HLC-2127-6

HEATED HOLDING CABINETS
12"x 20" Pans, GN 1/1 Containers and 21"x 27" Shelves
Radiant "HLC-2127" Series

HLC-2127-6 Spec Sheet

Insulated cabinet holds pre-cooked foods at desired temperature with an easy-to-use thermostat

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DESCRIPTION

FWE HLC-2127 Series Insulated Heated Holding Cabinets

The FWE HLC-2127 Series Heated Holding Cabinets are designed to hold a wide variety of pre-cooked foods at optimal serving temperatures while helping operators maintain flexibility, efficiency, and food quality. Engineered for commercial kitchens, catering, and institutional foodservice, this solution combines versatile pan compatibility with insulated radiant heating technology to improve consistency and operational performance.

Product Overview

Built for demanding foodservice environments, the HLC-2127 Series provides a flexible holding solution that accommodates multiple pan sizes and shelf configurations. Whether used for bulk food holding, staging, or service preparation, this cabinet delivers reliable performance while maintaining the quality, consistency, and efficiency today's operations require.

Key Features & Benefits

Versatile Pan & Tray Compatibility - Accommodates 12" x 20" pans, GN 1/1 and 2/1 containers, 18" x 26" sheet pans, and 21" x 27" shelves.
Adjustable Door Vent System - Allows operators to control moisture levels for crisp or moist holding conditions.
Radiant Heating System - Provides gentle, even heat distribution to maintain food quality and consistency.
User-Friendly Electronic Controls - Digital display with adjustable temperature and low temperature alarm ensures precision and food safety
Fixed Rack or Adjustable Slide Options - Standard fixed rack with removable shelves or optional adjustable tray slides for maximum flexibility.
Magnetic Workflow Door Handle - Improves ergonomics while eliminating latch hardware for reduced maintenance.
Tri-Directional Cord Pocket - Allows flexible positioning and compact installation in tight spaces.
Split Cavity Option - Provides two independently controlled compartments for holding different foods simultaneously
Cool-to-Touch Insulated Design - Enhances operator safety while maintaining internal temperatures efficiently.
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Construction & Durability

Constructed with heliarc welded stainless steel and high-density "Ultra-Guard" insulation, the HLC-2127 Series is built for long-term durability and sanitation. Reinforced structural components, removable rack systems, and heavy-duty casters provide ease of cleaning, mobility, and reliable performance in high-volume environments.

Performance Specifications

Temperature range: 90°F to 190°F (32°C to 88°C)
Radiant heat system with electronic controls
Standard fixed rack with 1.37" spacing or optional adjustable slides (1.5" increments)
Compatible with multiple tray and pan formats including GN, sheet pans, and shelves
Single or split-cavity configurations available
120V and 220-240V electrical options
Two-year limited warranty

Ideal Applications

Catering and banquet operations
Commercial and institutional kitchens
Healthcare, schools, and correctional facilities
Bulk food holding and service staging

Why FWE?

For decades, FWE has been trusted by foodservice operators for equipment that delivers exceptional durability, performance, and reliability. The HLC-2127 Series continues that tradition by providing a flexible, high-capacity holding solution designed to maintain food quality, streamline operations, and support demanding foodservice environments.

FWE's HLC-2127 commercial food warmer series provides a soft, radiant, uniform heat that gently surrounds food to provide better appearance, taste and longer holding life. These high volume holding cabinets are fully insulated, constructed of long-lasting, easy to clean and maintain stainless steel, and a cool to touch exterior, which ensures safety while food product stays hot. This design achieves unmatched results with faster heat up times and more consistent temperatures than any competitive models.

Controls are up-front and easy to read and set. No guesswork is needed. Simply dial in the temperature selection from 90 - 190F and walk away!

The standard fixed rack holds 12" x 20" pans, 18" x 26" sheet trays or GN containers on removable and adjustable shelves making this one the most versatile heated cabinets. Optional universal pan / tray adjustable slides are available to fit a wide variety of half and full size US pans and GN containers. Both configurations allow the operator to accommodate several different menu items simultaneously and future menu changes!

Construction matters. FWE prides itself in providing long-lasting commercial kitchen equipment. Stainless steel is the preferred material for restaurant equipment for two reasons: Stainless steel is durable and easy to clean. Unlike much of our competition, our equipment is all stainless steel from the fully welded stainless steel base frame, to the outside body and doors. High density fiberglass insulation is used throughout the top, back, bottom, sides and door to prevent heat loss.

