LOTUS Gas Pasta Cooker 40+40 L with Automatic Water Fill

A gas pasta cooker divides its heat between two independent vats, letting a kitchen boil separate batches at once without mixing flavours or overloading a single pot. Beneath each vat, a powerful gas burner heats water rapidly and holds it at a steady temperature, so strands cook evenly without sticking or breaking. The heat rises through the water, surrounding the perforated baskets that hold the pasta; the same principle keeps vegetables and dumplings from clumping when they are blanched or par-cooked. Because the burners fire continuously, the water recovers its temperature quickly after a cold load is added, cutting waiting time between batches.

To start, the operator connects the gas supply and fills the rear water inlet tap. An automatic fill system senses the level and tops up each vat to the set mark, eliminating manual measurement. Once the water is hot, the baskets are lowered into the vats, the gas taps opened and the flame adjusted with the knobs on the front panel. A thermocouple and safety valve on each burner shut off the gas if the flame fails, preventing unburnt gas from escaping. After the set cooking time, the baskets are lifted out and drained over the vats, then tipped into a bain-marie or serving tray.

The structure is built from 18/10 AISI 304 stainless steel with a Scotch-Brite satin finish, while the vats themselves are made from AISI 316 stainless steel for extra corrosion resistance. The worktop is 2 mm thick with rounded edges, and the rear panel acts as a splash guard. Chromed details and IPX5-rated waterproof control handles protect against splashes and steam. An overflow outlet and floor drain connection allow excess water to run away without flooding the kitchen floor.

Controls consist of gas taps for each burner, a water inlet tap, and a water-level sensor that triggers the automatic fill. The unit stands on adjustable legs for levelling on uneven floors, and the front panel can be removed for access to the burners and plumbing during cleaning.

A 40+40 L capacity means two separate vats of 40 L each, so the cook can run different pasta shapes or quantities at the same time. The 800 mm width fits a standard worktop run, while the 900 mm depth leaves room for the rear splash guard and gas connection. The 27.9 kW gas load requires a dedicated commercial gas line, and the 0.07 kW electrical draw covers the water-level sensor and control lights. A 230 V single-phase supply is needed for the sensor circuit, and the 116 kg weight calls for a sturdy floor or reinforced plinth.

Cleaning involves draining the vats through the floor outlet, wiping down the stainless steel surfaces with a non-abrasive pad, and removing the front panel to reach the burners and water inlet valve. The perforated baskets, though not supplied, can be lifted out and washed separately. Adjustable legs should be checked periodically to keep the unit stable and level.

The cooker is supplied with a single end panel (TPA-9) and conversion jets for both natural gas and LPG, so it can be installed on either supply without extra parts. It is listed in the LOTUS Professional Catering catalogue under gas pasta cookers, alongside single-vat and larger-capacity models.