The Hatco SAL-1 Electric Salamander offers high-speed finishing, broiling, and holding capabilities right on your countertop or wall. This compact yet powerful unit provides instant, targeted heat for browning, glazing, melting cheese, quick grilling, and keeping entrées at the perfect serving temperature. With the flexibility to mount it to the wall or use the included 4-inch legs, the Hatco SAL-1 gives chefs precise control without adding unwanted kitchen heat or energy costs.

Key features & benefits:

• The three independently controlled quartz heating elements in the upper housing provide pinpoint heat.
• The Plate-Detection Bar automatically turns on the elements when a plate is in place and turns them off when the plate is removed, saving energy and improving safety.
• The adjustable hood can travel 4.5" (114 mm) vertically, allowing you to position the heat exactly where it's needed.
• The touch control panel has 8 programmable HOLD levels, keeping finished items at the ideal temperature without overcooking.
• The stainless steel construction is durable for commercial kitchens and easy to wipe clean.
• The compact 22 3⁄4" footprint fits easily on the line, in the pass, or on a back-bar prep station.
• It comes with a removable cooking grate, drip pan, and a complete wall-mounting kit for flexible installation.
• The heating elements are only active when needed, reducing residual heat and keeping the kitchen cooler.
• It is made in the USA and backed by Hatco's renowned 24/7 parts and service support.

What's in the box:

• A SAL-1 Salamander with 4-inch adjustable black legs that are pre-installed.
• A removable cooking grate and drip pan.
• A wall-mount bracket and hardware.
• A 4-foot (1219 mm) power cord with a NEMA 6-30P plug.

Ideal applications:

• Browning and crisping toppings like cheese, breadcrumbs, or onions on dishes such as gratins, nachos, flatbreads, and French onion soup.
• Finishing cooking of steak, seafood, or poultry dishes when ordered, to get that perfect seared or melted texture.
• Melting cheese on burgers and open-faced sandwiches.
• Keeping plated entrees warm during busy service periods without overcooking the food.
• Holding plates of food hot in the kitchen pass-through area before serving.

Optional accessories:

• You can replace the standard plastic legs with 4-inch adjustable metal legs.
• You can get a hardwire kit that allows you to connect the unit directly to the building's electrical system, instead of using a cord and plug.