Waring WPG300T Panini Ottimo Dual Panini Grill with Timer, 17 x 9.25 in Ribbed Cast Iron, 240V

The Waring WPG300T is the Panini Ottimo dual panini grill with a built-in reprogrammable countdown timer. A wide 17" x 9.25" ribbed cast-iron surface handles volume, and the timer keeps every load on schedule. It is configured for 240V single-phase service.

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

• Timer included: reprogrammable countdown with an audible alert
• Widest pressing area: 17" x 9.25" ribbed cast iron
• Consistent volume output: preset times keep multiple loads on track during peaks
• 240V configuration: for kitchens wired for 240V single phase
• Adjustable heat: thermostat up to 570°F
• Easy cleanup: removable drip tray and brushed stainless steel body

Controls

An adjustable thermostat reaches up to 570°F, with Power ON and READY lights so staff know when the plates are at temperature. This timer version adds Waring's reprogrammable countdown timer, which sounds an audible alert when time expires. Setting a standard press time for each sandwich keeps results consistent from cook to cook and cuts down on burnt or underdone product when the line gets busy.

Ideal For

• Sandwich chains and high-volume delis
• Banquet and catering production
• Concessions with rush-hour peaks
• University and hospital cafes

Specifications

Electrical & Installation

• 240V, 60 Hz, single phase
• Requires a 240V receptacle matching the factory plug; 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.