The Comstock-Castle 3824MG Gas Countertop Manual Griddle
The Comstock-Castle 3824MG is a 24-inch heavy-duty countertop manual griddle, built for high-volume diner counters, sandwich shops, and breakfast lines that need a 24-inch manual griddle working steady through service without dropping plate temperature.
In a real kitchen, the 40,000 BTU output is split across manual control zones every 12 inches, so a line cook can run one section hot for searing while holding finished product at a lower flame on the next, no waiting for a thermostat to cycle. The 3/4-inch-thick polished steel plate holds heat through wave after wave of cold product, so the surface temperature doesn't crater when you load a fresh batch.
This is the right call for high-volume diner counters, sandwich shops, and breakfast lines where the 24-inch footprint matches the bench space you have. If you need full-line capacity, the 36-inch or wider siblings carry more concurrent product. If you only need a single-station unit for a breakfast counter, a 12 or 18-inch sibling fits a tighter footprint.
Plan for a 192-pound countertop unit with a 3/4-inch gas connection; no electrical hookup required (manual gas controls and standing pilot keep the unit running through power outages). The 24-by-24-inch footprint fits standard cookline bench depth.
24-Inch Polished Steel Plate at 3/4-Inch Thickness
The cooking surface is 24 inches wide by 24 inches deep, with a 3/4-inch-thick polished steel plate that holds heat through wave after wave of cold product without cratering the surface temperature.
2 Manual Heat Zones with Cast Iron Burners at 20,000 BTU Each
The griddle is divided into 2 independent manual zones, each rated at 20,000 BTU and controlled by a separate brass valve with a standing pilot. A line cook can run one section hot for searing while holding finished product at a lower flame on the next, with no waiting for a thermostat to cycle and no electrical hookup required.
Full-Width Front Grease Trough with Removable Catch Drawer
A full-width front grease trough drains into a large-capacity catch drawer that pulls out for fast cleanout at the end of service. Stainless steel splash guards taper to 4 inches at the back of the plate, protecting back-of-house wall surfaces from spatter and keeping the unit sanitation-compliant under daily wash-down.
Welded Stainless Steel Body on Stainless Steel Adjustable Legs
The 3824MG body is welded stainless steel with an angle iron and aluminized steel inner frame, set on stainless steel adjustable feet so you can level it on an uneven kitchen counter or stand. Welded construction holds up against the hot-cold cycling and pan abuse a countertop griddle takes every day; bolted construction works loose after a season of service and shows up as a wobble in the legs or a misaligned grease drawer.
About Comstock-Castle
Founded in 1838 in Quincy, Illinois, Comstock-Castle is America's oldest stove manufacturer still in operation. The company grew from a frontier hardware shop into a grey-iron foundry that helped make Quincy the nation's stove-production hub by the early 1900s. Seven generations later, Comstock-Castle still designs and union-builds commercial cooking equipment in the same Quincy facility, with ranges, griddles, charbroilers, fryers, and modular cook lines configurable from 24 to 72 inches to match your menu. Built to outlast the kitchens that put them on the line.
Features & Benefits
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Sized for high-volume diner counters, sandwich shops, and breakfast lines running a 24-inch griddle station
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60,000 BTU across 2 manual-control zones for independent station heat per section
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24-inch by 24-inch polished steel plate at 3/4-inch thickness for cold-spot-free heat retention
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Manual brass valves with standing pilot per zone, no electrical hookup required for gas units
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Full-width front grease trough draining into a removable catch drawer for fast end-of-service cleanout
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Welded stainless steel body on stainless steel adjustable legs for a level set on any countertop
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Stainless steel splash guards tapering to 4 inches at the back of the plate for wash-down sanitation
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Built since 1838 by Comstock-Castle in Quincy, Illinois with union labor and parts stocked for legacy units
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Sized for high-volume diner counters, sandwich shops, and breakfast lines running a 24-inch griddle station
60,000 BTU across 2 manual-control zones for independent station heat per section
24-inch by 24-inch polished steel plate at 3/4-inch thickness for cold-spot-free heat retention
Manual brass valves with standing pilot per zone, no electrical hookup required for gas units
Full-width front grease trough draining into a removable catch drawer for fast end-of-service cleanout
The Comstock-Castle 3824MG Gas Countertop Manual Griddle
The Comstock-Castle 3824MG is a 24-inch heavy-duty countertop manual griddle, built for high-volume diner counters, sandwich shops, and breakfast lines that need a 24-inch manual griddle working steady through service without dropping plate temperature.
