THE BUYING DECISION IN 30 SECONDS
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Good fit if…
- You bake or roast on half-size sheet pans and three pans per load covers your volume: croissants, cookies, scones, sheet-pan vegetables, or reheating for a cafe line.
- You already have, or will have an electrician install, a 208–240 V single-phase receptacle that accepts a NEMA 6-20P plug. Cadco rates the oven at 3,300 W and 14 A.
- You want programmable humidity (0 to 100 percent in 20 percent steps) and multi-step recipes (up to 9 steps, 99 stored programs) without moving to a full combi oven.
- You can plumb a cold-water line with a shut-off valve and a filter, or you are fine running the oven dry and skipping the humidity feature.
- Your counter or stand can take a unit that is 23-5/8 inches wide and 29 inches deep and weighs 85 lb.
Avoid if…
- You only have 120 V outlets. This oven is 208–240 V with a NEMA 6-20P plug; it does not run on a household 120 V circuit.
- Your menu runs on full-size 18 × 26 inch sheet pans. The 19-1/4 by 14 inch chamber takes half-size pans only.
- You need true steam cooking or combi modes. That is a combi-oven job, not a humidity-assisted convection oven.
- You bake tall items. The sheet lists 2-5/8 inches between shelves and a 10-1/4 inch chamber height.
- You need parcel delivery. Cadco says this model must ship by truck, not UPS, so plan for a freight delivery and someone to receive it.
- The live listing no longer shows XAFT-03HS-TD in the title, or shows a -GD or -LD model instead. This page covers only the -TD.
What you are actually buying
The oven on this page is the Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-03HS-TD, Amazon ASIN B07C2FQWCY. Cadco's spec sheet states that it is made to Cadco specifications by UNOX S.p.A. in Italy, and that Cadco model XAFT-03HS-TD equals UNOX model XAFT-03HS-ETDV-US. That explains why Google suggests “unox bakerlux shop pro touch” next to the Cadco name: it is the same Bakerlux platform sold under a US model code.
The “TD” is the TOUCH digital control version. The sheet lists 99 storable programs, up to 9 baking steps per program, humidity from 0 to 100 percent in 20 percent increments, a reversible fan, USB programming, Wi-Fi data-driven cooking, an interior LED light, and an automatic stop when the door opens. The door is a cool-touch double-wall glass door that, per the sheet, opens from the top, which matches the bottom-hinged drop-down door named in the Amazon title.
Search suggestions also surface XAFT-03HS-GD and XAFT-04HS-LD. Those are different Cadco model codes. Nothing on this page applies to them, and their specs should not be mixed into a -TD decision.
Buyer Checkpoint has not baked in this oven. Every figure below comes from Cadco's current XAFT-03HS-TD spec sheet and the dated Amazon page.
Spec conflicts to settle before you trust a number
Wattage. The Amazon wattage field has shown 7,600 W. Cadco's sheet prints 208–240 V / 3,300 W / 14 A / single phase / 60 Hz in both the electrical line and the model table. Size the circuit from the manufacturer sheet, not from the marketplace field. A 7,600 W figure would imply a much larger circuit than this oven needs.
Fan speeds. The sheet's icon strip says 2 fan speeds, while one feature bullet reads “1 fan; 3 fan speeds.” Earlier sheets and dealer listings also say two. We use two speeds and do not promise a third.
Temperature range. The icon strip shows 120° to 500°F; the feature list says heat settings of 175° to 500°F. The 500°F ceiling agrees. If a low-temperature hold or proof matters to you, confirm the bottom of the range with Cadco before buying. Cadco also sells an optional XAKPT-08HS-C proofer.
Warranty. The current sheet lists a 3-year limited warranty: 2 years on-site service and parts, then parts only in year 3. An older revision of the sheet listed two years. Use the current terms, and confirm with the seller which terms apply to the unit you receive.
Buyer Checkpoint Fit score
Fit 86/100 for a cafe, bakery-cafe or small kitchen that bakes on half-size sheet pans, three pans per load, has a 208–240 V NEMA 6-20 receptacle, and wants programmable humidity on a countertop. This score is not raised to fill a publishing slot.
