Function(s)
• Both cheesemelters and salamanders can perform similar functions.
• Cheesemelters primarily used to heat plated food, melt toppings, toast breads, keep serving dishes warm, heat pastries, and finish cook certain foods.
• Salamanders originally created as small space, low-production meat broilers, but can perform functions similar to a cheesemelter.
Application(s)
• Ideal where space is limited or broiling needs are minimal.
• Handy for final heating, reheating or finish cooking when multiple orders of several different food types are prepared.
• Can also serve as an auxiliary unit for broiling meats or seafood.
Available Features*
• 1 to 4 burners
• Countertop or wall mounted models
• Multiple and adjustable racks
• Instant of/off in response to plate weight
• Dual valve control
• Extra-large cooking area
• Full-width grease receptacle
Benefits
• Support and back-up to main cooking equipment, thereby improving kitchen efficiency
• Simple operation
• Compact size requires no floor space
• Open access allows visual observation of cooking process and makes loading/unloading easy
• Trouble-free, low maintenance
• Infrared burners cook faster, reducing cooking time and operating cost
Energy Input
• 20,000 to 80,000 Btu
Fuel Type(s)
• Natural gas and LPG
*Listed features offered by some, but not necessarily all vendors.
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