Overview

Benchstar NPD-1 Automatic Single Pan Fried Dumplings/Buns Machine

The Benchstar NPD-1 is a compact, lightweight automatic pan-fried dumplings and buns machine purpose-built for commercial kitchens, food stalls, and snack service operations. Its versatility extends well beyond dumplings, handling potstickers, gyoza, mandu, pierogi, scones, pan-fried steamed buns, and even steaks — all from a single countertop unit drawing just 3000W on a standard 15A connection.

At the heart of the NPD-1 is a corrosion-resistant hard chrome grill plate paired with a high-efficiency low-density heating tube that preheats from 30°C to 210°C in just 11 minutes. A digital control panel with programmable settings, an integrated water feeding system, and an end-of-cook buzzer and indicator light give operators precise, repeatable results with minimal supervision.

Key Benefits

• Cooks fresh dumplings in approximately 3 minutes 30 seconds and frozen dumplings in around 5 minutes 30 seconds, enabling rapid throughput during peak service periods.
• Each grill plate accommodates 28 to 33 dumplings per batch, making it practical for continuous high-volume snack service.
• Up to four cooking programs can be stored per cooking side, allowing staff to switch between menu items quickly without reconfiguring settings each time.
• The integrated water feeding system with an adjustable timer (10 seconds to 10 minutes) and up to 950ml capacity creates steam automatically, producing the characteristic crispy-bottomed, tender-topped result without manual intervention.
• Wide temperature range of 50°C to 250°C and adjustable cooking times from 30 seconds to 30 minutes make the machine suitable for a broad variety of products beyond dumplings, including scones and steaks.
• The top cover stops and holds at any position, providing flexible access during cooking and making cleaning straightforward between batches.
• An audible buzzer and visual indicator light alert operators when cooking is complete, reducing the risk of overcooking and freeing staff to attend to other tasks.
• Compact footprint of 285mm wide by 625mm deep suits tight bench space in small commercial kitchens, food trucks, and market stalls.
• Backed by a two-stage warranty — one year parts and labour plus one additional year parts only when registered within 14 days of invoice — providing strong post-purchase support.

Key Features

• Corrosion-resistant hard chrome grill plate for efficient, even heat transfer and long-term durability.
• High-efficiency low-density heating tube for rapid, consistent heating across the plate surface.
• Preheats from 30°C to 210°C in just 11 minutes.
• Cooking temperature range: 50°C to 250°C.
• Adjustable cooking timer: 00:30 to 30:00 (MM:SS).
• Integrated water feeding system with adjustable timer (00:10 to 10:00 MM:SS) and maximum feed volume of 950ml.
• Each grill plate cooks 28 to 33 dumplings per batch.
• Up to four programmable cooking programs storable per cooking side.
• Digital control panel for precise, repeatable settings.
• End-of-cook buzzer and indicator light to alert operators when cooking is complete.
• Top cover features a minimalist design and can be locked at any position for flexible cooking access.
• Suitable for potstickers, gyoza, mandu, pierogi, pan-fried steamed buns, scones, and steaks.
• Single-phase 3000W / 15A power supply, compatible with standard commercial and domestic outlets.
• Compact and lightweight construction suited to countertop use in commercial or home kitchens.
• Easy-clean surfaces throughout.
• 1-year parts and labour warranty plus 1-year parts-only warranty when product is registered within 14 days of invoice date.

Specifications

• Width (mm): 285
• Depth (mm): 625
• Height (mm): 439
• Weight (kg): 30
• Packed Width (mm): 695
• Packed Depth (mm): 410
• Packed Height (mm): 510
• Shipping Weight: 27
• Power Delivery: 3000W/15A
• Power (kW): 3000
• Warranty (months): 1 Year Parts & Labour Plus 1 Year Parts Only Warranty When Products Registered Within 14D Of Invoice