As the industry leader, FWE provides the most versatile, best performing and most reliable heated holding equipment period! Trust FWE with your all of your restaurant equipment needs.

FEATURES

Agency Approvals
CE - The CE mark is mandatory for products sold in the European Economic Area. It indicates the product conforms with certain manufacturing and design safety requirements. CE is similar to UL except it's more of a declaration by the manufacturer that the product meets the relevant rules, rather than being the mark of independent testing.
UL - The UL mark, which now serves customers in more than 100 countries, has become the authority on product safety. Its engineers test for things like soundness of design, safety of electrical components, and structural integrity of products for which UL listing is sought.
If you think of NSF International classification as protection for your customers, then the mark of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) indicates safety for those who work in your commercial kitchen. The Illinois-based testing agency assures that the equipment that gets its stamp operates safely. There is also a sanitation classification that offers similar assurances about food safety as the NSF mark. Products are indicated as "Classified UL-EPH."
CUL - C-UL mark indicates a product meets the CSA testing standards for Canada.
C-UL-US mark indicates a product meets the UL and CSA testing standards for both the United States and Canada.
UL EPH - UL EPH recognizes products certified to meet environmental and public health standards. The UL EPH logo shows the word "Classified" above the UL mark, which indicates that the product complies with ANSI/NSF standards, in addition to other applicable codes.
Bumpers
No Bumper - No bumper
Caster
3.5" Casters - 3.5" Heavy-duty casters - polyurethane casters are long lasting and used for easy maneuverability, even when fully loaded
All Swivel Casters - All swivel casters allow for greater maneuverability. Great for tight turns or severe corners (such as on and off trucks or narrow hallways).
A drawback to the all swivel configuration is that it is harder to control the direction of the equipment when rolled in a straight line.
Mobile
Construction
Stainless Steel / Insulated - Constructed of stainless steel, with welded base frame for added strength and durability - fully insulated cabinet and door provide energy efficient heating and longer holding times
Control Panel
Electronic Controls - Electronic controls featuring easy to read digital display of cabinet temperature (with recall capacity of temperature set point and actual cabinet temperature), equipped with a programmable low temperature alarm, master ON/OFF switch with power indicator light.
Door Count
1 Door
Door Hinge
Edgemount Hinges - Heavy-duty edge mount die cast hinges
Door Latch
Magnetic Work Flow Door Handle - Magnetic work flow door handles ergonomically accommodates kitchen staff and servers of varying heights
Doors
Vented Doors - Adjustable door vents; allows desired holding conditions from moist to crisp foods, achieving optimal results
Full Stainless Steel Door - Flush mounted, stainless steel insulated doors
Gasket Sealed - Gasket sealed door; tight double seal makes for a perfect secure closure and easy to clean
Electrical
Tri-Directional Cord - Recessed tri-direction cord pocket - allows for compact fit
Extra
Warranty - Two year limited warranty
Low Profile - Low profile design, conveniently fits under 36" counter and can easily be stored when not in use
Handles
No Handles
Heat System
Radiant Heat System - FWE's natural convection heat system allows a soft heat to radiate throughout the compartment. Heat rises naturally and circulates from bottom to top without blowers. Radiant heat is best suited for short term heated holding.
Hinging
Field Reversible Hinging - Field reversible door- flexible installation options for kitchen layout
Hinges on Right Side - Right hand door hinging
Slides and Shelves
Fixed Universal Slides with Shelves - Unique and versatile fixed slide design holds 12" x 20" pans or GN containers per set of slides.
Standard shelves are adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of pans, trays, plates and take out boxes

