Benchstar Electric Salamander ES-2800L

The Benchstar ES-2800L is a 450 mm electric salamander for finishing, browning and glazing. Durable alloy elements run under a proportional switch that keeps heating continuously to hold the level you set, and the cooking height is adjustable to a maximum of 140 mm above a 440 x 320 mm wiring grid. A recessed front panel keeps the controls out of the radiant heat. It runs at 2.8 kW from a 15 A outlet.

Why operators choose the ES-2800L

• Proportional switch with continuous heating — holds the heat level you set rather than cycling hard on and off, so browning stays even across a service
• Adjustable cooking height to 140 mm — move product closer for fast colour or further away to glaze without scorching
• 440 x 320 mm wiring grid — finish several plates at once instead of queueing them through a narrow opening
• Durable alloy elements — built for the thermal cycling a finishing station puts an element through every service
• Recessed front control panel — the knobs sit back from the heat, so they stay usable and last longer
• Stainless steel drop tray with handle — pulls out for emptying without reaching into the heat zone
• Cool-to-touch Bakelite handle — adjust the grid mid-service without a cloth
• Anti-slip feet on a 39 kg body — stays put on a stainless bench while the grid is being worked

Specifications

Venue suitability

The ES-2800L suits cafes, bistros, pubs and clubs that need a proper salamander on the pass without the footprint or the electrical work of a full-width unit. The one thing to confirm before ordering is the 15 A supply.

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Installation & delivery

It draws its power through a 15 A outlet, not a standard 10 A one. The 15 A plug has a larger earth pin and will not fit a normal socket, so confirm a 15 A circuit is available at the install position or budget for an electrician to add one. Allow 450 mm of heat-tolerant bench with clearance above for rising heat, and front access to withdraw the drop tray. At 39 kg it is a two-person lift into position. Dispatched from our Sydney HQ with partner warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for faster delivery Australia-wide. Backed by a 1-year parts and labour warranty — see our warranty information page for full terms.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will the ES-2800L run from a normal power point? A: No. It needs a 15A outlet. A 15A plug has a larger earth pin and will not fit a standard 10A socket, so confirm a 15A circuit is available or budget for an electrician to add one.

Q: How does it differ from the ES-5600L? A: The ES-2800L is 450mm wide at 2.8kW with a 440 x 320mm grid, and it plugs into a 15A outlet. The ES-5600L is 800mm wide at 5.6kW with a 790 x 320mm grid, and it is hard-wired on a 25A circuit rather than plug-in.

Q: What does the proportional switch do? A: It holds the element at the heat level you set with continuous heating, rather than cycling fully on and off, which keeps browning even through a service.

Q: How much can the cooking height be adjusted? A: Up to a maximum of 140mm above the wiring grid, so product can sit close to the element for fast colour or further back for gentler glazing.

Q: How is fat and debris collected? A: A stainless steel drop tray with a handle sits below the grid and pulls out for emptying.

Q: What warranty applies? A: One year parts and labour.