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Wells (Middleby)  |  SKU: HC-2256

Wells (Middleby) HC-2256 Hot Plates

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Description

Wells HC-2256 Built-In Glass-Ceramic Hotplate

14 3/4" W • Two 9" Radiant Elements • 3800 / 5000 W • cULus & NSF

Turbo-charge your cookline or action station with the Wells HC-2256. This low-profile, two-burner hotplate installs flush into any suitable countertop, delivering full-range performance on a sleek, easy-to-clean glass-ceramic surface that’s ready for front-of-house display cooking.

Why you’ll love it
  • 5× faster heat-up than conventional coil hotplates—cut ticket times and energy costs.
  • Dual 9" (229 mm) radiant elements provide up to a combined 5 kW of even, responsive heat.
  • Completely sealed, non-porous glass-ceramic surface wipes clean in seconds and resists thermal shock.
  • Infinite OFF/LO-HI control knobs for precise sautéing, simmering, holding or finishing.
  • Compatible with virtually any flat-bottom pan—no specialty cookware required.
  • No open flame, silent operation and minimal profile—perfect for buffet lines and chef’s tables.
  • Built to last with long-life radiant element technology and rugged Wells construction.
  • Certified safe: cULus and NSF listings plus a 1-year parts & labor warranty.
Technical specifications
Model HC-2256
Configuration Built-in, two-burner glass-ceramic hotplate
Cooking surface Two 9" (229 mm) radiant elements
Overall size (W × D) 14 3/4" × 24 5/8" (375 mm × 625 mm)
Installed weight 23 lb (10 kg)
Shipping weight 26 lb (12 kg)
Power 3800 W @ 208 V 1 Ø | 5000 W @ 240 V 1 Ø
Amperage 18.1 A @ 208 V | 20.8 A @ 240 V
Controls Infinite (OFF/LO to HI) knobs
Electrical connection Hard-wired (no cord supplied)
Certifications cULus, NSF
Warranty 1 year parts & labor

Minimum clearances: 1" (25 mm) back & sides • 3 5/8" (92 mm) front • 5" (127 mm) below the unit. Refer to the Wells installation manual and all local codes before installing.

Important: The HC-2256 must be installed by a qualified electrician into a properly sized countertop cut-out.
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Features & Specs

Manufacturer

Wells (Middleby)

Certifications

CE, UL, cULus

Width

14.75in

Depth

24.63in

Shipping Weight

31.0lbs

Burner Qty

2 burners

Controls

infinite controls

Burner Type

ceramic glass top

Specifications

Hotplate, built-in, electric, 14-3/4" W, glass-ceramic, two burner, 9" elements, 3800/5000w, cULus