Omcan 4 Litre Countertop Electric Pasta Cooker - 120V/60Hz/1Ph - 1200 W

Driven by a 1,200 W heating element on a 120V/60Hz single-phase circuit, the Omcan 4 Litre Countertop Electric Pasta Cooker - 120V/60Hz/1Ph - 1200 W heats a 4 L water tank fast enough for active service at smaller cafés and trattorias. Two round baskets let staff cook two pasta types side by side without flavor crossover from the same boil.

Set it on a level countertop near the plating station for fast pickup, leave at least 4 inches clearance behind for ventilation, and plug into a dedicated 120V circuit. The compact footprint frees floor space for operations that do not justify a full floor-model pasta station.

Spaghetti, penne, ravioli, tortellini, fettuccine, linguine, and rigatoni all cook cleanly in the round baskets, and the unit also handles fresh tortellini, dumplings, and gnocchi for menus that go beyond classic Italian. For higher-volume operations, see the rest of our commercial pasta cookers range.

A dedicated cooker holds water at boil indefinitely without monopolizing burner space on the range, recovers temperature faster between batches than a stockpot, and gives cooks a consistent batch size every time. That consistency matters for portion control and ticket-time accuracy at busy lunches.

Power off, drain the water through the front sliding door waste outlet, let the unit cool fully, then remove the round baskets and wash them in the three-compartment sink. Wipe the stainless interior tank with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, dry, and run a vinegar descale weekly to clear mineral buildup.

Yes, follow these to keep operation safe: * Never run the unit dry; the heating element burns out without water. * Do not move while hot or full of boiling water; lift only when cool and empty. * Avoid overfilling above the marked fill line to prevent boil-over. * Keep the non-slip feet clean and intact; loose units can shift in service. * Replace baskets if the welded handles loosen, since hot drops cause burns.

Yes, the basket-and-boil format also works for blanching vegetables, reheating ravioli or potstickers, cooking gnocchi, or par-cooking dumplings before the saute station finishes them. For broader cooking equipment options including steamers, rice cookers, and sous vide, see our commercial cookers and steamers range.