{"product_id":"garland-gtog48-su8-starfire-hot-plates","title":"Garland GTOG48-SU8 Starfire Hot Plates - GTOG48-SU8","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pd-title\"\u003eGarland GTOG48-SU8 Starfire Hot Plates - GTOG48-SU8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pd-subtitle\"\u003eModel GTOG48-SU8 • 8 open burners • 240,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-lead\"\u003eBuilt for high-volume kitchens that refuse to compromise on speed or consistency, the Garland Starfire 48″ Step-Up Hot Plate delivers full-size range power in a space-saving countertop footprint. Two tiers of 30,000 BTU Starfire Pro burners put 240,000 BTU\/h of searing heat at your command—perfect for simultaneous sautéing, boiling and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"pd-section-title\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight (8) \u003cstrong\u003e30,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e Starfire Pro two-piece star burners – clog-resistant design splits for quick cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-up configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: four rear burners are raised for ergonomic access and a clear view of every pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual \u003cstrong\u003emanual gas valves\u003c\/strong\u003e with protected standing pilots for instant ignition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged \u003cstrong\u003esplit ergonomic cast-iron grates\u003c\/strong\u003e let heavy stockpots glide effortlessly across the 27″-deep cooking surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel front, sides \u0026amp; back plus a \u003cstrong\u003e3 ½″ front rail\u003c\/strong\u003e for a cooler work edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-capacity stainless steel crumb tray removes for fast clean-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4″ adjustable stainless steel legs\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilize the unit on any countertop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed ¾″ NPT regulator with “T” manifold allows straight-through or flush-rear gas hook-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified \u003cstrong\u003eCSA\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eNSF\u003c\/strong\u003e for commercial gas equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"pd\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-cly1{text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n.tg .tg-wa1i{font-weight:bold;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003eGTOG48-SU8 (Natural or Propane)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eOverall width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e47 ¼″ \/ 1200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eOverall depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e32″ \/ 814 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eOverall height (with 4″ legs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e19 13⁄16″ \/ 503 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eBurners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e8 open top (4 front + 4 rear step-up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eInput per burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e30,000 BTU\/h Natural\u003cbr\u003e27,000 BTU\/h Propane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eTotal input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e240,000 BTU\/h Natural\u003cbr\u003e216,000 BTU\/h Propane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eGas connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e¾″ NPT (rear, straight or flush)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eClearances (combustible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e7″ sides • 6″ rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eMassive commercial heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e240,000 BTU total\u003c\/strong\u003e across \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e8 high‑output open burners\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4 front and 4 elevated “step‑up” rear burners — for fast heat‑up, quick recovery, and sustained performance under heavy use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eErgonomic step‑up design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised rear burners improve visibility and access when front cookware is in use, boosting productivity on busy cooklines. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"563\"\u003ePrecision zone control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual manual gas valves let chefs set each burner independently, ideal for simultaneous boiling, sautéing, and finishing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eChef‑friendly durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rugged \u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"812\"\u003estainless steel front, sides, and back\u003c\/strong\u003e plus ergonomic cast‑iron grates handle daily heavy duty cooking and clean up easily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eQ: What is the Garland GTOG48‑SU8?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eA: A \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e48″ commercial gas Starfire Pro step‑up hot plate\u003c\/strong\u003e built for high‑volume professional kitchens with 8 open burners and manual controls. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eQ: What cooking tasks is it designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eA: Engineered for simultaneous \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"584\"\u003esautéing, boiling, and high‑heat cooktop work\u003c\/strong\u003e across multiple burners in busy foodservice environments. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eQ: How much cooking power does it deliver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eA: It delivers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"772\"\u003etotal of 240,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e with eight 30,000 BTU Starfire Pro burners for robust, consistent heat. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eQ: How is heat controlled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eA: Individual manual gas valves and protected pilot lights provide precise control and reliable ignition during peak service. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eQ: What gas types does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eA: Designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eNatural Gas or Propane\u003c\/strong\u003e, with regulator and manifold connection options. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eQ: Who should use this hot plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eA: Professional chefs and commercial kitchens that need \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003ehigh‑capacity cookline performance\u003c\/strong\u003e in a space‑efficient countertop unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eClean cast‑iron grates regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove and wash the \u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"160\"\u003ecast‑iron top grates\u003c\/strong\u003e with mild soap and warm water; dry completely and lightly season with food‑safe oil to help prevent rust. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eWipe spills promptly:\u003c\/strong\u003e After each use, wipe burner spills and debris from the surface — this prevents clogged burner ports and maintains efficient flame characteristics. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eEmpty crumb\/debris tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove and clean the \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"610\"\u003elarge stainless steel crumb tray\u003c\/strong\u003e frequently to keep the area beneath the grates clear and simplify routine cleanup. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eStainless exterior care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe the stainless steel \u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"816\"\u003efront, sides, and back\u003c\/strong\u003e with a soft cloth and mild detergent; rinse 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