Connerton A-1F 31 In. Floor Model Griddle and Overfire Broiler Combination, 1/2 In. Polished Steel Plate, 102,000 BTU, #304 Stainless

The Connerton A-1F is a 31 1/4 in. wide, 25 in. deep floor model gas griddle and overfire broiler combination that stacks a 22 in. x 31 in. top fry grid on a 1/2 in. highly polished steel plate over a pull-out broiler drawer with a 17 3/4 in. x 23 1/2 in. grid, rated at 102,000 BTU, built for a steakhouse line, a diner, or a hotel kitchen that wants flat-top and broiler work in one 31 in. footprint. Manual heavy duty brass valves with ON UPPER and ON LOWER knobs run the griddle burners and the broiler burners separately, so a cook can sear ribeyes in the drawer while hash browns and eggs finish on the plate above. Through a Friday night push of strip steaks and smashburgers the ceramic radiants over the cast iron top burners keep pouring even heat into the plate between drops. It has no oven cavity and no open-burner top, so it is for griddle and broiler cooking rather than roasting pans or stock pots. It is a floor model standing on 6 in. stainless steel legs with adjustable feet, connects at the rear through a 3/4 in. NPT inlet, ships with the gas pressure regulator that must be installed, and needs 6 in. of side and back clearance from combustible surfaces or 0 in. against non-combustible ones.

22 In. by 31 In. Top Fry Grid on a 1/2 In. Highly Polished Steel Plate

The griddle gives you a 22 in. x 31 in. top fry grid on a 1/2 in. highly polished steel plate that sits 41 3/4 in. off the floor, a working height for a standing cook flipping with a spatula. Polished steel takes seasoning quickly and releases eggs and pancakes once it is broken in, and the plate mass evens out the heat so the edge of the plate cooks close to the center. The whole unit is rated at 102,000 BTU. A grooved plate or a chromed plate can be ordered in place of the standard polished steel.

Pull-Out Overfire Broiler Drawer on Heavy Duty Ball Bearing Rollers

The broiler drawer carries a 17 3/4 in. x 23 1/2 in. broiler grid and rolls out 15 in. on heavy duty ball bearing rollers, so you load a row of steaks or a rack of chops in the open rather than reaching into the heat, then slide it home to broil. The grid sets at two heights, 30 in. up or 26 in. down, which changes how close the product sits to the heat above it: up for a fast char on a thin skirt steak, down for a thick bone-in chop that needs time. A 5/8 in. highly polished steel plate forms the bottom of the broiler section, and the entire broiler griddle mechanism assembly lifts out for cleaning.

Cast Iron Top Burners With Ceramic Radiants and Tubular Stainless Steel Bottom Burners

The top burners are cast iron topped with ceramic radiants. The radiant soaks up the flame and re-emits it as steady infrared heat, which is why the plate above has fewer hot and cold spots than a bare flame would give it and why recovery after a frozen patty drop is quick. The bottom burners are short, straight tubular stainless steel, a shape that resists warping and cleans easily where grease from the broiler drips. Separate ON UPPER and ON LOWER knobs on the front panel run the two burner groups through manual heavy duty brass valves, so the broiler can idle while the griddle runs full, or the other way around.

Heavily Insulated 18 Gauge #304 Stainless Steel Body With a 24 Gauge Inner Liner

The outer body is 18 gauge #304 stainless steel over heavy insulation, with a 24 gauge #304 stainless steel inner body lining. The insulation holds the heat inside the box where the plate and the broiler use it instead of radiating it into the cook's face and the kitchen. The side and back liners are removable stainless steel panels, so the grease that bakes onto the inside of a broiler can be pulled out and scrubbed at a sink instead of scraped in place. A 14 gauge #304 stainless steel splash guards the back of the plate, and an 18 gauge #304 stainless steel drip pan collects what runs off.

Heavy Duty Brass Valves and a 3/4 In. NPT Rear Gas Connection

Gas comes in at the rear through a 3/4 in. NPT connection. The unit runs on natural gas at 4.0 in. W.C. or propane at 11.0 in. W.C., so specify the gas type when you order, and give the altitude if the kitchen sits above 2,000 ft so the orifices are sized right. The gas pressure regulator is supplied with the unit and must be installed. Heavy duty brass valve bodies resist corrosion at the seat, which keeps a low broiler setting from drifting over years of service.

All Welded Frame on 6 In. Stainless Steel Legs With Adjustable Feet

The frame is all welded and stands on 6 in. stainless steel legs with adjustable feet, so the plate can be leveled on an uneven floor and grease runs toward the drip pan rather than pooling at one corner. At about 500 lb crated, it is a unit you place once, which is why Connerton offers 6 in. locking casters, and 2 in. caster or leg extensions that add 2 in. to the overall height, for kitchens that need to roll it out for cleaning behind the line.