RD-10

REFRIGERATED DOUGH RETARDER CABINET
For Various Styles of 18"x26" Dough Boxes
"RD-10" Series

RD-10 Spec Sheet

Create consistency in dough ball rise as well as promote additional complex flavor development in any yeast-leavened dough

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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

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DESCRIPTION

FWE RD Series Refrigerated Dough Retarder Cabinets

The FWE RD Series Refrigerated Dough Retarder Cabinets are designed to precisely control the proofing and retarding process for yeast-leavened dough products. Ideal for bakeries, pizzerias, commissaries, restaurants, and foodservice operations, these cabinets help create consistent dough development while enhancing flavor and product quality through controlled temperature management.

Product Overview

Built specifically for dough retarding applications, the RD Series provides gentle, consistent cooling that surrounds dough boxes evenly to regulate fermentation. By controlling dough rise and allowing extended fermentation periods, operators can improve consistency, workflow efficiency, and flavor development while reducing production variability.

Key Features & Benefits

Precision Dough Retarding - Maintains consistent temperature control to regulate dough fermentation and proofing activity.
Enhanced Flavor Development - Supports slow fermentation processes that develop more complex flavors in yeast-leavened dough products.
Rapid Cool Down Performance - Reaches the factory preset retarding temperature of 55°F (12.7°C) in less than 10 minutes.
Uniform Air Circulation - Cooled air surrounds dough products evenly to maintain consistent temperatures throughout the cabinet.
Ideal for Dough Press Applications - Designed to integrate easily into pizza and bakery workflows.
User-Friendly Electronic Controls - Easy-to-read digital controls allow precise temperature adjustments and monitoring.
Adjustable Temperature Range - Operates between 34°F and 75°F (1.1°C to 23.8°C) for flexible dough management.
Removable Rack Assembly - One-piece stainless steel rack system removes easily for cleaning and sanitation.
Heavy-Duty Mobile Design - Equipped with durable 5" EZ-roll casters for convenient mobility.
Easy-Clean Interior - Stainless steel interior floor and removable rack assembly simplify maintenance.

Construction & Durability

Constructed with a stainless steel exterior and interior, reinforced welded base frame, 2" foam insulation, heavy-duty hinges, and commercial-grade casters, the RD Series is engineered for long-lasting reliability in demanding bakery and foodservice environments. The insulated cabinet design improves cooling efficiency while maintaining stable internal temperatures.

Performance Specifications

Temperature range: 34°F to 75°F (1.1°C to 23.8°C)
Factory preset dough retarding temperature: 55°F (12.7°C)
1/8 HP high-torque refrigeration system
Automatic defrost cooling system
Digital temperature display and controls
Accommodates 18" x 25.75" dough boxes
Also accommodates 18" x 26" sheet trays
Standard capacity: 10 dough trays or 10 sheet trays
Optional capacity: up to 14 sheet trays with alternative spacing
Heavy-duty removable stainless steel rack assembly
5" maintenance-free caster system
Two-year limited warranty

Ideal Applications

Pizza restaurants
Retail bakeries
Commercial baking operations
Commissaries and central production kitchens
Schools and universities
Foodservice dough preparation programs
Artisan bread production facilities

Why FWE?

FWE is recognized for delivering durable, innovative solutions for professional foodservice and bakery operations. The RD Series continues that tradition by providing precise dough retarding performance, reliable refrigeration technology, and user-friendly operation that help bakers achieve consistent fermentation, improved flavor profiles, and greater production efficiency.

Key Features
- Reaches retarding temperatures in less than 10 minutes.
- Surrounds dough balls with consistent cooled air.
- Fully insulated to save on operational costs.
- Complete stainless steel construction aids in the durability that FWE products are known for.
- Easy to clean with an easily removable stainless steel one-piece fixed rack.
- Upfront electronic controls for ease of use to dial in the perfect temperatures.
- Features a high-performance 1/8 HP compressor with built-in dynamic condenser for enhanced cooling in warm environments.
- Heavy-duty 5" EZ-roll casters to easily move the unit around the kitchen when needed.

