Product Overview

The Blue Seal GP516-RB is a 900mm commercial gas griddle on a refrigerated base, with a thick machined plate and two GN 1/1 drawers of cold storage built in underneath.

Model	GP516-RB
Type	Gas griddle
Burners	2 x 40MJ
Power	80MJ
Plate area	892x530mm
Control	Dial
Ignition	Piezo
Gas	Natural or LPG
Regulator	Supplied
Gas inlet	R ¾″ BSP male
Base	Refrigerated
Fridge type	Ventilated
Refrigerant	R134a
Fridge range	-2 to +8°C
Storage	2 GN drawers
Fridge	240V 10A plug
Feet	Legs, adjustable
Width	900mm
Depth	812mm
Height	915mm
Weight	200kg
Made by	Moffat
Country	New Zealand

Two 40MJ burners heat an 892mm x 530mm griddle plate 20mm thick, giving separate left and right heat zones with their own 90-300°C thermostat each, so you can run one side hotter for searing and the other lower for holding. The plate is top weld sealed with an overlapping finish front and rear, so there's no lip or trap for grease and food debris to catch in during cleaning. Each burner runs on full pilot and flame failure protection with piezo ignition.

Underneath, two GN 1/1 drawers run from negative 2 to positive 8 degrees on a ventilated R134a system, tropical climate rated, with a digital electronic thermostat, automatic defrost and automatic evaporation of the defrost water, so there's no condensate drain to plumb in. The condensing unit slides out through the front of the unit for servicing without needing to move the whole griddle.

The GP516-RB plugs into a standard 240V 10A outlet for the fridge component. Ribbed or mirror chromed plate options and joining caps are available for multi-unit runs. Blue Seal Evolution Series is made by Moffat in New Zealand, and the griddle comes complete with a gas type conversion kit if you ever need to switch between natural gas and LPG.

Best for: high volume prep lines that want cold ingredient storage within arm's reach of the cooking surface, without a separate underbench fridge taking up extra floor space.

What's the difference between a Grill top and a griddle?

Grill top, or most commonly called a grill plate, is the most common type of flat grill in use. It's the option on our gas stoves and cooktops, with a thinner plate around 12mm, a single burner per 300mm section, and a simple valve instead of a thermostat, so it's either on high or low. The plate's removable for cleaning, which leaves a gap front and back that caustic cleaning fluid can work into over time and corrode. Grease is caught in a shallow tray per 300mm section.

The GP516-RB is a griddle, a different piece of equipment entirely. The plate is much thicker at 20mm, thermostatically controlled from 90-300°C rather than just high or low, and welded in as a sealed, non-removable unit with no gap for anything to get into. Grease drains into one deep tray under the whole plate instead of several shallow ones per section.

Does the GP516-RB need a drain for the fridge?

No. Defrost water evaporates automatically, so there's no condensate drain to plumb in during installation.

Does the GP516 range come on other bases besides refrigerated?

Yes. This GP516-RB is the refrigerated base version specifically. The GP516-B comes on bench legs, the GP516-LS comes on an open leg stand, and the GP516-CB comes on a fully enclosed cabinet base without refrigeration.

What gas type does the GP516-RB run on?

Either natural gas or LPG, just let us know which when you order. Connection is a ¾″ BSP male gas inlet, so a licensed gas fitter makes the connection.