Southbend BECT-40

Electrically heated tilting skillet, c-CSA-us and NSF certified. One piece coved corner, 10 gauge stainless steel with a #4 exterior finish and polished interior.

The pan sides slope outward to facilitate access to the cooking surface. Heating is accomplished by electric elements cast embedded in a full 1-1/2” (38 mm) thick aluminum casting bolted to the underside of the pan for even heat distribution across the entire surface. Pan pivots on side trunnions connected to the gear and control consoles. The consoles are drip proof, stainless steel clad and are supported by an all welded 1-5/8” (41 mm) stainless steel pipe frame with front legs fitted with adjustable bullet feet and rear legs fitted with flange adjustable feet for securing to the floor. The worm and gear tilt mechanism allow the pan to tilt forward manually for complete emptying of contents.

The controls are integrally mounted in the right hand console and include a thermostat, power switch, pilot light and contactors. As a safety feature the pan is equipped with high limit thermostat on each element assembly to shut down operation should thermostat fail. Convenience features include a spring assist hinged stainless steel cover with handle and no drip condensate guide, vent port with swing cover and a removable pour strainer on the pour lip. The skilled operates in a temperature range of 160°F to 450°F (71°C to 232°C) with a high temperature safety cut-off at 536°F (280°C).