The Diamante 70 D74/10TCTGDX is a premium countertop gas unit combining 2 open gas burners with a half gas French top (plaque coup de feu) — a 17.2 kW cooking station designed to sit on a worktop or stand (80 × 73 × 25 cm, 26 kg). The French top is the signature element: a solid cast-iron plate heated by a gas burner underneath, hottest at the centre and progressively cooler towards the edges. The cook varies the heat simply by sliding pots across the plate, with no zones or dials — the classic technique of the professional sauce station.
What is a French top (coup de feu) and why chefs value it
Unlike open burners with a defined flame, the French top is a continuous solid plate with a heat gradient: very hot in the centre (above the burner), gradually cooler towards the edges. This gives the cook a whole range of temperatures on a single surface. A sauce that needs a hard boil goes to the centre; one that must be held gently moves to the edge; several pots can be managed at once at different intensities just by their position.
For gastronomic kitchens, this is the reference tool for sauce work and simmering: fine, intuitive heat control, the ability to hold many preparations at different temperatures simultaneously, and even, gentle heat that protects delicate sauces from scorching. The 2 open gas burners alongside cover the cooks that need a direct, adjustable flame.
Which establishments is the D74/10TCTGDX for
Gastronomic and fine-dining restaurants: the French top is the dedicated sauce station — holding, reducing and finishing many sauces at once with fine heat control.
Kitchens adding a sauce/simmer station: as a countertop unit, the D74/10TCTGDX adds a French top to an existing line without replacing the main range.
Chef's tables and demonstration kitchens: the French top is a professional, characterful cooking surface, visible and refined.
Premium kitchens wanting Diamante 70 build: the countertop format brings the premium Diamante 70 robustness to a specialised station.
Technical specifications
| Reference | D74/10TCTGDX |
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| Range | Diamante 70 (premium) |
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| Configuration | 2 gas burners + ½ gas French top (coup de feu) |
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| Total power | 17.2 kW |
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| Format | Countertop (no oven) |
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| Dimensions | 80 × 73 × 25 cm (W × D × H) |
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| Weight | 26 kg |
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| Standard | HACCP · thermocouple flame safety |
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Frequently asked questions about the gas French top
- How do you control the temperature on a French top?
- You do not set a number — you control heat by position. The centre of the plate (above the burner) is the hottest; the edges are progressively cooler. To boil hard, place the pot in the centre; to hold gently, slide it to the edge. With practice, a cook reads the plate and manages many pots at different temperatures at once. It is an intuitive, continuous control rather than discrete zones.
- Can you cook directly on the French top plate?
- The French top is mainly designed to heat pots and pans placed on it, not for direct food contact like a plancha. The solid plate spreads even, gentle heat ideal for sauces, simmering and holding. For direct cooking on a hot surface (searing meat directly), a plancha or grill is the right tool.
- Is this a standalone unit or does it need a base?
- The D74/10TCTGDX is a countertop unit (25 cm high, 26 kg) designed to sit on a worktop, a refrigerated base or a dedicated stand at working height. It has no built-in oven. It needs a professional gas connection and an extraction hood. Contact us to plan the support and installation.
Delivery and installation — Diamante 70 D74/10TCTGDX countertop gas French top. 80 × 73 × 25 cm, 26 kg. Gas connection by a certified fitter. Write via the contact form for a quote.
MFF Guarantee & After-Sales: 1-year manufacturer guarantee (parts and labour), extended guarantee available. MFF technical support and spare parts. Gas connection by a certified gas fitter and a professional extraction hood are required. Delivery across mainland France — lead times via the contact form.
