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3% OFFAtosa ATSB-36 36" Salamander Broilers 35000 BTU with Range Mounting Kit
SKU#: 18000-386Special Price CAD $1,545.00 Regular Price CAD $1,593.00
4% OFFAtosa ATCM-36 36'' Cheese Melter 35000 BTU with Range Mounting Kit
SKU#: 18000-385Special Price CAD $1,374.00 Regular Price CAD $1,427.00
A cheese melter broiler is the perfect small appliance to save on utility costs when making small portions of food—fast and easily. Don’t let the ovens do all the work! A cheese melter broiler is a small enough appliance that it can be situated directly above your existing range. Whether you are melting cheese on a sandwich, making French onion soup, or nachos, don’t take up oven space with small food portions! Boost your restaurant's kitchen production with these appliances from Omcan, Imperial, and American Range! Browse Zanduco's catalogue for plenty of options!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a cheese melter and a salamander broiler?
Cheese melters operate at lower temperatures designed specifically for melting cheese, browning tops, and finishing dishes. Salamander broilers run hotter and are used for broiling proteins, gratineing, and toasting, giving them a broader range of applications in a commercial kitchen.
Which operation types benefit most from a commercial cheese melter or salamander?
Restaurants serving sandwiches, nachos, French onion soup, gratins, and broiled seafood rely on cheese melter broilers and salamanders as finishing stations. They add a high-heat finishing step that ovens and griddles are not always well-suited to handle quickly during service.
Are cheese melter broilers available in gas and electric versions?
Yes, cheese melter broilers and salamanders are available in both gas and electric configurations to match your kitchen\'s infrastructure. Gas models heat up faster, while electric units offer precise control and are easy to install in kitchens without convenient gas connections.
How do I choose between a countertop and a wall-mounted salamander?
Countertop cheese melter broilers and salamanders work well when mounted above a range or cooking station, acting as a finishing unit directly in the line. Wall-mounted models are preferred when counter space is limited and a permanent over-range installation makes more ergonomic sense.
Can a salamander broiler replace an overhead broiler in a restaurant kitchen?
Yes, salamander broilers are essentially heavy-duty overhead broiling units and can perform the same finishing and broiling functions as a built-in range broiler. They are often preferred because they offer better height adjustment and easier access than the broiler compartment of a standard range.
What BTU output should I look for in a commercial salamander or cheese melter?
Higher BTU output means faster heat-up and better performance when finishing large volumes of dishes in quick succession. For busy restaurant lines where finishing speed matters, a unit with higher BTU capacity is a better investment than a lower-output model that creates bottlenecks.
Should a cheese melter or salamander be positioned above the cooking line or separately?
Positioning cheese melter broilers and salamanders directly above the cooking line is the standard setup in most commercial kitchens because it keeps the finishing station within the cook\'s reach without extra movement. A separate placement makes sense only when the finishing station needs to be shared across multiple line positions.
