Delfield

Delfield N8717-DESP Steam Tables & Food Wells

SKU: N8717-DESP
$2,225.00
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Delfield N8717-DESP ESP Drop-In Hot Food Well – 1 Pan

Energy-Saving | Wet or Dry | Digital Precision Control

Give every serving the fresh-from-the-kitchen heat it deserves. The Delfield N8717-DESP is a compact, single-well hot holding solution that drops straight into your counter, delivers accurate temperature control with a low-watt 500 W heat pad and keeps operating costs in check.

Top-line features
  • True wet or dry operation for menu flexibility.
  • Individual solid-state digital control (remote panel with 4 ft conduit) for pinpoint temperature adjustment.
  • Flush-mount 18-ga stainless steel top with drawn 20-ga 12" x 20" well—sanitary, durable and easy to wipe clean.
  • Energy Saving Power (ESP) design uses just 500 W while maintaining safe NSF hot-holding temps.
  • ½" FNPT drain integrated into the well and manifolded to a gate valve—makes end-of-shift cleanup fast.
  • 1" fiberglass insulation on all sides keeps heat in the well, not in your workspace.
  • Press-fit perimeter gasket is factory-installed—simply drop into a 16-7/8" × 25" cut-out and tighten.
  • Galvanized exterior body stands up to the rigors of commercial kitchens.
  • Safety & compliance: UL, cUL, NSF & CE listed.
  • 1-year parts & labor warranty backed by Delfield’s nationwide service network.
Perfect for
  • Buffet and cafeteria serving lines
  • QSR & fast-casual build stations
  • C-stores, delis & coffee bars
  • Hotel banquet & catering set-ups
Technical specs
Model N8717-DESP
Pan capacity (1) full-size steam table pan 12" × 20" (6.25" deep well)
Counter cut-out 16.87" W × 25.00" D  (430 mm × 635 mm)
Well depth 6.25" (159 mm)
Voltage / Phase 208–230 V / 60 Hz / 1-phase (hard-wired)
Wattage / Amps 500 W • 2.4–2.7 A
Drain connection ½" FNPT, right-rear; manifolded to left-side gate valve
Control panel cut-out 5.00" W × 6.88" H × 7.50" D (127 × 175 × 191 mm)
Construction 18-ga stainless top & 20-ga well • Galvanized exterior
Shipping weight 41 lb (19 kg)
Certifications UL • cUL • NSF • CE
Popular options & accessories
  • Fill faucet or auto-fill kit
  • Adapter bars & plates for fractional pans
  • Single- or double-service flip-up sneeze guards
  • Telescoping stainless covers
  • 240 V / 50 Hz or 3-phase electrical (factory-installed)
Installation note: Unit ships without cord or plug and must be hard-wired by a qualified electrician. Maintain 3" clearance to combustible materials around exterior body.

Need multiple wells? Check out the Delfield N8731-DESP through N8787-DESP models for 2- to 6-pan configurations.

Overall Dimensions:

17.89"W x 26.0"D x 9.5"H

Product Weight:

41.0 lb
Manufacturer Delfield
Certifications ["NSF", "CE", "UL"]
Height 9.5in
Width 17.89in
Depth 26.0in
Shipping Weight 41.0lbs
Pan Capacity (1) full size (12" x 20")
Wet or Dry operation wet or dry
Controls digital controls
Construction stainless steel top, corrosion resistant steel exterior
Drain with drain
Style individual pans
Insulated or Non-Insulated insulated
Specifications Drop-In Hot Food Well Unit, Electric, individual pans, wet/dry type with drain & manifold, 1-pan size for 12" x 20" pan, individual digital temperature controls, stainless steel top & wells, galvanized exterior body, (16-7/8" x 25" cutout required), UL, NSF, cUL, CE

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