The Omcan 46030 Cheese Melter
The Omcan FW-CN-0024 is a 24-inch wall-mounted natural gas infrared cheese melter that puts out 20,000 BTU of radiant heat from above. This is built for restaurants, pizzerias, and commercial kitchens that need to melt cheese on nachos, brown the top of French onion soup, finish casseroles, or toast open-faced sandwiches quickly and consistently. Unlike a broiler that uses convective heat and can dry out food, an infrared burner delivers intense, even radiant energy directly to the surface of the dish, so cheese melts and browns without overcooking the food underneath.
Pre-Mix Atmospheric Infrared Burner with Standing Pilot
The pre-mix atmospheric infrared burner distributes heat evenly across the full cooking width, eliminating hot spots that can char one side of a dish while leaving the other barely melted. A standing pilot ignition system means the burner lights instantly every time without the delay of an electronic igniter or the unreliability of a piezo spark in a greasy kitchen environment. You turn the knob and the burner is on. A chrome-plated wiring grid rack with three adjustable positions lets you control how close the food sits to the burner, which is how you manage the intensity. Closer means faster melting with more browning; further away gives you a gentler finish for delicate items.
Stainless Steel Construction with Removable Oil Collector
The front and sides are stainless steel, standing up to the grease splatter and high heat that cheese melters deal with every service. A removable oil collector catches drippings so they do not run down the wall or into the burner assembly, and it pulls out for quick cleaning between shifts. A conversion kit is included in the box, so you can switch from natural gas to propane if your kitchen runs LP. At 24 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and 23 inches tall, it fits above a standard prep line. Net weight is 101 pounds.
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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Melts cheese on nachos, browns French onion soup, toasts open-faced sandwiches, and finishes dishes fast
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Built for restaurants, pizzerias, and commercial kitchens that finish plates with overhead heat
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20,000 BTU/hr from a pre-mix atmospheric infrared burner delivers intense, focused radiant heat
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Chrome-plated wiring grid rack with 3 adjustable positions lets you control heat distance per dish
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Standing pilot ignition fires up reliably without matches or lighters
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Removable oil collector catches drips for easy cleanup
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Stainless steel front and sides handle the heat and grease of continuous finishing
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Ships ready for natural gas; conversion kit to propane included
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Melts cheese on nachos, browns French onion soup, toasts open-faced sandwiches, and finishes dishes fast
Built for restaurants, pizzerias, and commercial kitchens that finish plates with overhead heat
20,000 BTU/hr from a pre-mix atmospheric infrared burner delivers intense, focused radiant heat
Chrome-plated wiring grid rack with 3 adjustable positions lets you control heat distance per dish
Standing pilot ignition fires up reliably without matches or lighters
The Omcan 46030 Cheese Melter
The Omcan FW-CN-0024 is a 24-inch wall-mounted natural gas infrared cheese melter that puts out 20,000 BTU of radiant heat from above. This is built for restaurants, pizzerias, and commercial kitchens that need to melt cheese on nachos, brown the top of French onion soup, finish casseroles, or toast open-faced sandwiches quickly and consistently. Unlike a broiler that uses convective heat and can dry out food, an infrared burner delivers intense, even radiant energy directly to the surface of the dish, so cheese melts and browns without overcooking the food underneath.
Pre-Mix Atmospheric Infrared Burner with Standing Pilot
The pre-mix atmospheric infrared burner distributes heat evenly across the full cooking width, eliminating hot spots that can char one side of a dish while leaving the other barely melted. A standing pilot ignition system means the burner lights instantly every time without the delay of an electronic igniter or the unreliability of a piezo spark in a greasy kitchen environment. You turn the knob and the burner is on. A chrome-plated wiring grid rack with three adjustable positions lets you control how close the food sits to the burner, which is how you manage the intensity. Closer means faster melting with more browning; further away gives you a gentler finish for delicate items.
Stainless Steel Construction with Removable Oil Collector
The front and sides are stainless steel, standing up to the grease splatter and high heat that cheese melters deal with every service. A removable oil collector catches drippings so they do not run down the wall or into the burner assembly, and it pulls out for quick cleaning between shifts. A conversion kit is included in the box, so you can switch from natural gas to propane if your kitchen runs LP. At 24 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and 23 inches tall, it fits above a standard prep line. Net weight is 101 pounds.
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
-
Melts cheese on nachos, browns French onion soup, toasts open-faced sandwiches, and finishes dishes fast
-
Built for restaurants, pizzerias, and commercial kitchens that finish plates with overhead heat
-
20,000 BTU/hr from a pre-mix atmospheric infrared burner delivers intense, focused radiant heat
-
Chrome-plated wiring grid rack with 3 adjustable positions lets you control heat distance per dish
-
Standing pilot ignition fires up reliably without matches or lighters
-
Removable oil collector catches drips for easy cleanup
-
Stainless steel front and sides handle the heat and grease of continuous finishing
-
Ships ready for natural gas; conversion kit to propane included
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Specifications
| BTU Output | 20,000 BTU/hr |
| Burner Type | Pre-mix atmospheric infrared |
| Ignition | Standing pilot |
| Rack | Chrome-plated wiring grid, 3 adjustable positions |
| Oil Collector | Removable |
| Construction | Stainless steel front and sides |
| Gas Type | Natural gas (conversion kit to LP included) |
| Net Weight | 101 lb |
| Gross Weight | 145.5 lb |
| Overall Dimensions (W x D x H) | 24" x 19" x 23" |
| Shipping Dimensions (W x D x H) | 30" x 25" x 30" |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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1 Year
Labor
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1 Year
Parts
Melts cheese on nachos, browns French onion soup, toasts open-faced sandwiches, and finishes dishes fast