BENCHSTAR HCW-4 4 Pan Electric Heated Counter Warmer – Dual Zone

BENCHSTAR HCW-4 4 Pan Electric Heated Counter Warmer – Dual Zone

The BENCHSTAR HCW-4 is a commercial 4 pan electric heated counter warmer featuring dual-zone heating for displaying and holding different types of hot food within one cabinet. The upper shelf uses dry heat to help keep fried foods crispy, while the lower shelf uses humidity heat to help keep pies and pastries moist.

Designed for cafés, takeaway shops and convenience stores, the HCW-4 features clear see-through flip doors that provide a front-facing food display for customers while allowing staff to load and replenish products from the rear. Its 1219mm wide design provides substantial display capacity without requiring the additional width of the larger HCW-5.

With an adjustable temperature range from +30°C to +85°C, automatic water refill, low-water float switch protection and all stainless steel construction, the HCW-4 is designed for practical everyday commercial hot food holding. This model operates on 240V, 4080W and requires a hard-wired electrical connection.

Key Features

• Commercial 4 pan dual-zone heated counter warmer
• Dual-zone holding provides two different holding conditions within one cabinet
• Upper dry heat zone helps keep fried foods crispy
• Lower humidity heat zone helps keep pies and pastries moist
• Clear see-through flip doors for excellent product visibility
• Dual-access design with front-facing customer display and rear staff loading
• Adjustable temperature range from +30°C to +85°C
• Digital temperature display for convenient monitoring
• Automatic water refill system with manual bypass
• Drainage pipe for convenient wastewater removal
• Float switch protection prevents heating when the water level is low
• 325mm upper shelf spacing
• 390mm lower shelf spacing
• Bottom-access mica heaters for easier servicing
• Independent lighting switch
• All stainless steel construction
• Perforated pans support even steam distribution
• 1219mm wide commercial display
• 240V, 4080W hard-wired electrical connection
• 1 Year Parts & Labour Warranty

Dual-Zone Hot Food Holding

The HCW-4 provides two different heated holding environments within the same cabinet, allowing businesses to display foods with different holding requirements simultaneously.

The upper shelf uses dry heat, making it suitable for fried foods where maintaining a crisp texture is important. The lower shelf incorporates humidity heat, providing a more suitable holding environment for pies, pastries and other products where moisture retention is preferred.

4 Pan Commercial Display

The HCW-4 is designed as the 4 pan model in the BENCHSTAR heated counter warmer range, providing a 1219mm wide display for commercial foodservice applications.

The supplied product information specifies 2 × 316 × 436mm pans for the upper dry heat zone and 1 × 400 × 600mm pan for the lower humidity zone.

Front Display & Rear Loading Access

Clear see-through flip doors provide customers with a clear view of the displayed food while allowing staff to load and replenish products from the rear.

This dual-access arrangement 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.

+30°C to +85°C Temperature Range

The BENCHSTAR HCW-4 operates across an adjustable temperature range of +30°C to +85°C.

A digital temperature display allows staff to conveniently monitor the cabinet temperature, including when food is being held above 60°C.

Automatic Water Refill System

The lower humidity zone incorporates an automatic water refill system, reducing the need for frequent manual topping up during operation.

A manual bypass is also provided, while an integrated drainage pipe allows wastewater to be conveniently removed when required.

Float Switch Protection

A built-in float switch protection system prevents heating when the water level is too low, providing additional protection for the humidity heating system.

Flexible Shelf Heights

The HCW-4 provides 325mm of upper shelf spacing and 390mm of lower shelf spacing, allowing the cabinet to accommodate different product heights across its two holding zones.

Designed for Easier Servicing

The HCW-4 incorporates bottom-access mica heaters to provide easier servicing access when required.

An independent lighting switch allows the display lighting to be controlled separately, helping operators manage lighting use throughout the day.

Stainless Steel Construction

The HCW-4 features all stainless steel construction for durability and ease of cleaning in demanding commercial foodservice environments.

Perforated pans are used to support even steam distribution within the humidity heating section.

Choosing Your BENCHSTAR Heated Counter Warmer

The BENCHSTAR heated counter warmer range is available in three sizes. The HCW-3 is the compact 914mm wide 3-pan model, the HCW-4 is the 1219mm wide 4-pan model, and the larger HCW-5 measures 1536mm wide with a 5-pan configuration.

The HCW-3 connects to a 15A outlet, while the larger HCW-4 and HCW-5 require a hard-wired electrical connection.

Specifications

Installation

The BENCHSTAR HCW-4 operates on a 240V, 4080W supply and requires a hard-wired electrical connection. Installation should be arranged accordingly before the unit is put into service.

Warranty

The BENCHSTAR HCW-4 is covered by a 1 Year Parts and Labour Warranty.

Ideal For

The BENCHSTAR HCW-4 4 Pan Dual Zone Heated Counter Warmer is ideal for cafés, takeaway shops, convenience stores and other commercial foodservice businesses requiring a versatile hot food display capable of holding crispy fried foods and moisture-sensitive products such as pies and pastries in separate heating zones.