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Product Overview

  • 1,100 lb. weight capacity; 1 3/4" stainless steel top with marine edge
  • Each drawer holds 2 full size food pans, 4" deep
  • Stainless steel exterior for durability
  • R290 refrigerant
  • 2/5 hp; 115V

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Specs

Quantity
1/Each
Shipping Weight
355 lb.
Width
72 3/8 Inches
Depth
32 1/8 Inches
Height
25 7/8 Inches
Power Cord Length
84 Inches
Interior Width
60 5/8 Inches
Packaging Width
75 Inches
Interior Depth
27 1/2 Inches
Packaging Depth
35 Inches
Interior Height
16 1/2 Inches
Packaging Height
28 1/2 Inches
Amps
6.5 Amps
Hertz
60 Hz
Phase
1 Phase
Voltage
115 Volts
Wattage
487 Watts
Access Type
Drawers
Base Style
Refrigerator
BTU (LBP)
974 BTU
Capacity
1/6 Size Food Pans 1/6 Size Food Pans 16 cu. ft. Half Size Food Pans Half Size Food Pans lb. lb.
Compressor Location
Side Mounted
Compressor Style
Side / Rear Breathing
Drawer Capacity
132 lb.
Features
Automatic Electric Defrost Digital Temperature Controller Removable Magnetic Drawer Gaskets
Full Size Food Pan Capacity
8 Pans
Horsepower
2/5 hp
Insulation Material
Polyurethane Foam
Material
Stainless Steel
Maximum Ambient Temperature
90 Degrees F
Net Weight
275 lb.
Number of Drawers
4 Drawers
Plug Type
NEMA 5-15P
Refrigerant Capacity
3.9 oz.
Refrigerant Type
R-290
Starting Amps
19.5 Amps
Starting Wattage
1,461 Watts
Temperature Range
33 - 40 Degrees F
Top Capacity
882 lb.
Top Material
Stainless Steel
Top Style
Marine Edge
Top Thickness
1.75
Type
Chef Bases
Weight Capacity
1,100 lb.

Scratch and Dent Details

  • New; never used
  • The left side at the bottom is dented
  • Both the left and right bottom drawers are dented

Provide a convenient place to hold and store cold foods right where they are needed by adding this Avantco CBE-72-HC 72" 4 drawer refrigerated chef base to your kitchen! As a space and productivity solution for your kitchen, this chef base makes it easy to increase efficiency by placing countertop cooking equipment right on top of the chef base where you store your cold ingredients. This base features a durable 1 3/4" stainless steel top that can hold up to 882 lb. of weight. Equipped with a marine edge, the unit's top helps to contain drips and spills for easy cleanup.

Each drawer in this unit can hold up to 2 full size food pans (sold separately). The digital temperature control allows you to set the interior of the unit to hold your prepared foods and ingredients at safe temperatures between 33 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

The stainless steel construction adds extended durability in a busy kitchen environment. For greater ease of cleaning, casters come included so that you can move the unit away from the wall. The refrigeration system uses a 2/5 hp compressor and R290 refrigerant. This unit requires a 115V electrical connection.

Overall Dimensions:
Width: 72 3/8"
Depth: 32 1/8"
Height: 25 7/8"
Capacity: 16 cu. ft.

Interior Dimensions:
Width: 60 5/8"
Depth: 27 1/2"
Height: 16 1/2"

Please check the Compatibility resource for information on items that work with this product.

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Attention CA Residents:
  • 5-15P

    5-15P

    This unit comes with a NEMA 5-15P plug.

  • ETL, US & Canada

    ETL, US & Canada

    This product has been certified by ETL, a division of the Intertek Group, to meet applicable electrical product safety standards required for use in the United States and Canada.

  • ETL Sanitation

    ETL Sanitation

    This product has been certified by ETL, a division of the Intertek Group, to meet applicable sanitation standards required for use in the United States and Canada.

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Equivalent Items

Avantco Refrigeration CBE-72 (Formerly)

Customer Reviews

3.5

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

39 Customer Reviews

18 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

5 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

3 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

5 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

8 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jason C.

Posted on 02/18/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

STAY FAR AWAY !!! Worse than a piece of trash. Was delivered Dead on Arrival. Was referred to the "warranty department" who was supposed to get someone to come work on it. They never returned my call, and when I called them back, they finally got someone to come out. After having a non-working, yet NEW piece of equipment sitting in the middle of my floor for 4 days, the tech came out and said yep, we need to order a part for it, and that will probably take about 2 weeks. So, 2 weeks and 4 days to get a NEW piece of equipment to be able to work, and that's assuming it will work then. Webstaurant says to contact the warranty department, the warranty department says "we didn't sell the equipment to you", it's not their fault that the warranty is ONLY repair, not replace and doesn't care. We have purchased from Webstaurant for YEARS, but this is probably going to end this relationship.

