Alto-Shaam 100-HW/D6 Single Pan Halo Heat Hot Food Well
Product Description
The Alto-Shaam 100-HW/D6 is a single-pan drop-in hot food well designed for countertop service lines and buffet stations. Unlike conventional steam wells, it uses Alto-Shaam's Halo Heat technology — a...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 225(H) x 380(W) x 586(D)mm
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Alto-Shaam 100-HW/D6 is a single-pan drop-in hot food well designed for countertop service lines and buffet stations. Unlike conventional steam wells, it uses Alto-Shaam's Halo Heat technology — a low-wattage, radiant heat system that surrounds the pan with gentle, consistent warmth rather than generating steam. The result is a dry hold environment that maintains food quality without the moisture damage, waterlogging, or crust loss that steam wells often cause.
In a busy service environment, consistency matters. Halo Heat holds food at a stable temperature across the full depth of the pan, which reduces the risk of hot spots or uneven holding that can affect food quality during extended service periods. There is no water to top up, no limescale build-up, and no risk of a dry boil — all common operational headaches with traditional steam wells.
From a practical standpoint, the unit offers a straightforward installation: electrical connection only, with no water supply, drainage, or plumbing required. This makes it considerably easier to position within an existing counter or servery than a comparable steam well, and ongoing service costs are lower as a result.
- No plumbing required — electrical hookup only simplifies installation and reduces running costs
- Dry heat holding preserves food texture and appearance better than steam
- No limescale or mineral build-up — removes a common maintenance burden
- Stainless steel construction stands up to heavy daily use in commercial environments
- Lifetime warranty on Halo Heat elements for the original purchaser
This unit holds a single full-size 1/1 GN pan and is well suited to smaller serveries, satellite stations, and front-of-house counters where one or two dishes need to be held at temperature during service. For operations holding a wider range of dishes simultaneously, or running higher-volume service, a multi-pan configuration would be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether a dry-heat well suits your specific holding requirements, or you are building out a countertop line and want guidance on layout, our team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Halo Heat radiant system holds food without steam or water
- Accepts a single full-size 1/1 GN pan at 150mm depth
- Electrical-only connection with no plumbing or drainage required
- Stainless steel construction rated for commercial daily use
- Lifetime warranty on Halo Heat cook and hold elements
Operational Benefits
- Maintains consistent food temperature without moisture damage to texture
- Eliminates limescale build-up, reducing cleaning time and service costs
- Simplifies counter installation with no water supply or drainage needed
- Reduces food waste by preserving quality across extended holding periods
- Lowers long-term maintenance burden compared to traditional steam wells
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 225(H) x 380(W) x 586(D)mm
- Gn size
- 1/1 GN full
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Warranty
- 1 Year Parts & Labour. Lifetime warranty on cook & hold elements for original purchaser.
- Weight
- 13kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Steam wells hold food using moist heat, which can cause crusting, waterlogging, and texture deterioration over extended service periods, particularly with items like roast meats, battered foods, or grain-based dishes. Halo Heat uses radiant warmth to hold at a stable temperature without introducing moisture, which generally results in better food quality over longer holds. The absence of water also removes limescale, plumbing costs, and the risk of running dry.
- The 100-HW/D6 requires a standard electrical connection only — there is no water supply, drainage, or ventilation infrastructure needed. It is designed to drop into a countertop cut-out, making it a practical choice for retrofitting into existing servery counters or building into new ones without the complexity of steam well plumbing.
- This model holds a single 1/1 GN pan, making it most appropriate for smaller serveries, satellite stations, or operations holding one or two dishes at a time. For sites running a broader hot food range or high-throughput buffet service, a multi-pan hot food well configuration is likely to be a better fit — our team can help assess the right capacity for your service volume.