The Step-Up Commercial Hotplate is a gas-powered countertop appliance with a 48" width. It features four 30,000 BTU open burners and four 30,000 BTU step-up open burners. The hotplate has manual controls and pilot lights for easy operation. It is made with a stainless steel front, sides, and back for durability and easy cleaning. The hotplate also includes a 3-1/2" front rail and 4" high adjustable legs. It has a total BTU output of 240,000. The hotplate is CSA and NSF certified. Standard features of the hotplate include 4" stainless steel adjustable legs, a stainless steel large capacity crumb tray, and protection for the pilots from spills. The burners are controlled with individual adjustable valves. The hotplate is available in models with 2, 4, 6, and 8 open-top burners. It also has split ergonomic grates that are easy to handle and clean. The burners are powered by 30,000 BTU natural gas Performer Pro 2-piece octagonal gas burners. The hotplate includes a 4" deep stainless steel front rail with a 3-1/2" top work surface. It also has a 3/4" NPT gas regulator with a "T" gas manifold connection for straight through rear or flush mount gas connections. Optional features for the hotplate include a stainless steel stand with a solid top and holding shelves, and adjustable feet or casters. It can also include a removable stainless steel attachment condiment rail with universal food pan cut-outs. Additionally, a stainless steel skirt is available for dias/counter surface mounting, which reduces the overall unit height by 1-3/4". The hotplate is designed by US Range for high-volume production and can be matched with a full counter lineup. It is available in widths ranging from 24" to 48" with a height of 19-13/16" and a depth of 32". The split ergonomic cast iron grates protect the pilots from spill-overs and are easy to handle and clean. Each burner is individually valve-controlled and has a rating of 30,000 BTU/h natural gas or 26,000 BTU/h propane gas. The hotplate is made with a stainless steel front, sides, and back and includes a large capacity stainless steel crumb tray. It is designed for use