Method: Buyer Checkpoint Fit score for the target buyer profile on the 30/25/20/15/10 framework (Use-case & safety / Documented capability / Integration / Ownership / Supporting evidence). It is an editorial score built from documents, not a laboratory or hands-on test. A hard stop for that profile overrides the total. Other profiles are described under “Avoid if…” without a second numeric score. See the public scoring method.
| Checkpoint | Points | Why this score |
|---|---|---|
| Use-case & safety | 28 / 30 | Half-size pan baking with humidity steps is exactly what the sheet describes. Points stay off 30 because the chamber is half-size only, the 2-5/8 inch shelf spacing limits tall items, and it is not a steam combi. |
| Documented capability | 22 / 25 | 3,300 W, 14 A, 99 programs, 9 steps, 0–100 percent humidity and a 1.6 cu ft chamber are printed by Cadco. Internal sheet conflicts (2 vs 3 fan speeds, 120 vs 175°F lower bound) and no bake test keep this row at 22. |
| Integration | 16 / 20 | It needs a 208–240 V NEMA 6-20 receptacle, a filtered water line with a shut-off valve for humidity, a 29-inch-deep counter space, and a truck-freight delivery. All are manageable but none is plug-and-play. |
| Ownership | 12 / 15 | The 3-year limited warranty with 2 years on-site is solid for a countertop oven. Shorter terms on the gasket and bulb (90 days), glass (30 days) and motor (1 year), filter cartridges, and pans bought separately hold it at 12. |
| Supporting evidence | 8 / 10 | The current Cadco sheet backs every spec used here, and a November 10, 2026 recheck at delivery ZIP 10001 showed a buyable featured offer with the title showing XAFT-03HS-TD. Evidence stays at 8: the Amazon wattage field is wrong, the review sample is too thin to count as proof, and no hands-on test was done. |
Total: 28 + 22 + 16 + 12 + 8 = 86. Only 120 V power, full-size pan production, a steam-combi requirement, or a live title that no longer reads XAFT-03HS-TD is a hard stop for this profile and overrides the 86.
Buying facts that change the decision
Each row pairs a sourced fact with what it changes for the buyer.
| Checkpoint | What the documents say | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Exact model | XAFT-03HS-TD (TOUCH controls) = UNOX XAFT-03HS-ETDV-US, made by UNOX S.p.A., Italy. | The -GD and -LD codes are other ovens. Match the code in the live title. |
| Electrical | 208–240 V, 3,300 W, 14 A, single phase, 60 Hz, NEMA 6-20P plug. | Needs a 6-20 receptacle. The 7,600 W Amazon field is wrong. |
| Chamber | 10-1/4 in H × 19-1/4 in W × 14 in D, 1.6 cu ft. | Half-size pans only; plan batch sizes around three pans. |
| Shelves | 3 wire shelves included, 2-5/8 in between shelves; pans not included. | Tall items and deep pans lose shelf positions. Buy half-size pans separately. |
| Controls | 99 programs, 9 steps, humidity 0–100 percent in 20 percent steps, USB, Wi-Fi, 2 fan speeds, reversible fan. | Repeatable recipes for staff; the fan-speed count follows the sheet's icon strip. |
| Temperature | Up to 500°F; lower bound printed as 175°F in features and 120°F in the icon strip. | Confirm the low end if you need holding or proofing. |
| Unit size and weight | 23-5/8 in W × 16-5/8 in H × 29 in D; 85 lb. | Check counter depth, including door swing and rear clearance. |
| Shipping | About 130 lb with skid; carton 42 × 23 × 48 in; truck freight only, freight class 200. | Arrange freight receiving; not a parcel delivery. |
| Water | 6 ft 7 in pipe with tee, filter, 3/4 in fitting, non-return valve; shut-off valve recommended; ice-machine filter recommended. | Needed only for humidity. Add filter cartridges to running costs. |
| Certifications | NSF; MET to UL and CSA standards; ENERGY STAR rated. | Useful for health-inspection paperwork and for checking any utility program that asks for ENERGY STAR equipment. |
| Warranty | 3-year limited: 2 years on-site service and parts, 3rd year parts only; 90 days bulbs and gasket; 30 days glass; 1 year motor. | Keep the invoice; confirm which terms the seller honors. |
Half-size countertop vs full-size convection: which do you need?
