King Edward Hot Food Merchandiser Stainless Steel HFMV GP286

£1,196.99

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Availability: 999 in stock

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SKU: GP286

Product summary

Power: 1.44kW. Capacity: 80 Potatoes. St/St

Product description

The ideal way to serve and display hot potatoes and many other foods, the King Edward Merchandiser is manufactured to the CE standard, and is an attractive point of sale unit to display your ready to serve food. With doors both front and back for easy loading and self service if required.

Presents your potatoes and other foods beautifully in a traditional looking display unit
Suitable for countertop
Cabinet air temperature 0°C to 110°C
Supplied with three wire trays
Portable and plugs into a 13 amp socket
Traditional look with black vitreous enamel exterior
Single phase
Capacity approx 80 potatoes
Both front and back doors for easy loading and self service if required
Heated, illuminated display

King Edward’s Hot Food Merchandiser is a visible point-of-sale display warmer designed to hold around 80 potatoes or other hot foods in a heated glass case with doors at both front and back. Double-door design separates customer view from staff loading, turning a counter-top warmer into a point-of-sale display that drives impulse sales without breaking merchandising every time you restock.

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SPECIFICATION 21 facts · tap for all Width515 mmDepth533 mmHeight640 mmGross weight39 kgVoltage230-240VTemperature range+0 to +110 °C

Identity6

Brand King Edwardsite
GTIN / EAN 7.18603E+11catalogue
Product code GP286site
Seo name King Edward Hot Food Merchandisercatalogue
Type Heated Displayscatalogue
Warranty 1 Yearcatalogue

Size & weight5

Depth 533 mmcatalogue
External (W×D×H) 640 × 515 × 533 mmcatalogue
Gross weight 39 kgcatalogue
Height 640 mmcatalogue
Width 515 mmsite

Capacity1

Capacity 80 Potatoescatalogue

Performance1

Temperature range +0 to +110 °Ccatalogue

Power & energy3

Fuel type Plugcatalogue
Rated input 1440 Wcatalogue
Voltage 230-240Vcatalogue

Build & fittings3

Colour Silvercatalogue
Doorocation Front & Backcatalogue
Material Stainless Steel/ Aluminium & Glasscatalogue

Other stated facts2

Output per hour 1.44kWcatalogue
Plug notice Yescatalogue
THE WORKING VIEW

Why this heated display earns its place

The King Edward HFMV is built for the counter — the place where a beautiful, full display of hot potatoes, pies, or savoury foods tells a story without words. It's a merchandiser, not just a warmer: glass panels let customers see what you're selling, and that visibility drives sales. Load 80 potatoes (or equivalent volume of pasties, pies, quiches, savoury snacks) and keep them at a steady, appetising temperature while they wait to be sold.

The double-door design is the key feature. Front door for service, back door for loading — you can stock the unit without opening the front and breaking the display view to your customers. It means your staff can load quietly while someone else is selling from the front. The glass and stainless-steel build is professional and easy to clean. The interior temperature sits between +0 and +110 °C — high enough to keep food fresh and hot, adjustable for different products. Potatoes stay fluffy; pies stay crisp.

At 640mm tall and 515mm deep, it sits naturally on a counter where customers can see straight in. The 1440W heater is efficient — the cabinet won't overheat your till area or glow orange under the lights. One year warranty covers the heating element and the thermostat. This unit is designed to be left on during service; it's safe and reliable, and a broken glass panel or element is quickly replaced.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

The spec says 80 potatoes — that's roughly a medium potato per slot. In reality, you can adjust the packing: fewer larger items (pies, baked potatoes) or more smaller snacks (hot sausage rolls, mini quiches). The interior is an open box, so as long as the total volume fits and the items fit through the door, you're flexible. Potatoes and pies are the classic pairing; anything baked and hot works.

Both. The front door opens from the outside, so a self-service setup is possible — customers grab a tray, help themselves, and pay at the till. Or staff can serve from behind; you control that. The back door is staff-only loading, which keeps the display clean while you restock.

For potatoes and pies, +65 to +75 °C is ideal — hot to hold but not scorching. At that temperature, a potato stays fluffy for 2–3 hours; pies stay crisp if they're not touching. The warmer holds heat; it doesn't add moisture, so cover or wrap items if you're holding for longer than an hour. For busy takeaways (high turnover), drying is rarely a problem.

Straightforward. Wipe the glass daily with a soft cloth and mild detergent — it's tempered glass, not a delicate window. The interior is bare stainless steel and aluminium; a damp cloth removes crumbs and residue. Let the cabinet cool slightly before cleaning inside so you don't burn yourself. The spec says it's easy-clean; that's accurate.

It's a 1440W heater on 230–240V — a substantial draw, but standard for a commercial counter warmer. On a dedicated 16A circuit, it's ideal. If your till area is already loaded (multiple tills, card machines, security equipment), check the circuit breaker or ask an electrician. Most modern counter setups will run it without issue, but plan for a dedicated outlet if you're building a new till area.

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) means the warmer must hold food at a safe holding temperature. UK food safety law says hot food must be kept above +63 °C. King Edward's range goes to +110 °C; set yours at +65–75 °C and you're safely above the minimum. Businesses with HACCP plans record the set temperature and check it daily with a probe thermometer, just to confirm the dial is accurate. Craven's on 01792 732702 if you need support setting up a simple checking routine.
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King Edward Hot Food Merchandiser Stainless Steel HFMV GP286 Product Data

Brand King Edward
Type Heated Displays
Dimensions 640(H) x 515(W) x 533(D)mm
Capacity 80 Potatoes
Material Stainless Steel/ Aluminium & Glass
Colour / Finish Silver
Temperature Range 0°C to 110°C
Power 1.44kW, 230-240V, 13A
Voltage 230-240V
Fuel / Supply Plug
Warranty 1 Year
Weight 39kg
Manufacturer Ref HFMV/SS
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