Benchstar Ceramic Induction Wok W/ Stainless Steel Body IW500

The Benchstar IW500 is a compact ceramic induction wok with a stainless steel body, delivering 5 kW of induction heat in a 398 mm-wide benchtop footprint. It runs on 415 V three-phase power — this is not a plug-in appliance and must be connected by a licensed electrician.

Why operators choose the IW500

• 415 V three-phase, 5 kW — the headline requirement: hard-wired three-phase, not a plug. Confirm the supply exists before ordering
• Induction heat — power goes into the pan, not the room — a cooler kitchen and faster response than a burner
• Ceramic induction surface — wipes down flat, with nothing to clean around
• Instant response — induction ramps and drops immediately, which is what wok cooking needs
• Stainless steel body — survives a wet, high-heat station
• 398 mm footprint, 10 kg — a serious wok output from a small bench slot

Specifications

Venue suitability

Asian restaurants, food courts and commissary kitchens running a wok station, and any kitchen wanting wok output without a gas burner's radiant heat. Induction is chosen for response and for a cooler kitchen — but the three-phase requirement means it belongs in a properly serviced fit-out, not a temporary or single-phase site.

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Installation & delivery

This is a 415 V three-phase appliance (5 kW, three phase plus neutral). It is not a plug-in unit and must be connected by a licensed electrician. Confirm that three-phase power is available at the intended position before ordering — a single-phase site cannot run it. Set it on a level bench with clearance for airflow to the induction electronics. Dispatched from our Sydney HQ with partner warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for faster delivery Australia-wide. Backed by a 12-month return-to-base warranty — the unit is returned for service rather than attended on site. See our warranty information page for full terms.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What power supply does the Benchstar IW500 need? A: 415 V three-phase plus neutral, drawing 5 kW. It is not a plug-in appliance and must be connected by a licensed electrician, so confirm three-phase power is available before ordering.

Q: Can it run on single-phase power? A: No. It requires a 415 V three-phase supply.

Q: Why induction for a wok? A: Induction puts the power into the pan rather than the room, and it ramps and drops instantly — both of which suit wok cooking, and it leaves the kitchen cooler than a gas burner.

Q: What are the dimensions and weight? A: It measures 398 mm wide x 515 mm deep x 185 mm high and weighs 10 kg.

Q: Is the surface easy to clean? A: Yes — a flat ceramic induction surface with nothing to clean around.

Q: What warranty applies? A: Twelve months, return to base. The unit is returned for service rather than a technician attending on site — reasonable on a benchtop appliance you can transport, but worth factoring into downtime planning.