Merrychef PSR162 Panini Press – High Opening – Grilled Top Plate and Flat Bottom Plate – ACA877

£722.00

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SKU: Lockhart-ACA877

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THE WORKING VIEW

Why this panini pre earns its place

The high opening (the gap when the lid lifts) clears bread thickness and toppings without crushing them before the press closes. A grilled top plate marks bread and cooks it, while the flat base ensures even contact across the whole sandwich. That asymmetry is the job: colour and crust on top, even heat on bottom.

Merrychef builds commercial equipment that sits reliably for years—the hinge mechanism and plate flatness are the durability markers. Temperature holding between batches matters for consistency; this press is built for back-to-back service without drift.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

High-opening presses lift the top plate further, letting you load thick sandwiches without crushing them first. Standard presses have a shorter opening and suit thin toasties.

The grilled top colours and crisps the bread crust; the flat bottom cooks the filling and bottom slice evenly. You get two different jobs from one tool, faster service from one pass through.

Merrychef Connex presses typically reach 200–220 °C. Exact temperature controls are set via the unit's dial or digital display.

Yes, within reason. The high opening clears substantial bread and filling. Extremely thick builds or hard-packed cold cuts may need a longer press time or lighter contact to avoid bursting the filling out the side.

Merrychef equipment uses direct heat and thermal mass efficiently. Temperature recovery between pans is fast, and the hold is consistent, so you're not re-heating between service windows.

Plate cleaning after service (wiped or scraped of crumbs), hinge checks for looseness, and power-cable inspection. Merrychef spares are available on 01792 732702.
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