Description
The Benchstar BH3500C is a commercial countertop induction cooktop that delivers fast, efficient single-zone cooking through a touch-controlled glass hob, with 3.5kW of power on a standard 15A outlet.
Why operators choose the BH3500C
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3.5kW induction power — rapid heat-up and responsive control across 10 power levels from 500W to 3500W.
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Precise temperature control — 10 temperature settings spanning 60°C to 240°C for everything from gentle holding to hard searing.
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Glass hob, stainless steel body — wipe-clean ceramic glass surface on a durable stainless steel chassis built for busy service.
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Touch control with LED display — simple front-panel touch keys and a clear LED readout, with a 0–180 minute timer.
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Plugs into a 15A outlet — single-phase 240V operation, no special install for the 15A supply.
Specifications
| Brand |
Benchstar |
| Model / MPN |
BH3500C |
| Type |
Induction Cooktop |
| Cooking zones |
1 |
| Power output |
3.5kW (500–3500W) |
| Power levels |
10 |
| Temperature settings |
10 |
| Temperature range |
60°C – 240°C |
| Timer |
0 – 180 minutes |
| Control |
Touch control with LED display |
| Hob surface |
Ceramic glass |
| Body |
Stainless steel |
| Usable cookware |
Flat-bottom steel, cast iron, enamelled iron or stainless steel pans, 12–26cm diameter |
| Power supply |
240V; 3.5kW; 15A outlet required |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
330 x 425 x 105mm |
| Net weight |
12.3kg |
| Warranty |
1 year parts & labour (return to base) |
Venue suitability: A compact, plug-in induction plate suited to cafes, food trucks, demonstration kitchens, front-of-house cooking stations and small commercial kitchens that need controllable single-zone heat without a gas connection.
Browse more Induction / Infrared Cookings or see the full Benchstar range to match this cooktop with the rest of your benchtop line-up.
Installation & delivery: Plugs into a standard single-phase 240V supply via a 15A outlet — no fixed installation required. Dispatched Australia-wide.
Frequently asked questions
How powerful is the Benchstar BH3500C? It delivers up to 3.5kW (3500W) across 10 power levels starting from 500W, giving fast heat-up and fine control for commercial cooking.
What outlet does the BH3500C need? It runs on single-phase 240V and requires a 15A outlet; no special hard-wired installation is needed.
What cookware works on this induction plate? Flat-bottom pans and pots made of steel, cast iron, enamelled iron or stainless steel, with a recommended base diameter of 12 to 26cm.
What temperature range does it cover? Ten temperature settings spanning 60°C to 240°C, plus a 0–180 minute timer with an LED display.
What warranty does the BH3500C come with? It is supplied with a 1 year parts and labour (return to base) warranty.