 36"

Control Type:: Manual

Save your money and get a more expensive one I’ve had this for a few months and the plastic in the front melted off the first day no control over temperature saving to buy a new unit now

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

Have had issues with this griddle less than six months of use. Low flame at first, but remedied. Like many others reviews, right burner/pilot will light, but goes off after first cycle during service. LP pressure and regulators have been checked by a certified tech. Very discouraging, Researching new brands.

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Size:: 15"

Control Type:: Manual

Shipped in a card board box.... Junk arrived in pieces. Utter Insanity

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 15"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

3 Years later still running strong with no issues.

Verified Purchase

Size:: 48"

Control Type:: Thermostatic

stop working pilots not holding fire

0 out of 1 found this review helpful

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 48"

Control Type:: Manual

I have had this flat grill for about 2 years now and it has worked perfectly. Not a leak or anything wrong with it. Got it installed in my food truck and gets right to work with all the burners getting the griddle hot in about 10 mins or less.

Verified Purchase

Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Manual

Bad equipment and arrived damaged!! I am really upset. Go with a different option!

Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry your product was defective. Action has been taken to remedy this. Please reach out to our Customer Solutions team if you have any questions!

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 48"

Control Type:: Manual

Nice griddle works well for our Food truck.

0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Verified Purchase

Size:: 48"

Control Type:: Manual

Do not buy. Worked two times for me then it stopped. I had a professional replace new parts then it broke again.

We appreciate your review, Mario. We wish this product would have worked out for you. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Manual

Really good did what it needed to do.

Verified Purchase

Size:: 36"

Control Type:: Manual

Really easy to clean and maintain

0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Verified Purchase

Size:: 60"

Control Type:: Manual

It comes with many defects do not recommend it

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Verified Purchase

Size:: 24"

Control Type:: Manual

We purchased this grill a few months ago! It heats well and cooks our items consistently, but it’s very very hard to clean the grill surface. We’ve tried multiple grill cleaning items but to no avail.

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Product Overview

Avantco Chef Series CAG-36-TG 36" countertop gas griddle with thermostatic controls adds easy compact convenience to your kitchen!

3/4" Gas Connection

UL Classified EPH

UL Listed, US & Canada

Field Convertible (Gas)

Steel Griddle Plate

Independent Controls

Easy-to-Clean

Countertop Design

Field Convertible

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