The short answer: buy a half-size countertop oven when your batches fit on three half-size pans and counter space or power is the constraint. Move to a full-size oven when your recipes already run on 18 × 26 inch sheet pans or you need more than three pans per cycle.
The XAFT-03HS-TD's chamber is 19-1/4 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 10-1/4 inches tall (1.6 cu ft), with three wire shelves 2-5/8 inches apart. A full-size floor convection oven is a different purchase: our Blodgett DFG-100-ES full-size gas convection checklist covers a five-pan, 18 × 26 inch gas oven with its own gas, venting and floor-space questions.
Humidity is not the same as steam cooking. The Bakerlux injects moisture into a convection bake in 20 percent steps. If you need combi steam modes and a full steam-cooking menu, our AXIS AX-CL06D 6-pan combi oven site checklist is the closer comparison for that decision.
| Checkpoint | Cadco XAFT-03HS-TD | Full-size or combi alternative | Buying implication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan format | Half-size sheet pans, three per load | 18 × 26 inch full-size pans (Blodgett DFG-100-ES: five) | Match the oven to the pans your recipes already use. |
| Footprint | Countertop, 23-5/8 × 29 in | Floor model with its own utility and floor-space checks | Countertop wins when floor space is the limit. |
| Power or fuel | 208–240 V electric, 14 A | Gas on the Blodgett page | Your existing utilities often decide the category. |
| Moisture | Humidity steps, 0–100 percent | Combi steam on the AXIS page | Steam cooking menus need a combi, not this oven. |
Power, water and freight: the three installation checks
Power. The oven ships with a NEMA 6-20P plug for 208–240 V single-phase service at 14 A. That plug needs a matching 6-20 receptacle on a circuit sized by your electrician to local code. A standard 120 V wall outlet will not work.
Water. Humidity needs a direct water connection. Cadco's sheet says the bottom of the oven carries 6 ft 7 in of pipe with a tee, including a mechanical filter and a 3/4-inch fitting with a non-return valve, and that a shut-off valve should sit between the water main and the appliance. Cadco recommends a standard ice-machine filter when the humidity hookup is used. Budget for that filter and its replacement cartridges.
Ventilation. Whether an electric countertop oven needs a hood is set by your local code authority and your landlord, not by this page. Cadco lists an optional XAKHT-HCHS ventless hood accessory; ask your inspector before you assume you need it or can skip it.
Freight. The unit weighs 85 lb; shipping weight is about 130 lb including a roughly 40 lb skid, in a 42 × 23 × 48 inch carton. Cadco says the model must ship by truck, not UPS. Plan for a freight appointment and two people to lift it onto the counter.
Stacking and stands. Two ovens can stack with the optional XWKQT-00HS-E kit. Cadco lists OST-34A-C and OST-34A-CS stands and an OV-HDS heavy-duty two-oven stand. None of these are included.
How to confirm the live listing without trusting a dated note
Open ASIN B07C2FQWCY and read the title. You want XAFT-03HS-TD, 208/240 V, and three half-size sheet pans. On November 9, 2026, one product-description bullet also mentioned another code (371-00313) while the title showed XAFT-03HS-TD; trust the title and Cadco's sheet, and ask the seller if anything else on the page disagrees.
Then confirm the current seller, delivery method and price on that same page. A November 10, 2026 recheck at delivery ZIP 10001 showed an in-stock featured offer with Add to Cart visible, shipped and sold by Aldevra. That check is not a promise that the same seller, stock or price will be there when you buy. Adding the oven to your cart does not reserve it and does not lock a price.
Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-03HS-TD verdict in brief
Each line below stands on its own and names its source date. None of it comes from a hands-on test.
- The Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-03HS-TD is a documented fit as a commercial half-size countertop convection oven for cafes that bake three half-size sheet pans per load, because Cadco's spec sheet (file dated March 30, 2025, read November 9, 2026) documents 99 programs, 9-step recipes and humidity from 0 to 100 percent.
- The XAFT-03HS-TD draws 3,300 W at 208–240 V and 14 A with a NEMA 6-20P plug, according to Cadco's spec sheet checked November 9, 2026, so the 7,600 W Amazon wattage field should not be used to size a circuit.
- The XAFT-03HS-TD is not a 120 V oven: Cadco specifies 208–240 V single-phase service only (spec sheet checked November 9, 2026).