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

Caster
Adjustable Legs - FWE offers a wide variety of adjustable legs for when casters are not an option. 4" and 6" adjustable legs are available on almost all of FWE's equipment.
All adjustable legs are provided with sealed precision bearing with a black anti-rust coating.
Larger & Upgraded Casters - Larger Casters
Control Panel
Mechanical Controls - Mechanical controls
Door Latch
Key Locking Door Latch - Heavy duty door latch with key locking capabilities
Magnetic Door Latch - Heavy duty full grip magnetic door latch
Paddle Door Latch - Recessed paddle style door latch
Padlocking Transport Latch - Cabinet mounted latch keeps door secure during transport, increased security with padlocking capabilities
Doors
See-Thru Lexan Doors - See-thru lexan door provides high visability for hot and fresh items
Pass Through Doors - Pass-thru doors create a convenient connection from preparation side to serving areas. With access from both sides of the cabinet staff is free to focus on customers, taking more orders and serving carry-outs during peak meal times
Electrical
220-240 Volt - 220-240 Volt
Upgraded Element - Upgraded Element
Extra
Graphic Wrap - Use your cabinet as a bill board! Catch the eye of your customer with your custom logo, message, or menu item images with a graphic wrap.
Cord Winder Brackets - Cabinet mounted brackets allow for cord to be wrapped and out of the way when not in use
Dry Erase Board - Door mounted dry erase board for menu changes or cabinet identification
Menu Card Holder - Door mounted frame to display menu card
Passive Humidity Pan - Passive humidity pan; provided to add optional humidity to cabinet environment and to prevent drying out food, improving food quality
Security Packages - HDM security packages can be added to select cabinets to help increase the security and durability of your unit
X-Factor Frame (consult factory) - X-Factor Frame
Handles
Push Pull Handles - Push/pull handles allow for easy maneuvering. Handles are secured to the unit with reinforced backing plate. Ergonomically designed to be easy on the hands
Recessed Antimicrobial Hand Grips - Recessed antimicrobial hand grips detain illness causing pathogens

LONG FORM SPEC

Specified unit shall be FWE Model No. HLC-2127-6, Heated Holding Cabinets.

CONSTRUCTION. Heliarc welded, single unit construction of stainless steel; 20 gauge polished exterior, 22 gauge stainless steel interior with easy-to-clean coved corners.

INSULATION. "Ultra-Guard" UG-26 high density fiberglass insulation throughout; top, back, bottom, sides and door(s).

HANDLES. HLC-2127-6-6 and HLC-2127-9-9 models with full size, form-fitting recessed hand grips shall be mounted on each side of cabinet.

DOORS AND LATCHES. Flush mounted, field reversible, double pan, stainless steel vented doors shall have 1" thick fiberglass insulation. High temperature door gasket mounted on cabinet. Magnetic work flow door handle shall be full length, vertical and positive closing. HLC2127-6 is standard with horizontal work flow handle. Each door shall have two (2) heavyduty edgemount die cast hinges.

CASTERS. Maintenance free polyurethane tire casters in a configuration of two (2) rigid and two (2) swivel with brake. HLC-2127-6 is standard with all swivel casters. Casters shall have a reinforced yoke mounted to 10 gauge caster plate.

STANDARD FIXED RACK. Removable pair of one piece stainless steel racks with fixed spacings of 1.37" between pan slides. Each pan slide accommodates two (2) GN1/1 or 12" x 20" pans, or one (1) wire shelf 21" x 27" (514mm x 685mm). Three (3) shelves per cavity provided. One piece rack is easy to remove without the use of tools for cleaning.

OPTIONAL ADJUSTABLE SPACING. Welded rod-style tray slides are nickel plated for greater durability and sanitation. Fully adjustable / removable and designed to give secure bottom tray support. Removable stainless steel uprights shall be punched on 1.5" (38 mm) spacings for easy tray adjustment, and shall easily lift off heavy-duty stainless steel brackets without the use of tools for cleaning.

HEATED SYSTEM/CONTROLS. Radiant heat system shall include an Incoloy nickel-chromium alloy heating element. Electronic controls shall include an easy to read digital display of cabinet temperature (with recall capacity of temperature set point and actual cabinet temperature), equipped with a programmable low temperature alarm, master ON/OFF switch with power indicator light. Adjustable temperature range from 90°F to 190°F (32°C to 88°C).

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS. 3 wire grounded tri-directional power cord and plug, rear mounted for safety. See electrical data chart above for amperage and receptacle configuration. See electrical data chart for models that may require a dedicated circuit.

INSTALLATION. Unit should not be installed in an area where adverse environmental conditions are present.

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FWE products may be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 288,299;238,300;3,952,609;4,192,991.

HLC-2127-6

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If you can dream it, we can build it. Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars

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Food Warming Equipment Company, Inc.

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If you can dream it, we can build it.
Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars

If you can dream it, we can build it.
Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars