Southbend®
4 Electric Pan Counter Steamer, 18" Wide, Auto Fill, Auto Drain — 8.4KW, 220V, 3PH
Model R18A-4_8.4KW_220V_3PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The steamer is a counter convection steamer with an electric steam generator. The R18A-4 steamer accommodates 8 pans at 1 in (25 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4 steamer accommodates 4 pans at 2.5 in (64 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4 steamer accommodates 2 pans at 4 in (102 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4 steamer accommodates 2 pans at 6 in (152 mm) pan depth. The R18A-4 steamer draws 22.1 A at 220 V, 8.4 kW, three phase. The Southbend R18A-4 steam generator operates at 0 psi (0 kPa). The R18A-4 is an electric counter steamer with auto fill and auto drain. The controls include an illuminated three-way power switch (On / Off / De-lime), a pilot ready light, a pilot cook light, and a 60-minute electric timer with an audible alarm at the end of the cooking cycle. The unit is constructed of #4-finish 304 stainless steel, with a one-piece welded 316 stainless steel cooking chamber with coved corners. The door has a removable stainless steel inner liner with a full-perimeter gasket seal, an outer liner of one-piece all-welded stainless steel, and a positive lock and seal mechanism.
Specifications
- Amperage
- 22.1 A
- Back clearance
- 0 in
- CSA listing
- c-csa-us certified
- Drain connection type
- npt
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 8.4 kW
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 18 in
- Phase
- three phase
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Shipping weight
- 172 lb
- Side clearance
- 0 in
- Steam pressure
- 0 psi (0 kpa)
- Use / placement
- commercial use only
- Voltage
- 220 V
- Water connection requirements
- 25–50 psi (170–345 kpa)
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.
