{"product_id":"benchstar-gh-400e","title":"Benchstar GH-400E - Electric Griddle, 400mm, 12mm Steel Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenchstar GH-400E - Electric Griddle, 400mm, 12mm Steel Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchstar GH-400E is the compact model in Benchstar's MAX electric griddle range, with a thick 12mm polished mild steel plate measuring 396 x 400mm. It suits cafes, food vans and small kitchens that need a dedicated plate for eggs, burgers, steaks or pancakes in only 400mm of bench width. A single thermostat sets 50°C to 300°C, a removable oil collector sits at the front, and it needs a 15 A outlet. The wider GH-550E, GH-610E and GH-760E share the same build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished mild steel plate, 12mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable thermostat from 50°C to 300°C, single control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable stainless steel oil collector at the front, with a deep-drawn oil drainage hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2mm splash guard around the griddle plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue power light and yellow heating light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable stainless steel heating elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel body with an easy-grip Bakelite knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-slip rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Benchstar GH-400E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking surface: 396 x 400 mm, 12mm polished mild steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 400 W x 546 D x 270 H mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 27.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature range: 50°C to 300°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 1 thermostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 3 kW, 240V, 15 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked size for delivery: 520 x 630 x 370 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know before you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e it needs a 240V 15 A outlet, not a standard power point. If you don't have one, it must be installed by a licensed electrician. We supply the equipment only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it under suitable kitchen ventilation or an exhaust canopy, as your local regulations require.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e it weighs 27.5 kg and is packed at 520 x 630 x 370 mm, delivered by tailgate truck to the front of your premises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare similar models:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benchstar-gh-550e\"\u003eBenchstar GH-550E\u003c\/a\u003e: 550mm wide with a 546 x 348mm plate, also 3 kW on 15 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benchstar-gh-610e\"\u003eBenchstar GH-610E\u003c\/a\u003e: 610mm wide with two controls, 6 kW, hard-wired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benchstar-gh-760e\"\u003eBenchstar GH-760E\u003c\/a\u003e: 760mm wide with three controls, 9 kW three-phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benchstar-ft-818\"\u003eBenchstar FT-818\u003c\/a\u003e: 550mm griddle with a 10mm plate on a standard 10 A plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs it built the same as the bigger GH griddles?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has the same 12mm polished mild steel plate, 50°C to 300°C thermostat, splash guard and front oil collector as the GH-550E, GH-610E and GH-760E, in a 400mm width with a single control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat plug does it need?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rated at 3 kW and needs a 15 A outlet. If you don't have one, a licensed electrician must install it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do I clean up the oil?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOil runs through a deep-drawn drainage hole into a removable stainless steel collector at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/commercial-hot-plates\"\u003ecommercial hot plates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year return to base. If a fault occurs, the griddle needs to be taken or sent to an authorised FED agent to be fixed under warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchstar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67489377452260,"sku":"GH-400E","price":561.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/8362\/8004\/files\/gh-400e-02.jpg?v=1791356580","url":"https:\/\/refrigerationexperts.com.au\/products\/benchstar-gh-400e","provider":"Refrigeration Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}