Flawless Condition – FWE LCH-18 – Full-Height Low-Temperature Cook & Hold Oven – 12 Full-Size Pan Capacity – Programmable Controls – 220V – Fully Tested & Operational!

🔹 Condition

Used – Flawless Condition – Fully Tested & Operational

This FWE LCH-18 commercial cook-and-hold cabinet has been professionally inspected and tested to confirm proper heating, holding, controls, and overall operation.

The heavy-duty stainless steel exterior and interior are in good commercial condition with normal cosmetic scratches, scuffs, and signs of prior institutional or restaurant use. The control panel, insulated cabinet, tray slides, internal racks, door system, heating components, and mobile caster base are present and ready for continued commercial service.

🔹 Description

The FWE LCH-18 is a full-height commercial low-temperature cook-and-hold oven designed for restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, banquet operations, commissaries, correctional kitchens, catering operations, and other high-volume foodservice environments.

Its low-temperature convection system uses gentle air circulation to cook foods evenly while minimizing moisture loss and product shrinkage. Once the cooking cycle is complete, the cabinet automatically transitions into holding mode to maintain food at a safe serving temperature without overcooking.

The LCH-18 is designed for overnight cooking, bulk protein preparation, banquet production, reheating, and hot holding, making it especially useful for operations that need consistent results with reduced labor. FWE specifies automatic cook-to-hold operation, programmable recipes, an internal product probe, and low-volume forced air circulation. ([FWE][3])

🔹 Capacity

Model: LCH-18

Cabinet Type: Full-Height Cook & Hold Oven

Standard Adjustable Slides: 12

Full-Size Sheet Pan Capacity: 12 × 18" × 26" Pans

Half-Size Pan Capacity: 24 × 18" × 13" Pans

Standard Slide Spacing: 4.5 in

Adjustable Upright Spacing: 1.5 in Increments

Door Configuration: 2 Dutch Doors

FWE's current specification sheet lists the LCH-18 with 12 standard adjustable slides and capacity for 12 full-size 18" × 26" pans at standard spacing. ([FWE][4])

🔹 Cooking / Holding System

Cooking Type: Low-Temperature Convection Cook & Hold

Maximum Cook Temperature: 350°F

Holding Temperature: Up to 250°F on current control platform

Automatic Cook-to-Hold Transition

Cooking by Time or Product Probe

Internal Product Probe

Low-Volume Forced Air Circulation

Precision Venting Baffle System

Automatic Preheat

Pause Function

Programmable Timer

Programmable Recipe Storage: Up to 8 Recipes

FWE states that the current LCH platform supports up to 8 recipes and automatically switches from cook mode to hold mode after the cooking cycle. ([FWE][3])

🔹 Electrical Specifications

Based on the electrical data you provided for this actual unit:

Voltage: 220V

Phase: Single Phase

Amperage: 39.5 Amps

Wattage: 8606 Watts

Power Type: Electric

Dedicated Commercial Circuit Required

Important: Current-production LCH-18 units are commonly listed at 220–240V, 30.6A, 7340W in single-phase configuration, so the 39.5A / 8606W specification should be treated as the actual requirement for this specific older/configured unit. ([CKitchen][2])

🔹 Dimensions

Your measured dimensions:

Width: 29 in

Depth: 34.5 in

Height: 75.5 in

Current manufacturer nominal dimensions for LCH-18:

Width: 27 in

Depth: 35.5 in

Height: 76.5 in

Shipping Weight: Approx. 530 lb

FWE's current specification sheet lists 27"W × 35.5"D × 76.5"H and approximately 530 lb shipping weight. ([FWE][4])

For freight planning, I recommend using your actual measured dimensions: 29" × 34.5" × 75.5".

🔹 Construction

18-gauge polished stainless steel exterior

18-gauge stainless steel interior

Heliarc welded single-unit construction

Fully insulated cabinet

High-density ceramic and fiberglass insulation

Double-pan insulated stainless steel doors

Heavy-duty magnetic door latches

Field-reversible doors

Adjustable nickel-plated tray slides

Removable stainless steel uprights

Removable stainless steel drip tray

Heavy-duty tubular frame

Commercial polyurethane casters

FWE specifies fully welded stainless steel construction and high-density ceramic/fiberglass insulation throughout the cabinet. ([FWE][3])

🔹 Key Features

Low-temperature cook-and-hold operation

Automatically transitions from cook to hold

Up to 12 full-size sheet pans

Up to 8 programmable recipes

Internal product probe

Automatic preheat

Timed cooking capability

Probe-controlled cooking

Low-volume convection air system

Reduced product shrinkage

Designed to improve meat yield

Precision cabinet airflow

Full-height commercial capacity

Heavy-duty stainless steel construction

Adjustable tray spacing

Mobile caster base

Suitable for overnight cooking

Designed for high-volume foodservice

FWE specifically markets the LCH Series for reducing shrinkage, maintaining moisture, overnight cooking, banquet operations, commissaries, healthcare, and institutional foodservice. ([FWE][3])

🔹 Ventilation

FWE states that the LCH platform complies with UL710B Section 59 for emissions of grease-laden air and is generally designed for hoodless operation, although local code requirements always prevail. ([FWE][3])

🔹 Manufacturing Information

Manufacturer: FWE – Food Warming Equipment Company, Inc.

Brand: FWE

Model: LCH-18

Serial Number: 04083541

Equipment Type: Full-Height Low-Temperature Cook & Hold Oven

Country of Manufacture: USA

🔹 Included

FWE LCH-18 Cook & Hold Cabinet

Adjustable Internal Tray Slides

Internal Product Probe System

Programmable Cook/Hold Controls

Stainless Steel Interior

Dutch Door System

Mobile Caster Base

Unit sold exactly as shown in photos

🔹 Important Notes

Sold as-is, where-is

Fully tested and operational prior to listing

Normal cosmetic wear from previous commercial use

220V commercial electrical service required

39.5A / 8606W configuration per provided unit specifications

Dedicated circuit required

Professional electrical installation recommended

Verify local ventilation requirements before installation

No manufacturer warranty included

Shipping calculated at checkout

Freight shipping required

Local pickup available