Hoshizaki Premier M BW80 DR U 610 Ltr Single Door Upright Fridge
Product Description
The Hoshizaki Premier M BW80 DR U is a single door upright refrigerator built for professional kitchen use. It is part of Hoshizaki's Premier M series, a range designed around...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 457
- Capacity (shelves)
- 4
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- A
Product Description
The Hoshizaki Premier M BW80 DR U is a single door upright refrigerator built for professional kitchen use. It is part of Hoshizaki's Premier M series, a range designed around the practical realities of busy foodservice environments — consistent temperature holding, reliable construction, and low maintenance demand over an extended service life.
In a working kitchen, refrigeration reliability is non-negotiable. The Premier M series is rated to Climate Class 5, meaning it is engineered to operate in ambient temperatures up to 40°C. For kitchens where heat from cooking equipment, poor ventilation, or warm-weather conditions pushes ambient temperatures high, this matters considerably more than it might appear on a spec sheet. Many standard cabinets struggle to maintain safe holding temperatures in these conditions; this unit is designed not to.
From an operational standpoint, the cabinet offers a number of practical advantages:
- Stainless steel construction throughout, supporting hygiene compliance and day-to-day cleaning
- Solid door hinges engineered for repeated use across long service periods
- A high internal volume relative to the cabinet's external footprint, making good use of floor space
- Available with castors instead of fixed legs, useful where ceiling height or positioning flexibility is a consideration
- Energy rated A, reducing running costs over the cabinet's working life
Installation is straightforward for a cabinet of this type, but the space around the unit should be considered carefully. Adequate clearance at the rear and top is important for ventilation and to ensure the refrigeration system runs efficiently, particularly in warmer kitchen environments. The unit will require a standard single-phase electrical supply.
This cabinet is well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, and professional catering operations where a reliable, single door upright fridge is needed for day-to-day ingredient storage or service-line holding. It is particularly appropriate where ambient conditions are demanding. For operators with higher-volume storage requirements or multi-section needs, larger or multi-door alternatives within the range may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this model is the right fit for your kitchen layout or service volumes, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
Key Features
- Climate Class 5 rated for operation in ambient temperatures up to 40°C
- Single solid door construction with heavy-duty commercial-grade hinges
- Available with castors for flexible positioning in low-ceiling environments
- Full stainless steel interior and exterior for hygiene and durability
- A-rated energy efficiency for reduced long-term refrigeration running costs
Operational Benefits
- Maintains safe holding temperatures reliably in hot, poorly ventilated kitchens
- Reduces breakdown risk during service through robust long-life construction
- Supports hygiene compliance with easy-clean stainless steel surfaces throughout
- Flexible installation options suit kitchens with space or ceiling height constraints
- Lower energy consumption helps control utility costs over the cabinet's working life
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 457
- Capacity (shelves)
- 4
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- A
- External depth (mm)
- 770
- External height (mm)
- 1970
- External width (mm)
- 830
- 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)
- 135
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The Premier M BW80 DR U is rated to Climate Class 5, 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 or limited ventilation pushes the ambient temperature higher than average.
- The cabinet runs on a standard single-phase supply, which is typical for upright refrigeration of this type. If you are planning an installation alongside a bank of refrigeration equipment, it is worth reviewing your available circuits with your electrician beforehand.
- The Premier M BW80 DR U is suitable for meat storage applications, which is reflected in its product classification. As with any refrigerated cabinet used for raw meat, correct shelf positioning and temperature monitoring practices remain the operator's responsibility under food safety regulations.