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crispyMax®

Drop-In

The Merco CrispyMax® Drop-In is a built-in, high-performance hot holding solution engineered to keep fried and crispy foods at their peak. Featuring Therma-Lock™ convected air technology, it surrounds food with a consistent, heated airflow without relying on overhead heat. Designed for seamless integration into existing counters or serving stations, this drop-in unit delivers mobility-free efficiency while preserving quality, making it ideal for operations that demand speed, space optimization, and superior results.

Key FEATURES

Therma-Lock™ Technology

Utilizes a powerful airflow system that circulates hot air evenly over and around food to maintain ideal serving temperatures without overcooking or drying out. Unlike traditional heat lamp setups, CrispyMax delivers consistent, top-to-bottom heat coverage for superior crispiness.

Low-Profile Design

Each lane is equipped with its own dedicated fan and temperature control, allowing operators to hold different food items at custom settings. Perfect for menu flexibility—keep fries hot in one lane while holding egg rolls or chicken tenders in another.

Independent Zone Control

Standing at less than 8 inches tall, the CrispyMax Drop-In seamlessly fits into tight spaces and under counters. Its sleek, flush-mounted design integrates cleanly into serving counters and keeps line-of-sight clear for operators and guests.

Quick Clean-Up

Designed for daily convenience, the crumb trays, dividers, and food trays are all removable and dishwasher-safe. No complicated disassembly—just lift, rinse, and reset. The smooth stainless-steel interior wipes clean quickly for minimal downtime.

Universal Drop-In Fit

Engineered to fit standard industry cutouts, this model installs easily into existing counters without the need for costly retrofitting. Adjustable dividers are included to organize product lanes and maximize food presentation.

Features
Standard Features
  • Designed to work with all industry standard serving counters.
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel construction
  • Remote control includes smart LED on front of unit indicates operating status, positioned next to the front accessible on/off switch
  • Easily removable product divider, food tray, and crumb trays for fast clean up. All pieces designed to fit through a commercial dishwasher
  • Removable, adjustable dividers
  • Configurable with single, double, triple, and quad lane units
  • Ingegrated Quick Cool feature speeds up end of shift cleaning. After the unit is shut down, the fans continue to run enabling cleaning sooner.
  • Maintains consistent performance across a range of voltages, using one unit for 208-240.
  • Factory pre-set at 375°F (191°C), unit can be changed in the field via USB 
Optional Features
  • Side caddy
  • Fry paper holder
  • Tong/accessory holder
  • Fry box holder, inside
  • Scoop holder divider
  • Plastic fry scoop
  • Bridge
  • Standard divider
  • Food tray cleaning tool
Dimensions
Width
12" (30.5 cm) - 37.5" (95.3 cm)
Depth
27.9" (70.9 cm)
Height
7.8" (19.8 cm)
Shipping Weight
49-lbs. (22.2kg) - 128-lbs. (58.1kg)
Power Requirements
Domestic
Volts
120V - 240V
Amps
8 A - 21.1 A
Watts
60 W
Hertz
60 Hz
Export
Volts
200V - 240V
Amps
4.4 A - 21.1 A
Watts
878W - 5,059 W
Hertz
50/60 Hz
Certifications
  • UL Listed
  • Classified UL EPH
Specifications provided above are a range, please refer to the specification sheet for precise information.

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