Waring WICSP180 Ice Cream Sandwich Press, Nonstick Aluminum Smooth Plates, Gelato Panini Maker, 120V

The Waring WICSP180 is a compact countertop press built for ice cream sandwiches and gelato panini, the dessert where a scoop of gelato is sealed inside a warm, toasted bun. It uses smooth aluminum plates with a nonstick finish and plugs into a standard 120V outlet. It suits gelato shops, dessert bars and cafes that want a signature warm-and-cold menu item without dedicating a full-size panini grill to it.

Nonstick Aluminum Plates for Quick Dessert Pressing

Dessert sandwiches need a different press than a deli panini. The goal is to toast and seal the outside of the bread or bun in seconds while the frozen filling stays cold. Aluminum heats up and transfers heat quickly, so the bread toasts fast, and a smooth plate gives an even finish across the whole surface with no ribs to tear soft brioche or trap sugar.

The nonstick coating releases sweet doughs and any filling that escapes without scraping, so staff can wipe the plates between orders and keep the line moving. The unit is light at about 15 lb shipping weight, easy to move between a front counter and a back prep area, and it runs on ordinary 120V single-phase power.

Why Operators Choose It

• Purpose-built for desserts: presses and seals gelato or ice cream sandwiches quickly so the filling stays cold
• Nonstick release: smooth, nonstick aluminum plates let sweet breads and fillings release cleanly
• Fast heat-up: aluminum plates transfer heat rapidly for short press times
• Compact and light: approximately 15 lb shipping weight; easy to place on a front counter
• Simple power: 120V, 60 Hz, single phase
• Commercial listings: ETL and NSF listed for foodservice use

Ideal For

• Gelato and ice cream shops adding gelato panini
• Dessert bars and creperies
• Cafes and coffee shops building a signature dessert
• Hotel, resort and event dessert stations
• Food trucks and seasonal stands with limited counter space

Specifications

Electrical & Installation

• 120V, 60 Hz, single phase; plugs into a standard 120V receptacle
• Set on a level, heat-resistant countertop with room for the top plate to open

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