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Product Overview

  • Smooth grill plates
  • 1750W per side (3500 total)
  • Temperature adjusts between 120 and 570 degrees
  • 120V
UPC Code:400011364236
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Grill sandwiches and other signature products to perfection with the Avantco P85S double smooth top and bottom panini grill.

Boasting 3500W of heating power, this double smooth panini grill allows you to double your production rate while quickly and efficiently creating your most popular sandwiches, quesadillas, and hamburgers. And, with a compact 22" x 12" footprint, you'll have no trouble finding space for it at your sandwich shop, concession stand, pizzeria, or food truck.

  • CE Listed

    CE Listed

    This product complies with the standards imposed by Conformance European (CE).

  • 5-15P

    5-15P

    This unit comes with a NEMA 5-15P plug.

  • ETL, US

    ETL, US

    This product has been certified by ETL, a division of the Intertek Group, to meet applicable electrical product safety standards required for use in the United States.

  • ETL Sanitation

    ETL Sanitation

    This product has been certified by ETL, a division of the Intertek Group, to meet applicable sanitation standards required for use in the United States and Canada.

Smooth, Double Grill Plates

The smooth top and bottom grilling areas ensure complete contact with your product for consistent, even heat supply. The cast iron plate construction provides long-lasting durability and strength. Plus, having two separate grilling sections allows you to double your output in the same time frame.

Specialized Hinges

The specialized hinges allow the top plates to lay flat against the food rather than at an angle. This ensures complete contact and uniform cooking.

Heavy-Duty Construction

A heavy-duty, stainless steel construction ensures that the unit is built to withstand a rough and tough kitchen environment.

Dual Thermostatic Controls

To ensure consistency, the dual thermostatic controls allow you to adjust the temperature of the grill to accommodate the appropriate cooking temperatures for different foods. With a 120-570 degree Fahrenheit range per grill, you'll have no trouble keeping up with high-demand. You can even cook two different products at the same time because each side of the grill has its own independently-controlled heating element!

Removable Grease Tray

The edge of the grill plate is angled downward to collect grease and direct it into the removable grease tray. When it's time to clean up, the tray can be removed and emptied.

Heat Resistant Handles

The panini grill itself can reach up to 570 degrees to cook your sandwiches and quesadillas at top speed, but the handles will remain cool to the touch.

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Overall Dimensions:
Width:
22 7/16 Inches
Depth:
12 Inches
Height:
8 1/4 Inches
Cooking Surface Dimensions:
Width:
18 3/16 Inches
Depth:
9 1/16 Inches
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WARNING: This product contains chemical substances relevant to CA AB1200. For more information about chemicals in this product, visitClark Associates' AB1200 disclosure page.

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    • Specs

    Quantity
    1/Each
    Shipping Weight
    58.5 lb.
    Width
    22 7/16 Inches
    Depth
    12 Inches
    Height
    8 1/4 Inches
    Power Cord Length
    55 1/8 Inches
    Cooking Surface Width
    18 3/16 Inches
    Cooking Surface Depth
    9 1/16 Inches
    Height (Open)
    19 1/2 Inches
    Amps
    15 Amps Per Side 30 Amps
    Hertz
    60 Hz
    Phase
    1 Phase
    Voltage
    120 Volts
    Wattage
    1,750 Watts Per Side 3,500 Watts
    Control Type
    Dial
    Features
    Drip Tray
    Maximum Temperature
    525 Degrees F
    Plate Configuration
    Smooth Top & Bottom
    Plate Material
    Cast Iron
    Plug Type
    NEMA 5-15P
    Power Type
    Electric
    Size
    Dual
    Usage
    Medium Duty

    Customer Reviews

    3.8

    Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars

    25 Customer Reviews

    13 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

    5 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

    1 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

    0 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

    6 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

    Customers Say

    Customers appreciate this panini press for its ability to heat evenly and cook sandwiches quickly, making it a popular choice for both home and commercial use. Some users have experienced durability issues over time, including uneven heating and mechanical failures. Cleaning can be challenging, but overall, it offers good value and performance for its price.

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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Sarah S. from Grounded

    Posted on 02/11/2022

    Verified Purchase

    We bought this panini press in August 2021 and it worked great for 5 months. Last week, the left side stopped heating properly, and now the right side is having issues too. We need to buy a replacement, but I don't want to have to buy a new panini press every 6 months. Very disappointed. In addition, the price on this product has jumped up quite a bit since we bought it. Very disappointed and will be looking for a better option this time.

    4 out of 4 found this review helpful

    Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry your product was defective. Action has been taken to remedy this. Please reach out to our Customer Solutions team if you have any questions!

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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Brandi K. from Cinn-Nom-Nom Bakery & Cafe

    Posted on 03/19/2021

    Verified Purchase

    I really like this panini grill. I do however, have a major complaint. I had never previously used ones and was not familiar with how to clean one. The directions were vague and we got so much buildup on it that food didn't cook properly. I had to scrape and scrub - which I'm sure ruined the surfaces. I no longer grill directly on the plates - instead we wrap a foil square around our sandwiches (shiny side inward) and grill them in the foil. It works great and saves us from cleaning the grill other than wiping it a little here and there.

    3 out of 3 found this review helpful

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Benjamin D.

    Posted on 10/04/2021

    Verified Purchase

    Works as advertised. Delivers consistent heat, on both top and bottom burners, and both left and right sides. I would recommend this for the price that was paid.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Jake D.

