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Atosa CookRite CHDS-53 Hot Food Display Case, Square, 5.3 cu. ft.

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Original price $1,300.00
Original price $1,300.00 - Original price $1,300.00
Original price $1,300.00
Current price $937.00
$937.00 - $937.00
Current price $937.00

Atosa CookRite CHDS-53 Hot Food Display Case, Square, 5.3 cu. ft.

The Atosa CHDS-53 is a CookRite countertop heated display with a square front and 5.3 cu. ft. on 3 shelves. It holds 86°F to 194°F, and a water pan adds humidity.

At a Glance

  • Capacity: 5.3 cu. ft., 3 stainless steel shelves
  • Style: square front
  • Size: 28" W x 22-1/2" D x 26-1/2" H
  • Temperature: 86°F to 194°F, electronic digital controller
  • Doors: 2 rear sliding glass doors
  • Electrical (as Atosa lists): 115V, 60 Hz, 1 phase, 10.5 A, 1,250 W, NEMA 5-15P plug
  • Certifications: cETLus, ETL-Sanitation
  • Warranty: 1 year parts and labor (US only)

Most units ship within one business day from our warehouse with free freight to the lower 48.

A 5.3 cu. ft. Hot Food Display Case, Square Front

This hot food display case is 28" wide with a square front and 3 shelves. It holds 86°F to 194°F with an electronic digital controller.

The CHDS-53 is the 28" square front case. The square front gives it 5.3 cu. ft., 0.9 cu. ft. more than the curved CHDC-44 in the same width.

It is 22-1/2" deep, 1/4" less than the curved model, and weighs 101 lb. Atosa lists 115V, 10.5 A and 1,250 W on a standard NEMA 5-15P plug.

Prefer a curved front? The CHDC-44 is the same 28" width. For 7.1 cu. ft., the CHDS-71 is 35-7/8" wide.

Good For

  • Convenience stores: more hot food space in 28" of counter
  • Pizza and sandwich shops: slices, calzones and hot subs
  • Delis and markets: hot sides and boxed items on square shelves
  • Concessions: a standard outlet case with more room inside

Standard Features

  • Stainless steel outside and inside
  • Removable water pan to add humidity
  • Electronic digital controller
  • Three (3) stainless steel shelves
  • Holds 86°F to 194°F
  • Magnetic door gaskets for a tight door seal
  • Two (2) rear sliding glass doors
  • LED interior lighting
  • Leveling legs

Pick the Right Size

Model Front Capacity Width Watts Plug
CHDC-44 Curved 4.4 cu. ft. 28" 1,250 NEMA 5-15P
CHDC-56 Curved 5.7 cu. ft. 35-7/8" 1,650 NEMA 5-20P
CHDS-53 (this model) Square 5.3 cu. ft. 28" 1,250 NEMA 5-15P
CHDS-71 Square 7.1 cu. ft. 35-7/8" 1,650 NEMA 5-20P

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Specifications

Spec Detail
Type Countertop heated display, square front
Capacity 5.3 cu. ft.
Shelves 3, stainless steel
Doors 2 rear sliding glass doors
Temperature range 86°F to 194°F
Controller Electronic digital
Humidity Removable water pan
Lighting LED interior
Voltage (as Atosa lists) 115V / 60 Hz / 1 phase
Rated current (as Atosa lists) 10.5 A
Rated power (W) 1,250
Plug (as Atosa lists) NEMA 5-15P
Leveling legs 1.5"
Construction Stainless steel exterior and interior
Exterior dimensions 28" W x 22-1/2" D x 26-1/2" H
Net weight 101 lb
Gross weight 135 lb
Certifications cETLus, ETL-Sanitation
Warranty 1 year parts and labor (US only)

Before You Order

  • Electrical: Atosa lists 115V, 60 Hz, 1 phase, 10.5 A, 1,250 W, NEMA 5-15P plug.
  • Check your space: the CHDS-53 is 28" wide, 22-1/2" deep and 26-1/2" tall. It weighs 101 lb.
  • Doors: the 2 sliding glass doors are on the back.

Atosa CHDS-53 FAQ

What size is the Atosa CHDS-53?

28" wide, 22-1/2" deep and 26-1/2" tall. It weighs 101 lb, or 135 lb shipped.

How much does the CHDS-53 hold?

5.3 cu. ft. on 3 stainless steel shelves, the most of the two 28" models.

What temperature range does the CHDS-53 have?

86°F to 194°F with an electronic digital controller.

What power does the CHDS-53 need?

Atosa lists 115V, 60 Hz, 1 phase, 10.5 A and 1,250 W. The NEMA 5-15P plug fits a standard 15 A outlet.

Does the CHDS-53 add humidity?

Yes. A removable water pan adds humidity.

Where are the doors on the CHDS-53?

There are 2 rear sliding glass doors with magnetic gaskets.

Is the CHDS-53 curved or square?

Square. That front gives it 0.9 cu. ft. more than the curved CHDC-44.

Does the CHDS-53 have lights?

It has LED interior lighting.

What certifications does the CHDS-53 have?

The CHDS-53 is cETLus and ETL-Sanitation listed.

What warranty comes with the CHDS-53?

1 year parts and labor from Atosa (US only).

Why does the CHDS-53 hold more than the CHDC-44?

The square front. Both are 28" wide and 26-1/2" tall, but Atosa lists 5.3 cu. ft. for the square CHDS-53 and 4.4 cu. ft. for the curved CHDC-44.

Spec Sheet

Download the Atosa CHDS-53 spec sheet (PDF, Rev. 02/25)

CHDS-53 Parts & Service

For OEM replacement parts for the CHDS-53, see the CHDS-53 parts list, with part numbers and quantities from Atosa's exploded-view diagram. Parts lists for every model are on the Atosa parts lists index.