Polar U-Series Counter Fridge 4 Drawers & 1 Door
Product Description
The Polar U-Series counter fridge combines four gastronorm-compatible drawers with a single-door compartment, giving kitchen teams two distinct access points within a single undercounter unit. The stainless steel worktop doubles...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 465 Ltr
- Climate class
- 5
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 860(H) x 1795(W) x 700(D)mm
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Product Description
The Polar U-Series counter fridge combines four gastronorm-compatible drawers with a single-door compartment, giving kitchen teams two distinct access points within a single undercounter unit. The stainless steel worktop doubles as a preparation surface, which is useful where space is limited and the fridge sits directly on the line. At 465 litres of net capacity, it holds a meaningful volume of mise en place, dairy, and protein without requiring a separate upright cabinet.
In a working kitchen environment, the drawer configuration is particularly practical during service. Prep cooks and chefs can pull a single drawer without disturbing the rest of the unit's contents or losing cold air from a large door opening. The forced-air cooling system helps maintain consistent temperatures even when the kitchen ambient temperature rises, which is important given the unit's climate class 5 rating — it is designed to operate in ambient conditions up to 43°C, covering most commercial kitchen environments.
Key operational strengths include:
- Stable temperature control from -2°C to +8°C across dairy, protein, and general chilled storage
- Drawer access supports fast retrieval during busy service without temperature fluctuation
- Stainless steel surfaces throughout aid rapid cleaning between service periods
- R600a refrigerant offers a lower environmental impact and good energy efficiency, backed by a B energy rating
- Integrated castors allow the unit to be repositioned for cleaning or layout changes
Installation is straightforward for a unit of this type — it requires a standard 13A mains connection and adequate clearance at the rear for ventilation. At 154kg, it will need more than one person to position safely, and the floor should be level to ensure the castors and door seals function correctly. The 1795mm width means it occupies a substantial run of the counter, so it is worth confirming the available space before ordering.
This unit suits high-throughput kitchens — busy restaurants, hotel operations, and contract catering sites — where a large volume of chilled ingredients needs to be accessible directly on the prep or service line. For smaller operations or sites with limited counter runs, a narrower or lower-capacity unit may be more appropriate. Equally, very high-volume sites with significant chilled storage demands may want to consider a larger or multi-section configuration.
If you are unsure whether this configuration fits your layout or service volume, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Four GN-compatible drawers and one door in a single unit
- 465-litre net capacity across drawers and door compartment
- Forced-air cooling rated for ambient temperatures up to 43°C
- Climate class 5 rating suits most commercial kitchen environments
- Integrated castors for repositioning without disconnecting services
Operational Benefits
- Drawer access keeps service fast without opening the full cabinet
- Large capacity reduces trips to the main cold room during service
- Consistent temperature control helps protect perishables and reduce waste
- Stainless steel construction stands up to daily commercial kitchen use
- Worktop surface adds usable prep space directly on the service line
Specifications
- Capacity
- 465 Ltr
- Climate class
- 5
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 860(H) x 1795(W) x 700(D)mm
- Door type
- Hinged
- Energy rating
- B
- Gn size
- 2/1 GN double
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Refrigerant
- R600a / 95g
- Temperature range
- '-2°C to 8°C
- Warranty
- 2 Years Parts & Labour
- Weight
- 154kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the combination of drawers and a separate door compartment allows operators to segregate ingredient types across the unit, which supports good food safety practice. The -2°C to +8°C temperature range covers both dairy and protein storage requirements. That said, if your operation requires strict physical separation of raw and ready-to-eat products, a two-section or separate dedicated unit may be a better fit.
- The unit runs on a standard single-phase mains supply and does not require any specialist electrical installation beyond a suitable 13A connection. You will need to allow adequate clearance at the rear and sides for ventilation — restricting airflow can affect performance and longevity. At 154kg, professional assistance is advisable for moving and positioning the unit, and the floor surface should be reasonably level for the door seal and castors to function correctly.
- Drawer access tends to work well on active prep and service lines because chefs can retrieve specific ingredients quickly without opening a full-width door and losing cold air across the whole cabinet. The trade-off is that drawers generally hold less per opening than a full-door compartment of equivalent width, so this configuration suits operations where fast, frequent access to portioned ingredients matters more than maximum single-opening capacity. For sites that primarily need bulk cold storage beneath the counter, a full-door configuration may be more efficient.