Hoshizaki Premier M 60 C DR U Single Door Upright Fridge 480 Ltr
Product Description
The Hoshizaki Premier M 60 C DR U is a single door upright refrigerator from Hoshizaki's Premier range — a series of heavy-duty cabinets designed specifically for the rigours of...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 335
- Capacity (shelves)
- 4
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- A
Product Description
The Hoshizaki Premier M 60 C DR U is a single door upright refrigerator from Hoshizaki's Premier range — a series of heavy-duty cabinets designed specifically for the rigours of professional kitchen environments. With a 480-litre net internal capacity housed in a compact 600mm-wide footprint, it offers a practical balance between storage volume and kitchen floor space, making it a commonly chosen option where access to a full-width double door cabinet isn't practical or necessary.
Hoshizaki has built a strong reputation in commercial refrigeration, and the Premier range reflects that. The cabinet is rated to Climate Class 5, meaning it maintains reliable performance in ambient temperatures up to 40°C — a meaningful specification in busy kitchen environments where heat from cooking equipment can make stable refrigeration harder to sustain. The solid door hinges and stainless steel construction are designed to handle the daily wear of heavy service without deterioration in seal integrity or finish.
From an operational standpoint, the cabinet offers several practical advantages worth considering:
- A-rated energy efficiency, helping to reduce running costs over the long term
- Climate Class 5 rating — performs reliably in hot, busy kitchen conditions
- Robust stainless steel construction with solid hinges built for high-frequency access
- Available with castors as an alternative to legs, useful where ceiling height is a constraint
- Single door configuration suits kitchens where space or workflow doesn't warrant a wider unit
Installation is straightforward for a cabinet of this type — it requires a standard single-phase electrical supply and sufficient clearance at the rear and top for ventilation. The castors option makes repositioning easier during deep cleaning or kitchen reconfiguration. As with any upright refrigerator in a busy environment, placing it away from direct heat sources such as ovens and fryers will help it maintain consistent temperatures without working harder than necessary.
This cabinet suits mid-sized operations — restaurants, cafés, hotel kitchens, and contract catering sites — where reliable chilled storage is needed throughout service without the footprint of a wider double door unit. It is particularly well suited where the primary use is chilled ingredients or prepped items rather than bulk raw storage. Operators running high-volume sites with greater throughput may find a larger capacity model better aligned to their needs.
If you'd like to talk through whether this cabinet fits your kitchen layout and service requirements, our team is happy to help you think it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Single door upright design with 480-litre net internal capacity
- Climate Class 5 rated for ambient temperatures up to 40°C
- A-rated energy efficiency for reduced long-term running costs
- Heavy-duty stainless steel construction with solid door hinges
- Castor option available for low-ceiling or flexible installations
Operational Benefits
- Maintains stable chill temperatures even in hot, high-activity kitchens
- Compact 600mm width suits tighter kitchen layouts without sacrificing capacity
- Robust build reduces maintenance risk during heavy daily service use
- Energy-efficient operation helps lower electricity costs over time
- Castor option simplifies repositioning for cleaning and kitchen reconfiguration
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 335
- Capacity (shelves)
- 4
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- A
- External depth (mm)
- 848
- External height (mm)
- 2075
- External width (mm)
- 610
- Insulation
- 78mm
- Internal finish
- Stainless Steel
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Noise level
- 46dB
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.120
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Temperature range (deg c)
- -5 to +12
- Weight (kg)
- 110
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the Premier M 60 C DR U is tagged for meat temperature ranges and is suitable for storing raw meat, chilled produce, and prepped ingredients within a single compartment. If your operation requires separate dedicated storage for different food categories, a second cabinet or a model with internal compartment options may be worth considering.
- Climate Class 5 means the cabinet is designed to operate reliably in ambient temperatures up to 40°C with moderate humidity. In practice, this matters in kitchens where heat from cooking equipment raises the surrounding temperature significantly — a cabinet rated to a lower climate class may struggle to hold consistent temperatures under those conditions, increasing compressor wear and energy use.
- For a small to mid-sized restaurant — typically up to around 50 covers — a 480-litre upright cabinet is often adequate as a primary chilled storage unit, particularly for prepped or portioned ingredients used during service. Higher-volume operations or sites running extended service periods with greater throughput may find a double door or larger capacity cabinet better suited to their workflow. It's worth thinking through your peak prep volumes before deciding.