Hoshizaki Premier K 140 C U 1400 Ltr Double Door Upright Fridge
Product Description
The Hoshizaki Premier K 140 C U is a large-capacity double door upright refrigerator designed for commercial kitchens that need reliable, consistent chilled storage across busy service periods. Built to...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 1085
- Capacity (shelves)
- 8
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- A
Product Description
The Hoshizaki Premier K 140 C U is a large-capacity double door upright refrigerator designed for commercial kitchens that need reliable, consistent chilled storage across busy service periods. Built to operate in ambient conditions up to 40°C, it is well suited to hot kitchen environments where many standard cabinets begin to struggle. The internal volume provides substantial usable storage across both compartments, making it practical for high-turnover kitchens where stock rotation and access speed both matter.
Hoshizaki has a strong reputation in commercial refrigeration, and the Premier series reflects that. The cabinet is built with solid door hinges, a robust stainless steel exterior and a finish that holds up well under daily kitchen use. In busy operations, this kind of structural integrity matters — poorly built doors and hinges are among the most common failure points on upright refrigeration, and the Premier series is designed with that in mind. The unit is available on castors rather than fixed legs, which aids positioning in kitchens with lower ceiling clearances and makes cleaning and repositioning more straightforward.
From a practical standpoint, the Premier K 140 C U offers several operational advantages worth noting:
- Climate Class 5 rating makes it reliable in hot and humid kitchen environments
- Double door configuration allows simultaneous access without losing temperature across the full cabinet
- Castor-mounted base aids repositioning and under-unit cleaning
- Stainless steel construction is straightforward to clean and resists the knocks of daily service
- High internal volume relative to footprint makes efficient use of floor space
In terms of installation, this is a freestanding electric unit, so the main consideration is adequate floor space, a suitable power supply, and sufficient clearance around the cabinet for ventilation — particularly at the rear and top. As with most upright refrigeration of this size, it should be positioned away from direct heat sources such as ovens and fryers where possible. The castor option is worth specifying if you anticipate needing to move the unit for cleaning or kitchen reconfiguration.
The Premier K 140 C U is well suited to mid-to-large kitchens in hotels, restaurants, contract catering operations and central production units where consistent chilled storage at volume is a daily requirement. If your operation is smaller and this capacity exceeds your realistic stock volume, there are more compact alternatives in the range. Equally, sites with exceptionally high throughput or walk-in requirements may benefit from considering a different format altogether.
If you are unsure whether this cabinet is the right fit for your kitchen layout or service volume, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Double door upright design with 1400 litre total storage capacity
- Climate Class 5 rated for ambient temperatures up to 40°C
- Solid stainless steel construction with heavy-duty door hinges throughout
- Castor-mounted base for easy repositioning and under-unit cleaning access
- High internal volume relative to external footprint for efficient floor use
Operational Benefits
- Maintains consistent chill temperatures even in hot, busy kitchen environments
- Double door access keeps temperature stable during high-frequency stock retrieval
- Robust build reduces risk of hinge and door failures during heavy daily use
- Castor base simplifies kitchen cleaning routines and layout adjustments
- Large usable capacity supports high stock volumes without requiring additional units
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 1085
- Capacity (shelves)
- 8
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- A
- External depth (mm)
- 848
- External height (mm)
- 2075
- External width (mm)
- 1380
- Insulation
- 78mm
- Internal finish
- Stainless Steel
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Noise level
- 50dB
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.2
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range (deg c)
- +2 to +12
- Weight (kg)
- 203
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The Premier K 140 C U carries a Climate Class 5 rating, which means it is designed to operate reliably in ambient temperatures up to 40°C. This makes it a practical choice for kitchens where heat from cooking equipment raises the surrounding temperature significantly — conditions where lower-rated cabinets can struggle to maintain consistent chill temperatures.
- This is a freestanding electric refrigerator, so you will need a suitable power supply and adequate clearance around the cabinet for ventilation, particularly at the rear. It should be sited away from direct heat sources such as ovens, grills and fryers where practical. The castor option makes positioning more flexible, but you should confirm your floor space and ceiling height are sufficient before ordering.
- The 1400 litre double door format is generally well suited to mid-to-large kitchens with high daily stock turnover — busy restaurants, hotel kitchens, contract catering and similar environments. If your chilled storage needs are more modest, a smaller single or double door cabinet may be a better fit. If you are running a high-volume central production unit or multi-section kitchen, it is worth speaking with us to confirm whether this format or a different configuration suits your workflow better.