Imperial CIHPA-6-36 Six Ring Gas Hotplate

The Imperial CIHPA-6-36 is a six-ring gas hotplate designed for sustained, high-output cooking in professional kitchens. Each burner uses Imperial's PyroCentric design, which produces two concentric rings of flame to distribute heat evenly across the pan base regardless of pan size. A low simmer mode on every burner means chefs can run delicate reductions alongside full-power frying or sautéing simultaneously — a practical advantage during a demanding à la carte service.

In a busy kitchen, consistent heat distribution and fast response often matter more than headline BTU figures. The PyroCentric burners reduce hot spots and support even cooking when multiple pans of different sizes are in use at once. The six-ring layout suits kitchens running parallel sauté, sauce, and stock work, and the unit is built to handle that kind of continuous demand without a noticeable drop in performance over a long service.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the unit has been designed with post-service cleaning and maintenance in mind:

• Removable cast iron burner heads with an anti-clogging design
• Grates lift off in sections for straightforward post-service cleaning
• Integrated grate shield protects the pilot light from grease and debris
• No exposed screws or gaskets on the surface — fewer points for grease to accumulate
• Continuous grate surface allows pans to slide between burners without lifting

The unit requires a natural gas or LPG connection — the correct configuration should be confirmed at the point of order. Installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and local ventilation requirements will apply. Adjustable stainless steel legs allow levelling on uneven floors. The footprint is suited to a fixed position within a main cooking line rather than a drop-in or standalone arrangement, so it is worth confirming your available run of bench space before ordering.

This hotplate is well suited to restaurants, pub kitchens, and catering operations where a high-output multi-ring gas range is needed as the core of a cooking suite. It performs well where control, durability, and the ability to handle varied pan sizes matter throughout service. For very large operations or sites that need additional rings or an integrated oven base, there are heavier-duty configurations in the range that may be a better fit.

If you're planning a cooking line or want to check whether this unit is the right choice for your kitchen layout and service volume, the team is happy to talk it through.