- Cadco's XAFT-03HS-TD is built by UNOX S.p.A. in Italy and equals UNOX model XAFT-03HS-ETDV-US, per the Cadco spec sheet checked November 9, 2026.
- Using the XAFT-03HS-TD humidity feature requires a plumbed water line with a shut-off valve, and Cadco recommends an ice-machine filter for that hookup (spec sheet checked November 9, 2026).
- The XAFT-03HS-TD carries a 3-year limited warranty with 2 years of on-site service and parts on Cadco's current sheet (file dated March 30, 2025, read November 9, 2026; an older revision listed two years), but only 30 days on glass and 90 days on the gasket and bulbs.
- On November 10, 2026, Amazon ASIN B07C2FQWCY showed XAFT-03HS-TD in its title with an in-stock featured offer from Aldevra and Add to Cart visible at delivery ZIP 10001.
Fit check: answer three questions before you compare offers
Answer from the pans you use today, the power and water you already have, and whether you will re-read the model code on the live page. Nothing is pre-selected.
No data is transmitted. Nothing is selected until you choose an answer. An unanswered question stays on hold rather than recommending a purchase.
FAQ
Is the Cadco Bakerlux XAFT-03HS-TD 3,300 W or 7,600 W?
Cadco's spec sheet rates the XAFT-03HS-TD at 3,300 W, 208-240 V, 14 A, single phase, 60 Hz. The 7,600 W figure in the Amazon wattage field is wrong; size the circuit from the manufacturer sheet.
Can the XAFT-03HS-TD plug into a 120 V outlet?
No. It ships with a NEMA 6-20P plug for 208-240 V single-phase service. A household 120 V outlet will not run it; an electrician needs to provide a matching 6-20 receptacle.
Does the Bakerlux need a water line?
Only for the humidity feature. Cadco's sheet lists 6 ft 7 in of pipe with a tee, a mechanical filter and a 3/4 inch fitting with a non-return valve, recommends a shut-off valve between the main and the oven, and recommends an ice-machine filter.
How many pans fit in the XAFT-03HS-TD?
Three half-size sheet pans, on three included wire shelves spaced 2-5/8 inches apart. Pans are not included. The chamber is 10-1/4 in high, 19-1/4 in wide and 14 in deep (1.6 cu ft), so full-size 18 x 26 inch pans do not fit.
What warranty does Cadco list for the XAFT-03HS-TD?
The current sheet lists a 3-year limited warranty: 2 years on-site service and parts, then parts only in year 3, with 90 days on bulbs and gasket, 30 days on glass and 1 year on the motor. An older sheet listed two years, so confirm the terms with the seller.
Is the XAFT-03HS-TD the same as the XAFT-03HS-GD or XAFT-04HS-LD?
No. They are different Cadco models. This page covers only the XAFT-03HS-TD with TOUCH controls, which Cadco equates to UNOX model XAFT-03HS-ETDV-US.
Sources and research limits
- Cadco spec sheet for the Bakerlux XAFT-03HS-TD (current revision with the 3-year limited warranty, file dated March 30, 2025): electrical rating, NEMA 6-20P plug, chamber and unit dimensions, weights, shelf spacing, controls, humidity, water hookup, accessories, certifications, warranty terms, freight note and the UNOX XAFT-03HS-ETDV-US equivalence.
- An older Cadco sheet revision (RV02) and dealer listings, used only to note the earlier 2-year warranty wording and the two-fan-speed description.
- Amazon listing ASIN B07C2FQWCY, rechecked November 10, 2026 (delivery ZIP 10001): title showing XAFT-03HS-TD, 208/240 V and three half-size sheet pans; in-stock featured offer, Aldevra as shipper and seller, Add to Cart visible (not clicked). Price was recorded internally and is not frozen here. The listing's 7,600 W wattage field conflicts with Cadco's sheet and is not used.
- Buyer Checkpoint live pages on the Blodgett DFG-100-ES and the AXIS AX-CL06D, used only to frame the full-size and combi alternatives.
Buyer Checkpoint did not bake in this oven and did not measure power draw, recovery time or humidity output. Conflicts inside the manufacturer sheet (fan speeds, lower temperature bound) and between the sheet and Amazon (wattage) are shown rather than averaged away.
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