High output for busy kitchens. Heavy duty cooking surface for high heat retention. Fast start-up to cooking temperatures. Maintenance is easier with bottom-mounted grease collection pan. Top skirt protects against kitchen “wear & tear”. Griddle plate is fully welded to base. 210 Volt pulls 17 AMPS. 2 year Manufacturer warranty on American made thermostat. ETL/NSF listed. See page 832 of our 2011 catalog.