Manufacturer Part Number: C539-HFS-4-BU | Brand: Metro
Metro C539-HFS-4-BU C5 3 Series Insulated Holding Cabinet
The Metro C539-HFS-4-BU is a full-height, insulated mobile heated cabinet designed to keep hot food at optimum serving temperature. It features a solid door and fixed wire slides, making it an essential addition to any commercial kitchen, catering service, or food service operation. See product image above.
Key Features and Benefits
- Insulation Armour: Retains heat, conserves energy, and maintains a cool-to-touch exterior. The blue “Insulation Armor” is made of a durable polymer that resists dents, impacts, and stains.
- Temperature Control: Maintains a temperature range of 80 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (thermostat to 200F) using a removable bottom mount control module. It includes a user-friendly digital thermometer and recessed dial controls.
- Mobility: Equipped with four 5-inch neoprene donut casters (two with brakes) and molded-in, vertical side handles for easy steering during transport.
- Capacity: Accommodates (18) 18″ x 26″ full-size sheet pans or (34) 12″ x 20″ x 2-1/2″ food pans with fixed wire slides spaced at 3″ intervals.
- Construction: Aluminum construction with a solid fiberglass insulated door. The door is field reversible.
- Easy Cleaning and Maintenance: The control module is removable without tools for upgrades and cabinet cleaning.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: C539-HFS-4-BU
- Series: C5 3 Series
- Application: Heat Only
- Voltage: 120V
- Wattage: 2000W
- Amps: 16.7 A
- Phase: 1
- Hertz: 60 Hz
- Plug: NEMA 5-20P
- Pan Capacity: 18
- Door Type: Solid
- Number of Doors: 1
- Size: Full Height
- Control Location: Bottom
- Controls: Dial
- Material: Aluminum/Polymer
- Color: Blue
Dimensions
- Width: 27 5/8 inches (27.63″)
- Depth: 31 1/2 inches (31.5″)
- Height: 71 inches
- Cord Length: 7 1/2 ft.
Certifications and Compliance
- cULus
- NSF Listed
- UL Listed (US & Canada)
- Made in America
- Prop 65 Warning (for California residents)
Usage and Benefits of Insulated Holding Cabinets
- Maintaining food at safe serving temperatures for extended periods.
- Superior heat retention, especially when doors are frequently opened and closed.
- Energy efficiency due to insulation.
- Maintaining food quality and preventing it from entering the food danger zone.
Maintenance
- The control module can be removed without tools for cleaning.
FAQ
- Difference between insulated and non-insulated holding cabinets: Insulated cabinets are better at retaining heat when doors are opened frequently, while non-insulated cabinets are suitable for applications where doors remain closed most of the time.
- What if I don’t have the right outlets for this model’s standard 5-20P plug?: The manufacturer offers a low wattage option, which comes with a 5-15P plug. Contact Customer Solutions prior to placing your order, and they will make sure you receive exactly what you need!
Comparison
The Metro C539-HFS-4 is comparable to the Metro C539-CFS-4, which offers both heat and humidity control, while the C539-HFS-4 is for heat only.
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