Benchstar NPD-2 - Automatic Pan-Fried Dumpling Machine, Double Pan

Benchstar NPD-2 - Automatic Pan-Fried Dumpling Machine, Double Pan

For dumpling bars and Asian kitchens where pan-fried dumplings are a top seller, the Benchstar NPD-2 doubles up with two hard chrome cooking plates side by side. Each plate cooks 28 to 33 gyoza, potstickers or pan-fried buns per batch, with an automatic water feed, programmable settings (up to 4 programs for each cooking side) and a buzzer and light when the batch is ready. FED quotes about 3 minutes 30 seconds for fresh dumplings and 5 minutes 30 seconds for frozen. It needs two 15 A outlets.

Key features:

• Two cooking plates, each taking 28 to 33 dumplings per batch
• Automatic water feed, up to 950 ml, with a timer from 10 seconds to 10 minutes
• Digital control panel, up to 4 programs stored for each cooking side
• Cooking temperature 50°C to 250°C, cooking time 30 seconds to 30 minutes
• Corrosion-resistant hard chrome grill plates
• Top covers stop at any position, for flexible use and easy cleaning
• Buzzer and indicator light when cooking is finished
• Preheats from 30°C to 210°C in about 11 minutes

Specifications:

• Model: Benchstar NPD-2
• Capacity: 2 plates, 28 to 33 dumplings per plate per batch
• Dimensions: 570 W x 625 D x 439 H mm
• Weight: 52 kg
• Cooking temperature: 50°C to 250°C
• Cooking timer: 30 seconds to 30 minutes
• Water feed: up to 950 ml, timer 10 seconds to 10 minutes
• Power: 6 kW, 240V, 2 x 15 A plugs
• Packed size for delivery: 695 x 665 x 510 mm

Good to know before you buy:

• Power: it has two 15 A plugs, so you need two 240V 15 A outlets. These are not standard power points, and must be installed by a licensed electrician if you don't already have them. We supply the equipment only.
• Preheating: allow about 11 minutes for the plates to heat up from cold before service.
• Access: it weighs 52 kg and is packed at 695 x 665 x 510 mm. It is delivered by tailgate truck to the front of your premises, and standard delivery doesn't include bringing it inside or unpacking.

Compare similar models:

• Benchstar NPD-1: single-pan version, 285mm wide, on one 15 A outlet
• Benchstar NP-2SL: electric super steamer with one chamber, for steamed dumplings and buns
• Benchstar NP-4SL: taller-chamber electric super steamer on three-phase power

Common questions:

How many programs can it store?
Up to 4 programs for each cooking side, so you can save settings for the dumplings and buns you cook most.

Can it cook frozen dumplings?
Yes. FED quotes about 5 minutes 30 seconds for frozen dumplings and about 3 minutes 30 seconds for fresh.

Do you install it?
We supply the equipment only. It needs two 15 A outlets, which must be installed by a licensed electrician in your area if you don't have them.

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Warranty: 1 year parts and labour, plus a further 1 year on parts only when you register the product with FED within 14 days of invoice.