Overview

Roband GSA815R Grill Station 8 Slice Ribbed Top Plate 13 Amp

The Roband GSA815R Grill Station is an Australian-made commercial contact grill with an eight-sandwich capacity, purpose-built to rapidly toast sandwiches, paninis and focaccias while also delivering beautifully seared meat, poultry and fish. Die-cast aluminium cooking plates are manufactured under high pressure, with heating elements cast directly into the plate body to provide directional, efficient heat transfer and uniform temperature across the ribbed top plate and smooth bottom plate, ensuring consistent colouration and fast cooking results across the full 500 mm x 275 mm cooking surface.

Built for cafes, restaurants, takeaways and sandwich shops, the GSA815R combines a precise thermostat, a 5-minute manual timer with audible buzz, and a counter-balanced top plate with load limiter to protect food from over-compression. Operators can run the unit in dual-plate contact mode or with the lower plate alone, and the front-positioned grease collection box together with a high splash guard makes this unit exceptionally versatile and straightforward to maintain during a busy service.

Key Benefits

• Uniform heat is delivered across both cooking surfaces without hot spots, so food cooks quickly and consistently, reducing wastage and rework.
• Elements embedded directly into the aluminium plates maximise thermal transfer efficiency, cutting heat-up time and keeping service moving.
• Operators can choose between full contact grilling or lower-plate-only cooking, giving the flexibility to handle open-faced items and closed sandwiches on the same unit.
• A counter-balanced top plate fitted with a load limiter prevents excessive downward force from pressing onto food during grilling or toasting, preserving food quality and presentation.
• The top plate holds steady at approximately 45 degrees when partially raised, leaving both hands free for loading and unloading without the plate falling.
• The front-positioned grease collection box slides out easily for quick cleaning between service periods.
• An angled control panel keeps the thermostat and timer readings clearly visible at a glance, minimising operator errors during a rush.
• Rear-cable elimination reduces counter space requirements compared to back-cable models, a practical advantage in tight commercial kitchen environments.
• Australian-made with 304 stainless steel construction and backed by a 12-month parts and labour warranty, supporting long-term reliability in high-volume venues.

Key Features

• Eight-sandwich capacity with a cooking surface area of 500 mm x 275 mm.
• Ribbed top plate and smooth bottom plate configuration as standard.
• High-pressure die-cast aluminium cooking plates with heating elements cast integrally into the plate body for efficient, directional heat transfer.
• Precise thermostat with a temperature range of 50°C to 300°C for accurate cooking control.
• Consistent temperature maintained uniformly across each cooking surface, with balanced heat output matched between the upper and lower plates.
• Selectable operating modes: full contact grilling using both plates, or single lower-plate-only operation for open-faced cooking.
• Counter-balanced top plate with ergonomic arched handle for easy, controlled one-handed operation.
• Top plate capable of remaining partially open at approximately 45 degrees for hands-free loading.
• Load limiter that lowers the effective downward weight bearing on food placed beneath the top plate during the cooking process.
• 5-minute manual timer with audible warning buzz at the end of the set time.
• High splash guard keeps the top plate positioned over the bottom plate so grease and crumbs fall onto the lower plate.
• Front-positioned grease collection box captures grease and crumbs and is easily removed for cleaning.
• Angled control panel oriented for clear sightlines to all settings during operation.
• Rear-cable elimination reduces counter space requirements compared to back-cable models.
• Optional smooth top plate or non-stick coating available.
• Plate spacers available separately for grilling very thin contents.
• Includes one premium spatula.
• Includes a non-stick grill sheet and retainer clip.
• 304 stainless steel construction.
• 2990 W power output on a 240 V single-phase supply, 13 Amp operation.
• Made in Australia with a 12-month parts and labour warranty.

Specifications

• Width (mm): 560
• Depth (mm): 490
• Height (mm): 228
• Weight (kg): 35
• Colour: Stainless Steel
• Gas Type: N/A (Electric)
• Gas Connection: N/A (Electric)
• Shipping Weight: 26
• Shipping Cubic: 0.147
• Packed Width (mm): 635.0
• Packed Height (mm): 365.0
• Packed Depth (mm): 630.0
• Capacity (Litres): 8 slice
• Power Delivery: 2990w
• Power Rating: 2990w
• Power Supply: 240V Single Phase
• Power (kW): 2990
• Voltage/Phase: 230V 15A Single Phase
• Warranty (months): 12 months
• Country of Origin: Australia
• Australian Made Logo: YES
• Material: 304 Stainless Steel
• Door Type: Roller Door
• Temperature Range: 50°C - 300°C
• Fuel Type: Electric
• Plate Type: Ribbed Top / Smooth Bottom
• Cooking Surface Area (mm): 500 x 275
• Control Type: Manual Timer + Thermostat
• Temperature Control: Thermostat