FWE – Armoires de réthermalisation – RH-18HO

FWE RH Series Rethermalization Cabinets

The FWE RH Series Rethermalization Cabinets are designed to safely reheat, cook, finish, and hold pre-prepared foods while preserving flavor, texture, color, and nutritional value. Ideal for healthcare facilities, schools, commissaries, correctional institutions, and high-volume foodservice operations, these cabinets provide efficient rethermalization without requiring costly hood systems or fire suppression equipment.

Product Overview

Built for high-volume food production, the RH Series combines rapid reheating performance with automatic holding functionality. Operators can cook by time or optional product probe temperature, then automatically transition to hold mode once the reheat cycle is complete. Preset recipe storage and intuitive controls simplify operation and help ensure consistent food quality.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rethermalization & Holding in One Cabinet- Reheats pre-cooked foods and automatically switches to holding mode when the cycle is complete.
• Flexible Cooking Applications- Capable of reheating, baking, finishing, and cooking a wide variety of food products.
• User-Friendly Electronic Controls- Simple "set-and-forget" operation allows operators to preset cooking and holding temperatures.
• Recipe Memory Function- Stores up to eight programmable menu settings for consistent results and faster operation.
• Optional Product Probe- Allows cooking based on internal food temperature for greater accuracy and food safety.
• High Output Models Available- HO models provide increased wattage for faster reheating of dense and heavyweight food products.
• Automatic Hold Mode- Maintains safe serving temperatures after reheating without overcooking food.
• Adjustable Tray Slides- Removable tray slide system accommodates multiple tray and pan sizes while simplifying cleaning.
• Door Venting System- Releases excess moisture to support natural browning and improved food texture.
• Venting Baffle Heat Distribution- Provides consistent heating throughout the entire cabinet during cook and hold cycles.
• No Hood Required- Eliminates the expense of dedicated hood systems, exhaust systems, and fire suppression equipment where permitted by local codes.

Construction & Durability

Constructed with heliarc welded stainless steel, reinforced tubular framing, ceramic and fiberglass insulation, vented insulated doors, heavy-duty hinges, and commercial-grade caster systems, the RH Series is engineered for long-term reliability. Removable tray slides and easy-to-clean interior surfaces simplify sanitation and maintenance.

Performance Specifications

• Retherm temperature range: 90°F to 350°F (32°C to 177°C)
• Holding temperature range: 90°F to 200°F (32°C to 93°C)
• Cook-by-time or optional cook-by-probe operation
• Automatic transition from cook cycle to holding cycle
• Storage for up to 8 programmable recipes
• Multiple Incoloy heating elements for rapid heat-up
• Precision venting heat distribution system
• Removable adjustable tray slides on 1.5" centers
• Accommodates 18" x 26" trays, baskets, and 12" x 20" pans
• Available in standard and High Output (HO) configurations
• Pass-through options available on High Output models
• Two-year limited warranty

Ideal Applications

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Schools and universities
• Correctional foodservice operations
• Commissaries and central production kitchens
• Restaurants and catering operations
• High-volume institutional foodservice programs
• Meal rethermalization systems

Why FWE?

FWE has long been a trusted manufacturer of foodservice equipment designed for durability, performance, and efficiency. The RH Series continues that tradition by providing reliable rethermalization capabilities, automatic holding functionality, and intuitive controls that help operators improve productivity, maintain food quality, and streamline meal service operations.

RH-18-HO, Retherm Oven
18 pair of slides are provided at standard 3" spacing. If required additional slides and shelves are available.
High Output Model - HO refers to high output wattage which provides increased heat and circulation for dense or heavy-weight food product capacities