FWE – Rethermalization & Holding Cabinets – HHC-RH-26

FWE RH-RB & HHC-RH Series Retherm Transfer System

The FWE RH-RB & HHC-RH Series Retherm Transfer System is designed to rethermalize and hold pre-prepared meals while helping operators streamline production, improve food quality, and reduce labor. Engineered for high-volume foodservice operations, this system combines a roll-in rack retherm oven with a heated holding cabinet to create an efficient cook-hold-serve workflow that improves consistency and overall performance.

Product Overview

Built for demanding foodservice environments, the Retherm Transfer System allows operators to prepare meals in advance, store them cold, then reheat and hold them for service using a roll-in rack process. This system reduces handling, improves food safety, and maximizes kitchen efficiency. It is ideal for centralized kitchens, commissaries, and large-scale meal production.

System Workflow

• Load pre-portioned meals onto roll-in racks using baskets or pans
• Store racks in walk-in refrigeration until needed
• Transfer rack to RH-RB Retherm Oven for reheating
• Move rack directly into HHC-RH Heated Holding Cabinet for service

This streamlined process minimizes food handling while maintaining quality and temperature control throughout the operation.
Key Features & Benefits

• High-Capacity Meal Production- Holds up to 156 meals per rack using basket configurations, ideal for large-scale operations.
• Complete Retherm System- Combines reheating and heated holding into a seamless workflow to improve efficiency.
• Preset Menu Controls- Programmable controls allow storage of up to 8 recipes for consistent, repeatable results.
• Automatic Cook-to-Hold Operation- System transitions from reheat cycle to holding mode automatically to maintain food quality.
• Even Heat Distribution System- Precision airflow and venting ensure uniform heating during both rethermalization and holding cycles.
• Top-Mounted Holding Heat System- Circulates heat evenly in the holding cabinet to eliminate hot and cold spots.
• Reduced Labor & Handling- Minimizes manual handling while improving food safety and consistency.

Construction & Durability

Constructed with heliarc welded stainless steel and a heavy-duty tubular base frame, the RH-RB & HHC-RH system is built for long-term durability in high-volume environments. Features such as reinforced stress plates, insulated cabinet walls, and heavy-duty hinges ensure reliable performance and easy cleaning.

Performance Specifications

• Retherm oven temperature range: up to 350°F (177°C)
• Holding cabinet temperature range: 90°F to 190°F (32°C to 88°C)
• Capacity: up to 156 meals per rack (basket configuration)
• Roll-in rack compatibility: baskets or 12" x 20" pans
• Digital controls with programmable menu settings
• Automatic cook-to-hold transition functionality
• Two-year limited warranty

Ideal Applications

• Hospitals and healthcare foodservice
• Correctional facilities
• Central kitchens and commissaries
• Institutional and large-scale meal production

Why FWE?

For decades, FWE has been trusted by foodservice operators for equipment that delivers exceptional durability, performance, and reliability. The Retherm Transfer System continues that tradition by providing a solution designed to improve food quality, reduce labor, and streamline high-volume meal production from preparation to service.

The HHC-RH-26 is a heated holding cabinet that accommodates FWE's RRB-26 or RR-1220-22 roll in rack.