Manufacturer Part Number: C589X-SFC-UPFS | Brand: Metro
Metro C5 8 Series Insulated Pass-Thru Holding Cabinet: The Ultimate Food Holding Solution
The Metro C5 8 Series Insulated Pass-Thru Holding Cabinet (C589X-SFC-UPFS) is engineered to meet the demanding needs of today’s foodservice operations. This full-height, pass-thru cabinet combines advanced technology with robust construction to ensure your food remains at its peak quality until serving. Whether you’re running a busy restaurant, catering a large event, or managing a commercial kitchen, this Metro holding cabinet is designed to streamline your workflow and maintain food integrity.
Key Features and Benefits
- Precise Temperature Control: The 6.8″ high-resolution touch-screen display allows for easy and accurate temperature adjustments. With intuitive menu presets and programmable timers, you can customize the holding environment to suit a variety of dishes.
- Consistent Food Quality: The gentle, natural convective airflow design ensures uniform temperature distribution throughout the cabinet. This prevents hot spots and cold spots, maintaining consistent food quality and texture.
- Energy Efficiency: Constructed with 2.5″ thick, high-density fiberglass insulation and a durable stainless steel exterior, this cabinet minimizes temperature loss, reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
- Humidity Control: The integral water pan system allows you to add humidity to the cabinet environment, preventing food from drying out and maintaining its optimal moisture content.
- Pass-Thru Design: With a full-length clear door on one side and a full-length solid door on the other, this cabinet facilitates efficient workflow, allowing staff to load and unload food from either side.
- High Capacity: Equipped with universal wire slides, the cabinet can hold up to (18) 18″ x 26″ full-size sheet pans, providing ample space for holding large quantities of food.
Technical Specifications
- Model: C589X-SFC-UPFS
- Configuration: Full Height, Pass-Thru
- Door Type: Full Length Clear Door / Full Length Solid Door
- Slides: Universal Wire Slides
- Electrical: 220-240V, 50/60Hz, 1681-2000W (NEMA 6-15P)
- Dimensions:
- Width: 29 1/8″ (29.125″)
- Height: 74.75″
- Depth: 34.625″
- Material: Type 304 Stainless Steel (20-gauge polished exterior), .063″ Aluminum Interior
- Capacity: 18 sheet pans (18″x26″)
- Weight: 435 lbs
Common Uses
- Restaurants: Ideal for holding prepared dishes at serving temperature, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
- Catering Services: Perfect for transporting and holding food at off-site events, maintaining food safety and presentation.
- Commercial Kitchens: Essential for managing high-volume food production, keeping dishes warm and ready for service.
- Hotels: Great for buffets and room service, ensuring guests receive hot, delicious meals.
- Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities: Maintains food temperature for patients, ensuring nutritional needs are met with high-quality meals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the power requirement for this unit?
The Metro C589X-SFC-UPFS requires 220-240V, 50/60Hz, and has a power consumption of 1681-2000W. It uses a NEMA 6-15P plug. - How many sheet pans can it hold?
This full-height cabinet can hold up to 18 standard 18″ x 26″ full-size sheet pans using the universal wire slides. - Is humidity control adjustable?
Yes, the integral water pan system allows you to add humidity to the cabinet, and you can adjust the amount of water to control the humidity level. - What is the temperature range of the cabinet?
The cabinet features a precise temperature control system, allowing you to set and maintain the ideal temperature for a variety of food items. Please refer to the user manual for specific temperature ranges. - Is this cabinet mobile?
Yes, the cabinet is equipped with casters, making it easy to move and reposition as needed.
Certifications
- NSF Certified
- UL Listed
See product image above for a visual representation of the Metro C5 8 Series Insulated Pass-Thru Holding Cabinet.
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