Taylor L819 Gas Two Platen Two Sided Grill
The Taylor L819 is a gas-powered, high-capacity double-sided grill designed to meet the demands of busy kitchens that run full throttle across multiple dayparts. Designed to cook up to two-thirds faster than traditional methods, it’s the ideal solution for operations looking to serve more, faster—without compromising cook quality or consistency. Let the grill handle the work, while your team stays focused on keeping ticket times short and customers satisfied.
With its 24-inch cook surface, the Taylor L819 is ready for high-volume output—from burgers and chicken breasts to quesadillas, pork chops, and grilled cheeses. The three-point platen contact ensures repeatable, top-and-bottom cooking with every press, so you can count on even sears and consistent results at scale. A natural fit for any food service operation looking to streamline their cooking processes to increase speed and food safety, while keeping the flavor you’re known for.
Features
- One touch menu selection automatically provides accurate TIME, TEMPERATURE, and GAP settings for every product.
- Weighted Platens – The weighted platen is designed to compress a fresh hand formed product to a patty, while maintaining the juices and quality of the product along with the desired sear.
- Programmable Controls – Microprocessor control is programmable for simplified operator operation. Offers flexibility for future menu items and product specification changes at the restaurant level. Customizable to offer multi-stage settings per product, five languages (English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Portuguese), standby alert to conserve energy, and four timers that can be used specifically for flat grill cooking.
- External USB port allows user access to upload new menu and promotional items. Menu changes can be sent electronically to other store locations saving time and eliminating operator error.
- Upper Platens – Two upper platens will close automatically to the preset gap setting with the touch of one button. Air cylinder system provides quiet, simple, trouble-free operation of the upper platen. As a safety feature, platen will automatically open at loss of power, or if an obstruction is detected.
- Precise Automatic Gapping – Solid platform with 3-point reference plane and fixed (home) reference point. Once programmed, the upper platen automatically achieves accurate and consistent gaps, every time. Precise, repeatable gapping ensures product safety and better quality finished product.
- Cooking Zones – Two separately controlled cooking zones. Each zone has three independent heating elements, and two in the upper platen to assure even temperatures and quick recovery.
- Side-To-Side Release Material – Protects entire upper platen cooking surface and makes cleaning easy. Improved installation and removal process away from hot surfaces.
- Patty Cook Position Placement Guide – Lower cooking surface is etched for a permanent patty placement guide for two-sided cooking.
- Optional Weighted Platens – The weighted platen is designed to compress a fresh hand formed product to a patty, while maintaining the juices and quality of the product along with the desired sear.
- One dedicated electrical connection is required. Manufactured to be permanently connected. See the electrical chart for the proper electrical requirements.
- Accessories included cleaner (1qt.), grease cans (two, mount on each side. Minimum clearance from construction: Allow for a 34 in. (86.4 cm) minimum aisle width in front of grill for grease can removal, release sheets including clips and retainer (one box of 9), and squeegee.
Specifications
Lower Cooking Surface Heat Source | Gas |
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Upper Platen Heat Source | Electric |
Cooking Surface Dimensions | 24" |
Model Style | Floor |
Upper Platens | 2 |
Cooking Zones | 2 |
Programmable Controls | Yes |
Gapping | Automatic |
Grease Collection | External, Side |
Dimensions | Width: 28-3/16"/716mm, Depth: 40-13/16"/1037mm, Height: Adjustable |
Net Weight | 699 lbs/317.1 kg |