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Betterih · Tabletop Induction Cookers · Table-top
BT-500C Commercial Induction Cooker
The BT-500C is the flat-hob version of Better IH’s 5 kW table-top cooker. It is built for stockpots, saucepans, and frying pans rather than a round wok, with sensor touch controls, a safety lock, and a stainless-steel body.
- Wattage
- 500–5000W
- Voltage
- 220–240V 50/60Hz
- Dimensions
- 400 X 500 X 185 MM
- Installation
- Table-top
Product overview
Dimensions match the BT-500C2 at 400 × 500 × 185 mm, so the two models can sit on the same table standard. Output is 500–5000W on 220–240V 50/60Hz, with 60°C–240°C temperature control and a 0–180 minute LED timer. The spec sheet lists a glass hob, stainless-steel body, four-digit LED display, and electronic overheating and overvoltage protection. Better IH Malaysia supplies the BT-500C to kitchens that need 5 kW of flat-hob power without moving to a three-phase range.
BT-500C specifications
The BT-500C Commercial Induction Cooker is specified as commercial induction cooker for table-top installation. See the Tabletop Induction Cookers range for other models in this installation type. Wattage is 500–5000W and voltage is 220–240V 50/60Hz. Overall dimensions are 400 X 500 X 185 MM.
| Model | BT-500C |
|---|---|
| Product type | Commercial induction cooker |
| Brand | Betterih |
| Installation type | Table-top |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 400 X 500 X 185 MM |
| Wattage | 500–5000W |
| Voltage | 220–240V 50/60Hz |
| Temperature range | 60°C–240°C |
| Timer | LED display, 0–180 minutes |
| Hob / cooking surface | Glass hob |
| Body | Stainless steel |
| Control | Sensor touch control with 4-digit LED display and safety lock |
| Cooking zones | 1 |
| Certifications | CE EMC ERP REACH RoHS |
| Warranty | Confirmed on quotation by Better IH Malaysia |
- Glass Hob
- Stainless Steel Body
- Sensor touch control with 4 digital LED display with Safety Lock
- 220-240V 50/60Hz
- 500-5000W output power
- 60°C-240°C temperature range
- Timer: LED Display 0-180 minutes
- Eletronic Overheating and overvoltage protection
Dimensions
The BT-500C measures 400 X 500 X 185 MM (length × width × height). Use these written dimensions when planning a counter cut-out, table space, or plant-room layout. Confirm the finished opening, cable entry, and ventilation gap with Better IH Malaysia before fabrication.
Installation type
Installation type for the BT-500C: Table-top. It belongs with Tabletop Induction Cookers.
Table-top installation. Provide a dedicated 220–240V circuit for the 5 kW load, keep air inlets clear, and use induction-compatible flat cookware.
Suitable applications
Use the BT-500C as a high-power flat cooker for boiling, braising, and pan work.
- Restaurant boiling and stockpot stations
- Hotel hot kitchens that need a 5 kW table-top cooker
- Central production kitchens
- Side ranges next to a wok hob such as the BT-500C2
Warranty
Better IH Malaysia supplies this model with local after-sales support. Warranty duration and coverage are confirmed on quotation, because commercial, built-in, and table-top installations can differ. Contact us for the current warranty period, service process, and spare-parts availability in Malaysia.
Ask for the warranty period that applies to the BT-500C when it is used as commercial induction cooker in a table-top installation in Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BT-500C a wok hob?
No. The BT-500C is a flat glass cooker. The wok variant in the same size and power class is the BT-500C2.
What are the BT-500C dimensions and power?
400 × 500 × 185 mm, 500–5000W, 220–240V 50/60Hz, 60°C–240°C, timer 0–180 minutes.
Does the BT-500C have a safety lock?
Yes. The spec sheet lists sensor touch control with a 4-digit LED display and safety lock, plus electronic overheating and overvoltage protection.
What warranty does Better IH Malaysia offer on the BT-500C?
Better IH Malaysia provides local after-sales support for this model. Warranty length and coverage are confirmed on quotation because commercial, built-in, and table-top installations can differ. Contact us for the current warranty period, service process, and spare-parts support in Malaysia.
Related models
Compare the BT-500C with other Better IH Malaysia models that share a similar cooking role, power class, or installation type. Return to Tabletop Induction Cookers to see the full group.
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Planning guides
These articles explain how to specify the BT-500C in a Malaysian kitchen — electricity, cookware, and built-in vs tabletop — alongside the Tabletop Induction Cookers range. Browse all planning guides.
How Much Electricity Does an Induction Hob Use?
Nameplate watts are not your bill. This guide shows how to estimate kWh from wattage, hours, and duty cycle, using the kinds of loads in a Malaysian home or F&B kitchen.
Induction Hob Electrical Requirements in Malaysia
The installation usually fails because the board was sized after the hob was ordered. This guide is the planning sequence for 240 V tabletop units and three-phase commercial plant.
Can You Use Normal Cookware on an Induction Hob?
“Normal cookware” is not one thing. If a magnet sticks firmly to the base, it will usually heat. Round woks, aluminium pots, and glass need a different answer.
Commercial Induction Cooker Buying Guide
A buying sequence for restaurants, hotels and central kitchens: start with the station, then power, then installation type, then the model page. Specs in writing beat a product photo.
Built-In vs Tabletop Induction Hob
Built-in sits flush in a cut-out. Tabletop sits on a table. The right one is whichever matches the furniture and the electrical plan you actually have.
What Wattage Induction Hob Do You Need in Malaysia?
Wattage is the first number the electrician needs. This page maps 2 kW pantries, 3.5–5 kW restaurant cookers, and 10–15 kW wok plant onto typical Malaysian supplies.
Induction Wok Cooking in Malaysia
Wok hei is a geometry problem before it is a brand problem. Match round glass to a round wok, or use a 15 kW wok station — do not park a kuali on a flat cooker and call it induction.
Induction Hobs for Malaysian Apartments and Condos
High-rise kitchens fail on the shared board and the management handbook, not on the glass. Start with what the MC allows, then pick wattage and installation type.
Induction Hob vs Gas Hob: Which Is Better in Malaysia?
A practical comparison for Malaysian kitchens — not a generic “induction is always better” pitch. Covers wok cooking, enclosed kitchens, LPG versus electricity, and when gas still wins.
Installing a Built-In Induction Hob in Malaysia
Most failed drop-in jobs are joinery, not electronics. Cut to the written dimensions, leave the cupboard breathing, and hard-wire the circuit before you power the glass.