Southbend®
4 Electric Pan Counter Steamer, 18" Wide, Auto Fill, Manual Drain — 9KW, 208V, 3PH
Model R18A-4M_9KW_208V_3PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend R18A-4M is described as an electric counter steamer with auto fill and manual drain. The R18A-4M steamer holds 2 pans at 6 in (152 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4M steamer holds 4 pans at 2.5 in (64 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4M steamer holds 8 pans at 1 in (25 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4M steamer holds 2 pans at 4 in (102 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4M steamer is rated at 9 kW. The Southbend R18A-4M steam generator is specified for operation at 208 VAC. At 208 V, 3 phase, the R18A-4M steamer draws 27.8 amps. The Southbend R18A-4M unit is field convertible to single phase from the listed 3-phase configurations. The steamer's controls include an illuminated power switch, pilot ready light, pilot cook light, and an electric timer. The Southbend R18A-4M steamer's timer has a duration of 60 minutes. The steamer has a 304 stainless steel exterior and a one-piece all-welded type 316 stainless steel cooking chamber with coved corners.
Specifications
- Amperage
- 27.8 A
- Back clearance
- 0 in
- CSA listing
- csa c/us certified
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 9 kW
- 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
- 208 V
- Water connection requirements
- 25–50 psi (170–345 kpa)
- Wok hole diameter
- 1.125 in
- field-convertible options
- field convertible to single phase
- leg height
- 4 in
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.