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How to Read Star Model Numbers

Star encodes the equipment type (and often the size) into its model numbers. Below is what each model-number prefix indicates, derived from the 181 Star models in our catalog — then look up any specific model to see its full specs.

What the prefixes mean

PrefixIndicatesIn our catalogExamples
PGTGrill11 models · 100% PGT14, PGT14D, PGT14E
QCSToaster11 models · 100% QCS1-350, QCS1-500B, QCS2-1200B
PSTGrill9 models · 100% PST14, PST14D, PST14E
HPDEWarmer6 models · 100% HPDE1, HPDE1H, HPDE1HP
PSCGrill6 models · 100% PSC28I, PSC28IE, PSC28IEGT
TMGEGriddle3 models · 100% — digits often encode width (in.)TMGE24, TMGE36, TMGE48
TMGMGriddle3 models · 100% — digits often encode width (in.)TMGM24, TMGM36, TMGM48
TMGTGriddle3 models · 100% — digits often encode width (in.)TMGT24, TMGT36, TMGT48
PGCGrill3 models · 100% PGC28I, PGC28IE, PGC28IT
TMLCCharbroiler3 models · 100% — digits often encode width (in.)TMLC24, TMLC36, TMLC48
TMRCCharbroiler3 models · 100% — digits often encode width (in.)TMRC24, TMRC36, TMRC48

Patterns are observed from real Star models in our database, not an official manufacturer key — always confirm the exact configuration on the spec sheet. Other brands →