15 out of 16 found this review helpful

Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry your product was defective. Action has been taken to remedy this and a new unit is being sent to you. Please reach out to our Customer Solutions team if you have any questions!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kevin J.

Posted on 03/31/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Purchased this 2.5 years ago...The temperature control wire burned. They will not tell me what the replacement wire specs are....not even for me to replace on my own. What a joke.

11 out of 11 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Kevin! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Daniel M. from Hamilton's Restaurant

Posted on 11/12/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

I have used this unit since April of 2021. The unit hit 175 degrees inside about 1 year and one month after the warranty period. Thankfully they said someone screwed up it ended up being covered. One week later they had to come back and replace the control board. Less than 5 months later my unit no longer works anymore so 1.8 months is the useable life of these. I guess this is why this item is listed as one of the units with only a one year parts and labor warranty. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PEICE OF GARBAGE. I now have to purchase another unit after less than 2 years,,,

9 out of 9 found this review helpful

We appreciate your review, Daniel. We wish this product would have worked out for you. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jenna K.

Posted on 09/26/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
84" - 4 Drawer

Avantco Brand is great! This chef base has helped our operation. Remember to keep the temp there are a few things you need to remember. If you do not have every space occupied, then it is best to have an empty 1/3 in there to help keep the cold in. Also, if you are using the base to place a grill or griddle on top of it, you must have a barrier (ceramic tiles work great) to allow the heat to absorb into that instead of spewing heat onto the refrigerated chef base. this is our third purchase of this, and will buy more when expanding.

8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Antonio E. from Arepitas USA Amr Llc

Posted on 06/14/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT COMPRESSOR WONT EVEN LAST 2 years. At 6 months mark controller burned, now compressor out. Thi is worst than a toy

6 out of 6 found this review helpful

We appreciate your review, Antonio. We wish this product would have worked out for you. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Johnny V. from Vk Asian Market

Posted on 03/15/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Pans don't fit, it didn't come with the pans, but it also didn't say what size we needed. So I bought a 4 in as it said... but it dont fit

5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mindi S. from One Eleven Public House

Posted on 01/19/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

I’d like to leave zero stars. This base is the most unreliable piece of equipment I’ve ever purchased. After 2 + years of using, maybe 26 hours a week we need to replace the cooling coil. This replacement will cost as much as the original purchase. You get what you pay for…do NOT BUY.

5 out of 5 found this review helpful

We appreciate your review, Mindi. We wish this product would have worked out for you. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Donald S.

Posted on 10/03/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Almost blew up our kitchen! We ordered this unit 2 years ago (at twice the current price) and last week it blew up. The refrigerant (propane) leaked out of the unit and exploded. Not a good idea to put a unit that uses R290 under a grill where open flames are present.

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

We appreciate your review, Donald. Our Customer Solutions team will remain in contact with you about this. We do want to assure you that these units are designed with sealed refrigeration systems with the intent of having cooking equipment placed on top.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Joe M.

Posted on 07/29/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Total junk. We've had nothing but problems with this unit over the last 4 years that we've had it. All under very normal restaurant usage. Pans don't fit correctly in the drawers. Drawers don't stay closed. Temperature probe fell apart. Gaskets have to replaced way too often. Doesn't hold temperature throughout the whole unit.

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Joe! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Michael J. from 19Th Hole In The Wall Llc

Posted on 12/06/2021

Verified Purchase

Size:
48"

this chef base is always a good deal when it comes to needing a place to put your griddle or flat top on. Easy access with the ability to put 4 full size pans in it and 6" pans. Make sure to buy the 4" deep pans only or it won't close

3 out of 5 found this review helpful

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Qing Z.

Posted on 04/13/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
48"

Drawer broke after one week of use, it’s not the best build quality.

2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Qing! We are sorry this chef base has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Brice H.

Posted on 10/09/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
48"

Leaks water EVERYWHERE ALLDAY! It has kept temp but I'm sure it won't last long.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Brice! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Blaze

Posted on 07/16/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

It dies the job but the shelves do break and it’s like a lot a side to fix ..

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Blaze! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Shaqet B. from Buke's Cafe

Posted on 08/17/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Good quality, as described on the image, helpful customer service and fast shipping. Will buy again merchandise from here. Thank you much for your service.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tony C. from The Sandy Point Restaurant

Posted on 07/10/2018

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

excellent addition to our kitchen it is wide enough to hold 72 total inches of equipment. Keeps all our food supplies cold and fresh.. only issue is getting the right 1/3 pans to fit the drawers.

2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Richard T.

Posted on 12/27/2017

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

This is a great refrigeration unit because i can easily place equipment on top of it . I have my range and griddle right above it . Very useful when you have limited space for your kitchen !

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Antoinette L.

