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Hoshizaki Steelheart CR36A 36" Refrigerated Chef Base
Low-profile equipment stand • two refrigerated drawers • 1000 lb worktopKeep proteins, sauces and mise-en-place ice-cold right where the action is. The Steelheart CR36A combines a heavy-duty, 16-gauge stainless steel work surface with a high-performance side-mounted refrigeration system that never quits—even under 180 °F cooking environments.
Why chefs choose Steelheart
- Integrated ceramic heat shield prevents heat transfer from griddles, grills or charbroilers above.
- Marine & 90° side edges contain drips and maximize usable top surface area.
- 1000 lb load rating easily supports heavy countertop equipment.
- Two full-extension drawers glide on life-tested stainless slides (250 lb capacity each).
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Pan flexibility – each drawer holds
• (1) 12" × 20" × 6" pan + (1) 1⁄2-size long 6" pan
(pans not included). - Snap-in magnetic gaskets remove without tools for quick cleaning.
- Solid-state digital controller with hi/lo temp alarms & bright LED °F/°C read-out.
- Eco-friendly R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant & energy-saving hot-gas condensate evaporator.
- All-stainless construction—inside, outside and drawer interiors—for unmatched durability.
- Factory-installed 4" locking casters make cleaning and line re-sets effortless.
- cETLus & ETL Sanitation listed for commercial kitchens.
Technical specifications
| Model | CR36A (Steelheart Series) |
|---|---|
| Exterior dimensions | 36.5" W × 33.25" D × 27" H (to worktop, incl. 4" casters) |
| Work surface height | 26" |
| Interior volume | 6.88 ft³ (6.12 ft³ AHAM) |
| Drawer count / type | (2) insulated stainless drawers on heavy-duty slides |
| Pan capacity (per drawer) | (1) 12" × 20" × 6" hotel pan + (1) 1/2-size long 6" pan |
| Maximum pan depth | 6" |
| Top load rating | 1000 lbs |
| Temperature range | 32 – 52 °F set-point • NSF performance in 100 °F ambient |
| Refrigerant / charge | R290 • 3.5 oz |
| Compressor | 1/5 HP • 1,354 BTU/h nominal |
| Energy use | 1.6 kWh / day (NSF 7) |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1-phase • 2.2 A • NEMA 5-15P (10 ft cord) |
| Ventilation | Front-breathing, side-mount condenser—no rear clearance required |
| Casters | (4) 4" locking swivel casters (installed) |
| Certifications | cETLus • ETL-Sanitation • GEORGIA MADE |
| Shipping weight | 295 lbs (crated) |
For safe operation allow at least 4" clearance between the bottom of your cooking appliance’s heating element and the chef-base top surface (maximum 180 °F). Rear bumpers must remain in place to ensure proper airflow.
Overall Dimensions:
36.5"W x 33.25"D x 27.0"HProduct Weight:
295.0 lb
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