Manufacturer Part Number: C539-HDC-L-BU | Brand: Metro
Metro C539-HDC-L-BU C5 3 Series Insulated Holding Cabinet
The Metro C539-HDC-L-BU C5 3 Series Insulated Holding Cabinet is a top-of-the-line solution for keeping your food at optimal serving temperatures. This full-height holding cabinet is designed with Dutch clear doors, providing easy visibility and access while maintaining consistent heat. Perfect for commercial kitchens, catering events, and any food service operation that requires reliable hot food holding.
Key Features
- Durable Construction: Made with high-quality aluminum and polymer, ensuring long-lasting performance and resistance to dents, impacts, and stains.
- Efficient Insulation: The cabinet’s insulation armour provides excellent energy efficiency, keeping the exterior cool to the touch while maintaining consistent internal temperatures.
- Precise Temperature Control: Equipped with a thermostat that can be adjusted up to 200 degrees F, allowing you to maintain the perfect temperature for a variety of food items.
- Clear Dutch Doors: The clear polycarbonate doors offer full visibility of the cabinet’s contents, reducing the need to open the doors and lose heat.
- Mobile Design: Features 5″ casters (2 with brakes) and built-in hand holds, making it easy to move and position the cabinet as needed.
- High Capacity: Can hold up to 34 standard size pans (18″ x 26″), providing ample space for holding large quantities of food.
- Removable Bottom Mount Control Module: Easy to access and service the control module without disrupting the cabinet’s operation.
Technical Specifications
- Model: C539-HDC-L-BU
- Dimensions: 27.625″ W x 31.5″ D x 71″ H
- Capacity: 34 x 18″ x 26″ pans
- Electrical: 120v/60/1-ph, 2000 Watts, 16.7 Amps, NEMA 5-20P
- Material: Aluminum/Polymer
- Color: Blue
- Weight: 259 lbs
Common Uses
- Commercial Kitchens: Ideal for holding cooked food at serving temperatures in busy restaurant environments.
- Catering Services: Perfect for transporting and holding food at off-site events, ensuring it stays hot and fresh.
- Buffets: Keeps food warm and accessible for self-service dining.
- Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities: Maintains food temperatures for patient meal service.
- Schools and Universities: Efficiently holds large quantities of food for student dining halls.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the difference between insulated and non-insulated holding cabinets?
- Insulated cabinets are better for frequent door openings, while non-insulated cabinets are suitable for applications where the doors remain closed most of the time.
- What type of plug does this unit have?
- This unit comes with a NEMA 5-20P plug. A low wattage option with a 5-15P plug may be available.
- What is the maximum temperature this cabinet can reach?
- The thermostat can be adjusted up to 200 degrees F.
Certifications
- NSF Certified
- UL Listed (US & Canada)
- cULus
See product image above for a visual representation of the Metro C539-HDC-L-BU Insulated Holding Cabinet.
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