LOTUS Gas Fry-Top Smooth on Open Cabinet 90 FTL-94G

A gas fry-top heats a solid steel plate from below, spreading heat evenly across the surface without hot spots. The smooth plate allows food to slide easily for flipping or moving, while the open flame beneath gives instant response when the temperature is adjusted.

The operator lights the pilot with the piezo ignition, then sets the thermostat to the required temperature between 50 °C and 300 °C. Once the plate reaches the set point, the thermocouple maintains it automatically. Food is placed directly on the plate; fat and juices drain into the pull-out grease tray beneath. After cooking, the tray is removed for cleaning, and the entire front control panel lifts off to give access to the gas valve and burner assembly.

The cooking plate is 2 mm thick FE510C steel with rounded edges, mounted on a frame of 18/10 AISI 304 stainless steel finished in satin Scotch-Brite. Chrome-plated trim and a rear splash guard protect the surrounding worktop. Water-resistant IPX5 control knobs sit above the open storage cabinet, which holds kitchen tools and accessories. Adjustable legs level the unit on uneven floors, and a flue at the rear carries combustion gases outside.

A 9 kW gas load requires a dedicated commercial circuit and adequate ventilation. The 400 × 900 × 900 mm footprint fits a standard 90 cm worktop bay, while the 81 kg weight means the unit is moved with a trolley or two people. The adjustable temperature range covers everything from gentle warming to high-heat searing, and the included conversion kit allows the appliance to run on different gas types.

Cleaning involves wiping the smooth plate after each service, emptying the grease tray daily, and removing the front panel weekly to clean the burner and valve. The satin finish resists fingerprints and scratches, and the rounded edges prevent debris from collecting. A single end panel (TPA-9) is supplied to close the side when the fry-top is installed at the end of a run of equipment.

The FTL-94G is listed in the LOTUS Professional Cooking catalogue under Gas Fry-Tops, Smooth Plate models.