Polar G-Series Forced Air Double Door Upright Freezer 1200Ltr

The Polar G-Series double door upright freezer is a large-capacity forced air cabinet designed for commercial kitchens that need reliable bulk frozen storage. With just over 1,150 litres of usable space across two lockable doors, it is sized for operations that move significant volumes of frozen produce, protein, and prepared goods through daily service cycles.

Forced air circulation is well suited to high-access environments. Where a static unit would struggle with temperature recovery after repeated door openings, the fan-assisted system redistributes cold air continuously, keeping cabinet temperatures stable across all shelf positions. For busy services where the freezer is opened frequently by multiple staff, this makes a practical difference to both food safety and stock condition.

From an operational standpoint, the cabinet offers a number of useful practical features:

• Digital thermostat with display for straightforward temperature monitoring
• Lockable doors to secure stock and support HACCP compliance
• Removable door seals for thorough cleaning without specialist tools
• 2/1 GN compatibility for organised gastronorm storage across all shelves
• Heavy-duty castors for repositioning and cleaning underneath the unit

The unit carries a climate class 5 rating, meaning it is specified to operate reliably in ambient temperatures up to 32°C — relevant for kitchens where extraction is limited or where the equipment sits in a warm back-of-house area. It uses R290 refrigerant, which is now standard on well-specified commercial refrigeration and carries a lower environmental impact than older refrigerant types.

At 169kg and over 1.3 metres wide, this is a substantial piece of kit. Floor loading, aisle clearance for door swing, and proximity to heat sources should all be considered before installation. An electrical supply appropriate for the unit's draw will be needed, and adequate ventilation around the cabinet is essential to compressor performance and longevity.

This cabinet is best suited to high-volume operations — hotels, large pub kitchens, contract caterers, and central production units — where bulk frozen storage is a daily operational requirement. Smaller sites or those with more modest frozen stock levels may find a single door unit more proportionate to their needs, whilst sites running even larger frozen storage programmes may want to consider whether multiple units or a walk-in would serve them better.

If you are unsure whether this cabinet is the right fit for your setup, our team is happy to talk through your storage requirements before you commit.