Benchstar HCW-5 - Dual Zone Heated Counter Warmer, 5 Pans

Benchstar HCW-5 - Dual Zone Heated Counter Warmer, 5 Pans

The Benchstar HCW-5 is the largest of Benchstar's dual-zone heated counter warmers, a 1536mm cabinet for busy takeaways, service stations and convenience stores. It holds 2 pans on the dry-heat top shelf for crisp fried food and 3 pans on the humid bottom shelf for moist pies and pastries, all 400 x 600mm. Clear flip doors give a front-facing display with rear loading for staff, and the digital display helps keep food above 60°C. Rated at 4080W, it is hard-wired to a 240V supply.

Key features:

• Dual-zone holding: dry heat on top, humid heat below
• Holds 2 top pans and 3 bottom pans, each 400 x 600mm
• Clear see-through flip doors, front display and rear loading
• Digital temperature display, range +30°C to +85°C
• Automatic water refill with manual bypass, and a drainage pipe for easy wastewater removal
• Float switch prevents heating when the water level is low
• 325mm upper and 390mm lower shelf spacing for different product heights
• Bottom-access mica heaters, independent lighting switch, all stainless steel

Specifications:

• Model: Benchstar HCW-5
• Pans: 2 top (dry zone) and 3 bottom (humid zone), 400 x 600 mm
• Dimensions: 1536 W x 690 D x 857 H mm
• Weight: 94 kg
• Temperature range: +30°C to +85°C
• Power: 4080W, 240V, hard-wired
• Construction: stainless steel
• Packed size for delivery: 1620 x 840 x 890 mm

Good to know before you buy:

• Power: it is hard-wired, so it must be connected by a licensed electrician on a suitable 240V circuit. We supply the equipment only.
• Water and drain: the humid zone uses an automatic water refill and a drainage pipe. Any water supply or drain connection must be made by a licensed plumber.
• Access: the packed unit is 1620 x 840 x 890 mm and the warmer weighs 94 kg. It is delivered by tailgate truck to the front of your premises. Standard delivery doesn't include bringing it inside or lifting it onto the counter, so check doorways and arrange enough people or lifting gear.

Compare similar models:

• Benchstar HCW-4: 1219mm with 2 top and 2 bottom pans, hard-wired
• Benchstar HCW-3: 914mm with 2 top and 1 bottom pan, on a 15 A outlet
• Benchstar EHW-150: 1516mm hot food display with two angled shelves, on a 15 A outlet

Common questions:

How many pans does it take?
Five in total: 2 on the dry-heat top shelf and 3 on the humid bottom shelf, each 400 x 600mm.

Does it need a water connection?
It has an automatic water refill system (with a manual bypass) and a drainage pipe for the humid zone. Any water supply or drain connection must be made by a licensed plumber.

Do you install it?
We supply the equipment only. It must be connected by a licensed electrician, and any plumbing done by a licensed plumber.

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Warranty: 1 year parts and labour.