In a real kitchen, the 40,000 BTU output is split across manual control zones every 12 inches, so a line cook can run one section hot for searing while holding finished product at a lower flame on the next, no waiting for a thermostat to cycle. The 3/4-inch-thick polished steel plate holds heat through wave after wave of cold product, so the surface temperature doesn't crater when you load a fresh batch.
This is the right call for high-volume diner counters, sandwich shops, and breakfast lines where the 24-inch footprint matches the bench space you have. If you need full-line capacity, the 36-inch or wider siblings carry more concurrent product. If you only need a single-station unit for a breakfast counter, a 12 or 18-inch sibling fits a tighter footprint.
Plan for a 192-pound countertop unit with a 3/4-inch gas connection; no electrical hookup required (manual gas controls and standing pilot keep the unit running through power outages). The 24-by-24-inch footprint fits standard cookline bench depth.
24-Inch Polished Steel Plate at 3/4-Inch Thickness
The cooking surface is 24 inches wide by 24 inches deep, with a 3/4-inch-thick polished steel plate that holds heat through wave after wave of cold product without cratering the surface temperature.
2 Manual Heat Zones with Cast Iron Burners at 20,000 BTU Each
The griddle is divided into 2 independent manual zones, each rated at 20,000 BTU and controlled by a separate brass valve with a standing pilot. A line cook can run one section hot for searing while holding finished product at a lower flame on the next, with no waiting for a thermostat to cycle and no electrical hookup required.
Full-Width Front Grease Trough with Removable Catch Drawer
A full-width front grease trough drains into a large-capacity catch drawer that pulls out for fast cleanout at the end of service. Stainless steel splash guards taper to 4 inches at the back of the plate, protecting back-of-house wall surfaces from spatter and keeping the unit sanitation-compliant under daily wash-down.
Welded Stainless Steel Body on Stainless Steel Adjustable Legs
The 3824MG body is welded stainless steel with an angle iron and aluminized steel inner frame, set on stainless steel adjustable feet so you can level it on an uneven kitchen counter or stand. Welded construction holds up against the hot-cold cycling and pan abuse a countertop griddle takes every day; bolted construction works loose after a season of service and shows up as a wobble in the legs or a misaligned grease drawer.
About Comstock-Castle
Founded in 1838 in Quincy, Illinois, Comstock-Castle is America's oldest stove manufacturer still in operation. The company grew from a frontier hardware shop into a grey-iron foundry that helped make Quincy the nation's stove-production hub by the early 1900s. Seven generations later, Comstock-Castle still designs and union-builds commercial cooking equipment in the same Quincy facility, with ranges, griddles, charbroilers, fryers, and modular cook lines configurable from 24 to 72 inches to match your menu. Built to outlast the kitchens that put them on the line.
Features & Benefits
-
Sized for high-volume diner counters, sandwich shops, and breakfast lines running a 24-inch griddle station
-
60,000 BTU across 2 manual-control zones for independent station heat per section
-
24-inch by 24-inch polished steel plate at 3/4-inch thickness for cold-spot-free heat retention
-
Manual brass valves with standing pilot per zone, no electrical hookup required for gas units
-
Full-width front grease trough draining into a removable catch drawer for fast end-of-service cleanout
-
Welded stainless steel body on stainless steel adjustable legs for a level set on any countertop
-
Stainless steel splash guards tapering to 4 inches at the back of the plate for wash-down sanitation
-
Built since 1838 by Comstock-Castle in Quincy, Illinois with union labor and parts stocked for legacy units
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Specifications
| Width | 24" |
| Depth | 32" |
| Height | 15" |
| Griddle Plate Width | 24" |
| Griddle Plate Depth | 24" |
| Griddle Plate Thickness | 3/4" |
| Griddle Plate Material | Polished steel |
| Number of Burner Zones | 2 |
| Burner Output per Zone | 20,000 BTU |
| Burner Type | Cast iron beneath the plate |
| Total Griddle BTU | 60,000 |
| Control Type | Manual brass valves with standing pilot, per zone |
| Ignition | Standing pilot, no electrical hookup required |
| Gas Connection | 3/4" NPT |
| Gas Pressure (Natural) | 4" WC |
| Gas Pressure (Propane) | 10" WC |
| Splash Guards | Stainless steel, tapering to 4 inches at rear |
| Grease Trough | Full-width front trough with removable catch drawer |
| Exterior Finish | Welded stainless steel |
| Inner Framing | Angle iron + aluminized steel |
| Legs | Stainless steel adjustable feet |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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1 Year
Labor
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1 Year
Parts
Certifications & Approvals
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NSF Approved
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ETL US & Canada
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Made in USA
Sized for high-volume diner counters, sandwich shops, and breakfast lines running a 24-inch griddle station