Benchstar Electric Salamander ES-5600L

The Benchstar ES-5600L is an 800 mm electric salamander built for kitchens finishing at volume. Durable alloy elements run under a proportional switch that heats continuously to hold the level you set, above a full-width 790 x 320 mm wiring grid with cooking height adjustable to 140 mm. At 5.6 kW it is hard-wired on a 25 A circuit — there is no plug, and a licensed electrician makes the connection.

Why operators choose the ES-5600L

• 790 x 320 mm full-width grid — finish a whole service run at once rather than working plates through in batches
• 5.6 kW element output — double the output of the ES-2800L, for a pass that never really stops
• Hard-wired on a 25 A circuit — a permanent connection suited to a fixed finishing station in a fitted kitchen
• Proportional switch with continuous heating — holds the set heat level instead of cycling hard on and off, so browning stays even
• Adjustable cooking height to 140 mm — move product closer for fast colour or further back to glaze without scorching
• Recessed front control panel — the knobs sit back from the radiant heat, so they stay usable and last
• Stainless steel drop tray with handle — pulls out for emptying without reaching into the heat zone
• 63 kg stainless build — the mass to hold heat steadily and stay put under constant use

Specifications

Venue suitability

The ES-5600L suits busy pubs, clubs, hotels and function kitchens finishing at volume from a fixed station. Because it is hard-wired it is not a unit you move between benches — settle its position before installation, since relocating it later means bringing an electrician back.

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Installation & delivery

This unit is hard-wired on a 25 A circuit — it is not supplied with a plug and cannot be run from a power outlet. A licensed electrician must connect it as part of installation. Allow 800 mm of heat-tolerant bench with clearance above for rising heat, and front access to withdraw the drop tray. At 63 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: Does the ES-5600L come with a plug? A: No. At 5.6kW it is hard-wired on a 25A circuit, so it has no plug and cannot be run from a power outlet. A licensed electrician must connect it as part of installation.

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

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 across a full-width grid.

Q: How much can the cooking height be adjusted? A: Up to a maximum of 140mm above the wiring grid.

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.