Warm, crisp tortilla chips are the first thing guests taste at a Mexican restaurant, a cantina or a nacho stand, and the Serv-Ware SWCW-26 keeps a full day's supply ready to scoop. It is a 26-gallon bulk chip warmer with a sloped front and wide top-loading doors, sized for taquerias, bars and concession counters.
The cabinet holds 26 gallons of chips and runs on a standard 120V, 60 Hz, single-phase circuit, drawing 12.5 amps through the supplied cord and NEMA 5-15 plug. A rear-mounted thermostat adjusts from 90°F to 190°F, and a fan moves warm air through the load so chips heat quickly and evenly.
What you will notice in day-to-day use
- Chips stay warm, not stale. Fan-circulated heat reaches the whole batch, and high-density insulation in the stainless cabinet helps hold temperature between refills.
- Fewer broken chips. An internal baffle slows the drop from the hopper, so you scoop whole chips instead of crumbs at the bottom.
- A built-in scooping shelf. The front door opens down to form a ledge, giving staff a spot to fill baskets without spilling on the counter.
- Loading in seconds. Wide doors on top let you pour in a fresh case at once, and the sloped front closes securely after each scoop.
- Tool-free cleanup. Top doors, front panel and bottom baffle all lift out without tools for a quick wipe-down at closing.
Specifications
| Brand | Serv-Ware |
| Model | SWCW-26 |
| Type | Electric bulk chip warmer, top-loading |
| Capacity | 26 gallons |
| Temperature range | 90°F – 190°F, adjustable rear-mounted thermostat |
| Heating | Fan-circulated warm air |
| Loading and serving | Wide top-opening doors; front door opens to a scooping shelf; sloped front |
| Cleaning | Top doors, front panel and bottom baffle remove without tools |
| Controls | Illuminated on/off switch |
| Construction | Stainless steel with high-density insulation; internal chip baffle |
| Legs | Adjustable |
| Electrical | 120V / 60 Hz / 1-phase, 12.5 A |
| Plug | Cord with NEMA 5-15P |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 26-7/16" x 30-13/16" x 30-5/16" |
| Shipping weight | 138 lb |
| Certifications | cETLus, NSF |
Before it arrives
- Power: a standard 120V grounded outlet (NEMA 5-15R) within reach of the cord; 12.5 A is a large share of a 15 A circuit, so avoid sharing it with other heated equipment.
- Space: plan for 26-7/16" x 30-13/16" x 30-5/16" (W x D x H) plus room above to open the top doors for loading.
- Delivery: ships at about 138 lb, so have two people ready to unpack and level it on the adjustable legs.
Warranty
One year parts and labor on the entire unit from Serv-Ware, counted from installation (up to 18 months from shipment), for commercial use in the United States.
Specifications per Serv-Ware data; subject to change by the manufacturer.
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