Waldorf RN8609E-RB 800 Series - 900mm Electric Cooktop – Refrigerated Base

Waldorf RN8609E-RB 800 Series 900mm Electric Cooktop with Refrigerated Base

The Waldorf RN8609E-RB is a heavy-duty commercial cooking and storage unit from the 800 Series, combining a 900mm electric griddle cooktop with a self-contained refrigerated base in a single suite-matched modular footprint. The cooktop features three 3.6kW griddle elements across 12mm thick mild steel griddle plates, with each 300mm section governed by its own thermostat spanning 50 to 320 degrees Celsius, while the refrigerated base maintains an operating range of -2°C to +8°C using R134a refrigerant, earning a Tropical Climate rating that makes it well suited to demanding commercial kitchen environments.

Constructed throughout with 304 stainless steel exteriors and interiors, the unit is engineered for straightforward cleaning and servicing, with all components accessible from the front, hinge-up element and griddle sections, and a condensing unit that slides out through the front without requiring rear access. The refrigerated base provides two GN 1/1 drawers accommodating 100mm deep pans, running on robust European telescopic drawer guides, and insulated with 50mm of fully foamed CFC-free material, delivering reliable chilled ingredient storage directly beneath the cooking surface.

Key Benefits

• Integrated refrigerated base keeps mise en place chilled immediately below the cooking surface, reducing travel time and improving service efficiency.
• Three independently controlled 300mm griddle sections allow different temperature zones simultaneously, giving chefs precise control over varied menu items.
• Tropical Climate rated refrigeration (-2°C to +8°C) ensures consistent food safety performance even in hot, high-humidity kitchen environments.
• All serviceable components including the condensing unit, elements, and griddle sections are accessible from the front of the unit, minimising downtime and simplifying maintenance.
• Automatic defrost and automatic evaporation of defrost water eliminate manual drainage tasks and reduce labour during cleaning routines.
• Hinge-up element and griddle sections combined with removable vitreous enamelled spill trays make thorough cleaning fast and straightforward after service.
• Heavy-duty reinforced control knobs with easy-view settings and indicator lights for power and heating provide clear operational feedback and reduce the risk of misadjustment under pressure.
• Drawer gaskets on the refrigerated base are magnetic and can be swapped out without any tools, cutting the cost and complexity of routine seal maintenance.
• Optional hot plate elements with machine-finished 8mm steel plate provide additional cooking versatility without requiring a separate appliance.

Key Features

• 900mm electric cooktop with three 3.6kW griddle elements over 12mm thick mild steel griddle plates
• Six temperature settings plus simmer setting on each griddle element
• Individual thermostat per 300mm griddle section with a 50 to 320 degree Celsius range and energy regulator controls
• Indicator lights for power and heating status on each element control
• Large heat-resistant reinforced control knobs with easy-view settings
• Welded hob constructed from 1.5mm 304 stainless steel with bull nose edge
• Splashback and side panels in 1.2mm 304 stainless steel; front panels in 0.9mm 304 stainless steel
• Open radiant elements rated at 2.4kW, seated in robust welded element frames
• Vitreous enamelled element module and hob spill trays, removable for cleaning
• Griddle splash guards fabricated from 2.5mm 304 stainless steel, with aluminised steel internal construction on the cooktop
• Optional hot plate elements with machine-finished 8mm steel plate
• Hinge-up element and griddle sections for front-access cleaning and servicing
• Self-contained suite-matched modular refrigerated base
• Ventilated refrigeration system using R134a refrigerant, Tropical Climate rated
• Operating temperature range -2°C to +8°C
• Two GN 1/1 drawers sized for 100mm deep pans, supported on heavy-duty European telescopic drawer guides
• Magnetic drawer gaskets designed for tool-free replacement
• Insulation comprising 50mm of fully foamed CFC-free material throughout the refrigerated base cabinet
• 304 stainless steel used for both the exterior and interior surfaces of the refrigerated base
• Anti-corrosion treated evaporator; no condensate drain required

Specifications

• Width (mm): 900
• Depth (mm): 805
• Height (mm): 1130
• Weight (kg): 340.0