Hatco HCWBIR-6DA Remote Drop-In Hot/Cold Well

Serve sizzling entrées at breakfast and crisp, chilled salads at lunch from the very same well. The Hatco HCWBIR-6DA combines the legendary FR2 Hydro-Heater hot well with a high-efficiency refrigerated cold well, all in a space-saving remote configuration that drops neatly into your counter and keeps food at safe, appetizing temperatures all day long.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual-mode operation – switch between hot and cold with a single three-position rocker (HOT • OFF • COLD).
• Accommodates six full-size 12" × 20" pans (or assorted fractional pans) with included hot-mode frames and cold-mode pan support bars.
• Remote electronic control panel mounts up to 5 ft (1.5 m) away for front-of-house convenience.
• 20 ft (6.1 m) cord from control box to condenser and 50 ft (15.2 m) remote-mountable condensing unit give you unmatched layout flexibility.
• Cold mode uses an efficient R-513A refrigeration system with auto-defrost to maintain 10 – 50 °F (-12 – 10 °C) product temperatures.
• Hot mode relies on Hatco’s patented FR2 Hydro-Heater for even bain-marie heat, auto-fill and low-water cut-off; adjustable 65 – 192 °F (18 – 89 °C).
• Simple digital read-outs show actual and set temperatures for both modes.
• Automatic water fill and built-in drain speed daily operation and cleaning.
• 60" (1.52 m) factory-installed power-supply whip for fast electrical hook-up.
• Durable stainless & aluminized-steel construction, cULus safety listed and NSF component recognized.

Mode-by-Mode Performance

• Set-point factory-programmed to 32 °F (0 °C) – adjustable 10 – 50 °F.
• High-insulation well and optimized air blanket preserve product freshness.
• Auto-defrost cycle keeps frost off coils without manual intervention.

• FR2 “free-flow” water bath prevents hot spots and extends element life.
• Auto-fill and low-water safety cut-off = no burnt elements.
• Set-point factory-programmed to 192 °F (89 °C) – adjustable 65 – 192 °F.

Technical Specifications

Perfect For

• Hotel breakfast buffets needing quick AM-to-PM menu changeovers.
• College & corporate dining lines looking to consolidate equipment.
• Grocery & convenience stores offering hot soups and chilled grab-and-go items in the same footprint.
• Anywhere countertop real estate is at a premium but menu flexibility is a must.

Need a custom trim ring, additional pan supports, or three-phase wiring? Ask your Hatco representative about factory options available at time of order.