APW Wyott W-3Vi
An insulated full-size warmer for kitchens that hold food for hours and want the cabinet cool to the touch. It is wet-only and ETL Sanitation listed.
Amazon $192$192
The APW Wyott W-3Vi and the Vollrath Cayenne 71001 are evenly matched, rated 2.8 and 2.7. The APW Wyott W-3Vi leads on value. The Vollrath Cayenne 71001 wins on features. The APW Wyott W-3Vi costs $26 less ($192 vs $218).
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Vollrath Cayenne 71001
A 700 W full-size warmer for buffet lines where outlets are shared, with an insulated well and a low-water light. It is NSF and cULus listed.
Amazon $218$218
Which should you buy?
- Choose the APW Wyott W-3Vi for value ($192 per full-size pan ($192, 1 full-size pan) vs $218 per full-size pan ($218, 1 full-size pan)).
- Choose the Vollrath Cayenne 71001 for features (insulated well, low-water or dry-burn protection vs insulated well).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every pan warmers & steam tables commercial food warmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | APW Wyott W-3Vi | Vollrath Cayenne 71001 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 18 $192 per full-size pan ($192, 1 full-size pan) | 10 $218 per full-size pan ($218, 1 full-size pan) |
| Capacity 15% | 0 1 full-size pan | 0 1 full-size pan |
| Features 25% | 15 insulated well | 30 insulated well, low-water or dry-burn protection |
| NSF & UL listing 25% | 100 ETL Sanitation and ETL listed | 100 NSF and cULus listed |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| APW Wyott W-3Vi | Vollrath Cayenne 71001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Pan warmer | Pan warmer |
| Pans | 1 full-size 12x20 pan (22 qt well) | 1 full-size pan, up to 4 in deep |
| Full-size pan equivalents | 1 | 1 |
| Deepest pan | - | 4 in |
| Heat | ||
| Power | 1,200 W | 700 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current | 10 A | 5.8 A |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 5-15P |
| Wet or dry | Wet only | Wet only |
| Features | ||
| Insulated | Yes | Yes |
| Marked dial | No | No |
| Low-water protection | No | Yes |
| Drain | No | No |
| Sneeze guard or lids | No | No |
| Pans included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Sanitation listing | ETL Sanitation | NSF |
| Electrical listing | ETL | cULus |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 14.3 × 23.1 × 9.8 in | 13.8 × 21.8 × 9 in |
| Weight | 21 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |