Kratos 29Y-025 Commercial Panini Grill 18.7x9
- Wattage: 3500 watts
- Number of settings: 2
- Product Style: Countertop
- Material: Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A genuinely heavy duty commercial press with real certification behind it, worth buying for a cafe or truck; just watch the roughly one year warranty window and don't expect independent top and bottom heat zones.
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ASIN: B09YVTG1XNModel: 29Y-025Category: Sandwich Makers & Panini Presses
Overview
The Kratos 29Y-025 is a commercial countertop panini press built for cafes and food trucks, not home kitchens: stainless steel body, cast iron grooved-top and smooth-bottom plates, and a warranty that is voided by residential use.
Dual thermostatic dial controls let an operator run two items side by side, and the plates adjust from 120F to 570F. It carries ETL and ETL Sanitation certification for commercial kitchens, which is the more useful signal here than the seller's marketing language.
- 18.7 x 9 inch cast iron cooking surface
- Grooved top plate, smooth bottom plate
- 120F to 570F adjustable temperature range
- ETL and ETL Sanitation certified
Who it's for
Cafes, food trucks, coffee stands and sandwich shops that need a certified commercial press for volume paninis and quesadillas. Not intended for home use; the manufacturer voids the warranty in a residential setting.
Pros and cons
- Heavy duty stainless steel and cast iron construction
- Handles two large sandwiches side by side
- ETL and ETL Sanitation certified for commercial kitchens
- Wide 120F to 570F adjustable temperature range
- Bottom plate cooks faster than the top with no independent zone control
- Warranty appears to run about one year from delivery
- Not rated for residential use
Performance notes
The cast iron plates hold heat well and the grooved top leaves clear grill marks, but the two zones share thermostatic control rather than adjusting separately, so several owners found the bottom plate cooks faster than the top.
Specifications
| Brand | Kratos |
|---|---|
| Model | 29Y-025 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12 × 22.5 × 8.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 3500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 2 X Grill Mat |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Number of settings | 2 |
| Product Style | Countertop |
| Part Number | 29Y-025 |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Kratos 29Y-025 at home?
The listing states the warranty is void in residential settings, so it is meant for commercial kitchens.
How many sandwiches fit at once?
The 18.7 by 9 inch cooking surface comfortably fits two large sandwiches side by side.