LCH-18-MT

CONTROLLED MOISTURE COOK & HOLD OVEN
For Various Size Trays, Pans, and Gastro-Norm
Humidified "LCH-MT" Series

LCH-18-MT Spec Sheet

Low Temperature Cook & Hold Ovens with moisture control for increased yields and improved food quality

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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

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DESCRIPTION

FWE LCH-MT Series Controlled Moisture Cook & Hold Ovens

The FWE LCH-MT Series Controlled Moisture Cook & Hold Ovens are designed to maximize product yield, improve food quality, and reduce labor through advanced moisture-controlled cooking technology. Engineered for restaurants, healthcare, institutional kitchens, and commissaries, this solution combines precision humidity management with automated cook-and-hold functionality to deliver consistent results while minimizing shrinkage.

Product Overview

Built for demanding foodservice environments, the LCH-MT Series provides precise control over temperature and moisture levels throughout the cooking process. Unlike traditional cook-and-hold ovens, these units feature a three-level moisture control system, programmable venting, and automatic water-fill capabilities that help achieve faster cooking, increased yields, and superior food texture.

Key Features & Benefits

Controlled Moisture Technology - Three-level moisture control system helps retain product moisture, increase yields, and improve food quality.
Automatic Water Fill System - Eliminates manual filling of water pans and maintains consistent humidity levels during operation.
Programmable Venting Baffle - Automatically releases excess moisture during selected cook stages to promote natural browning and crisp textures.
Touchscreen Controls - Intuitive touch-screen interface simplifies operation and stores up to 8 programmable recipe presets.
Automatic Cook-to-Hold Operation - Automatically transitions from cook mode to hold mode when the cycle is complete.
Internal Product Probe - Supports cooking by temperature or by time without continuous operator monitoring.
USB HACCP Data Logging - Download up to 30 days of HACCP operating data for monitoring, recordkeeping, and compliance.
Hoodless Design - Designed to meet standards that may eliminate the need for a ventilation hood depending on local code requirements.
Adjustable Tray Slide System - Accommodates 12" x 20" pans, 18" x 26" sheet pans, GN containers, and multiple tray formats

Construction & Durability

Constructed with heliarc welded stainless steel, reinforced tubular base framing, and high-density ceramic and fiberglass insulation, the LCH-MT Series is built for long-term performance. Fully removable stainless tray slides, insulated doors, reinforced hinges, and heavy-duty casters provide durability, sanitation, and easy maintenance in high-volume environments.

Performance Specifications

Cook temperature range: 90°F to 350°F (32°C to 177°C)
Hold temperature range: 90°F to 250°F (32°C to 121°C)
Three-level adjustable moisture control (low, medium, high)
Automatic water-fill system
Programmable touchscreen controls with 8 recipe presets
Internal temperature probe included
USB HACCP download capability (30-day log)
Automatic cook-to-hold transition
Fully adjustable stainless tray slide system
Multiple cabinet capacities and configurations available
Two-year limited warranty

Ideal Applications

Healthcare and hospital foodservice
Restaurants and catering operations
Correctional and institutional kitchens
Commissaries and centralized production facilities
High-yield roast, protein, and batch cooking applications

Why FWE?

For decades, FWE has been trusted by foodservice operators for equipment that delivers exceptional durability, performance, and reliability. The LCH-MT Series continues that tradition by providing advanced moisture-controlled cooking technology that improves yields, enhances food quality, reduces labor requirements, and helps operators achieve consistent results in demanding foodservice environments. [1]

LCH-18-MT - Moisture-Controlled Low Temp Cook & Hold Oven (18 Tray Capacity)
The LCH-18-MT is built for high-volume cook-and-hold applications, offering precise moisture-controlled cooking for up to 18 trays. Its programmable venting and automatic water-fill system optimize food texture and browning, while the hood-free design makes it ideal for any kitchen without dedicated ventilation. Engineered for catering and institutional foodservice, it ensures quality results with minimal supervision.

FEATURES

Agency Approvals
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 - 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."
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
EZ Roll Heavy Duty Poly Caster - The EZ Roll Casters are standard on FWE cabinets and provide moderate floor protection with a high weight capacity.
EZ roll casters are shock absorbing and roll easier under heavy loads.

