Carter-Hoffmann (Middleby) DF1220-4 Heated Cabinets & Holding Shelves

Carter-Hoffmann DF1220-4 Door-Free Pass-Through Heated Holding Cabinet

Keep every entrée, side and dessert at its peak without juggling doors, water pans or complicated programming. The DF1220-4 is a compact, door-less cabinet that delivers precise, moisture-friendly holding for up to four 12" × 20" hotel pans—ideal for made-to-order finishing lines, catering staging areas or grab-and-go service.

Why You’ll Love It

• Door-free, pass-through access – speed up service and improve kitchen traffic flow from cookline to serving line.
• 4 individually heated shelves – each shelf has its own element for direct, even heat and zero flavor transfer.
• Built-in, removable food covers – lock in moisture for sensitive items or pop them off for crispy foods.
• Digital precision – set temperatures in 1 °F increments up to 225 °F (108 °C) and hold up to 9 h 59 m with audible/visual alarms.
• Field-stackable design – add capacity without extra kits; simply nest one unit on top of another.
• Rugged & mobile – all-stainless exterior, double-wall construction and 3" swivel casters with brakes.
• cETLus & ETL-Sanitation listed for full commercial compliance.

Pan Capacity

Performance at a Glance

• Heats to holding temp (160 °F / 71 °C) in approximately 15–20 minutes.
• Countdown timer switches to seconds for the final minute for precise service timing.
• Top shelf fitted with an extra top-mounted heater for maximum consistency.
• Water-free heat eliminates the mess and maintenance of humidity reservoirs.

Technical Specifications

Pans shown in images are for demonstration only and are not included with the cabinet.