    Posted on 11/27/2020

    Verified Purchase

    Liked these so much that we bought 2 of them. They can cook 2 grilled cheese at once (4 if you fit them in snug. I guess it all depends on the bread size). They always provide an even cook. The grease can trap where the plates swing up and down and can be a pain to clean... but other than that, they are perfect.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Donald B. from The Hotdog Stand

    Posted on 08/09/2020

    Verified Purchase

    This press is PHENOMENAL! Heats fast and evenly. The cast iron becomes well seasoned after a few uses and sandwiches never come out sticking or burnt. Cooks sandwiches in about 30 seconds.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Edurne Z. from Mad Cuban Cafe

    Posted on 03/04/2020

    Verified Purchase

    We ordered the double press after using the single as we got busier at the restaurant we needed to add more presses so we tried the double it did not disappoint works great.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Humberto T. from Home Use

    Posted on 06/27/2018

    this commercial paini is perfect, its double lid makes it very comfortable to work, and helps to make work faster, especially for cafeterias and places where snacks are prepared, it is very strong I would recommend to all establishments of this type that had this equipment, very easy to clean and has a very good price

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Himanshu G. from Save Mart

    Posted on 08/04/2017

    This Panini press works great since we serve wraps and sandwiches. Plus it cooks evenly and cleans well. It cooks fast and we have gotten a very good reception ever since we bought it.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Tripps P. from Tripps Primal Farm And Kafé

    Posted on 04/28/2017

    The little we have used the unit it seems to work great, both sides heat up nicely and work as they should. Clean up is a breez as well.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Olena R.

    Posted on 10/12/2016

    Great deal, if you prefer to save some money. Basically using this one for wraps and panini. Easy to use and clean. Definitely worth buying.

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Erika C.

    Posted on 04/15/2024

    Verified Purchase

    This works great until it doesn't. The right side stopped working properly. The top burns everything and the bottom seems to have stopped heating. So to save from another purchase we tried to make it work just using the left side. And about two months of that and now it's the same problem. I've contacted customer service only to be told this is a known problem. Small business can't afford to buy products like this repeatedly so please either be up front about the product or stop selling it.

    We appreciate your review, Erika. We wish this sandwich grill would have worked out for you. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    John G.

    Posted on 10/24/2023

    Verified Purchase

    Lasted one year and four months. Left side burning items, right side undercooking. Great if you are ok replacing equipment once a year or so, just after warranty expires.

    Thank you for your review, John! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

    WebstaurantStore Customer Solutions

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Daniel K.

    Posted on 05/24/2022

    Verified Purchase

    caution! do not buy this product! in one year we got two replacements. Now the grill (2 months old) is broken again bad very bad!! why i have to give one star???

    Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

    WebstaurantStore Customer Solutions

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    John R. from Annex

    Posted on 03/01/2022

    Verified Purchase

    Great Panini Press. Love it has two sides with different thermostats and separate plugs so you can use on a 110 outlet. Has held up for quite some time.

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Clayton E. from Short Bus Catering LLC

    Posted on 02/16/2022

    Verified Purchase

    Great press. We used it with 2 separate plugs so it wouldn't trip breaker. Gets hot fast, stays hot. Cleans pretty easy, if storing it could have rust spots on cast iron, but can clean off.

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Lisa R. from Leon General LLC

    Posted on 08/03/2021

    Verified Purchase

    Second one in 24 months. Right burner on the first one quit working. On the second one it caught on fire tonight (11 months). Do not waste your money on this item.

    We appreciate your feedback! We’re sorry this is defective. A Customer Solutions Representative will be contacting you soon.

    WebstaurantStore Customer Solutions

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Louis B. from Blue Ribbon Meat Company

    Posted on 11/28/2020

    Verified Purchase

    Absolutely wonderful press!!! Opened a pizza shop in a small.rural town,and decided to offer hot sandwiches as well,so bought this because I'm on a budget. It work amazingly well!!! Easy to operate,easy to clean and pays for itself within a week or two. Looking to buy a second one due to increased demand! This press is HEAVY and well constructed.

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Jessica J. from Icki Sticki

    Posted on 05/01/2020

    Verified Purchase

    I have two of these, they work great! Why spend more? I never understand equipment brand when you could spend half as much and replace twice as often?

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    David S. from WHAPPOS

    Posted on 10/21/2019

    Verified Purchase

    The double commercial Sandwich press makes the best Whappos Cubanos! We love using this press for all of the Whappos Sandwiches! Its easy to use and it is very reliable!

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Willson C. from Commune

    Posted on 10/17/2017

    This grill is perfect for making quick sandwiches but the only downfall is the small size as well as the awkward drip tray that doesn't seem to fit.

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Erik H. from Colony Cafe

    Posted on 02/18/2017

    We bought this press as our main sandwich press in a restaurant that serves melts as a menu category. We like it -- its a great value for the price and toasts the bread nicely. I like that the tops are heavy enough to stay down when you press them.

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Karl B.

    Posted on 08/03/2016

    I bought this product in October but wasn't able to used it till April due to the late completion of my restaurant. I've only used it for about three months and then all the back screws that keeps the top grill open broke off. Poorly designed and not meant for commercial use.

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Katherine O. from The Green Street Restaurant And Kitchen Inc

    Posted on 08/02/2016

    This panini press is a great reliable product that is comparable to the high end brands at a lower cost. The red color looks nice in the kitchen as well

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Blair E.

    Posted on 04/09/2016

    It's been over a year now and this press has made several thousand sandwiches and is still going strong. Cleaning the grooves is not easy, but we scrub it with a wire brush it every night and the carbon build-up never gets too bad.

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Review by

    Andre N. from Cheese Daddy

    Posted on 10/22/2015

    I must admit, at first this grill work as describe, however two month into operation I had to get rid of it. The surface was peeling with metal flakes. This was the main equipment for my restaurant and we use it all day. Thankfully Webstaurantstore was very responsive and refunded my purchase. I used the credits to purchase a cast iron grill. I would recommend this product for very light use not commercial use.

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