Vollrath FC-4C-04120-FA 4-Pan Forced-Air Refrigerated Drop-In Cold Well

Keep ingredients safely chilled and beautifully displayed with Vollrath’s made-in-the-USA forced-air cold well. The NSF-7 certified unit drops neatly into your counter, circulates cold air evenly across both long sides of each pan, and runs on a standard 120-volt outlet—no remote compressor or hard-wiring required.

Why You’ll Love It

• Dual forced-air flow delivers uniform temperatures end-to-end—ideal for buffets, salad bars & make-lines.
• Shallow ⅜" recess elevates food closer to guests for a more enticing presentation.
• Accepts four full-size 12" × 20" pans (or fractional equivalents) up to 6" deep.
• 18 ga 300-series stainless-steel top with drip edge and seamless stainless well for fast wipe-downs.
• 3⁄4" integral drain speeds cleanup—no extra plumbing kits needed.
• Remote on/off rocker switch on a 4 ft (1.2 m) cord—mount it wherever it’s most convenient.
• Low-GWP, non-flammable R513A refrigerant plus mini-defrost each compressor off-cycle to reduce icing.
• Zero-clearance on three sides; only 3" clearance and 80 in² intake & exhaust required at condenser face.
• Ships ready to use—plug-in NEMA 5-15P connection, no field refrigeration work.

Technical Specifications

Installation & Operating Tips

• Install in counters at least 30" (76 cm) high.
• Provide 80 in² (516 cm²) of louvered intake and 80 in² of exhaust—preferably at the cabinet’s short ends.
• Maintain ambient temperature below 86 °F (30 °C) and relative humidity under 60 % for NSF compliance.
• Use adapter bars or templates to keep pan rims 1" below the top surface for proper cold-air curtain.
• Cut countertop opening only after receiving the unit to ensure perfect fit.

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