Toastmaster TMLC48 48" Lava Rock Countertop Charbroiler, 4 Burners, 120,000 BTU

Some customers can taste the difference a lava rock broiler makes, and the Toastmaster TMLC48 is built to deliver it across a full 48 inches. Juices drip onto the hot rock, flash into smoke and flavor and rise back into the meat, giving steaks, burgers and chicken that backyard-grill character. It suits steakhouses, burger bars, grill-forward cafés and catering kitchens that want serious broiling capacity on a countertop footprint.

Four 30,000 BTU/hr U-style steel burners, one under every 12 inches, add up to 120,000 BTU/hr total. Each burner has its own control, so you can run the whole surface hot at lunch or light only the sections you need on a slow afternoon. The unit is 48" wide, 26" deep and 15-1/2" high, and weighs about 299 lb.

What you will notice in day-to-day use

• Real char-grilled flavor. Lava rock catches drippings and returns that smoky, charbroiled taste to the product, and one bag of rock per 12" section comes in the box.
• Four independent zones. Separate controls per burner let you sear on one side while finishing or holding on another.
• Grates that adapt to the menu. Heavy-duty cast iron grates can be set flat or slanted, and flip over: the thin side gives bold sear marks, the thick side is gentler on fish and vegetables.
• Simpler cleanup. A full-width stainless steel water pan sits below the cooking area, and a tapered stainless splash guard helps keep the backsplash cleaner.
• Comfortable to work at. A cool-to-the-touch stainless steel bull nose protects the knobs, and a standing pilot keeps the broiler ready to go.

Choosing your setup

Gas type: the broiler ships ready for natural gas with a convertible regulator, and the kit for LP conversion is included. Choose the gas your kitchen uses above. Prefer radiant heat with no rock to maintain? The TMRC48 is the radiant version of this broiler, and the lava rock line also comes in 24" (TMLC24) and 36" (TMLC36) widths.

Specifications

Before it arrives

• Gas: 3/4" NPT male connection; have a qualified installer hook it up and convert it to LP with the included kit if your kitchen runs propane.
• Ventilation: install under a commercial hood following your local code.
• Counter or stand: set it on a non-combustible counter using the 4" legs, or on a stand at least 27" tall over a combustible floor. Keep the back and both sides at least 3" from combustible surfaces.
• Delivery and upkeep: ships at about 350 lb in a carton roughly 52" x 32" x 20", so plan for a liftgate or dock. Keep replacement lava rock on hand (one 5 lb bag per 12" section).

Warranty

1 year parts and labor from Toastmaster.

Specifications per Toastmaster data; subject to change by the manufacturer.