The Serv-Ware SWCW46 Chip Warmer
The Serv-Ware SWCW46 is the high-capacity chip warmer for operations that measure chips by the case: busy cantinas, stadium concession stands, and restaurants where the salsa bar runs from open to close. Its tall insulated cabinet keeps an enormous working reserve warm and crisp so the fryer and the front counter never have to sync their schedules.
Tall Cabinet, Small Footprint
Capacity grows upward here, not outward. The cabinet claims a modest slice of counter while holding enough chips to ride out the longest rush of the week, which means the biggest chip reserve in the house does not cost you a prep station to keep it.
Moving Air, Not Hot Spots
A fan pushes warm air through the entire load so the chips at the center of a full cabinet stay as warm and dry as the ones by the walls. Set the rear-mounted thermostat once and the cabinet holds its climate; there is no rotating stock toward a heat source and no scorched layer at the bottom.
Serve and Reload From Different Doors
Servers work from the front, where the door folds down into a scooping shelf at basket height. Kitchen staff reload from the top through wide doors sized for bulk pours. The two jobs never collide at the same opening, which matters most at exactly the moments the warmer earns its keep.
Cleaning Designed Into the Cabinet
Everything that touches chips comes out without tools: top doors, front panel, bottom baffle. Salt and fines collect where they can be swept and wiped instead of in corners you need a flashlight to find. Deep cleaning becomes a routine end-of-night task rather than a weekend project.
About Serv-Ware
Serv-Ware manufactures commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep stations, sinks, shelving, and other back-of-house essentials for foodservice operations. The brand is known for offering a broad equipment portfolio that supports independent restaurants, chains, bakeries, convenience stores, and institutional kitchens. Serv-Ware focuses on practical designs that address everyday operational needs, with product lines that include reach-in refrigeration, prep tables, griddles, fryers, ranges, and ice machines. Its equipment is designed for common kitchen workflows where space, temperature control, and daily production demands matter. Serv-Ware’s reputation is built around dependable performance, straightforward operation, and a value-oriented price point.
Features & Benefits
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Sloped front face seals the cabinet firmly and swings open with one hand
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Top loading doors open wide enough for case-quantity refills
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A baffle inside the bin cushions settling chips to cut breakage in a deep load
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Bottom baffle and front panel lift out whole for washdown
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Lighted power switch makes the on/off state obvious during opening checks
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Leg height adjusts to keep the tall cabinet dead level
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Sloped front face seals the cabinet firmly and swings open with one hand
Top loading doors open wide enough for case-quantity refills
A baffle inside the bin cushions settling chips to cut breakage in a deep load
Bottom baffle and front panel lift out whole for washdown
Lighted power switch makes the on/off state obvious during opening checks
The Serv-Ware SWCW46 Chip Warmer
The Serv-Ware SWCW46 is the high-capacity chip warmer for operations that measure chips by the case: busy cantinas, stadium concession stands, and restaurants where the salsa bar runs from open to close. Its tall insulated cabinet keeps an enormous working reserve warm and crisp so the fryer and the front counter never have to sync their schedules.
Tall Cabinet, Small Footprint
Capacity grows upward here, not outward. The cabinet claims a modest slice of counter while holding enough chips to ride out the longest rush of the week, which means the biggest chip reserve in the house does not cost you a prep station to keep it.
Moving Air, Not Hot Spots
A fan pushes warm air through the entire load so the chips at the center of a full cabinet stay as warm and dry as the ones by the walls. Set the rear-mounted thermostat once and the cabinet holds its climate; there is no rotating stock toward a heat source and no scorched layer at the bottom.
Serve and Reload From Different Doors
Servers work from the front, where the door folds down into a scooping shelf at basket height. Kitchen staff reload from the top through wide doors sized for bulk pours. The two jobs never collide at the same opening, which matters most at exactly the moments the warmer earns its keep.
Cleaning Designed Into the Cabinet
Everything that touches chips comes out without tools: top doors, front panel, bottom baffle. Salt and fines collect where they can be swept and wiped instead of in corners you need a flashlight to find. Deep cleaning becomes a routine end-of-night task rather than a weekend project.
About Serv-Ware
Serv-Ware manufactures commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep stations, sinks, shelving, and other back-of-house essentials for foodservice operations. The brand is known for offering a broad equipment portfolio that supports independent restaurants, chains, bakeries, convenience stores, and institutional kitchens. Serv-Ware focuses on practical designs that address everyday operational needs, with product lines that include reach-in refrigeration, prep tables, griddles, fryers, ranges, and ice machines. Its equipment is designed for common kitchen workflows where space, temperature control, and daily production demands matter. Serv-Ware’s reputation is built around dependable performance, straightforward operation, and a value-oriented price point.
Features & Benefits
-
Sloped front face seals the cabinet firmly and swings open with one hand
-
Top loading doors open wide enough for case-quantity refills
-
A baffle inside the bin cushions settling chips to cut breakage in a deep load
-
Bottom baffle and front panel lift out whole for washdown
-
Lighted power switch makes the on/off state obvious during opening checks
-
Leg height adjusts to keep the tall cabinet dead level
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Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 46.00 gal. |
| Overall Dimensions | 26.46" W x 30.79" D x 37.8" H |
| Temperature Range | 90°F to 190°F |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Amps | 12.5 A |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-15P |
| Thermostat | Adjustable, Rear-Mounted |
| Legs | Adjustable |
| Construction | Stainless Steel |
| Insulation | High Density |
| Shipping Weight | 156 lbs. |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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1 Year
Labor
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1 Year
Parts
Certifications & Approvals
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NSF Approved
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ETL US & Canada
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ETL Sanitation
Sloped front face seals the cabinet firmly and swings open with one hand