Atosa CookRite ATG-2424-C 24-Inch Thermostatic Chrome Plated Griddle, Natural Gas, 60,000 BTU
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See Price & Buy at The Restaurant WarehouseWho the ATG-2424-C Is For
The ATG-2424-C puts a chrome plated plate in a 24" footprint. It suits a small kitchen where the griddle sits close to the cook and the room runs hot: open kitchens, café counters in view of guests, and food halls where the cook stands at the griddle for the whole shift.
Atosa says chrome plating reduces radiant heat into the kitchen, minimizes food sticking and flavor transfer, and can help lower energy use. On a 24" unit that means a cook can move from a delicate item to a strongly flavored one with less carryover between zones.
Common fits:
- Open kitchens and display cooking
- Café counters near guests
- Menus that alternate delicate and strongly flavored items
- Small kitchens where radiant heat is a comfort problem
Chrome or Polished Steel
A chrome plate on a 24" griddle is usually about one thing: keeping delicate items clean. Atosa says chrome minimizes sticking and flavor transfer, which matters most on a small plate where eggs, fish and bacon end up close together.
The tradeoff is price and care. The polished steel ATG-2424-S has the same 1" plate thickness, burners, thermostats and footprint for less money. Chrome is never seasoned, and Atosa says not to use abrasive cleaners or griddle stones on it, so the crew has to clean it more gently than steel. If your cooks scrape hard and season by habit, steel is the safer buy.
Choosing the Width
At 24" wide this is the compact ATG. Plan about 36" of counter with Atosa's 6" side clearance to combustible construction. If you expect the griddle to become your main station, look at the ATG-3624-C now rather than outgrowing the 24" later.
| Model | Width | Work area | Zones | Total BTU | Net weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATG-2424-C (this model) | 24" | 24" x 24" | 2 | 60,000 | 217 lb |
| ATG-3624-C | 36" | 36" x 24" | 3 | 90,000 | 315 lb |
| ATG-4824-C | 48" | 48" x 24" | 4 | 120,000 | 419 lb |
| ATG-6024-C | 60" | 60" x 24" | 5 | 150,000 | 536 lb |
ATG-2424 vs. ATTG-24 and ATMG-24
At 24" Atosa offers three gas griddles. The ATG-2424 puts 60,000 BTU behind a full 24" deep, 1" thick plate. The ATTG-24-NG is also thermostatic but runs 50,000 BTU on a plate about 20" deep, and the ATMG-24-NG has full 30,000 BTU burners on manual valves with a 3/4" plate. On a two-zone griddle, the deeper plate is the biggest practical gain: more room to hold food at the back without crowding the cooking area. It is also the only one of the three you can get with a chrome plate.
Running 2 Zones
Each 12" section has its own thermostat from 200°F to 450°F, and the burner cycles to hold the setting. With only two zones, most kitchens split the plate by task: one side for eggs at about 325°F, the other for bacon or hash browns at about 375°F. One cook can run both sides without moving. Atosa suggests lower temperatures on the outer sections and higher ones toward the center when zone cooking. Allow 20 to 25 minutes to preheat, and avoid crowding a zone right after loading.
To check calibration, Atosa's method is to set 350°F, let the zone cycle on and off at least twice, then read the center of each zone with a surface thermometer. Expect 350°F ±15°F. Atosa does not recommend infrared thermometers for this check.
Natural Gas Setup
The ATG-2424-C ships configured for natural gas with a 3/4" NPT rear connection and a convertible regulator preset to 4" W.C. At full fire it draws 60,000 BTU per hour, about 60 cubic feet of natural gas per hour. Size the gas line for that load plus everything else on the same supply.
For a griddle on its own branch, using the code capacity table in our natural gas line sizing guide: 3/4" pipe carries 60 CFH past 100 feet, so a dedicated 3/4" branch covers this model on almost any layout. A shared line has to be sized for the combined load, and your gas fitter makes the final call.
