Polar G-Series Countertop Prep Fridge with Lid 8x 1/4GN
Product Description
The Polar G-Series countertop prep fridge is a refrigerated topping unit designed to keep portioned ingredients chilled and accessible directly at the prep or service counter. It holds eight 1/4...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 274(H) x 1800(W) x 335(D)mm
- Feet
- Adjustable Feet
- Gn size
- 1/4 GN quarter
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Product Description
The Polar G-Series countertop prep fridge is a refrigerated topping unit designed to keep portioned ingredients chilled and accessible directly at the prep or service counter. It holds eight 1/4 GN containers — suitable for garnishes, toppings, sauces, and pre-portioned ingredients — and includes a stainless steel hinged lid that closes over the pans when not in service. It runs on R600a refrigerant, which is widely used in lower-power commercial refrigeration for its efficiency at modest load capacities.
In a working kitchen environment, this type of unit earns its place on the pass or sandwich counter where ingredients need to stay within safe temperature range without staff repeatedly accessing a remote fridge. The eight-pan layout supports a reasonable breadth of toppings or components for pizza, salad, sandwich, or deli-style service, and the stainless steel construction holds up well to the day-to-day cleaning and contact expected in food preparation areas.
Practical advantages for operators include:
- Ingredients held ready at the point of use, reducing service steps and handling time
- Hinged lid helps maintain temperature when pans are not in active use
- Compact countertop footprint suits tight prep areas and serveries
- Stainless steel body is easy to wipe down and meets food-safe hygiene standards
- R600a refrigerant keeps running costs modest relative to the unit size
Being a countertop unit, it requires a stable, level surface with adequate clearance around the ventilation points. It runs from a standard UK mains supply. The unit is not intended as primary cold storage — it works best as a short-term holding unit during service periods, with ingredients replenished from a main refrigerator as needed. In warmer kitchen environments, monitoring holding temperatures during busy service is worthwhile practice.
This unit is well suited to sandwich bars, pizza counters, cafés, and smaller hospitality operations where a moderate range of chilled toppings or components needs to be kept accessible during service. For operations running higher volumes or requiring a greater number of pan positions, a larger undercounter or salad prep unit may be more appropriate.
If you're unsure whether this configuration suits your service style or counter setup, our team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Holds 8x 1/4GN containers up to 100mm deep for service-ready ingredients
- Stainless steel hinged lid retains temperature between service periods
- Maintains chilled holding across 2°C to 8°C operating range
- R600a refrigerant for efficient low-power countertop refrigeration
- Full stainless steel construction for durability in food prep environments
Operational Benefits
- Keeps portioned ingredients at point of use, reducing unnecessary fridge trips
- Hinged lid slows temperature rise during quiet periods between orders
- Compact footprint integrates into tight countertop and servery layouts
- Stainless steel body withstands daily cleaning without surface deterioration
- Modest power draw helps keep running costs proportionate to unit size
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 274(H) x 1800(W) x 335(D)mm
- Feet
- Adjustable Feet
- Gn size
- 1/4 GN quarter
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 8°C
- Warranty
- 2 Years On-Site Parts & Labour
- Weight
- 37kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It is designed as a short-term holding unit rather than primary cold storage. Best practice is to replenish ingredients from a main refrigerator as needed during service, rather than loading the unit well in advance. In warmer or busier kitchens, it is worth monitoring pan temperatures during peak periods to ensure consistent holding within the safe range.
- The unit is a countertop model running from a standard UK mains supply, so there is no specialist electrical installation required. It does need a stable, level surface with adequate clearance around the vents to allow proper airflow. It is not plumbed, so any condensate management should be considered based on your counter setup.
- The unit accommodates eight 1/4 GN pans, which suits operations with a moderate topping or ingredient range — typical for sandwich bars, pizza counters, or café-style service. For operations requiring more pan positions or a wider ingredient selection during high-volume service, a larger prep counter or salad unit would be a more practical fit.