Vollrath GGMDM-18 Medium-Duty 18" Manual Gas Griddle
Countertop flat-top – single zone • 28,000 BTU • ¾" steel plate
Engineered for busy restaurants, pubs and cafés that need big performance in a compact footprint, the Vollrath GGMDM-18
delivers fast recovery, even heat and the rugged reliability chefs expect from the industry’s medium-duty leader.
Key Features
- 28,000 BTU custom stainless-steel U-shaped burner distributes heat uniformly across the entire plate.
- ¾" (1.9 cm) polished steel griddle plate maximizes heat retention and resists warping.
- 17.7" × 20.5" cooking surface gives you room for burgers, breakfast items, quesadillas and more.
- Manual flame control knob lets you dial in the perfect sear; metal knob is guaranteed for life.
- Natural-gas-ready out of the box; LP conversion kit included for field changeover.
- Bull-nose front edge stays cool to the touch, protecting staff from accidental burns.
- Divided stainless-steel drip pan reduces sloshing and pulls out from the front for quick clean-up.
- Heavy-duty stainless & aluminized-steel construction with welded seams eliminates grease traps.
- 4" adjustable legs simplify leveling and maintain vital airflow under the unit.
Specifications
| Model |
GGMDM-18 |
| Control type |
Manual, infinite-adjustment gas valve |
| Heating zones |
1 (12" wide) |
| Total BTU output |
28,000 BTU/hr |
| Burner configuration |
1 stainless-steel U-shaped burner |
| Plate thickness |
¾" polished steel |
| Cooking surface (W × D) |
17.7" × 20.5" (45 × 52 cm) |
| Overall dimensions (W × D × H) |
18.0" × 29.38" × 16.0" (45.7 × 74.6 × 40.6 cm) |
| Gas connection |
¾" NPT (right side); ships NG with LP kit |
| Body material |
Stainless steel front & sides; aluminized-steel chassis |
| Grease management |
Front-access divided stainless drip pan |
| Certifications |
ETL • ETL Sanitation (NSF/ANSI STD 4) • cETLus |
| Warranty |
1-year parts & labor; lifetime metal knob warranty |
Perfect For
- Steak houses and bar-and-grill concepts
- Breakfast diners, coffee shops & food trucks
- Concessions and catering stations where space is at a premium
Installation Note: Unit must be placed against non-combustible surfaces with a minimum 6" rear clearance and
operated on the supplied 4" legs to maintain proper ventilation. Professional gas hookup is required.
Commercial use only. Refer to the Vollrath operator’s manual for complete installation, operation and maintenance instructions.
