Benchstar Electrical Super Steamer - NP-4SL

The Benchstar NP-4SL is a commercial benchtop super steamer built for high-volume food service, using a large boiler to generate fresh, strong steam for fast, even cooking to a maximum of 130C. Its stackable, modular design lets you scale steaming capacity, and it carries four pre-set menus, a 99-minute maximum timer and an IPX4 rating. It is a 415 V three-phase appliance at 6.4 kW — not a plug-in unit, and a different supply entirely from its single-phase sibling.

Why operators choose the NP-4SL

• 415 V three-phase, 6.4 kW — the supply that drives a large boiler hard — but three-phase is not present in every tenancy, so confirm it first
• Big boiler for fresh, strong steam — generates steam continuously rather than recovering between batches
• Heat-recycling manifold — exchanges and recycles residual heat, lowering running cost across a long service
• 350 x 548 x 377 mm chamber — a deep working chamber inside a 672 mm benchtop footprint
• Stackable modular design — add a second unit above rather than replacing the first when volume grows
• Four pre-set menus plus delay cooking — repeatable results per product, and a start time set ahead of service
• Automatic water refill with auto and manual drain — the boiler manages its own water, and draining is scheduled or on demand
• IPX4 rated with keep-warm mode — built for a wet environment, and holds cooked product at temperature after the cycle

Specifications

Venue suitability

The NP-4SL suits production kitchens, yum cha restaurants, bakeries, hotels and caterers steaming at sustained volume in premises with three-phase power. If your site is single-phase only, the NP-2SL is the equivalent unit on a 20 A single-phase supply.

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Installation & delivery

This is a 415 V three-phase appliance, not a plug-in one. Three-phase supply is common in commercial kitchens but is not present in every tenancy, so confirm three-phase power is available at the install position before ordering and have a licensed electrician make the connection. Allow 672 x 650 mm of bench and 620 mm of height with clearance above for escaping steam. At 68.5 kg it is a two-person lift, and if you intend to stack a second unit later, plan the height now. 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, plus a further year parts only when the product is registered within 14 days of invoice — see our warranty information page for full terms.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can the NP-4SL run on a standard power outlet? A: No. It is a 415V three-phase appliance at 6.4kW. It cannot be plugged in and must be connected by a licensed electrician to a three-phase supply.

Q: How do I know if my kitchen has three-phase power? A: Three-phase is common in purpose-built commercial kitchens but is often absent in small retail tenancies. An electrician can confirm from your switchboard before you order.

Q: What if my site is single phase? A: The NP-2SL is the equivalent steamer on a 20A single-phase supply. It is a shorter unit with a 34 litre chamber, sharing the same boiler design, pre-set menus and IPX4 rating.

Q: What size is the cooking chamber? A: The internal chamber measures 350 x 548 x 377mm. A litre capacity is not recorded in our product data for this model.

Q: What maintenance does it need? A: It has a water-scale cleaning function and an auto and manual electric drain valve, which handle the descaling and draining that otherwise shorten a commercial steamer's life.

Q: What warranty applies? A: One year parts and labour, plus a further year parts only if you register the product within 14 days of invoice.