Southbend®
4 Electric Pan Counter Steamer, 18" Wide, Auto Fill, Manual Drain — 9KW, 240V, 3PH
Model R18A-4M_9KW_240V_3PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend R18A-4M is described as a counter convection steamer with an electric steam generator. The Southbend R18A-4M is described as an electric counter steamer with auto fill and manual drain. The R18A-4M steamer holds 8 pans at 1 in (25 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4M steamer holds 4 pans at 2.5 in (64 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4M steamer holds 2 pans at 4 in (102 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4M steamer holds 2 pans at 6 in (152 mm) pan depth. The Southbend R18A-4M steam generator has a listed supply phase of 3 phase for the 240 VAC configuration. At 240 V, 3 phase, the R18A-4M steamer draws 24.1 amps. The Southbend R18A-4M unit is field convertible to single phase from the listed 3-phase configurations. The steamer has a 304 stainless steel exterior and a one-piece all-welded type 316 stainless steel cooking chamber with coved corners. The steamer's controls include an illuminated power switch, pilot ready light, pilot cook light, and an electric timer.
Specifications
- Amperage
- 24.1 A
- Back clearance
- 0 in
- CSA listing
- csa c/us
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 18.13 in
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Shipping weight
- 155 lb
- Side clearance
- 0 in
- Timer range
- 60 min
- Voltage
- 240 V
- Water connection requirements
- 25–50 psi (170–345 kpa)
- field-convertible options
- field convertible to single phase
- leg height
- 4 in
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.