The GS-40 features a stainless steel cover with spring assist hinges, full width handle, no-drip condensate guide and vent port with swing cover. The pan has a sloped front and front hinged for easy tilting pour control, complete with a removable pour strainer and etched gallon markings. Pan is formed from 10 gauge type 304 stainless steel with a #4 finish exterior and polished interior with coved corners for ease of cleaning. Cooking surface is of 3/4″ triple-ply construction with 3/8″ thick aluminum core ensuring even heat distribution over entire cooking surface. The pan is heated with stainless steel atmospheric burners with intermittent pilot ignition.

The pan is mounted on a heavy duty welded frame with stainless steel exterior supported by an all welded 1-5/8″ (41mm) stainless steel pipe frame with adjustable bullet feet and rear legs fitted with flange adjustable feet for securing to the floor. Unit has a permanently lubricated, self-contained gear box tilt mechanism to allow the pan to tilt forward for complete emptying of contents. The controls enclosure is designed to meet NEMA-2 and provides a degree of protection against dripping and light splashing water. Unit also includes a solid state thermostat with OFF position and a range of 100-450°F (38-232°C), a thermostat indicator light, an ignition indicator light, pan tilt switch that shuts burners off if tilted more than 5°, and high temperature cut-off set at 500°F(260°C).