Posted on 06/05/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
48"

Love this refrigeration unit!! We keep only meat in it and it works so well!! We have our roaster and friers on either side and a very small kitchen. It keeps temperature well and is so convenient that all the meats we use regularly are kept right under where they are cooked! We have had it over a year now and we are not sure how we lived without it!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Patrick M. from Trailer Kings

Posted on 04/02/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
36"

used to sit a 36" griddle, the chef base allows for cooks to access their proteins easier, can be used in a food truck and works with any piece of equipment.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Raul A. from Mambos Cuban Cafe

Posted on 03/15/2018

Verified Purchase

Size:
52"

This Avantco drawer works perfectly so far! Ive had it for going on two months and shows no sign of failure. I bought a larger one to fit a 36" Vulcan griddle and still have room on the sides for my spices and oil station. Highly recommend this drawer cooler.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Donald W. from Classic Burger Group Inc.

Posted on 11/07/2017

Verified Purchase

Size:
52"

I really don't know how we managed without one of these for so long. Having everything you need so close at hand is great. Works perfectly.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jennifer C.

Posted on 04/22/2025

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

I like the unit itself and find it very functional. However, I have only had it less than six months and the refrigeration element is already leaking into the drawers and the floor. I have to call someone out to fix it. If it wasn't leaking, I'd love it. It's too bad.

Thank you for your review, Jennifer! We would like to gather more information about your experience with this product. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Cassidy J.

Posted on 02/15/2025

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Have had it in used for about 2 weeks. No issues. Holds temp. Only thing is the drawers get stuck sometimes. Other than that its been good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jeremy S.

Posted on 02/07/2025

Verified Purchase

Size:
84" - 4 Drawer

Works Now. We ordered this arrived in good condition had a problem within the first 3 months, we contacted warranty and they sent a tech and fixed it quickly. As with all Avantco equipment its not the top of the line brand so get the extended warranty!

Thank you for your review, Jeremy! A Customer Solutions Representative has been in touch with you on this chef base. Please reach out with any questions!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Quietside S.

Posted on 01/29/2025

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Horrible product. And when i reached out to webstaruant they want me to go through a warranty process with another company. Not happy with this purchase. And wish they would take responsibility for the products they sell.

Thank you for your review! Please note, this item is still under warranty, and Ready Kitchen Warranty is our trusted partner. Please reach out to Customer Solutions if you need assistance with filing a claim!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kevin P.

Posted on 11/18/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
36"

We had this unloaded and in place in 20 minutes. Set our flat top on it and didn't miss a beat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Francesca C.

Posted on 09/08/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
36"

Great quality and price

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Armando X.

Posted on 05/27/2024

Size:
60"

I just bought it and it works excellent for me

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Gregory W.

Posted on 05/06/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

We had poor communication with the company delivering the item. I called them a number of times. They had my phone number. They still did not call and let me know the delivery time. The unit was unloaded in our parking lot. I didn't know it was there. Better communication with third party freight companies would be something I hope you can work on.

Thank you for your review, Gregory! We would like to gather more information about your experience with this chef base. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Randy B.

Posted on 03/29/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
60"

I purchased this unit for our brewpub 5/21 both drawers are falling apart. Not sure what to do about this one but will consider other brands in the future.

Thank you for the review! We’re sorry this chef base is not working for your needs. For alternatives, check out our other Refrigerated Chef Bases.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kyle A.

Posted on 02/29/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

It looks nice, but the drawers are about as strong as aluminum foil. Very flimsy. All 4 drawers had to be welded and screwed back together after about 6 months. Its just very very cheap and fragile.

Thank you for your review, Kyle! We are sorry this refrigerated base has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Friedrice H.

Posted on 02/20/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
36"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Maryjane C.

Posted on 02/17/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
72" - 4 Drawer

Great item. Exactly as described.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Darren A.

Posted on 05/19/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
36"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Frida's from Frida's The True Mexican

Posted on 04/19/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
60"

Good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jose D. from Jojos Diner

Posted on 03/25/2023

Verified Purchase

Size:
52"

Surprisingly good results with the avantco refrigeration units. Not complains here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Reva C. from Heaven In A Cup

Posted on 03/05/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
52"

I do like this product. The flat top sits on top and everything you need for burgers is right under. However to move the flat top to clean under is a little difficult being so heavy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ak83llc from Riddhish Shah

Posted on 07/23/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
36"

This refrigerated drawer is very nice product and very useful too. It can stores many items. We are definitely going to buy this item again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Brenda F. from Penelopes Lil Cafe

Posted on 10/25/2019

Size:
52"

What an amazing chef base able to put tons and tons of stuff in the two drawers and able to keep it at Tampa and separated enough for me cheddar we have such a wide variety that goes in our chef face that allows our cooks be able just to lean down open up the drawer and be able to get a steak right onto the flat top

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ronald L. from Cafe Nube LLC

Posted on 10/24/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
52"

This thing is an absolute unit. I put the avantco 36 in griddle on top and it handles the weight without a problem. There is plenty of space for hotel pans of all sizes

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