Zanduco 5 Pan Open Well Natural Gas Steam Table with Undershelf - 17500 BTU

Each of the five wells has its own independent 3,500 BTU burner with an infinite control knob. You can run well one at full flame for a dense meat dish while well five simmers a delicate sauce at a fraction of that output, something impossible on electric steam tables with shared heating zones. That per-well independence is the key operational advantage of this unit.

The unit connects via a 1/2-inch natural gas line and must be connected by a licensed gas technician. It ships configured for natural gas only. Do not attempt to connect it to a propane supply without a proper orifice conversion kit installed by a certified technician, as mismatched gas types cause incomplete combustion and a carbon monoxide risk.

The maximum temperature range is 203°F (95°C). Full-well steam holding at that upper range is appropriate for soups and gravies but will cause delicate dairy-based sauces to break. Use the infinite control knobs to dial each well to its actual holding requirement rather than running all five at maximum output.

Running the open wells dry destroys the burner assemblies and is not covered under the 1-year Parts and Labor warranty under any circumstance. The open well design requires water in the well at all times the burners are lit. This is both a warranty condition and a fire safety requirement for commercial gas equipment.

Yes. Natural gas equipment burns differently at altitude because of lower atmospheric pressure. Above 2,000 feet, a certified gas technician must adjust the orifices on-site at installation. Running unmodified gas equipment at high altitude produces reduced heat output and incomplete combustion, which affects both food safety and equipment longevity.

The cutting board is 72" x 7.9" x 0.5" thick polyethylene, and the undershelf measures 69.7" x 18.2" x 2". The undershelf is sized for storing five full-size spillage pans, lid sets, or ladles directly below the wells, which eliminates the back-and-forth to a separate storage area during a live buffet service.

1 year Parts and Labor. All warranty service involving the gas manifold, burners, or orifice assemblies must be performed by a certified gas service technician. Attempting self-repair on gas components voids coverage and creates a liability risk for the establishment.