Polar C-Series Undercounter Fridge Stainless Steel 150Ltr
Product Description
The Polar C-Series undercounter fridge is a compact stainless steel refrigeration unit designed to sit beneath a worksurface and provide accessible cold storage in a commercial kitchen. Running on R600a...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 150Ltr
- Climate class
- 4
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 855(H) x 600(W) x 595(D)mm
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Product Description
The Polar C-Series undercounter fridge is a compact stainless steel refrigeration unit designed to sit beneath a worksurface and provide accessible cold storage in a commercial kitchen. Running on R600a refrigerant with a low global warming potential, it maintains a stable dairy-range temperature and carries an A+ energy rating, which translates to meaningfully lower running costs compared to older or less efficient units in the same class.
This unit is best understood as a general-purpose storage fridge for kitchens where the door is not being opened and closed dozens of times during a service. Polar's own guidance positions the C-Series for less demanding environments — up to a climate class 4 rating, meaning it will operate reliably in ambient conditions up to 32°C, which covers most kitchen settings. It is not designed for the kind of continuous, high-frequency access seen in a fast-paced à la carte kitchen during a busy dinner service; for that pattern of use, a more robust unit would be the more appropriate choice.
Practical day-to-day advantages include:
- Lockable door to restrict access and maintain food safety compliance
- Digital temperature display for at-a-glance monitoring without opening the unit
- Adjustable feet and rear castors to allow levelling and repositioning on uneven floors
- Stainless steel exterior that wipes down quickly and withstands the routine knocks of a working kitchen
- A+ energy rating, reducing running costs relative to standard-rated equivalents
Installation is straightforward — this is a plug-in unit that requires a standard mains supply and adequate clearance around the casing for ventilation. At 44kg it can be moved into position without specialist equipment, though it should be levelled carefully before use to ensure the door seals correctly. No pipework or drainage connections are required under normal operation.
The C-Series 150Ltr is well suited to small cafés, back-of-bar storage, prep areas with limited space, or as a secondary fridge in a larger kitchen where a compact, energy-efficient unit is needed for specific ingredients. Operators running a higher volume of covers, or needing more usable capacity, may find a larger or more heavily specified unit a better long-term fit.
If you are unsure whether this unit matches your service pattern or kitchen layout, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- A+ energy-rated compressor reduces electricity consumption versus standard units
- Lockable stainless steel door with accurate digital temperature display
- R600a refrigerant with GWP of 3 for lower environmental impact
- Adjustable levelling feet and rear castors for flexible positioning
- Climate class 4 rated for operation in ambient temperatures up to 32°C
Operational Benefits
- Lower running costs help reduce overheads in energy-conscious operations
- Lockable door supports food safety compliance and stock control
- Compact footprint frees up floor space in smaller or tighter kitchens
- Easy repositioning allows layout changes without specialist assistance
- Stainless steel finish withstands daily cleaning and routine kitchen wear
Specifications
- Capacity
- 150Ltr
- Climate class
- 4
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 855(H) x 600(W) x 595(D)mm
- Door type
- Hinged
- Energy rating
- A+
- Feet
- Adjustable Feet, Castors
- Fridge capacity
- 150
- Fridge finish
- Stainless Steel
- Fridge function
- Refrigerator
- Fuel type
- Refrigerator
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Refrigerant
- R600a / GWP 3
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 5°C
- Warranty
- 2 Years Parts & Labour
- Weight
- 44kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Polar positions the C-Series for less demanding environments where the unit is not being accessed constantly throughout service. If your kitchen requires high-frequency door opening during peak periods — for example, in a fast-paced à la carte setting — a more heavily specified undercounter unit would likely perform better over time and maintain temperature more reliably under that workload.
- The unit is plug-in and requires a standard mains supply, so there is no need for dedicated electrical installation in most cases. You will need to allow adequate clearance around the casing for ventilation — fitting it flush into a sealed cavity without airflow can affect performance. No drainage connection is needed under normal use, and the adjustable feet allow it to be levelled on uneven floors.
- An A+ rated unit consumes less electricity than a standard-rated equivalent running the same hours, which adds up to a noticeable saving over a year of continuous commercial use. Polar have published comparative figures suggesting savings of over £48 annually versus the previous model at current energy prices, though actual savings will vary depending on your tariff and how the unit is used.