The Groen BPM-40EA Braising Pan is the largest electrically heated floor standing braising pan in their product line. It has a 40-gallon capacity, making it perfect for cooking large quantities of food. This braising pan is capable of easily handling 20 pounds of vegetables. Despite its size, it is designed to take up minimal space, measuring 48" wide and 39-¾" from front to back. If you need to cook a super jumbo batch of jambalaya or a boatload of beef stew, this braising pan should be your top choice. The cooking pan's stainless steel interior is emery polished to a 100 grit finish, preventing food from sticking and making cleaning a breeze. The 10" deep siding is marked with graduations in both liters and gallons, allowing for easy measurement of contents at a glance. The pan is made from a single piece of highly corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel, with corners that have a 3" radius for easier food movement and cleaning. The cooking surface is evenly heated by flat bar electric heating elements and a ¾" thick distortion-resistant heavy plate clad in stainless steel. The Groen BPM-40EA Braising Pan features an advanced control panel with temperature control and a built-in timer. This is particularly useful in a busy kitchen, as it helps prevent overcooking. The control panel is mounted on an IPX6-rated stainless steel housing and includes a power switch with an indicator light, a knob for temperature and time adjustment, an LED readout for temperature or cook time, a heat indicator light, buttons for high and low temperature presets, a manual mode for precise temperature control, and a timer button with an indicator light for setting cook times from 1 minute to 10 hours. To ensure safety, the Groen BPM-40EA Braising Pan is equipped with thermostatically regulated temperature controls that automatically turn off heating when the preset high temperature is reached and turn back on when the minimum temperature is hit. Additionally, all Groen tilting braising pans come with a high limit thermostat. Tilting the pan is easy and precise with the hand crank, requiring only 24 turns to tilt it to a full vertical position. It can even be tilted past full vertical for thorough cleaning. The worm-and-gear mechanism ensures smooth and hassle-free tilting. The exterior of the Groen BPM-40EA has a #3 finish, reducing cleaning time and enhancing
