Buffalo Programmable Commercial Microwave 25Ltr 1000W

Name: Buffalo Programmable Commercial Microwave 25Ltr 1000W
Brand: Buffalo
SKU: FB862
Price: 242.4 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Buffalo 25-litre programmable microwave is a stainless steel countertop unit built for reheating, cooking, and defrosting in commercial kitchen environments. Running at 1000W with five adjustable power levels, it gives kitchen teams consistent, repeatable results without depending on operator judgement at every use.

In a working kitchen, consistency during service matters as much as raw speed. The programmable memory function allows teams to store set cycles for regularly reheated dishes, which reduces errors when the pass is busy and staff are moving quickly. The three-stage cooking option means sequences such as defrost-then-reheat can run as a single unattended cycle, removing the need for manual intervention between steps. The 25-litre cavity is practical for whole plated dishes or smaller gastronorm containers used in a typical service.

Day-to-day operational advantages include:

Programmable cycles remove reliance on staff memory during busy service periods
Three-stage cooking handles multi-step tasks in one unattended run
Removable splatter shield speeds up interior cleaning between services
Stainless steel construction wipes down quickly and holds up to regular daily use
Runs from a standard 13A socket — no dedicated electrical supply required

Installation requires nothing beyond a standard 13A socket, so there is no need for dedicated electrical work or a specialist installer. The unit sits on a countertop and its footprint suits most pass areas or back-of-house preparation spaces. At 14.7kg it can be moved and repositioned without difficulty if the kitchen layout changes.

This microwave is well suited to cafés, pub kitchens, small restaurants, staff canteens, and hospitality operations that need a reliable programmable reheating unit without the scale of a full heavy-duty commercial model. It is not designed for continuous high-volume reheating — kitchens running very high covers or requiring a demanding duty cycle should consider a higher-rated unit with a more robust specification.

If you would like to talk through whether this model is the right match for your kitchen's service volumes, our team is glad to help before you make a decision.

Frequently asked questions

Is this microwave suitable for a busy restaurant running high covers?

This unit is well suited to moderate reheating demands — cafés, pub kitchens, small restaurants, and canteens where a reliable countertop microwave handles regular but not continuous throughput. For kitchens running very high covers or placing the microwave under heavy-cycle duty throughout a long service, a higher-rated commercial model with a more robust duty cycle would be a better fit.

What electrical supply does this microwave need?

The unit runs from a standard 13A socket, so no dedicated electrical circuit or specialist installation is required. It can be placed on any suitable countertop with a nearby socket, which makes it straightforward to position within an existing kitchen setup.

How does the programmable function help during a live service?

The programmable memory allows you to store set time and power cycles for dishes you reheat regularly, so staff can recall a consistent setting at the press of a button rather than estimating each time. Combined with the three-stage cooking option, sequences that would normally require manual intervention — such as defrosting followed by reheating — can run through as a single unattended cycle, reducing both errors and the demand on staff attention during a busy period.

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