Blue Seal EP514-LS 600mm Electric Griddle on Stand
Product Description
The Blue Seal EP514-LS is a freestanding 600mm electric griddle built for consistent, heavy-duty use in commercial kitchens. At its core is a thick machined steel plate, heated by three...
Specifications
- Cooking surface
- Smooth
- Cooking surface (area)
- 592 x 530
- External depth (mm)
- 812
- External height (mm)
- 915
Product Description
The Blue Seal EP514-LS is a freestanding 600mm electric griddle built for consistent, heavy-duty use in commercial kitchens. At its core is a thick machined steel plate, heated by three stainless steel sheathed elements with individual thermostatic control, allowing operators to run separate temperature zones across the cooking surface. The open stand keeps everything accessible and the unit sits cleanly within a modular cooking suite or as a standalone piece.
In service, the machined steel plate delivers even heat distribution across the full cooking surface, which matters considerably during peak periods when you need consistent results across multiple portions. The thermostat responds well to temperature adjustments, and the overheat safety cut-out provides an added layer of protection during prolonged service. The plate thickness supports good heat retention, so recovery after loading is reliable rather than sluggish.
From an operational standpoint, this griddle offers several practical advantages for kitchen teams:
- Three individually controlled zones allow different proteins or products to cook simultaneously at different temperatures
- The enamelled control panel wipes down easily at the end of service
- Heavy-duty construction means the unit handles sustained daily use without issue
- Front legs and rear castors make positioning and repositioning straightforward
- Safety overheat cut-out reduces risk during unattended or high-load periods
Installation is straightforward relative to gas alternatives — no gas connection, no flue requirement — but you will need an appropriate electrical supply to support the combined element load. It is worth confirming your kitchen's supply capacity before ordering. The open stand design keeps the footprint simple, though as with any griddle running at high temperatures, adequate ventilation above the unit is sensible practice.
This model is well suited to cafés, pub kitchens, hotel breakfast operations, and mid-volume restaurant kitchens where a reliable flat-plate griddle is needed without the complexity of a gas installation. For very high-volume sites turning over large quantities of product continuously, it is worth considering whether a wider or more powerful unit would better match demand.
If you are unsure whether this griddle is the right fit for your kitchen's volume or setup, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
Key Features
- 20mm machined steel plate delivers even heat across the full cooking surface
- Three independently thermostatically controlled heating zones across 600mm width
- Stainless steel sheathed elements with built-in heat overload protection
- Freestanding open stand with front legs and rear castors for easy positioning
- Enamelled control panel designed for quick, straightforward end-of-service cleaning
Operational Benefits
- Individual zone control lets you cook different products simultaneously without compromise
- Reliable heat retention supports consistent output during sustained peak service periods
- Electric operation removes the need for a gas supply or flue installation
- Safety overheat cut-out reduces risk during high-load or unattended cooking periods
- Rear castors allow easy repositioning for cleaning or kitchen reconfiguration
Specifications
- Cooking surface
- Smooth
- Cooking surface (area)
- 592 x 530
- External depth (mm)
- 812
- External height (mm)
- 915
- External width (mm)
- 600
- Power rating (kw)
- 7.2
- Power type
- Electric 1 Phase
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 50-300
- Weight (kg)
- 170
Frequently Asked Questions
- The unit runs on electric power via three 2.4kW elements, so the combined load is significant and your kitchen's electrical supply will need to be able to support it. It is worth checking with a qualified electrician or your installation team before ordering to confirm your supply is adequate and the connection is correctly specified.
- It performs well in hotel breakfast and brunch settings where you need a reliable flat surface for eggs, bacon, and similar items across a sustained service period. For very high-volume operations running the griddle almost continuously across multiple sittings, a wider unit with a greater cooking area may be worth considering to avoid bottlenecks.
- Like any commercial cooking equipment generating sustained heat, good ventilation above the griddle is strongly advisable — both for comfort and to comply with kitchen extraction requirements. Whilst electric griddles do not produce combustion gases, they do generate heat and steam, so a properly sized extraction canopy positioned above the unit is recommended as standard practice.