XX-4

Overview

The Bakers Pride XX-4 is a commercial countertop radiant charbroiler in the Dante Series. Its low-profile format measures 13.25 inches high, including its 4-inch legs, and its overall footprint is 26.25 inches wide by 30 inches deep. The broiling area measures 21 inches by 24 inches. Four burners deliver 18,000 BTU each, for 72,000 BTU total output.

The XX-4 is suited to a cookline that needs a gas broiler for items such as steaks, hamburgers, ribs and shish kabobs. The product information describes radiant heat, individually operated controls, cast-iron grates and a front grease trough. It is a charbroiler, not a pizza oven.

Key Features

• Four-burner configuration: Four burners and four individual controls provide separate burner operation.
• Radiant cooking: Stainless steel radiants sit above the aluminized steel burners.
• Adjustable grates: The cast-iron grates can be set in three tilting positions for flexibility and temperature control.
• Grease collection: Grate channels direct grease toward the front trough; the unit includes a slide-out stainless steel water pan and grease drawer.
• Stainless steel exterior: The product listing describes an all-stainless-steel exterior and ventilation intended to help keep outer temperatures cooler. It notes use on top of refrigerated chef bases as an example.
• Series options: The XX series spec sheet lists optional field-convertible Glo-Stones, cast-iron radiants, front-mounted stainless steel or Richlite work decks, a condiment rail, equipment stand, gas connector hose, splash guard, removable griddle plates, overhead back shelves and grate lifters. These are listed as options, not as standard items included with the XX-4.

Specifications

• Model: Bakers Pride XX-4
• Series: Dante Series / XX series charbroiler
• Equipment type: Commercial countertop radiant gas charbroiler
• Installation type: Countertop
• Overall width: 26.25 inches
• Overall depth: 30 inches
• Overall height: 13.25 inches, including 4-inch legs
• Broiling area: 21 inches wide by 24 inches deep
• Burners: 4
• Burner output: 18,000 BTU per burner
• Total output: 72,000 BTU (21.09 kW)
• Controls: 4 individually operated manual controls
• Heating source: Radiant
• Fuel: Natural gas or liquid propane
• Gas inlet: 3/4-inch NPT rear gas connection
• Grates: Four cast-iron top grates; 24 inches long with 3/4-inch rib spacing and three tilting positions
• Radiants: Stainless steel standard
• Burners: Aluminized steel
• Exterior: Stainless steel
• Grease collection: Slide-out grease drawer; product listing also specifies a slide-out stainless steel water pan
• Legs: 4-inch legs
• Shipping weight: 330 lb
• Carton dimensions: 33 inches wide by 35 inches high by 33.5 inches deep
• Listing: NSF Listed
• Warranty stated on spec sheet: One-year limited warranty

Installation & Requirements

The XX series spec sheet specifies a 3/4-inch NPT rear gas connection for natural gas or LP gas and lists a pressure regulator. The unit must be configured for the gas type specified on its rating plate. The supplied operation manual excerpt is labeled for the XXE series, rather than the XX-4, so confirm that the manual applies to your specific unit before relying on its model-specific installation instructions.

The XX series spec sheet lists required clearances from combustible construction as 0 inches at the left, right and back. However, the supplied XXE manual excerpt says that, in the United States and Canada, those broilers should be installed in non-combustible locations only, including the area above grate level, and gives 2-inch clearances from non-combustible construction at the right, left and back. Because those instructions are for a manual labeled XXE and do not match the XX series spec-sheet entry, verify the applicable requirements for the exact appliance and installation before placing or connecting it.

Operation

The product information specifies four manually controlled burners, each with an individual control. The operation-manual excerpt describes lighting instructions and broiling but does not provide the complete lighting sequence in the supplied text; use the instructions applicable to the specific appliance rather than relying on an incomplete excerpt.

The manual excerpt notes that if extra fat accumulates on the grates after operation at low heat, increasing the flame for that section for about an hour can burn off some of the fat and residue and make brushing easier. It also warns not to cover the top grates and not to use a high-heat burn-off method to clean them, as this can overheat the firebox area and warp grates, radiants, burners or gas valves.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The supplied XXE-series manual excerpt says to clean the unit only when it is cold and to rub with the grain when cleaning. It cautions against abrasive pads and against caustic cleaning compounds on aluminized surfaces. The manual says cast-iron grates should not be put in a dishwasher and should not be cleaned with soap, water or detergents. The grease pan and grease collector should be cleaned daily or more often if necessary.

For cleaning by component, the excerpt says a supplied sample cleaner or a reputable stainless steel cleaner may be used on the front. It recommends hot, soapy water and soft nylon scrub pads for the aluminized-steel inner panels. The product listing identifies the grease drawer and water pan as slide-out components. These cleaning directions come from a manual labeled XXE; confirm they apply to the exact XX-4 before following them.

Troubleshooting

The supplied manual excerpt's troubleshooting chart gives the following checks and responses for the XXE series. Its applicability to the XX-4 should be confirmed against the correct model manual.

• Burners and pilots will not turn on: The chart lists the main gas supply being off as a probable cause and says to turn on the main gas supply.
• Excessive carbon deposits: Listed causes include incorrect gas type, incorrect gas supply pressure, incorrect orifices and improperly adjusted primary air. The chart directs users to supply the correct gas type, contact the local gas supplier about pressure, contact an authorized Bakers Pride service centre about orifices, or adjust the air shutter for primary air.
• Pilot will not remain lit: The chart lists incorrect pilot-flame adjustment, a draft, improper ventilation, debris or grease at the pilot burner or thermocouple, and a failed pilot safety valve or thermocouple. Its listed actions include adjusting the pilot flame, removing the draft, calling an HVAC specialist for ventilation issues, cleaning debris and grease from the pilot burner and thermocouple, or replacing a failed component.
• Excessive flare-up: The chart lists an overload of fatty meat as a cause and says to add water to the grease pan.
• Broiler does not seem hot enough: Listed causes include dirty or clogged orifices, low gas pressure, dirty or clogged top grates, ventilation that pulls heat from the cooking surface, and too many Glo-Stones restricting heat on Glo-Stone models. The chart says to check and clean orifices and grates when the unit is cool, increase gas pressure to the values stated in that manual, contact an HVAC specialist about excessive ventilation, or reduce the number of Glo-Stones. Confirm all model-specific troubleshooting instructions with the XX-4 documentation.

The operation manual warns that improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. It says to read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions before installing or servicing the equipment. For a gas leak check after connecting the gas supply, the manual says to use a soap-and-water solution or a solution made for that purpose and not to use matches, candles, flames or other ignition sources.

Applications

The XX-4's 21-by-24-inch broiling area and four gas burners suit countertop broiling in a commercial cookline. The product description names steaks, hamburgers, ribs and shish kabobs as example foods. Its countertop footprint and low-profile format may also suit kitchens that need a broiler near other cooking equipment; confirm the required gas connection, clearances and applicable installation instructions for the specific site.