El Bandido
Rapid Cook Oven With High-quality Panini Press
Using patented technology, the TurboChef El Bandido is the first rapid cook oven that can operate as a high-speed/high-quality panini press with the flexibility to rapidly cook nonpressed foods. The panini press is externally actuated so the operator can choose to press a product.
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Features
- Griddle press mechanism with a flat aluminum baseplate with an
anodized “easy release” coating and 5 mm NEG-11 top griddle plate
(90-day warranty) - Simple and intuitive touch controls
- Independently-controlled dual motors for vertically-recirculated
air impingement - Top-launched RF energy
- Stirrer to help ensure even distribution of air and RF energy
- Integral recirculating catalytic converter for UL (KNLZ) listed
ventless operation - External cooling air filtration
- Vent catalyst to further limit emissions and odors
- LED timer counts down last 30 seconds of cook time
- Smart menu system with unlimited recipe storage
- Programmable via USB or smart card
- Wi-Fi compatible
- Flash firmware updates via USB
- Single or dual-temperature interface
- Self-diagnostics for monitoring oven components and performance
- Smart Voltage Sensor Technology* (U.S. only)
- Includes plug and cord (6 ft. nominal)
- Oven Warranty – 1-year parts and labor
Videos
Cook Times
| Item | Cook Time |
|---|---|
| Quesadilla | 30 Seconds |
| Panini | 60 Seconds |
| Grilled Cheese | 45 Seconds |
| Cuban Sandwich | 1 Minute 15 Seconds |
Oven Specs
Technical Specs for El Bandido
| Exterior Construction | High-temperature, powder coated, corrosion-resistant steel outer wrap and door (RAL-3000/Flame Red or RAL-9005/Jet Black) |
|---|---|
| Interior Construction | Stainless Steel |
| Oven Height | 25.0 in | 635 mm |
| Oven Width | 16.0 in | 406 mm |
| Oven Depth | 29.8 in | 757 mm |
| Oven Weight | 170 lb. | 77.1 kg |
| Cook Chamber Height | 7.2 in | 183 mm |
| Cook Chamber Width | 12.5 in | 318 mm |
| Cook Chamber Depth | 10.5 in | 267 mm |
| Cook Chamber Volume | 0.54 cu.ft. | 15.3 liters |
| Wall Clearance Top | 5 in | 127 mm |
| Wall Clearance Sides | 1 in | 25 mm |