Turbo Chef I1-9500-938 El Bandido i1 High-Speed Oven with Panini Press, 6.2 kW, 208/240V

The TurboChef El Bandido (I1-9500-938) is an i1 Sota high-speed oven fitted with a fully removable panini press. The press plates toast and mark bread while dual-motor impingement and microwave energy heat fillings through, so pressed sandwiches, burritos and quesadillas come out crisp and hot in about a minute.

Best for:

• Sandwich chains and delis
• Coffee shops with a hot sandwich program
• Fast-casual Mexican and wrap concepts

Key specifications:

• Model: I1-9500-938
• Cook chamber: 12.5" W x 10.5" D x 7.2" H
• Press: anodized aluminum upper and lower griddle plates, removable
• Electrical: 208/240V, single phase, 30 A, NEMA 6-30P plug
• Max input: 6,200 W
• Dimensions: 18.25" W x 29.8" D x 25" H
• Shipping weight: 205 lb

Features:

• Fully removable panini press mechanism
• 7" capacitive touchscreen with tempered glass
• Unlimited recipe storage
• Dual-motor vertical impingement plus microwave
• Integral catalytic converter, UL (KNLZ) listed for ventless operation
• Powder-coated steel wrap with die-cast aluminum front and matte-nickel accents
• 4" adjustable legs
• Cool-to-touch exterior below 122°F

Installation notes:

• Requires a 208/240V single-phase 30 A circuit and NEMA 6-30R receptacle
• Ships ready to plug in; no hood needed for most menu items (UL KNLZ ventless listing)
• Ventless certification covers most menu items; fatty raw proteins (raw burgers, bacon, bone-in chicken and similar) may still need a hood under local code, so check with your local authority

Warranty:

• 1 year parts and labor from TurboChef