The Omcan 46032 Cheese Melter
The Omcan FW-CN-0048 is a 48-inch natural gas infrared cheese melter that puts out 40,000 BTU per hour, enough heat to brown and bubble cheese on nachos, open-face sandwiches, casseroles, and French onion soup in seconds rather than minutes. The wide 48-inch cooking area spans four feet of usable space, so you can load multiple plates or a full sheet pan side by side and finish an entire table's order in one pass instead of running dishes through one at a time.
Pre-Mix Atmospheric Infrared Burners with Standing Pilot Ignition
The infrared burners distribute heat evenly across the full width of the unit, so the edges of your cooking area brown at the same rate as the center. A standing pilot ignition system means the melter is ready to fire the moment you need it, with no electronic igniter to fail during a Friday night rush. The chrome-plated wiring grid rack sits on three adjustable positions, letting you move product closer to or farther from the heat source depending on whether you want a quick broil on already-hot dishes or a slower melt on cold items pulled straight from the cooler. A removable oil collector underneath catches drips for easy cleanup between shifts.
Stainless Steel Construction with Included Conversion Kit
The front and sides are stainless steel for durability and easy wipe-downs in a commercial kitchen environment. The unit ships configured for natural gas and includes a conversion kit in the box, so if your location runs LP you can switch without ordering a separate adapter. At 185 pounds net weight, this is a substantial piece of equipment that mounts above a cooking line or on a shelf bracket and stays put.
About Omcan
For over 74 years, Omcan has been a trusted name in the foodservice industry across Canada and the United States. Built on consistency, credibility, and long-standing customer relationships, Omcan offers a dependable range of products to support a wide range of operations. With a global network and localized service, the brand delivers complete solutions—from smallwares to advanced equipment. In 2024, Omcan introduced the Trento brand, representing a curated lineup of European foodservice equipment available exclusively in North America. Whether supporting independent operators or institutional kitchens, Omcan is focused on practical performance and reliable service.
Features & Benefits
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Built for restaurants, pizzerias, diners, and kitchens that need fast broiling and cheese melting
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40,000 BTU/hr of infrared heat browns nachos, open-face sandwiches, and French onion soup in seconds
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48" wide cooking area spans four feet for high-volume melting and finishing during service
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Runs on natural gas with an LP conversion kit included for fuel flexibility
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Pre-mix atmospheric infrared burners deliver even, intense top-down heat
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Standing pilot ignition provides instant, reliable startup every time
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Chrome-plated wiring grid rack with 3 adjustable positions controls distance from the heat source
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Removable oil collector catches drippings for easy cleanup between services
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Built for restaurants, pizzerias, diners, and kitchens that need fast broiling and cheese melting
40,000 BTU/hr of infrared heat browns nachos, open-face sandwiches, and French onion soup in seconds
48" wide cooking area spans four feet for high-volume melting and finishing during service
Runs on natural gas with an LP conversion kit included for fuel flexibility
Pre-mix atmospheric infrared burners deliver even, intense top-down heat
The Omcan 46032 Cheese Melter
The Omcan FW-CN-0048 is a 48-inch natural gas infrared cheese melter that puts out 40,000 BTU per hour, enough heat to brown and bubble cheese on nachos, open-face sandwiches, casseroles, and French onion soup in seconds rather than minutes. The wide 48-inch cooking area spans four feet of usable space, so you can load multiple plates or a full sheet pan side by side and finish an entire table's order in one pass instead of running dishes through one at a time.
Pre-Mix Atmospheric Infrared Burners with Standing Pilot Ignition
The infrared burners distribute heat evenly across the full width of the unit, so the edges of your cooking area brown at the same rate as the center. A standing pilot ignition system means the melter is ready to fire the moment you need it, with no electronic igniter to fail during a Friday night rush. The chrome-plated wiring grid rack sits on three adjustable positions, letting you move product closer to or farther from the heat source depending on whether you want a quick broil on already-hot dishes or a slower melt on cold items pulled straight from the cooler. A removable oil collector underneath catches drips for easy cleanup between shifts.
Stainless Steel Construction with Included Conversion Kit
The front and sides are stainless steel for durability and easy wipe-downs in a commercial kitchen environment. The unit ships configured for natural gas and includes a conversion kit in the box, so if your location runs LP you can switch without ordering a separate adapter. At 185 pounds net weight, this is a substantial piece of equipment that mounts above a cooking line or on a shelf bracket and stays put.
About Omcan
For over 74 years, Omcan has been a trusted name in the foodservice industry across Canada and the United States. Built on consistency, credibility, and long-standing customer relationships, Omcan offers a dependable range of products to support a wide range of operations. With a global network and localized service, the brand delivers complete solutions—from smallwares to advanced equipment. In 2024, Omcan introduced the Trento brand, representing a curated lineup of European foodservice equipment available exclusively in North America. Whether supporting independent operators or institutional kitchens, Omcan is focused on practical performance and reliable service.
Features & Benefits
-
Built for restaurants, pizzerias, diners, and kitchens that need fast broiling and cheese melting
-
40,000 BTU/hr of infrared heat browns nachos, open-face sandwiches, and French onion soup in seconds
-
48" wide cooking area spans four feet for high-volume melting and finishing during service
-
Runs on natural gas with an LP conversion kit included for fuel flexibility
-
Pre-mix atmospheric infrared burners deliver even, intense top-down heat
-
Standing pilot ignition provides instant, reliable startup every time
-
Chrome-plated wiring grid rack with 3 adjustable positions controls distance from the heat source
-
Removable oil collector catches drippings for easy cleanup between services
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Specifications
| BTU Output | 40,000 BTU/hr |
| Gas Type | Natural Gas (LP conversion kit included) |
| Ignition | Standing pilot |
| Burner Type | Pre-mix atmospheric infrared |
| Rack | Chrome-plated wiring grid, 3 adjustable positions |
| Oil Collector | Removable |
| Construction | Stainless steel front and sides |
| Net Weight | 185 lb |
| Gross Weight | 251 lb |
| Overall Dimensions (W x D x H) | 48" x 19" x 23" |
| Shipping Dimensions (W x D x H) | 54" x 25" x 30" |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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1 Year
Labor
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1 Year
Parts
Built for restaurants, pizzerias, diners, and kitchens that need fast broiling and cheese melting