Why are operators switching to the XLR8 Upper Heated Platen?
Because it cuts cooking time in half while delivering perfect results every single time. No more flipping, burning, or babysitting your grill. The XLR8 cooks from both sides simultaneously, doubling your throughput with consistent quality that any cook can master. This isn’t just faster cooking – it’s smarter cooking that lets you do more with less staff and zero stress.
Kitchens that get slammed during rush periods and demand/expect consistent results and faster ticket times. Whether you’re dealing with cramped kitchen space, varying cook skill levels, or high-pressure service where every second counts, the XLR8 delivers the speed and consistency that increases your profit. Built for operators who understand that doubling throughput while cutting energy costs isn’t just nice to have – it’s essential for survival.
What makes the XLR8 cutting-edge?
Unique dual-heat technology that cooks from both sides simultaneously white providing consistent high quality performance. While other griddles force you to guess temperatures and flip food manually, the XLR8 eliminates hot spots with edge-to-edge even heating. Dual automated timers provide perfect results every time. This is precision cooking that turns any operator into an expert while slashing your energy bills.
Ready in under two minutes without any flipping required
Perfect bacon, eggs, sausage, and pancakes every time
Chicken cooked perfectly throughout without any guesswork
Minimal training or staff oversight required for success
The XLR8 upper heated platen is a contact platen that comes directly in contact with the top of your food product. This allows for cooking and browning both sides of a product simultaneously, cutting cook times in half or better while delivering juicier, more flavorful protein products.
Yes, the XLR8 Upper Heated Platen is designed to mount on any AccuSteam™ 24″ cooking depth griddle. The mounting bracket allows one XLR8 to be placed every 12″, so on a 3-foot griddle, you can mount up to 3 units.
When cooking with the XLR8, the platen lightly rests on the product being cooked. This compression, combined with delivering up to 440°F temperature, enables dramatically faster cook times. For example, if your 1/4-pound burger currently takes 2 minutes per side on a flat top, the XLR8 delivers the same results in 2 minutes total or faster, with excellent caramelization.
The XLR8 is thermostatically controlled from 200°F to 440°F, giving you precise temperature control for any cooking application.
The XLR8 Upper Heated Platen installs on a tower system that mounts with one upper and one lower bracket attached to the rear of the griddle. When ordering a new AccuSteam™ griddle with XLR8 units, we mount the brackets before shipping to simplify installation. Complete instructions are included in the Owner’s Manual.
Yes, the XLR8 adjuster allows infinite adjustment from resting on the griddle surface to 1 5/8″ above the surface. We even include a gap spacer for second processes like cheese melting – simply raise the XLR8, slide the spacer under the arm, and lower it to hover above the product for perfect cheese melting.
The XLR8 Upper Heated Platen is simple to clean using the Scotch Brite cleaning kit included with your AccuSteam™ griddle. The Teflon surface should be hand-washed in a 3-compartment sink and hung to dry overnight for maximum longevity.
The XLR8 Upper Heated Platen is dual voltage equipment that operates on either 208V or 240V single-phase electrical power.
While the XLR8 comes in one size, multiple units can be used on one griddle. You can mount one XLR8 for every foot of griddle space, so a 4-foot griddle can accommodate up to 4 XLR8 Upper Heated Platens.
The XLR8 includes a one-year parts and labor warranty plus our Lifetime Service and Support Guarantee.
See how XLR8™ can double your speed and cut your costs starting today.
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