Imperial (Middleby) IHPA-4-48-E Hot Plates

Imperial IHPA-4-48-E 48" Electric Countertop Hot Plate

Add high-performance sauté, simmer and finishing capacity to any cook line without sacrificing valuable floor space. The Imperial IHPA-4-48-E pairs rugged stainless-steel construction with four powerful 2 kW round plate elements, delivering range-quality speed and control in a slim, 19-3/8"-deep countertop design.

Why You’ll Love It

• 4 × 9" (229 mm) sealed round plate elements supply a solid, flat cooking surface for fast, even heating.
• Infinite heat controls let chefs fine-tune each burner independently for maximum menu flexibility.
• Solid top design keeps spills out of the chassis, cutting clean-up time to a minimum.
• Stainless steel front, top & sides with welded, polished seams stand up to daily abuse and wipe clean easily.
• 5" (127 mm) stainless landing ledge offers a convenient plating and staging area.
• Durable cast-aluminum knobs feature Valox™ grips that stay cool to the touch.
• 4" (102 mm) heavy-duty legs with adjustable feet ensure a level, NSF-acceptable installation.
• Certified cETLus, ETL-Sanitation & CE for broad code compliance.
• Backed by Imperial’s 1-year parts & labor warranty.

Ideal Applications

• Breakfast stations – rapid heating for omelets, griddle pans or stock pots.
• Sauté & finishing on busy cook lines.
• Mobile or kiosk operations that need full-range power in a compact footprint.
• Supplemental capacity during catering rushes or seasonal peaks.

Technical Specifications

Optional Accessories

• Stainless steel equipment stands (with or without undershelf).
• 6" (152 mm) locking casters for stands.
• Factory-wired 480 V configuration*.

*Additional charge applies. 480 V option intended for export markets.