The Restaurant Warehouse sells the ATG line in natural gas only. Atosa's manual allows conversion to propane by a qualified, licensed technician, who changes the burner and pilot orifices, inverts the regulator plug to 10" W.C. and labels the rating plate. If you know you need propane, the ATTG-24-LP and ATMG-24-LP are built for it. See what a gas conversion involves.
ATG-2424-C Specifications
| Model | ATG-2424-C |
|---|---|
| Type | Countertop thermostatic gas griddle |
| Gas | Natural gas, regulator preset 4" W.C. |
| Plate | 1" thick chrome plated |
| Work area | 24" x 24" (576 sq in) |
| Burners | 2 U-shaped, 30,000 BTU each, standby pilots |
| Total input | 60,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls | 2 independent thermostats, one per 12" zone |
| Temperature range | 200°F to 450°F |
| Ignition | Standing pilot with automatic gas shutoff if the pilot goes out |
| Gas connection | 3/4" NPT, rear |
| Grease drawer | Stainless steel, 6-3/4" W x 17-1/2" D x 2-1/2" H, 4 qt |
| Splashes | 2mm, 14-ga stainless steel, rear and sides |
| Working height | 12-3/4" |
| Dimensions | 24" W x 32" D x 15-1/4" H |
| Net / shipping weight | 217 lb / 263 lb |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL-Sanitation; conforms to NSF/ANSI 4 and ANSI Z83.11b |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and labor; extended warranty up to 5 years available |
Installing the ATG-2424-C
- Hood: Atosa requires installation under a commercial ventilation hood, with at least 18" between the flue outlet and the hood filters.
- Clearances: Atosa's manual lists 6" at the back and sides from combustible construction and 4" of open space underneath. Do not box in the bottom.
- Counter or stand: 217 lb on a surface at least 32" deep. Level the plate front to back and side to side, and do not extend the legs more than 1-3/4".
- Casters: on a stand with casters, use a listed flexible connector, a quick disconnect and a restraint.
- Gas: manual shutoff upstream, LP-resistant pipe compound, soap-and-water leak test, never a flame.
- First light: preheat 20 to 25 minutes before cooking.
Installation must be done by a qualified, licensed technician to local code or the National Fuel Gas Code. Shipping is free on orders over $500 with lift gate delivery.
First Use and Chrome Care
Chrome needs different handling from steel, and Atosa's manual is specific:
- First use: no preheat is needed to remove the factory coating. Wash the surface with mild detergent and warm water.
- Never season a chrome plated plate.
- No abrasives: no abrasive cleaners and no griddle stones on chrome.
- Utensils: use proper utensils to avoid scratching the plate, and do not strike the surface with spatulas or tools.
- End of day: turn the thermostats off, let the plate cool to warm, empty and wash the 4 qt grease drawer.
- Weekly: clean the splashes and front panel, check burner ports, and keep grease out of the flue.
Train every cook on these rules before the first shift. A scratched chrome surface loses the benefits you paid for. Never put water on a hot plate.
ATG-2424-C FAQ
How big is the ATG-2424-C?
24" wide, 32" deep and 15-1/4" tall, with a 24" x 24" work area (576 sq in). It weighs 217 lb.
How many BTU is the ATG-2424-C?
60,000 BTU per hour: 2 burners at 30,000 BTU each.
Is it thermostatic?
Yes. Each of the 2 12" zones has its own thermostat from 200°F to 450°F.
Can I buy it in propane?
No. It is sold in natural gas only. Atosa's manual allows a licensed technician to convert it. For a griddle built for propane, see the ATTG-24-LP.
Do I season the plate?
No. Atosa says not to season chrome plated griddles. Wash with mild detergent and warm water before first use.
Does it need a hood?
Yes. Atosa requires a commercial ventilation hood with at least 18" between the flue outlet and the hood filters.
How much counter space does it need?
About 36" of width, allowing 6" each side from combustible construction, and 32" of depth.
What warranty does it have?
1 year parts and labor, with an extended warranty up to 5 years available.