Polar U-Series Double Door Upright Refrigerator 1400Ltr

The Polar U-Series double door upright refrigerator is a large-format storage cabinet designed for commercial kitchens that need serious chilled capacity in a single footprint. With 1400 litres of total capacity and a usable figure of 980 litres, it suits operations that move high volumes of perishable stock and need that stock consistently accessible across a full service period.

In practice, forced-air cooling keeps temperatures stable throughout the cabinet even during busy service when doors are being opened frequently. The unit carries a climate class 5 rating, meaning it maintains reliable performance in ambient kitchen temperatures up to 40°C — a relevant consideration for kitchens where heat builds up around cooking lines. The R290 refrigerant and A energy rating mean running costs are meaningfully lower than older or less efficient cabinets of comparable size, which matters when a unit of this scale is running continuously.

From an operational standpoint, several practical details are worth noting:

• Stainless steel construction inside and out supports easy cleaning and long-term durability in demanding environments
• Pressed side panels with 52 shelf positions at 5cm intervals allow flexible stock organisation without additional runners
• 2/1 GN tray compatibility means gastronorm containers can hang directly on the runners, reducing the need for extra shelf hardware
• Internal LED lighting aids stock visibility and monitoring without adding heat load
• Lockable doors and heavy-duty castors support both security and routine repositioning for cleaning

Installation is straightforward for a cabinet of this class, but the footprint and weight of 260kg mean floor loading and access routes should be assessed before delivery. The unit operates on a standard electrical supply, but the space required — and the need for adequate ventilation clearance around the cabinet — should be factored into kitchen planning. It is not suited to low-ceiling or very confined back-of-house areas without proper assessment.

This refrigerator is well suited to high-volume restaurants, hotel kitchens, event catering operations, and central production units where large chilled storage capacity is a daily operational requirement. Kitchens with more modest throughput may find a single-door or smaller-capacity cabinet a better fit, while very large sites running multiple sections might consider whether additional separate units better serve their workflow than a single large cabinet.

If you are weighing up whether this cabinet suits your kitchen layout and service volumes, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.