Equipex OCTOPUS 3500 Kitchen-in-a-Box 2-Zone Countertop Induction Cooker, 3.5 kW, 208/240V
Description
A two-zone induction cooking station with grill and plancha plates, prep board and side shelves, ready for display cooking or catering.
The Equipex OCTOPUS 3500 is a kitchen-in-a-box countertop induction cooker with two zones and capacitive touch controls. Each zone can run in power level, temperature (Celsius), plancha or grooved grill mode, and power can be split between the zones up to 3,400 W together or 3,000 W on one side. It comes with removable flat and ribbed cast iron plates, a wood cutting board, splash shields and covers, side shelves, a spatula and tongs. It runs on 208/240V single phase, 15/17 A, with a NEMA L6-30P plug.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 24" W x 16-1/4" D x 6-7/8" H; 38" wide with the side shelves out
- Work surface
- Induction cooker 23-1/4" W x 14-3/4" D; add 7" each side for the shelves
- Clearance
- 4" at each side and the rear; maximum room temperature 130°F
- Power
- 208/240V, 1-phase, 3.5 kW, 15/17 A; NEMA L6-30P plug
- Circuit
- Plug into a dedicated circuit of the proper rating
Allow about 38" of counter width with both side shelves out, plus 4" clearance at each side.
Four cooking modes
Power level, temperature in Celsius, plancha and grooved grill modes are set from the touch panel for each zone.
Shared power
Both zones together draw up to 3,400 W, or one side alone up to 3,000 W; for example 2,000 W on one zone and 1,400 W on the other.
Grill and plancha plates
Removable flat and ribbed cast iron plates sit on the zones for grilling or griddling in front of guests.
Prep and serve
A 13" x 9-5/8" wood cutting board, two removable stainless steel side shelves and an accessory storage compartment keep the station self-contained.
Splash shields and covers
Two removable splash shields protect the counter while cooking, and two covers close the zones afterward.
Built-in protection
Automatic pan detection, power supply monitor, empty pan security and overheating protection; a removable, washable grease filter.
Delivery and setup
- Inspect the carton for damage before you sign, and note any damage on the delivery receipt. Equipex says shipping damage claims are filed with the carrier, so keep the packaging.
- Shipping weight is about 105 lb. Plan two people to lift it onto the counter.
- Plug it into a grounded 208/240V single-phase outlet on a dedicated circuit; the NEMA L6-30P plug is fitted.
- In the box: two-zone cooker with two retractable arms each side, flat and ribbed cast iron plates, wood cutting board, two splash shields, two covers, spatula, tongs and two side shelves.
Questions buyers ask
What is included?
Removable flat and ribbed cast iron plates, a 13" x 9-5/8" wood cutting board, two splash shields and two covers, a stainless steel spatula and tongs, two removable side shelves and an accessory storage compartment.
What is optional?
Equipex lists one set of three 1/9 GN polycarbonate pans, 2.5" deep, with covers and a stainless steel frame.
Can both zones run at full power?
Power is shared. Both sides together reach up to 3,400 W, and one side alone up to 3,000 W.
What outlet does it need?
A grounded 208/240V single-phase receptacle for the NEMA L6-30P twist-lock plug, on a dedicated circuit. It draws 15/17 A at 3.5 kW.
How much space does it take?
24" W x 16-1/4" D x 6-7/8" H, about 38" wide with the shelves out. Leave 4" at each side and the rear.
What is the warranty?
Equipex gives a limited two-year parts and labor warranty on its induction products, counted from shipment by Equipex.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Equipex |
|---|---|
| Model Number | OCTOPUS 3500 |
| Series | Octopus Kitchen-in-a-Box |
| Type | Countertop Induction Cooking Station, 2 Zones |
| Shipping Weight | 105 lb. |
| Width | 24 Inches |
| Depth | 16-1/4 Inches |
| Height | 6-7/8 Inches |
| Width with Side Shelves | 38 Inches |
| Work Surface | Induction Cooker 23-1/4" W x 14-3/4" DAdd 7" Each Side for Shelves |
| Wall Clearance | 4" Each Side and RearMaximum Ambient 130°F |
| Voltage | 208/240 Volts |
| Phase | 1 |
| Amps | 15/17 Amps |
| Power | 3.5 kWMax 3,400 W Both SidesMax 3,000 W One Side |
| Plug Type | NEMA L6-30P |
| Cooking Zones | 2 |
| Cooking Modes | Power LevelTemperature in CelsiusPlanchaGrooved Grill |
| Control Type | Capacitive Touch, Precision Controls |
| Safety Features | Pan DetectionPower Supply MonitorEmpty Pan SecurityOverheating Protection |
| Exterior | Stainless Steel |
| Air Filter | Removable Washable Grease Filter |
| Standard Accessories | Flat and Ribbed Cast Iron PlatesWood Cutting Board 13" x 9-5/8"2 Splash Shields2 CoversSpatulaTongs2 Side Shelves2 Retractable Arms Each Side |
| Options | Set of Three 1/9 GN Polycarbonate Pans 2.5" Deep with Covers and Frame |
| Certifications | cETLus Listed to UL 197 and CSA C22.2, ETL Sanitation to NSF 4 |
| Warranty | Limited 2 Year Parts and Labor |
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