Waring WPG300 Panini Ottimo Dual Panini Grill, 17 x 9.25 in Ribbed Cast Iron Plates, 240V

The Waring WPG300 Panini Ottimo is a dual panini grill with a wide 17" x 9.25" ribbed cast-iron cooking surface. Built for 240V service at 13 amps on a NEMA 6-20P plug, it is designed for high-volume sandwich lines that need to press several orders side by side.

Ribbed Cast-Iron Plates With an Auto-Balancing Top

Both cooking plates are heavy cast iron with raised ribs. Cast iron stores a deep reserve of heat, so the surface holds its temperature when a cold sandwich or raw chicken breast goes down, and the ribs press defined grill marks while lifting the food just enough for fat and moisture to run off rather than soak into the bread. With heat coming from above and below at the same time, sandwiches and proteins finish faster than they would on a flat-top with a spatula and a weight. The 17" wide surface is the widest in Waring's panini grill range, so a single press can hold a row of sandwiches during peak periods.

The hinged top plate is auto-balancing, so it settles level on whatever is underneath, from a thin quesadilla to a stacked sandwich up to 3" thick, and applies even pressure across the whole item. Grease and crumbs drain to a removable drip tray, and the brushed stainless steel body wipes clean quickly at close.

Why Operators Choose It

• Widest pressing area: 17" x 9.25" of ribbed cast iron for multiple sandwiches per load
• 240V power: 13 A on a NEMA 6-20P plug for robust heat on a 240V line
• Real grill marks: ribbed cast iron sears defined lines
• Even pressure: auto-balancing top plate fits foods up to 3" thick
• Adjustable heat: thermostat up to 570°F with Power and READY lights
• Easy cleanup: removable drip tray and brushed stainless steel body

Controls

Control is simple: an adjustable thermostat reaches up to 570°F for anything from a gentle melt to a hard sear, and Power ON and READY indicator lights show at a glance when the plates are hot enough to load. If you want a built-in countdown timer, Waring offers timer versions of its panini grills.

Ideal For

• High-volume delis and sandwich chains
• Hotel and banquet kitchens on 240V
• Stadium and arena concessions
• Campus and corporate dining stations

Specifications

Electrical & Installation

• 240V, 13 A, single phase; NEMA 6-20P plug
• Requires a 240V NEMA 6-20R receptacle; confirm building voltage before ordering
• Leave clearance above the unit for the hinged top plate

Warranty

Waring covers its commercial panini grills with a Limited One-Year Warranty. Keep your invoice and use the unit on the specified voltage to keep coverage in force.

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