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TurboChef™

Sota i1 El Bandido Panini Press Rapid Cook Oven, Jet Black - 208/240V, 1PH

Model i1-9500-938 · by Middleby

$16,148

Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.

Panini Grills

The Sota i1 El Bandido can operate as a high-speed/high-quality panini press and can also cook non-pressed foods; its panini press is externally actuated so the operator can choose to press a product. The US/Canada single-phase oven models i1-9500-938 (Black) … have a maximum input of 6.2 kW. The US/Canada single-phase oven models i1-9500-938 (Black) … are rated at 208/240 VAC. The US/Canada single-phase oven models i1-9500-938 (Black) … operate at 60 Hz. The oven cook chamber is 7.2 in (183 mm) high. The oven cook chamber is 10.5 in (267 mm) deep. The oven has a 201/304 stainless steel interior and a fully welded and insulated cook chamber. The oven uses independently controlled dual motors for vertically recirculated air impingement, a top-launched microwave system, and a stirrer to help ensure even distribution of air and microwave. The oven has an intuitive One-Touch interface with customizable images and unlimited recipe storage. The oven's ventless operation is powered by a catalytic converter system, with internal catalytic filtration to limit smoke, grease, and odor emissions. The oven has a fully removable panini press mechanism.

Specifications

Back clearance
2 in
ENERGY STAR certified
No
Fuel type
electric
Hertz
60 Hz
Input kW
6.2 kW
Interior depth
10.5 in
Interior height
7.2 in
Open kitchen enabled
Yes
Outdoor use
indoor only
Overall depth
31.3 in
Overall height
25 in
Overall width
19.3 in
Plug type
nema 6-30
Power cord length
72 in
Product or accessory
product
Professional installation required
No
Top clearance
5 in
Unit weight
177 lb (80 kg)

For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.

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