Garland XPE12 Xpress Grill 1 Platen Clamshell Electric 305mm Wide

Garland XPE12 Xpress Grill 1 Platen Clamshell Electric 305mm Wide

The Garland XPE12 Xpress Grill is a single-platen clamshell electric contact grill with a 305mm wide cooking surface, purpose-built for high-volume commercial kitchens. Its double-sided cooking technology simultaneously grills both faces of the product at once, reducing cook times by up to 50% and eliminating the need to flip food during service.

Designed for durability and operator efficiency, the XPE12 features an EasyTouch control screen, five independently controlled heat zones for consistent temperature uniformity, and a new single shaft platen lift assembly for straightforward access and rapid cleaning. Automatic platen lifting and lowering, multistage cooking capability, and USB program upload make this unit a flexible and highly reliable workhorse across a broad menu range.

Key Benefits

• Cooks both sides of food simultaneously, cutting cook times by up to 50% and removing the need to flip product during busy service periods.
• Five independently controlled heat zones deliver consistent temperature uniformity across the entire cooking surface, reducing the risk of uneven results.
• Multistage cooking functionality allows operators to program additional stages such as a cheese-melt step, expanding menu flexibility without manual intervention.
• Reduces energy consumption by approximately 24% compared to conventional single-sided grilling, lowering operating costs over time.
• Cooking height of up to 50mm accommodates a wider variety of food types and thicknesses, making it easier to diversify menu offerings.
• EasyTouch screen with USB upload capability allows programs and recipes to be loaded quickly, streamlining staff training and ensuring consistency across sites.
• Advanced diagnostics and error logging via the user interface supports faster fault identification and improves first-time fix rates for technicians.
• Single shaft platen lift assembly provides unobstructed access from either side of the unit, enabling fast and thorough cleaning between service periods.

Key Features

• Single-platen clamshell configuration with 305mm wide electric cooking surface for double-sided contact grilling.
• Automatic lifting and lowering of platens for consistent, hands-free operation.
• Cooking height capacity of up to 50mm to accommodate a broad range of product sizes and thicknesses.
• EasyTouch control screen with a simple, intuitive interface for easy operation by kitchen staff.
• USB port on the control interface allows direct upload of cooking programs and recipe profiles.
• Multistage cooking capability with the ability to programme additional steps, such as a cheese-melt phase, within a single cook cycle.
• Five independently controlled heat zones across the platen surface for precise and uniform temperature management.
• New single shaft platen lift assembly for easy, unobstructed access from both sides of the unit during cleaning.
• Approximately 24% reduction in energy consumption versus traditional single-sided cooking methods.
• User interface provides advanced diagnostics and error logging to support preventative maintenance and faster servicing.
• 2-year parts and labour warranty.