Electric contact grill L812

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FEATURES

• One-touch menu selection provides preset TIME, TEMPERATURE and GAP parameters for consistent cook cycles.
• Programmable microprocessor controls with multi-stage settings, five-language support (English, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese), standby alert and four dedicated timers for flat grill management.
• External USB port for uploading menu updates and promotional items to single or multiple locations.
• Two upper platens close automatically to the programmed gap via air cylinder; automatic open on power loss or obstruction for safe operation.
• Lower cooking area includes one flat cooking surface (no lower platen) for direct contact cooking.
• Precise automatic gapping with a 3‑point reference plane and fixed home reference point; repeatable gaps up to 1" ensure consistent product results.
• Three separately controlled cooking zones, each with three independent lower heating elements and two upper platen elements for uniform temperature and rapid recovery.
• Side-to-side release material on the upper platen for improved release and safer handling during removal.
• Permanent patty placement guide etched into the lower surface to standardize two-sided cooking alignment.
• Two dedicated electrical connections required; unit manufactured for permanent connection with restraining cable included.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Standby alert provides an audible reminder to place idle platens into standby, reducing operating energy consumption by up to 40% versus full operation.
• Four flat-timer function divides the 12-inch cooking area into four independently timed zones to improve speed of service.
• Multi-function mode supports up to three manual actions within a cook cycle (turn, sear, season, cheese melt).
• Integrated fault log captures events to aid technician diagnostics and validate downtime occurrences.

ACCESSORIES

• Includes cleaner (1 quart), two mounted grease cans (requires minimum 34" / 86.4 cm aisle width in front of grill for removal), release sheets with clips and retainer (box of 9) and squeegee.

SPECS
Lower cooking surface heat source: Electric
Upper platen heat source: Electric
Cooking surface dimensions: 36"
Installation: Floor model
Upper platens: 2
Cooking zones: 3
Programmable controls: Yes
Gapping: Automatic, up to 1" gap
Grease collection: External side
Dimensions (w / d / h): 40-5/16" (w) / 38-13/16" (d) / Adjustable (h) (1024 mm w / 986 mm d)
Net weight: 773.0 lbs / 350.6 kg

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Taylor
• Model: L812
• Product type: Electric two-sided clamshell grill, two platen, 3-lane
• Cooking surface width: 36"
• Number of upper platens: 2
• Number of cooking zones: 3
• Heat source (lower): Electric
• Heat source (upper): Electric
• Gapping: Automatic, up to 1"
• Grease collection: External side
• Installation: Floor model
• Net weight: 773.0 lbs / 350.6 kg
• Dimensions (w x d x h): 40-5/16" (w) / 38-13/16" (d) / Adjustable height (1024 mm w / 986 mm d)
• Controls: Programmable microprocessor controls with multi-stage settings, multi-language support, standby alert, four timers
• Connectivity: External USB port for menu uploads
• Accessories included/available: cleaner (1 quart), two mounted grease cans, release sheets with clips and retainer (box of 9), squeegee