TurboChef™
Sota i1 El Bandido Panini Press Rapid Cook Oven, Jet Black - 208/240V, 1PH
Model i1-9500-938 · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
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.
Documents
- i1 Sota Quick HitsPDF
- TurboChef-Open Kitchen Integration OverviewPDF
- TurboChef Oven Line CardPDF
- TurboChef Ovens for Coffee ShopsPDF
- Menu Builder by Open Kitchen x TurboChefPDF
- Turbochef + Open Kitchen (SP)PDF
- Sota i1 El Bandido Spec SheetPDF
- TurboChef + Open KitchenPDF
- Open Kitchen for RestaurantsPDF
- Open Kitchen for Commercial KitchensPDF
- Menu Builder by Open KitchenPDF
- Open Kitchen for Schools and UniversitiesPDF
- Open Kitchen Sales One-PagerPDF
- Open Kitchen for Convenience StoresPDF
- Open Kitchen Food SafetyPDF
- Getting Started with Open KitchenPDF
- TurboChef Oven CatalogPDF
- TurboChef Warranty PolicyPDF

