The table-top or slide-in module with an electronically controllable, energy-saving and powerful induction hob (2 square hot plates) is used for keeping food hot and for cooking, steaming, grilling or frying food, compatible with a GN system – for flexible preparations with the best cooking and grilling results, can be controlled separately and together with 2 rotary switches. The power levels 0 to 9 enable all possible types of food preparations from gentle warming to regeneration and grilling. Also with the following additional functions: automatic pot detection, defrosting, food-warming, boost and bridge function, as well as an automatic cooking and switch-off function (operating time limit).

In combination with the thermoplates® GN cooking pot made of unique SWISS-PLY multi-layer material for the best food quality. The material combines aluminium in the core with conductivity (hot/cold) 10 times better than pure stainless steel, for significant energy savings in use, with the hygienic advantages of stainless steel. The watertight press-in lid and the stylish cooking and buffet lids (buffet lid for the table-top variant) offer matching lids for keeping food hot and for hygienic protection when serving.

All GN 1/1 varithek® modules are standardised and can therefore be flexibly combined and interchanged, for precise insertion in the AST/EST system modules or in the varithek® GN port.