FEATURES

Agency Approvals
NSF - NSF International (formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation) is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies food service equipment and ensures it is designed and constructed in a way that promotes food safety. FWE products that meet these standards bear the NSF mark.
You may also see a designation that a product meets NSF/ANSI, which adds rules from the American National Standards Institute to the testing. ANSI works closely with NSF to develop its food safety standards and complete testing to those.
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 Energy Verified
Bumpers
No Bumper - No bumper
Caster
5" Casters - 5" Heavy-duty casters - polyurethane casters are long lasting and used for easy maneuverability, even when fully loaded
Control Panel
Cold Temp Controls - Intuitive controls are easy to use and highly accurate, and oversized, high demand components assure rapid pull down times and recoveries. Set range 33F - 40F (1C - 4.4C)
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
Piano Hinges - Full length piano door hinge for added durability
Door Latch
Magnetic Door Latch - Heavy duty full grip magnetic door latch
Magnetic Work Flow Door Handle - Magnetic work flow door handles ergonomically accommodates kitchen staff and servers of varying heights
Doors
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
Self Defrosting - Continuously intuitive self-defrosting cold system with on demand override - makes operation convenient and user-friendly
Condenser Assembly - High-efficiency, condensing unit and coil assures rapid "pull down" and recovery
Extra
Warranty - Two year limited warranty
Handles
Recessed Hand Grips - Flush in wall hand grips recessed and mounted on the left and right side of the unit
Hinging
Field Reversible Hinging - Field reversible door- flexible installation options for kitchen layout
Slides and Shelves
Fixed Slides - One piece rack assembly, die stamped stainless steel for extra strength, and removable for easy cleaning

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.
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
Legs with Flanged Feet
Extra
Dry Erase Board - Door mounted dry erase board for menu changes or cabinet identification
Menu Card Holder - Door mounted frame to display menu card
Slides and Shelves
Custom Rack Spacing - Rack spacing can be customized to accommodate your operational needs

LONG FORM SPEC

Specified unit shall be FWE Model No. RD-10, Refrigerated Dough Retarder Cabinet.

CONSTRUCTION. A single unit construction of stainless steel; 20 gauge polished exterior, 22 gauge with easy-to-clean stainless-steel interior. A welded base frame with 16- gauge stainless steel reinforcing c-channel for mounting casters.

INSULATION. 2" of foam insulation throughout cabinet and door.

DOORS AND LATCHES. Flush mounted, field reversible, stainless steel, insulated door shall be gasket sealed. Door shall have two (2) heavy-duty edge mount die cast hinges, and a 20" magnetic workflow door handle, vertical and positive closing.

CASTERS. Maintenance free, heavy-duty casters in a configuration of two (2) swivel with brakes, and two (2) rigid.

TRAY SLIDES. Heavy-Duty stainless steel unitized tray rack assemblies with channels fixed in place at 4.25" spacings. Assemblies are designed to accommodate (1) 18" x 25.75" x 3.5" dough proofing box or (1) 18" x 26" sheet tray per pair of tray rack rails.

COLD-TEMP SYSTEM/CONTROLS. A 1/8 HP Hi-torque, dynamic condensing unit with automatic defrost cooling system. The textured aluminum evaporator housing encloses an electric defrost element to ensure positive heat source, thermally protected and permanently lubricated motors for long life that have molded polycarbonate fan blade guards. Controls shall include an easy-to-read digital display for cabinet temperature (with recall capability of temperature set point and actual cabinet temperature). Adjustable temperature ranges from 34°F to 75°F (1.1°C to 23.8°C), factory preset dough retarding temperature is 55°F (12.7°C).

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS. 3 wire grounded power cord and plug, rear mounted for safety.

INSTALLATION. Unit should not be installed in an area where adverse environmental conditions are present. Refer to operations manual for further details.

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