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- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: TurcoBazaar
- Model: GMT01
- Dimensions: 50.00cm x 43.00cm x 27.00cm
- SKU: R121B
- MPN: R121B
- Location: London
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The GMT01 is a gas-fired panini contact grill with a 50 cm cooking surface. It handles panini, sandwiches, burgers, and flatbreads in burger restaurants, cafés, hotels, and catering kitchens. Single gas burner heats the bottom plate; ribbed cast iron top plate applies pressure for uniform contact.
Commercial Application
Operators use this unit during peak breakfast and lunch service when multiple pressed sandwiches must be prepared simultaneously. The 50 cm surface accommodates up to 10 bread slices or 4-5 burger patties per cycle. Gas operation removes electrical load constraints in mobile setups.
The ribbed top plate creates characteristic grill marks while compressing fillings. Cast iron retains heat between cycles, maintaining consistent surface temperature during back-to-back orders. Grease channels at the perimeter direct rendered fat away from the cooking zone.
Key Operational Advantages
- Natural gas operation with single burner heating bottom plate
- 50 cm × 50 cm ribbed cast iron top plate delivers 2500 cm² cooking area
- Self-leveling top plate mechanism maintains even pressure across uneven sandwich fillings
- Accommodates 10 standard bread slices or 4-5 burger patties per press cycle
- Stainless steel body with integrated grease drainage channels
- 9 kg unit weight allows countertop or mobile cart installation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | GMT01 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 43.0 × 50.0 × 27.0 cm (16.9 × 19.7 × 10.6 in) |
| Gas Type | natural gas |
| Certification | Meets commercial kitchen hygiene and safety standards applicable to CE (UK & EU), NSF (USA) and CSA (Canada) requirements. |
| Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs) |
Construction & Build Quality
Body fabricated from commercial-grade stainless steel. Cast iron cooking plates provide heat retention and durability under repeated thermal cycling. Gas valve assembly and burner components meet CE, NSF, and CSA commercial kitchen appliance standards.
- Stainless steel exterior resists corrosion in high-humidity kitchen environments
- Ribbed cast iron top plate machined for consistent contact and grill mark pattern
- Gas burner assembly rated for continuous commercial operation
- Hinged top plate with counterbalance spring mechanism
Suitable Operations
- Burger restaurants
- Breakfast cafés
- Hotel kitchens
- School canteens
- Catering operations
- Food trucks
Procurement & Support
TurcoBazaar supplies the GMT01 from UK inventory to commercial buyers in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Middle East, and Africa. Units ship individually boxed with manufacturer documentation and CE certification. Gas connection fittings conform to regional standards; conversion kits available for LPG operation where natural gas supply is unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the cooking surface chrome-plated or raw cast iron?
A: Both plates are raw cast iron. The ribbed top plate and flat bottom plate require seasoning before first use. Cast iron provides superior heat retention compared to chrome-plated steel surfaces.
Q: Does this model operate on natural gas or LPG?
A: Factory configuration uses natural gas. LPG conversion kit available separately; requires orifice replacement and pressure regulator adjustment. Specify gas type at time of order.
Q: How is grease removed during continuous service?
A: Perimeter channels on both plates direct rendered fat to front collection tray. Empty tray between peak periods. Cast iron surface wipes clean with high-temperature cloth between press cycles.
Q: Can this unit be installed in a food truck?
A: Yes. 9 kg weight and compact footprint suit mobile installations. Requires secure countertop mounting and compliant gas line connection. Verify local authority requirements for LPG cylinder storage in mobile food vehicles.
Q: Does the grill have independent temperature zones?
A: No. Single burner heats the bottom plate; top plate temperature regulated by contact duration and pressure. Cast iron mass maintains stable temperature across the 50 cm surface during sequential pressing.







