Carter-Hoffmann (Middleby) CGM24 Cheese Melters

Carter-Hoffmann Heat-Xpress Finishing Cabinet – Model CGM24

Finish entrées, appetizers and desserts in seconds, not minutes. The Heat-Xpress CGM24 delivers an instant blast of infrared heat that crisps, melts and browns food on demand—perfect for busy kitchens that refuse to compromise on quality or ticket times.

Why you’ll love it

• Lightning-fast performance —reaches 375 °F (190 °C) in just 45 seconds; capable of 400 °F (204 °C) with zero pre-heat.
• Infrared quartz heating delivers near-pure radiant energy for superior browning and 50 % lower idle energy use compared with halogen systems.
• Dual-access design ships with a removable rear panel, allowing single-side or pass-through service.
• Compact, countertop footprint (14 ⅜ in deep) keeps valuable prep space clear.
• All-stainless steel cabinet with no moving parts stands up to commercial abuse and wipes clean fast.
• Smart power control—unit idles at 50 % power, then automatically boosts to 100 % when a plate enters the chamber; red indicator lights confirm full power.
• Simple rocker switch with green illumination for at-a-glance status.
• Four adjustable legs level the unit on any counter surface.
• Lightweight (33.5 lb) for easy re-positioning or catering set-ups.

Perfect for

• Melting cheese on nachos, flatbreads and burgers
• Adding a caramelized finish to proteins, casseroles or gratins
• Re-crisping fried items without added oil
• Touch-up heating for delivery & take-out orders right before hand-off

Specifications

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