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13% OFFOmcan Stainless Steel Quartz Adjustable Single Salamander with Warming Base
SKU#: 32000-021Special Price USD $739.00 Regular Price USD $852.24
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?
A cheese melter operates at lower, more consistent temperatures designed specifically to melt cheese and finish dishes gently without burning. A salamander runs much hotter and is used for high-heat finishing, browning, and broiling applications. Most restaurants that need both functions choose a salamander for its versatility.
Should I mount my cheese melter broiler or salamander overhead or keep it on the countertop?
Overhead mounting on a shelf above a range or grill is the standard setup for salamanders and cheese melter broilers in professional kitchens, saving counter space and keeping the unit in line with the cooking workflow. Countertop placement works if you don't have an existing range to mount above.
Are cheese melter broilers and salamanders available in both gas and electric models?
Yes. Gas models heat up faster and tend to cost less to operate in high-volume kitchens, while electric cheese melter broilers and salamanders offer simpler installation without a gas connection. Electric models are common in smaller kitchens and operations with limited utility access.
How wide of a cheese melter or salamander do I need for my kitchen?
Match the width to your range or the cooking surface it sits above, as most operators use their cheese melter broiler or salamander to finish the same dishes coming off the burners below. Standard widths run 24 to 36 inches, with wider units needed for high-volume stations running multiple tickets simultaneously.
Which types of restaurants use cheese melter broilers and salamanders most?
Steakhouses, Italian restaurants, burger concepts, and any kitchen finishing a lot of dishes with melted cheese or browned toppings rely heavily on cheese melter broilers and salamanders. They're also common in pizza operations and gastropubs where gratins, casseroles, and broiled entrees feature regularly on the menu.
Can a salamander replace a broiler section in a range?
A salamander can handle most of the finishing and broiling tasks a range broiler does, and often with more control since it's mounted at eye level and easier to monitor. For high-volume broiling of steaks or proteins that need sustained high heat, a dedicated range broiler may still be preferable.
Do cheese melter broilers and salamanders come with adjustable rack heights?
Most commercial cheese melter broilers and salamanders include adjustable rack positions that let you control the distance between the food and the heating element. That adjustability is important for managing how aggressively dishes are finished and reducing the risk of burning on thinner items like fish or bread.
