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Vulcan Salamanders

Vulcan broilers have powerful heating elements that broil raw cuts of meats and caramelize crusts, while Vulcan cheesemelters are a go-to tool for melting cheese, lightly finishing dishes before service, and toasting bread.

Vulcan Salamanders: What You Need to Know

Vulcan broilers, salamanders, and cheesemelters are essential to many commercial kitchens. Salamander broilers are capable of high temperatures that broil and brown foods right before plating. While some units are freestanding, others can be mounted to the wall, placed on a countertop, or mounted to a range. Legs may need to be purchased to place salamanders and cheesemelters on a countertop. Reinforced back risers are needed to mount Vulcan salamanders to a range. Vulcan broilers are freestanding units mounted on casters that often feature griddle tops or convection ovens.

Vulcan cheesemelters provide similar melting capabilities but operate at lower temperatures and are not designed to broil. These units are ideal for final presentation touches, such as melting cheese on entrees or warming plated food. Vulcan cheesemelters are heated by electricity or gas and often include wall-mounting brackets.

Vulcan Salamanders: Common Questions

What’s the main use for a salamander broiler?

Salamanders are used for finishing dishes, melting, browning, or adding texture right before plating.

Can salamanders be mounted over any range?

Most models are designed for over-range or wall mounting. Always check size and clearance specs.

Is a salamander the same as a broiler?

A salamander is a type of broiler that focuses on top heat for finishing, not full-scale cooking like upright broilers.

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