What is the PSC28IE best used for?

It is a commercial panini grill for pressing sandwiches, panini and similar items in volume. The wide smooth platens suit cafés, delis and food trucks rather than home kitchens.

Does it have a timer?

Yes. It uses a digital electronic timer with electronic controls, so you can set a press time and repeat it through service.

Smooth or grooved platens?

This model has smooth cast iron platens. Smooth platens give full contact and even browning and are easier to wipe down than grooved ones.

How does it compare with a smaller countertop press?

It covers far more cooking area and holds heat better during a rush, but it is heavier and takes up more counter space. A small press suits low-volume use; this one suits steady commercial output.

How do I care for the cast iron platens?

Scrape and wipe the platens while warm, avoid soaking them, and keep them lightly oiled to preserve the seasoning. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning guidance for the electronic controls.

Star PSC28IE 28" Smooth Cast Iron Panini Grill

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$10,672.00at Restaurant SupplyChecked Nov 11

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Star PSC28IE 28" Smooth Cast Iron Panini Grill

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$10,672.00at Restaurant SupplyChecked Nov 11

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Last seen at $10,672.00 at Restaurant Supply on Nov 11.

Our take on the Star PSC28IE 28" Smooth Cast Iron Panini Grill

The Star PSC28IE is a 28-inch commercial panini grill with smooth cast iron platens and electronic controls. It is built for cafés, delis and food trucks that press sandwiches in volume, and its wide platen handles several panini at once. Against smaller countertop presses it trades portability for throughput, and its digital timer and electronic control set it apart from basic mechanical grills. It is a heavy, stationary unit rather than a home kitchen appliance.

Best forCafés and delis pressing sandwiches in volumeFood trucks and concession standsCommercial kitchens wanting timed, repeatable grillingOperators upgrading from a small home-style press

Pros

Wide 28-inch cooking surface fits several sandwiches at once
Smooth cast iron platens give even contact and browning
Electronic controls with a digital timer for repeatable results
Heavy cast iron construction holds heat through busy service
Made in the United States

Cons

Large and heavy, so it needs a fixed counter space
Cast iron platens need seasoning and careful cleaning
Electronic controls add parts that can fail versus a mechanical knob
Not suited to a home kitchen

Star PSC28IE 28" Smooth Cast Iron Panini Grill prices at every store

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Star PSC28IE 28" Smooth Cast Iron Panini Grill price history

Lowest price we've seen: $10,672.00 on Nov 12 at Restaurant Supply. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

About the Star PSC28IE 28" Smooth Cast Iron Panini Grill

The Star PSC28IE is a 28-inch panini grill with smooth cast iron cooking surfaces. It uses an electronic control and a digital timer.

Brand: Star
Model: PSC28IE
Width: 28 in
Cooking surface: Smooth cast iron
Control type: Electronic
Timer: Digital/electronic
Country of origin: United States (USA)

Specifications

Country Of Origin: United States (USA)
Timer Type: Digital/Electronic Timer
Control Type: Electronic

Questions and answers

What is the PSC28IE best used for?: It is a commercial panini grill for pressing sandwiches, panini and similar items in volume. The wide smooth platens suit cafés, delis and food trucks rather than home kitchens.
Does it have a timer?: Yes. It uses a digital electronic timer with electronic controls, so you can set a press time and repeat it through service.
Smooth or grooved platens?: This model has smooth cast iron platens. Smooth platens give full contact and even browning and are easier to wipe down than grooved ones.
How does it compare with a smaller countertop press?: It covers far more cooking area and holds heat better during a rush, but it is heavier and takes up more counter space. A small press suits low-volume use; this one suits steady commercial output.
How do I care for the cast iron platens?: Scrape and wipe the platens while warm, avoid soaking them, and keep them lightly oiled to preserve the seasoning. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning guidance for the electronic controls.
Where is the Star PSC28IE 28" Smooth Cast Iron Panini Grill cheapest?: At Restaurant Supply, for $10,672.00, as of our latest check.