{"product_id":"hcw-3","title":"BENCHSTAR HCW-3 3 Pan Electric Heated Counter Warmer – Dual Zone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBENCHSTAR HCW-3 3 Pan Electric Heated Counter Warmer – Dual Zone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBENCHSTAR HCW-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact commercial \u003cstrong\u003e3 pan electric heated counter warmer\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring two different holding conditions within one cabinet. The upper shelf uses \u003cstrong\u003edry heat to help keep fried foods crispy\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the lower shelf uses \u003cstrong\u003ehumidity heat to help keep pies and pastries moist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for cafés, takeaway shops and convenience stores, the HCW-3 accommodates \u003cstrong\u003e2 × 316 × 436mm pans in the upper dry heat zone and 1 × 400 × 600mm pan in the lower humidity zone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Clear see-through flip doors provide a front-facing food display for customers while allowing staff to load and replenish products from the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt only \u003cstrong\u003e914mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the HCW-3 is the compact model in the range and operates from a \u003cstrong\u003e240V 15A plug\u003c\/strong\u003e. An adjustable +30°C to +85°C temperature range, automatic water refill, low-water protection and stainless steel construction make it a practical hot food display for commercial foodservice applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact commercial \u003cstrong\u003e3 pan dual-zone heated counter warmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-zone holding\u003c\/strong\u003e provides two different holding conditions in one cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper \u003cstrong\u003edry heat zone\u003c\/strong\u003e helps keep fried foods crispy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower \u003cstrong\u003ehumidity heat zone\u003c\/strong\u003e helps keep pies and pastries moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds \u003cstrong\u003e2 × 316 × 436mm pans\u003c\/strong\u003e in the upper dry heat zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds \u003cstrong\u003e1 × 400 × 600mm pan\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lower humidity zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear see-through flip doors for product visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-access design\u003c\/strong\u003e with front-facing customer display and rear staff loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable temperature range from \u003cstrong\u003e+30°C to +85°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital temperature display for convenient monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic water refill system\u003c\/strong\u003e with manual bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage pipe for convenient wastewater removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat switch protection\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents heating when the water level is low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e325mm upper shelf spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e390mm lower shelf spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-access mica heaters for easier servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent lighting switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll stainless steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforated pans support even steam distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact \u003cstrong\u003e914mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e240V, 2840W \/ 15A plug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Year Parts \u0026amp; Labour Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Zone Hot Food Holding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe HCW-3 provides \u003cstrong\u003etwo different heated holding environments within the same cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing different types of hot food to be displayed at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper shelf uses \u003cstrong\u003edry heat\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suited to fried foods where maintaining a crisp texture is important. The lower shelf uses \u003cstrong\u003ehumidity heat\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a more suitable holding environment for pies, pastries and other products where moisture retention is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3 Pan Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BENCHSTAR HCW-3 provides a total \u003cstrong\u003e3 pan configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e across its two heating zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper dry heat section accommodates \u003cstrong\u003e2 × 316 × 436mm pans\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the lower humidity section accommodates \u003cstrong\u003e1 × 400 × 600mm pan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFront Display \u0026amp; Rear Loading Access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClear \u003cstrong\u003esee-through flip doors\u003c\/strong\u003e provide customers with a clear front-facing view of the displayed food while allowing staff to load and replenish products from the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual-access configuration helps support efficient service during busy periods, particularly in takeaway shops, cafés and convenience stores where products need to remain visible while being regularly replenished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e+30°C to +85°C Temperature Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BENCHSTAR HCW-3 operates across an adjustable temperature range of \u003cstrong\u003e+30°C to +85°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edigital temperature display\u003c\/strong\u003e allows staff to conveniently monitor the cabinet temperature, including when food is being held above 60°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic Water Refill System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower humidity zone incorporates an \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic water refill system\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping reduce the need for frequent manual topping up during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA manual bypass is also provided, while a \u003cstrong\u003edrainage pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e allows wastewater to be conveniently removed when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloat Switch Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in \u003cstrong\u003efloat switch protection system\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents heating when the water level is too low, providing additional protection for the humidity heating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Shelf Heights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe HCW-3 provides generous internal clearance for different food and product heights, with \u003cstrong\u003e325mm upper shelf spacing and 390mm lower shelf spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Easier Servicing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit incorporates \u003cstrong\u003ebottom-access mica heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide easier servicing access when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eindependent lighting switch\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the display lighting to be operated separately from the heating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStainless Steel Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe HCW-3 features \u003cstrong\u003eall stainless steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and ease of cleaning in demanding commercial foodservice environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerforated pans support \u003cstrong\u003eeven steam distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e within the humidity heating section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact 914mm Wide Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e914mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the HCW-3 is the smallest model in the BENCHSTAR heated counter warmer range, making it particularly suitable for businesses with limited counter or display space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the larger HCW-4 and HCW-5 models that require hard-wiring, the HCW-3 operates from a \u003cstrong\u003e240V 15A outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your BENCHSTAR Heated Counter Warmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BENCHSTAR heated counter warmer range is available in three sizes. 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