Overview

Waldorf RNL8603E-RB 800 Series 900mm Electric Cooktop Low Back Version with Refrigerated Base

The Waldorf RNL8603E-RB brings together a 900mm electric cooktop and a self-contained refrigerated base in a single suite-matched unit, offering a compact cooking and cold storage solution purpose-built for high-demand commercial kitchens. The cooktop section houses four 2.4kW radiant elements alongside a 3.6kW, 300mm griddle positioned on the right-hand side as standard, all constructed in heavy-duty 304 stainless steel with vitreous enamelled element modules and removable hob spill trays to make end-of-service cleaning straightforward.

Beneath the cooking surface, the integrated refrigerated base runs on a ventilated R134a refrigeration system rated for tropical-climate conditions, maintaining a temperature range of -2°C to +8°C with a digital electronic thermostat, automatic defrost, and automatic evaporation of defrost water so no condensate drain is needed. Two GN 1/1 drawers sit on robust European telescopic guides and are fitted with tool-free replaceable magnetic gaskets, placing accessible cold storage directly under the cooking zones and making the unit especially well suited to kitchens where floor space is limited.

Key Benefits

• Integrating cooking and refrigerated storage within one footprint removes the need for separate freestanding equipment, freeing up valuable kitchen floor space.
• Tropical-climate-rated refrigeration holding -2°C to +8°C delivers consistent temperature control even in hot, busy kitchen environments, supporting food safety throughout service.
• All service access points, including the removable condensing unit, are reachable from the front of the unit, reducing downtime and keeping routine maintenance simple.
• Hinge-up element and griddle sections, combined with vitreous enamelled hob spill trays that lift out for washing, allow faster and more thorough cleaning at the end of each service period.
• Heavy-duty reinforced control knobs with easy-view settings and individual power and heating indicator lights give operators clear, at-a-glance oversight of every cooking zone.
• Adjustable feet and two additional rollers allow the unit to be levelled precisely or moved to a new position on the kitchen floor without requiring specialised tools.
• Optional hot plate elements fitted with a machine-finished steel plate of 8mm thickness provide configuration flexibility to match different menu requirements without replacing the whole unit.
• Because defrost water evaporates automatically within the refrigeration system, no condensate drain connection is required, simplifying installation planning and reducing plumbing work in new or refitted kitchens.

Key Features

• Four 2.4kW open radiant elements set in heavy-duty welded element frames with energy regulator controls
• One 3.6kW griddle element on a 12mm thick mild steel griddle plate, positioned on the right-hand side as standard
• Six temperature settings plus a simmer setting on each radiant element
• 50°C to 320°C thermostat control per 300mm griddle section
• Individual power and heating indicator lights for each element control
• Welded hob constructed from 1.5mm 304 stainless steel with bull-nose edge
• Splashback and side panels in 1.2mm 304 stainless steel; front panels in 0.9mm 304 stainless steel
• Griddle splash guards fabricated from 2.5mm 304 stainless steel plate
• Vitreous enamelled element module and hob spill trays, removable for cleaning
• Hinge-up element and griddle sections for full access during cleaning and servicing
• Aluminised steel internal cooktop construction
• Optional hot plate elements with a machine-finished 8mm steel cooking plate
• Self-contained, suite-matched refrigerated base with ventilated system using R134a refrigerant
• Tropical-climate-rated operating range of -2°C to +8°C
• Digital electronic thermostat with automatic defrost and automatic evaporation of defrost water
• No condensate drain required
• Two GN 1/1 drawers with 100mm deep pan capacity
• Drawer runners using robust European telescopic guides rated for heavy-duty commercial use
• Magnetic drawer gaskets designed for tool-free replacement
• 50mm fully foamed insulation panels manufactured without CFCs, enclosed in a 304 stainless steel exterior and interior throughout the refrigerated base
• Anti-corrosion treated evaporator
• Legs constructed from 63mm diameter, 1.2mm thick 304 stainless steel tube in a heavy-duty configuration, complete with adjustable feet
• Two additional rollers for repositioning the unit

Specifications

• Width (mm): 900
• Depth (mm): 805
• Height (mm): 970
• Weight (kg): 340.0