Available in 5", 6" and 8" diameters.
5" Casters - 5" Heavy-duty casters - polyurethane casters are long lasting and used for easy maneuverability, even when fully loaded
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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
HACCP Data Collection
Cook and Hold Controls - Intuitive, easy to use and kitchen friendly controls allow for 8 programmable recipes for consistent results. Provided with an internal product probe, allows for options to cook and hold by probe or by time without constant monitoring.
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
2 Doors
Door Hinge
Edgemount Hinges - Heavy-duty edge mount die cast hinges
Door Latch
Magnetic Door Latch - Heavy duty full grip magnetic door latch
Doors
Dutch Doors - Dutch doors help maintain cabinet temperature during peak serving times
Gasket Sealed - Gasket sealed door; tight double seal makes for a perfect secure closure and easy to clean
Extra
Warranty - Two year limited warranty
Handles
No Handles
Heat System
Moisture-Temp Heat System - High performance - low technology. Provide the best food quality from amplified heated moisture for short-term holding applications.
Heated holding some menu items, such as chicken, will become steamed or soggy by using a covered pan. When exposed to dry heat, uncovered, these items become dry and rubbery. Achieve best results with controlled moisture. The length of holding time is also extended.
Hinging
Field Reversible Hinging - Field reversible door- flexible installation options for kitchen layout
Hinges on Right Side - Right hand door hinging
Slides and Shelves
Adjustable Universal SS Slides with SS Shelves - Unique universal design holds 12" x 20" pans, 18" x 26" sheet trays or GN containers on fully adjustable stainless steel tray slides. Slides are removable for thorough interior cleaning. Provided with removable and adjustable stainless steel shelves

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

Bumpers
Top Corner Bumpers - Top corner bumpers are a good option for those customers not needing the protection of a full bumper, but still require protection for walls and surrounding equipment.
Bottom Corner Bumpers
Caster
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.
Larger & Upgraded Casters - Larger Casters
Electrical
220-240 Volt - 220-240 Volt
Extra
Menu Card Holder - Door mounted frame to display menu card
Security Packages - HDM security packages can be added to select cabinets to help increase the security and durability of your unit
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
Slides and Shelves
Fixed Universal Slides - Unique and versatile fixed slides accommodate a wide variety of pans, trays, and platters
Extra Tray Slides - Extra tray slides
Shelves - Versatile with removable shelves to accommodate a wide variety of items

LONG FORM SPEC

Specified unit shall be FWE Model No. LCH-18-MT, Controlled Moisture Cook & Hold Oven.

CONSTRUCTION. Heliarc welded, single unit construction of stainless steel; 18 gauge polished exterior, 18 gauge stainless steel interior with easy-to-clean coved corners. Welded tubular base frame shall be 1" square, heavy gauge stainless steel tubing, with 10 gauge stainless steel reinforcing plates at corners.

INSULATION. Insulated throughout; top, back, bottom, sides, doors using high density ceramic and fiberglass insulation.

DOOR AND LATCH. Flush mounted, field reversible, double pan, stainless steel, insulated door(s). Heavy-duty edge mount full grip magnetic door latch with heavy-duty hinges. Two (2) die-cast edgemount hinges per door. LCH-18-MT is standard with dutch doors.

CASTERS. Maintenance free polyurethane tire casters in a configuration of two (2) rigid and two (2) swivel with brake. Casters shall have a reinforced yoke mounted to 10 gauge caster plate. The caster mounting plate shall be secured to a 10 gauge stainless steel reinforcing stress plate via welded in place stainless steel studs. The reinforcing stress plates shall be welded to the heavy gauge tubular frame of the unit.

TRAY SLIDES. Welded rod-style tray slides are stainless steel 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" spacings, on center, for easy tray adjustment, and shall easily lift off heavy-duty stainless steel brackets without the use of tools for cleaning. Three (3) stainless steel rod style shelves provided per cavity. LCH-18-MT provided with six (6) shelves.

HEATING SYSTEM. Built-in heat system includes multiple Incoloy sheathed heating elements that provide fast heat up and accurate temperature set points. In heat cycle, elements provide full power to assure safe reheat times. When heat time expires, unit to automatically switch to hold mode maintaining food quality and safe holding temperatures. Unit contains internal cooling fans and thermally protected blower motors, safety switches and control panel is temperature rise protected. Unique precision venting baffle duct system for even, efficient heat throughout the entire cabinet, in either heat or holding periods. Venting may be required. Local codes prevail.

CONTROL PANEL. Easy to operate touch screen, automatic controls include intuitive easy to use / easy to read kitchen friendly controls that allow "set-and-forget" consistent results. Cooking by time or by internal product temperature with probe (included.) When cook cycle is complete, controller automatically switches from cook cycle to hold cycle . Unit has preset function to store and quickly retrieve up to 8 recipes. Adjustable COOK control up to 350°F (177°C) and adjustable HOLDING control up to 250°F (121°C). Shall include ON/OFF switch. Actual cabinet temperature reading is touch screen displayed during each cycle and probe temp display. Adjustable moisture control (moist to crisp) with low, medium, high setting. Consult factory if lower temperature is required for local codes.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS. See chart above for amperage. See electrical chart for models that 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.

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Top Corner Bumpers

Bottom Corner Bumpers

All Swivel Casters

Larger & Upgraded Casters

Fixed Universal Slides

Extra Tray Slides

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LCH-18-MT

Low Temperature Cook & Hold Ovens with moisture control for increased yields and improved food quality

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

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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