Benchstar Commercial Food Warmer with 12 Lamps – FW12L-153

The Benchstar FW12L-153 is a 1500 mm overhead food warmer with 12 commercial-grade heat lamps and stainless steel reflectors that spread heat evenly rather than leaving bright spots and cold gaps. Dedicated switches per tier hold different dishes at different temperatures across a +30 to +90C range, and the Montero/tungsten filament heating tubes reach temperature instantly. Built in corrosion-resistant 201 stainless steel, it runs at 2,160 W from a 10 A supply.

Why operators choose the FW12L-153

• 12 commercial-grade heat lamps — even coverage across the full 1500 mm shelf rather than hot spots and cold ends
• Stainless steel reflectors — direct the heat down onto the food instead of losing it upward, which is what keeps hold temperatures stable
• Dedicated switch per tier — hold chips hot on one level and something more delicate gently on another, from one unit
• Adjustable +30 to +90C — match the hold temperature to the dish rather than running everything at one setting
• Instant heat-up filament tubes — ready when service starts, with no warm-up window to plan around
• Holds texture, not just temperature — lamp heat keeps crisp product like chips and fried chicken crisp instead of steaming it soft
• 201 stainless steel housing — corrosion-resistant through the heat, steam and daily cleaning of a service line
• Twelve lamps at 2,160 W on a standard outlet — serious lamp count without needing a 15 A circuit

Specifications

Venue suitability

The FW12L-153 suits pubs, clubs, takeaway shops, food courts, canteens and carveries holding pizza, chips, fried chicken and buffet items at serving temperature. At 1500 mm wide and 975 mm tall it is one of the taller cabinets in the range — check headroom above your pass before ordering.

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Installation & delivery

It runs on a standard 240 V supply through a normal 10 A power outlet, so no dedicated circuit and no hard-wiring are needed. Allow 1500 mm of width above the pass with clearance for the gantry uprights, confirm the 975 mm overall height clears any shelving or extraction above, and site it so staff can reach the shelves without reaching across the lamps. Dispatched from our Sydney HQ with partner warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for faster delivery Australia-wide. Backed by a 1-year parts and labour warranty — see our warranty information page for full terms.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How many lamps does the FW12L-153 have? A: 12 commercial-grade heat lamps, with stainless steel reflectors to spread the heat evenly across 1500mm.

Q: Can different levels be controlled separately? A: Yes. There are dedicated switches per tier, so one level can hold hot while another runs gently.

Q: What temperature range does it cover? A: +30 to +90C, adjustable to suit different dishes.

Q: Will it keep fried food crisp? A: Lamp heat holds crisp product like chips and fried chicken far better than a covered warmer, which traps steam and softens the coating. It holds cooked food at temperature; it does not cook or reheat from cold.

Q: Does it need a special power outlet? A: No. It runs at 2,160W through a standard 10A outlet, so no dedicated circuit or electrician is required.

Q: What warranty applies? A: One year parts and labour.