Heated tapas display cabinet with LED light 4 or 6 GN1/3 containers CTL Arilex

Heated tapas displays with LED light GN1/3 with 4 or 6 trays 4CTL/6CTL Arilex

The Arilex 4CTL/6CTL heated tapas displays keep a display of tapas, pastries, montaditos and sauces hot at the ideal serving temperature by means of a bain-marie system with an electric element. Made entirely in Spain from stainless steel, they combine the hinged curved front glass with a stainless steel inner well to achieve a clean, elegant display that complies with catering health regulations.

Available in two sizes: 4CTL for 4 GN1/3 trays (containers included) and 6CTL for 6 GN1/3 trays (containers included). Both models also feature LED lighting that enhances the colour and appearance of the displayed product, ideal for cafés, patisseries and tapas bars looking for a premium finish.

Main features

• Made in Spain with high-quality materials and CE certification.
• Hinged curved front glass to make restocking product and cleaning easier.
• Bain-marie heating system with an electric element.
• Thermostat adjustable up to 90 °C with an on/off switch.
• Integrated interior LED lighting.
• Stainless steel inner well with a drain plug for draining and cleaning.
• Removable sliding rear doors for thorough cleaning.
• GN1/3 40 mm containers included (4 or 6 depending on the model).
• 230 V single-phase power supply.
• Power 800 W (manufacturer figure).
• Compatible with 4BP / 6BP one-piece trays for displaying pastries, sandwiches and viennoiserie.

Technical specification

Recommended use

Heated tapas displays are used in tapas bars, cafés with a pincho counter, restaurants serving hot portions, hotels with a hot breakfast buffet, patisseries, bakery workshops and any HORECA business with a permanent display of hot product. They keep the product at serving temperature in a bain-marie while displaying it to the customer, improving sales rotation and the visual appeal of the counter.

The model with LED light is particularly recommended in design-led cafés and patisseries where the ambient lighting is low and the aim is to enhance the appearance of the pastries or montaditos. The LED light uses very little power and adds no extra heat to the well.

Advantages over displays without a bain-marie

• Stable temperature throughout service: the product neither cools down nor dries out.
• Health compliance: keeping hot product above 63 °C avoids microbiological risks.
• The hinged curved glass makes restocking easier without splashing.
• Well with a drain plug: changing the water and cleaning takes just minutes.
• Sliding rear doors: staff restock from behind without getting in the customer's way.

Maintenance and cleaning

At the end of service, switch off the display, let it cool, empty the bain-marie via the drain plug and clean the well with hot water and a mild degreaser. Clean the curved glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. The sliding rear doors come off for a thorough wash. The GN1/3 containers and trays are washed separately in the commercial dishwasher. Descaling the well every 2-3 months is recommended to prevent limescale build-up on the base.

Which model to choose?

• 4CTL: 4 containers. 820 mm front. Businesses with a medium counter: local tapas bars, cafés, small bakeries.
• 6CTL: 6 containers. 1172 mm front. Businesses with a large counter: set-menu restaurants, hotels with a buffet, shopping-centre cafés.

Arilex quality and manufacture

Arilex is a Spanish manufacturer with over three decades in the HORECA sector. The heated tapas displays share their construction (stainless steel, toughened safety glass, shielded element) with the rest of its display range. Each unit passes factory quality control and is supplied with CE certification and a 1-year guarantee on parts.

Important notices

Guarantee. Commercial product with a 1-year guarantee on parts only, per the manufacturer's terms. To handle any claim, please see our contact details at the foot of the page.